The past few days I have been so itchy! It's everywhere too. My arms are the worst, and my thighs too! I have like a rash from scratching. I called my dr and they suggested switching laundry detergent and bath soaps, plus take benadryl,and use aveeno oatmeal bath for 24 hrs and see if that helps. Has anyone else had this problem? What could it be?
2006-09-21 13:51:15 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Why on Earth would a DR. tell you to take Benadryl at 34 weeks? Try some hydrocortizone cream combined with Aveno. Also wear light clothing that lets your skin breathe.
Hope you feel better.
Also, if it is a rash, ask your Doc about Hydroxizine as opposed to Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2006-09-21 13:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tickle Me Xtreme!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an allergy Benadryl is your best option to help with it, Benadryl IS safe to take during pregnancy but only the advised doses.
Plus towards the end of pregnancy the baby packs on the pounds and your skin will stretch some, which can cause itching.
2006-09-21 23:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisturize! Get yourself a good lotion. Also, use a gentle soap such as Dove Unscented which will not dry and irritate your skin. My grandmother had very dry skin and it was all she used. Dry skin is the culprit of itchiness 9 out of 10 times!
2006-09-21 21:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aveeno oatmeal bath,apply lotion alot it will go away.
2006-09-21 20:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by jackie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY ARMS AND LEGS ITCHED A LOT FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS I STARTED USING THE LOTION I USED FOR STRECH MARKS ON MY STOMACH AND IT WENT AWAY. TRY LOTION!
2006-09-21 20:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by MUFASAS MOMMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't scratch! causes stretch marks BAD! use vitamin e lotions!
2006-09-21 20:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by L♥G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like an allergy.
2006-09-21 20:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your skin is stretching from being pregnant - it will stop
2006-09-21 20:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by dreamwolf22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋