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Re: itching

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 11:11:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 29 Oct 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I am about 14-15 weeks pregnant and have recently developed severe
>itching. I spoke to my Dr. at my last visit and she said that during
>prgnancy your body does not release bile as quickly and it builds in the
>system as salt causing the itching. She also said there was not much
>that could be done. It has now reached a point of severity. I am
>taking benadryl, that seems to help slightly but I itch severly all
>over. I have itched so bad in some spots I have scabs. Any thoughts of
>help would be greatly appreciated.

A short course of steroids, called a Medrol dosepack can be used.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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