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Severe itch-should I be worried??

KThom122KThom122
in Pregnancy
My skin has been quite itcy on and off for the past week or two but it seems to be getting worse. My skin isn't dry or flaky just incredibly itchy. I am a wee bit worried to be honest bout that oc thing- does anyone know is that itch all over?? Are there any other symptoms???

I am itchy all over but particularly my lower legs (which are also a wee bit swollen) up to my knees and also my face, neck and scalp. I have tried everything but it won't go away. Am I being paranoid??

It is so bad I am having trouble sleeping and constantly scratching is quite embarrasing- I feel like a dog with fleas lol

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  • CarolynB3CarolynB3
    Hi - OC is normally associated with itching of the feet and hands which is what I have had. Also your bloods will be abnormal as your liver starts to function abnormally. I have been diagnosed with this and am having weekly blood tests, have had steroids to mature baby's lungs and am on vitamin k. Though I am 37 weeks on Tuesday, so not so worried now as they will induce me shortly.

    I know that there is another itching/rash in pregnancy called PUPPS which is all over. Gazo in the November forum had it really badly, so you could have a look in there at her threads.

    I would also ask you midwife about a bloodtest for OC.

    Hope this helps.

    C.x
  • KThom122KThom122
    Thanks Cally much appreciated xx
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