Ok, Im 16 weeks pregnant, and I expected my stomach to get itchy from stetching, but my whole body itches like crazy!!! Anyone have this happen?
2006-12-05 16:51:03 · 14 answers · asked by lindsey9180@verizon.net 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes i did and it made me CRAZY! Especially at night. After talking with my ob I was told to take benedryl nightly and it soon went away maybe you should talk with your ob
2006-12-05 16:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called PUPPPS. I can't remember exactly what it stands for, but it is an itchy rash. You have got to go full force on the lotion and cream.
1. don't use any creams that have fragrance/perfume/alcohol.
2. I used Eucerin cream (the really thick stuff in the big white plastic tub). You have to rub it between your hands for a long time before it is soft enough to spread on your stomach.
3. Put the cream on right after you have just taken a shower or bath, and are still a little damp. This is the only opportunity you have to lock in the moisture with cream..
4. Drink lots of water.
I had the itching problem ONE day out of my pregnancy, and switched to eucerin, and never had the problem again. (you can buy the generic store brand as well...it is the same thing)
2006-12-06 00:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh yeah! During pregnancy not only does your stomach grow but unfortunately so does the rest of your body. So as you gain weight your skin stretches causing sensations that make you itch. So i would moisturise with vitamin e and coco butter every day.
2006-12-06 01:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bambi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that during my first pregnancy, I purchased a tube of Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula, Massage Cream For Stretch Marks which is known for being wonderful... It got rid of the itching fast and I was stretch mark free. I ended up going through bottles and bottles!!
2006-12-06 01:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by hwlatmon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes. I remember when I was pregnant with my son last year, I was sooooo itchy...my arms, legs, belly. What helped was just using coco butter after showering and before going to bed.
2006-12-06 01:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by happynay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swelling and stretching can make you itch but moisturize youre body well, scratching isnt good and will bring on stretch marks. im 21 weeks and going through the same problem. Good luck!!
2006-12-06 01:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by sexyLexy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had twins and whatever you don't itch. It make stetchmarks twice as bad. Put coco butter on all over, take a warm bath and good luck
2006-12-06 01:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:) My friend had that happen and I had that in my second pregnancy. My skin was so itchy, I couldn't even take hot showers!! It would itch the hell out of my legs and feet!!
I think its normal.
2006-12-06 00:55:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, with my first pregnancy was like that. I was told to take an oatmeal bath which I did and it helped. Also, put lotion on my skin a couple times a day. Talk to your doctor and see if you could take an oatmeal bath.
2006-12-06 00:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anna A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
itsdry shin, rub lotion in every night, or try having a warm bath in an oil like aveeno colloidal oatmeal bath oil. the oatmean ingredient in it helps soothe the itch
2006-12-06 00:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋