Toward the end of my triplet pregnancy, I acquired cholestasis in addition to everything else that was going on. The tell-tale factor was that I was unbelievably itchy, particularly on the palms of my hands and the soles of my feet. It was excruciating and the only good thing about it was that it was really only the last 10 or so days before I delivered. I really hate itching. It leaves me feeling powerless and out of control. Worse, there seems to be no relief from it. The cholestasis was probably the least alarming thing that happened during my triplet pregnancy – but it was also the thing that almost pushed me over the edge.
So imagine my amusement with this pregnancy – my arm itches like mad where the dressing on the PICC site is. And I’ve got a ridiculous rash all up and down my left arm, which seems to be exacerbated by the Phenergan (which is odd, because the Phenergan is going in a central line, so the rash should be systemic; plus, Phenergan is an antihistamine, so it’s illogical that I would have an allergic reaction to it). I never, ever stop itching. UGH.
Anyway, I left you hanging on my last post, so here’s the update: I’m not in tremendous pain anymore – I had had an abscessed tooth, which resulted in an emergency root canal last week. Not my idea of a good time, but at least the pain is gone. I still, obviously, have the rash on my left arm, but I decided it’s not an emergency, and the home health agency keeps a good look at it every week, so if it were really alarming, they’d alert my now-former-OB or the perinatologist. And as for the cramping and spotting? Well, it’s just what I *do* in pregnancy. It comes and goes, and I can live with it.
More annoyingly, I’m already starting to feel contractions now and again, particularly when I get dehydrated. This is definitely something I could live without, but I’m seeing the perinatologist tomorrow, so I’ll see what he has to say about it.
On a brighter note, I think I felt George moving around today for the first time. I’m reserving judgment until it becomes more regular and/or frequent, but I think it’s the real deal.
And that? Is really all I have energy to write about right now.
Sorry to hear about the itchiness! Definitely not fun!
I’m currently sick with a fever… I know we tentatively planned to get together this Sunday. If I’m feeling better, would you still like to or wait another Sunday?
I hear you about itching. That and headaches are to me some of the most unbearable things my body can come up with. Most anything else I can function with but those make me nuts.
I hope it gets better soon. Hope also the perinatalogist appointment goes well.
does ice or cold compress help with the itching? cuz i’m thinking anything else could be a problem…
*hugs* this just sucks. I’m sorry.
ITCHING, ERRRR! Can I give you some advice, take it or leave it. Cholestasis is a misserable condition, and can reocure in future pregnancy. I am sure your Perinatalogist knows, but our ob did not, it is very important to delivery by the 37th week. I hope you find some relief soon, and hope you have a great appnt.
I’m sorry that you’re all itchy. Trying to think of something that would not be lots of work. Not sure if you can use calamine lotion. What about a baking soda/oatmeal paste or bath?