Itchy at night

[lovemysleep]

Don't think I've got OC, as my hands and feet aren't itching BUT it's beginning to get on my nerves....
Worst area is my chest, above my boobs - am currently sat on sofa with a cool flannel on me, as it's driving me potty.
Finding that most nights, I'll sit here scratching my arms, scalp, legs etc but never my bump - that is rarely itchy. It's not severe, just irritating.

Have to be honest - can't be arsed to go to the doctors, so was wondering if anyone else had anything similar, and it was all part and parcel of pg. I'm currently 32 weeks pg.

[cameli]

I had OC (dd is 13 weeks) but I hardly itched on my hands & feet, under my arms & my arms were the worst!

You need to get it checked out ASAP. I itched from about 25 weeks but didn't mention it until 30 weeks.

Good luck

[lovemysleep]

thanks cameli - was your itching severe? or just mildly irritating?

What did they do to diagnose you with OC?

I'm terrible for worrying about bothering the doctors - DH has just told me off for this.....

Congratulations on your DD too.

[cherrybug]

I had OC in my first pregnancy. It's just a blood test which is sent off so they can test bile salt levels and liver function. No hassle for a GP or midwife to do.

My itching started at around 37 weeks and was mostly my legs but my hands and feet were itchy too. I wouldn't ignore it if I was you, you need to be checked just in case as OC needs to be monitored. Hopefully nothing to worry about and just a minor annoying problem.