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Posted: 02 July 2007 at 11:14am \| IP Logged

I have been itching so bad recently, but have no rash or noticable irritations. It's getting to the point of me wanting to get s piece of sand paper to myself it's so itchy! It's all over my arms, legs, back and face, but strangely not my tummy. I haven't changed detergents or anything like that, so it's not a reaction to anything. I tried to google it, but all I got was (for rashless itching in pregnancy) was 1st tri itching which is normal and 3rd tri itching which could be a sign of obstetric cholestasis but nothing for 2nd tri itching. Anybody else have this, or know what eases it? I have tried E45 cream but it makes no difference, and I don't see my midwife until 10th july.

Oh and I'm 16 weeks pregnant.

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Posted: 02 July 2007 at 11:57am \| IP Logged

It is probably nothing, most itching during pregnancy is caused by hormone changes and is perfectly normal. However I did find this

Can intense itching ever be a sign that something is wrong?
Severe itchiness in the second or, more commonly, in the third trimester can be a sign of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, a liver problem that affects less than 1 percent of pregnant women in the United States.

When bile doesn't flow normally in the small ducts of your liver, bile salts accumulate in your skin and make you itch all over. The itching can be quite intense. The condition itself doesn't cause a rash, but you may end up with red, irritated skin with little cuts in areas where you're scratching a lot.

Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you think you have cholestasis because it may spell trouble for your baby. Your caregiver will do blood tests to check your liver as well as ultrasounds and fetal heart monitoring to check on your baby.

Depending on your health and your baby's condition, you may be induced before your due date. This problem goes away after you have your baby, although you may get it again with your next pregnancy.

After reading that I think maybe it is best to get an appt straight away with your mw or gp just in case. Its better to be safe than sorry with these things.

Good luck.

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Posted: 02 July 2007 at 12:04pm \| IP Logged

Hey i have been itching too not as bad as you have but its still annoying! Im not sure what can be done but get it checked by ur mw cus it cud be a symptom of liver problems x

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