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Pregnancy Cholestasis
Asked by D.P. from Boston
on January 9, 2009
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Hello,
I am 31 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and was recently diagnosed with cholestasis. I actually had it early in pregancy which I was told very rarely/almos...
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- Hi D. - first of all - congrats on your pregnancy! I had cholestasis during my second pregnancy and I feel your pain or should I say itch '-) I used oatmeal baths ...
- I have a close friends who went through this. You are lucky in some ways to have gotten the symptoms early & that your doctor was aware of the condition. From my under...
- I'm sure this is incredibly stressful and uncomfortable for you, plus you are worried about the baby! A great product for cleansing out toxins from the liver and othe...
Anyone Experience Cholestasis
Asked by L.D. from Eugene
on July 27, 2008
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I was just diagnosed with Cholestasis, I am at 31 weeks and am I looking to see if anyone else has had this? I am on Urso and still itchy after 3 days. I'm inter...
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- I started getting itchy around 37 weeks. First on the palms of my hands, bottom of my feet and then all over! Most of the articles I read on "being itchy" and pregna...
- L., I had the itchy mom's syndrome, but it was not diagnosed until I was 37 weeks and could not stand it anymore. I kept telling the doctor I was itchy and he kept...
- It's been 12 years but I was diagnosed w/ cholestasis at 24 weeks when I was pregnant w/ my daughter. Sarna lotion, which is a menthol-camphor lotion, helped w/ the it...
HELP: Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on November 29, 2008
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My sister has been experiencing severe itching of her hands and feet and the nurse told her she MAY have Cholestasis of Pregnancy. She needs to see the dr on Monday. I...
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- Don't read anything on the internet. She is going to be fine!!! You can drive yourself crazy with worry if you read the internet... but she is 37 weeks and will delive...
- I had this problem when I was pregnant with my twins. I feel so badly for your sister. I was miserable! I literally thought I was going crazy! NOTHING seemed to help. ...
- Hi A.! I totally feel for your sister...I had severe itching during my 1st pregnancy, but it was only on my legs. I could have scratched myself to the bone trying to s...
Intrahepatic Cholestasis
Asked by P.G. from Tampa
on February 9, 2008
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Did, or does anyone have this condition. Also known as "itchy moms", it's very
serious, malfunction of the liver and getting rid of bile. My dr. is telling me that
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- Go Outside!!! Natural sunlight helps the liver work properly. Not sure about the condition, but both my babies had really bad jaundice, one was in the NICU with it, ...
- Hi P., I also suffered from and was diagnosised after a 4 day hopital stay with the same condition. I was 34 weeks at that time - and was told the same thing. I am...
- I've never heard about it but I did a quick search on a health forum that I frequent and someone listed the following website... www.itchymoms.com Since the site i...
Severe Itching in Pregnancy
Asked by T.M. from Salt Lake City
on September 13, 2008
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My sister is pregnant with her first baby and due in 2 weeks. For the past month she has experienced severe itching from head to toe. It is the worst at night and sh...
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- Your sister should demand a test to rule out cholestasis. My friend had it and it can be deadly for both mom and baby. Sometimes doctors are too dismissive. Your siste...
- I did not have a problem with itching during my pregnancies. However I do know people that have and it is a common side effect of pregnancy, especially where she is so...
- She should call the doctor. I experienced severe itching with my pregnancy and ended up being induced due to Cholestasis. It is a very serious problem with serious e...
Postpartum Edema & ICP or Fatty Liver
Asked by V.C. from Washington DC
on June 16, 2008
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My sister delivered a healthy baby on June 6 after an emergency induction due to either Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (too much bile) or fatty liver disease of...
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- I had post partum edema, particularly in my legs and feet after the birth of my second child. I was told that it was the result of the epidural. I used TED stockings (...
- V., I went through something very similar with my first, and actually had pre-eclempsia (SP) -- they induced V within a week of her actual due date. I was itchie...
- I developed pre-eclampsia 9 days postpartum with the same symptoms you are describing in your sister- extreme swelling, lightheadedness, etc. When tested, my blood pr...
Itchy Legs
Asked by B.F. from Detroit
on October 29, 2009
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I have very itchy thighs. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you know what it could be?
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- mention it to your doctor and see what he says. I had the itchiness on my thighs legs and ankels when I was carryng my son. My doc told me I had PUPPS, he prescribed ...
- I had itchy legs, thighs, abdomen and arms when I was about six months pregnant. I scratched so bad I caused bruising to myself from the intense itch. I tried so many ...
- I just read something on here a couple days ago. Someone who was pregnant had the same thing. Call and tell your dr. about it they can help you your gyno. Also check b...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy.. Driving Me Crazy
Asked by M.S. from Denver
on January 29, 2009
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so, it is weird... my blood pressure is fine, no other issues so far in this pregnancy.. I'm at 22 weeks. but, the bottoms of my feet get soooo itchy, particularly in...
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- I had the same problem during my last preg. which was 11 years ago...lol. But I remember it driving me nuts. It was the top of my feet. I would itch them on the car...
- I had really itchy feet with both of my pregnancies. You should see your doctor about this if it doesn't resolve because it could be a serious condition called cholest...
- Could be something new that you are eating. Do you take your prenatal vitamins in the night. They might be made differently than the last ones you took. And i know th...
High Risk OB
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on January 29, 2009
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I am looking for recommendations for a high risk OB, preferably someone that has experience with HELLP syndrome. I have a 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old and had HELLP synd...
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- Dr. Mason, who works out of St. John's on Moross in Detroit is great! I had a really great experience with him when I had cholestasis of pregnancy, which is VERY rare...
- I have to recomend Dr. Mason as well! He delivered my first son and will be delivering my second son next week! I am diabetic (since I was 8), and at 36weeks with my...
- I am not sure the name but in Professional building one at St.John Detroit (Moross) suite 320 they have high risk OB's. I had to go when they thought they saw somethi...
Itchy During Pregnancy
Asked by L.D. from New York
on July 24, 2009
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Hey. I am SO itchy at night or if I'm sitting for too long. I'm only in my first trimester and I feel like my skin is crawling. Any suggestions? I haven't slept in 2 n...
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- Aveeno! That was my saving grace. I used the Aveeno body wash and lotion - I still do now. My back was the worst for me and I found that it helped. It would still ...
- Hi, I had the same thing when I was prego with my twins who are 5 now. It started in my 7th month and lasted till the end..... It was terrible!!! I thought I was going...
- Hi L., I am so sorry to hear that you're experiencing this side effect of pregnancy so early on. They say this happens when your skin stretches, but I was itchy in...
