35+1 with PUPPP

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...and just want to have a moan! It came on on Sunday and since then has spread over my entire body - right down to the soles of my feet and the backs of my hands. I've seen doctors and a dermatologist, been prescribed medicated moisturisers, antihistamines and topical steroids and none of it makes a blind bit of difference.

After another sleepless night I'm about to spend day 6 wearing a cold damp towel and desperately trying not to itch. I had so enjoyed being pregnant up until now, but now I just feel utterly miserable

Has PUPPP been confirmed? Might be worth ringing ur midwife as severe itching can be sign of obstetric cholestasis which needs monitoring. I know youve seen Dr and you would presume they are clued up on these things but might be worth a phonecall as its just a blood test.

Not meaning to panic you but im currently 36+5 and have been diagnosed with OC. They prescribed me a menthol aqueous cream to use and keep in fridge and suggested no very hot or very cold showers.

Yes it's been confirmed as PUPPP - I had blood tests to rule out OC and also saw my midwife earlier in the week. She referred to the consultant but their next free appointment is in two weeks I was using an aqueous cream but my skin started to react to it so I've been prescribed a medicated lotion instead. I will be putting it in the fridge now - hadn't thought of that!! Maddening isn't it, being unbearably itchy all the time

Thats good then, glad not OC. Yes it drives u nuts. Im sporting some lovely scratch marks on my chest and i rub my feet on the stair carpet when i get up in morning which is bliss!!!!