uncontrolled itching during pregnancy?

Question

I was told that itching can be a sign of early pregnancy. Is this true. Im only a few days late and have been having this itching all over for the past few weeks. I have no rash. Nothing there to scratch. So what could it be. I doubt if I am pregnant.

Answer 1

I had/have that! It started right at the start, now 17 weeks along, it is much better, but I put it down to the dry winter air. Moisturizer did not help. I scratched all the time, everywhere. It was terrible. Thank heavens it is going away.

Answer 2

Itching is common in pregnancy, but this generally happens as a result of the skin stretching later on in pregnancy.
However, hormonal changes can cause skin sensitivity. I've never really heard of this being an 'early pregnancy symptom' and think it's very unlikely to be the only symptom you would experience, however.
It's more likely to be a result of something environmental. Have you changed your washing powder, or any cosmetics, or cleaning products?

Answer 3

It is normal to feel itchy during pregnancy (caused by hormones and the growing baby) but if you dont think your pregnant it could be many things. Could be dry skin. Dry air can cause your skin to become dry and itchy.Put a moisturizer on your skin 3 or 4 times during the day. Put moisturizer on right after you wash or bathe. This will hold in the moisture from the water. If you have very dry hands, put petroleum jelly on them before you go to bed at night and sleep with your hands in cotton-lined gloves.

Answer 4

I didn't start itching until I was much further along, and my skin started to stretch across my belly. I wouldn't count on itchiness as a sign of pregnancy, because there are so many other things that can cause it.

Answer 5

I have never heard of it being a sign of early pregnancy, it can be a problem in later pregnancy and a sign of problems with your liver, I would definately check it out with your gp and ask for a blood test

Answer 6

it canb e a early sign of pregnany due to the skin being more sensitive. But most women have itchy skin it the later stages but they have to be carfull as it can be a sign of something more seriuos but cant quite trecall what. If u are certain u are not preggers it could be a allergy. wash powder change? see ur doc if any concerns

Answer 7

anybody with all over itching should see a doctor asap as it can be a sign of liver problems,and no it isnt a sign of pregnancy

Answer 8

Ive never heard that in my life. I heard that once you belly gets there you can itch on your belly but ive never heard that being an early pregnancy symptom.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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