https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:06:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890310 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:56:35 +0000 Tionn3 2890310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I had the stomach flu, I had intense itching in my hands and feet. It was unbearable. I was putting ice packs on my hands and feet at night because it itched so bad. I called my midwife and she ordered some tests for cholestasis, the liver enzyme panels came back high but my bile salt(?) was normal, and the itching resolved. She had me repeat the liver enzyme panel and they went back to normal. She thought it was possible that when I had the stomach flu (probably from norovirus) that it messed with my liver enzymes from all the throwing up and dehydration, and made me itchy. I was 23/24 weeks pregnant at the time. I would call your doctor, it is a simple blood test for cholestasis of pregnancy, but the bile salt blood test is a 2 week turn around for whatever reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890301 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:55:13 +0000 nana87 2890301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had really intense itching near the end of my pregnancy and it turned out that it wasn't cholestasis, but I'd call and try to get in early--if I remember right, the blood test they do has 2 parts and the second part takes awhile to get results, so I'd assume that they want to get your bloodwork done asap.</p> <p>In the meantime, oatmeal baths help soothe the skin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890295 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:46:21 +0000 Jellyfish 2890295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: definitely call, I don’t think the drs/nurses think it’s a nuisance...theyre prob so used to it! My coworker had cholestasis so better safe than sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890287 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:28:47 +0000 pachamama 2890287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: call today. You've had legit concerns and their opinion of you doesn't matter- baby matters. Xoxo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890278 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:09:18 +0000 cyoung 2890278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you ladies! This pregnancy has just been crazy once third trimester hit. I've gone in the hospital for so many things. From my 60lbs dog landing on my stomach to high blood pressure to false alarms with decreased movement and contractions. I just dont want them to think I'm a crazy lady. All have been legit reasons. I just hate the craziness. I never felt with this as much with my other two. My husband is really nervous about the itching so he wants me to call today. It wasn't so bad this morning right now but last night it was so annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890258 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:32:38 +0000 pachamama 2890258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely mention cholestasis to your doctor. It's not uncommon but can be dangerous for baby! Don't feel bad at all, it's their job and those symptoms shouldn't be ignored! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890256 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:14:49 +0000 jhd 2890256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience, but I would call for peace of mind. Don't worry about being a nuisance, it's their job! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890255 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:14:32 +0000 MamaBear87 2890255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keeping you and baby healthy is their job. Don't feel bad for calling! And I would call, itching in hands and feet can be a symptom of cholestasis </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itching-normal#post-2890252 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:02:21 +0000 cyoung 2890252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So starting today I've had some itching. It's all over but mostly in my elbows, hands and ankles and feet. It's not unbearable just annoying right now. I finally broke down and just now took a benadryl. I have no rash though and I haven't changed my detergent. I'm nervous about cholestasis...the liver thing. I don't want to over react though. I have an appointment Thursday. I also have been having some dull pain under my right ribs. It comes and goes but hurts more when I eat. </p> <p>Does this just sound like some normal itching and just mention it at my next appointment or should I call tomorrow and ask. I've had so many issues with me not feeling her move and word blood pressure days I feel bad. I feel like im being a nuisance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1691391 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:51:20 +0000 mrsrain 1691391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Sounds like it will (hopefully) go away in time, and is probably nothing to worry about. Whew! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1689903 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:14:32 +0000 Meltini 1689903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the same thing and it eventually went away </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1689691 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:09:25 +0000 gilmoregirl 1689691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had mastitis a couple times and never had any itching. Just pain. Sorry I can't help more. I had some breast pain while nursing that Google didn't explain but it eventually went away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1689672 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:53:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1689672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My breasts were itchy the entire time I breasted. I did have one bout of thrush- but it was a painful itch during that time whereas before and after it was just annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1689651 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:31:27 +0000 mrsjazz 1689651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never had mastitis or thrush but I did have itchy breasts in the arly months of breastfeeding. I just chalked it up to breasts growing and shrinking in size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itchy-breasts-while-breastfeeding#post-1689639 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:21:11 +0000 mrsrain 1689639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 17 days old. Recently I have been experiencing itching in whichever breast I am feeding her from. It is not the nipple that is itching-- it is the entire breast. :bummed: The itching seems like it is under the surface and there is no visible cause (such as rash, stretch marks, etc).</p> <p>Background: I have been breastfeeding, pumping, and also supplementing with formula (due to excessive weight-loss in her first 24 hours). I feed her from both breasts every 2 hours during the day. At night she gets a bottle and I pump. I also pump a few times during the day. I do not feel the itching sensation when pumping.</p> <p>I tried Dr. Google and everything keeps suggesting mastitis, but I don't have any other symptoms of mastitis (pain, swollen breasts, fever, etc).</p> <p>Has anybody else had this or anything like this?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-88914 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:49:14 +0000 SugarplumsMom 88914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My legs used to bother me at night before I got pregnant. It somehow disappeared since. I noticed that re-hydrating them usually works. I basically ran the shower on them for a few minutes, then lathered with lotion.</p> <p>When it was really bad, I'd apply Witch Hazel - it always worked. I'd stuck to Witch Hazel more often if it didn't take so long to rub on with the little cotton swabs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-88887 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:15:00 +0000 looch 88887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had and still have this issue. Every other night I take an extra magnesium supplement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-88553 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:07:48 +0000 aunt pol 88553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@c.sassy: sorry if I'm being dense, but what's RLS?<br /> Aha. Just googled it. Yeah it does seem similar enough, I never made the connection because DH's BIL has it and he's always twitching, morning noon and night, I never thought of it as something you could have sporadically. I'm going to try my moisturizer on it now, fingers crossed that fixes it for tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-88309 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:51:00 +0000 Ms.SK 88309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it sounds crazy but when mine get ichy and I have tried everything, I put an ice pack on for a little while and it goes away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-88296 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:36:13 +0000 Weagle 88296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe it's a mild form of RLS? Apparently, RLS is something all women in my family are bound to get at one point or another (awesome), and I've noticed since being pregnant that I've had symptoms of it... and it's similar to what you are describing. My only relief has been to walk around for a little while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87754 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:34:44 +0000 aunt pol 87754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd imagine you'd hear all kinds of peculiar stuff! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87742 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:22:37 +0000 heffalump 87742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aunt pol: Lol, I used to work at an OB doing medical records and I was in the same room as the phone nurse so I always heard the conversations. Trust me... people asked much stupider (and weirder) questions than that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87740 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:21:10 +0000 aunt pol 87740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're right, I might give them a shout in the morning, it's not like they're going to hang up on me:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87736 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:16:37 +0000 heffalump 87736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aunt pol: Have you asked your doctor about it? I always feel like it never hurts to call, that's why they're there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87735 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:14:21 +0000 aunt pol 87735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah, the cramps are a potassium thing, aren't they. I wonder if there might be a link... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87732 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:11:38 +0000 heffalump 87732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got really bad leg cramps when I was pregnant. Bananas helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-have-irritated-legs-every-night#post-87730 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:10:01 +0000 aunt pol 87730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The last week or so my legs are driving me nuts, every night around 8-9pm. I'll be 28 weeks Thursday. It's not itching, exactly- at least scratching is no use- but my legs are irritated and agitated every evening when I sit down. Sometimes body lotion helps, which led me to assume I was dehydrated, but sometimes the lotion makes no difference at all. I don't have swollen ankles or varicose veins or anything like that, thankfully.<br /> Any ideas? Is this just a third trimester circulation thing? It's not a huge deal, but it is annoying- I went to bed at ten the other night and was tossing and turning for two hours- some rest that was! </p>