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Re: Taking Benadryl long term okay for baby?

From: Elphie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 18:04:41 -0600


During my first pregnancy I had this. I can sympathize, it's rough. My OB sent me to a dermatologist and she put me on steroid cream. It helped a bit. Unfortunately with PUPPS the only real remedy is delivery. I had a c-section and while I was in the recovery room (bored) I was literally watching it disappear off my skin. By a couple of days postpartum it had pretty much cleared up. The good thing is you will rarely experience this with another pregnancy, almost unheard of. If you do it will be a much milder form of it.

Bright Blessings, Elphie

> At Sun, 31 Mar 2002, LaurieB wrote:
> >
> >I was diagnosed with PUPPP, PUPP, PUPPS (however you want to abbreviate
> >it). I tried the oatmeal baths, cool cloths, cutting my nail down as
> >far as I can, but was still totally losing my mind. The doctor told me
> >to take Benadryl every 4 hours. I did that for about a week straight
> >which brought me some relief. I then tapered off because of my concern
> >for the baby. Well, it's back! I wake up scratching (especially my
> >neck). Am about to go back to the Benadryl every 4 hours, but it makes
> >me so sleepy and I have a 4 year old to take care of. I will definitely
> >address this with my OB at my April 8 appt. I don't want to hurt the
> >baby, but I can't deal with this itching for another 14 weeks!
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