kind of off topic, but need HELP!!!!

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kind of off topic, but need HELP!!!!
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Tue, 06-01-2004 - 5:29pm
My question is about pregnancy symptoms. I can't believe I have already forgotten!!! dd just turned 1 yesterday.

Anyways, I think I might be pregnant again. I haven't tested yet, but I do have alot of the typical symptoms, and all the dates are matching up for me to be preg. One thing I am experiencing, that I don't remember if I had before is itching skin ALL over me. There isn't a rash, but it is so annoying. It started a few days ago on the bottom of my feet, and palms of my hands, now my whole body itches. Someone said that is a preg symptom. Has this happened to anyone?

TIA

Lesley

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Tue, 06-01-2004 - 7:27pm
Hi Lesley,

I can relate to your problem. In all my medical studies regarding pregnancy, I have never once seen an itching attack. I'm not a professional, but I'd recommend you go see one asap, if not for the peace of mind, but for your sanity. Itching drives me crazy and all over will send you over the edge. I got this off of the www.webmd.com site:

Call your health professional if any of the following symptoms are present:

* You itch all over your body but there is no obvious cause or rash.

* Itching is so bad that you cannot sleep and home treatment is not helping.

* Your skin is badly broken from scratching.

* Signs of infection develop, including:

o Increased pain, swelling, redness, warmth, or tenderness.

o Red streaks extending from the area.

o Discharge of pus.

o Fever of 100 °F(37.78 °C) or higher with no other cause.

o Swollen lymph nodes near the infected wound or in the neck, armpits, or groin.

Let your doctor help you. I waited when I had an allergic reaction to medications after delivery and it was nothing short of hellish. Drugs were a WONDERFUL thing after weeks of a reaction!

Lisa

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Tue, 06-01-2004 - 7:42pm
I'm not a health professional, but I can say that I had incredible itching during my first pregnancy, as well as itching in specific areas (mostly chest) during last two pg's. If I remember correctly, itching can be a sign or symptom of pregnancy and typically goes away either later in pg or once it is over. Good luck =0)

Carson - mom to six

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Registered: 08-08-2003
Wed, 06-02-2004 - 10:12am
Yip -

That happened to me when I was pregnant. Luckily it goes away, but lotion helps.

Corinne

Matthew 9/17/01

Shelby 4/5/04