Thanks for sharing this story because a lot of women would have written these symptoms off as normal pregnancy symptoms especially if they've never been pregnant before. Glad you're ok and Congrats on the beautiful healthy baby boy 👶
I started showing these symptoms at 30 weeks. Got my liver and bile acids tested. Everything came back normal. As the next month went on the itching got worse. My face, neck, chest, hands, feet, shoulders, legs. It was UNBEARABLE !! My skin was crawling. I had two appointments in that month and my doctors told me to take Benadryl and use a steroid anti itch cream. I finally had lost it at the 35 week appointment in tears explaining that My skin was crawling. They finally ordered more blood work come to find out that my bile acids are very high and I do have the cholestasis. I am furious. And so so so worried about losing the baby. Right now he is very active and I’m hoping they deliver him at 37 weeks which will be December 1st. Thank you for speaking about this issue because lots of moms were just trying to tell me my skin was stretching and that I was being dramatic. And turns out there was something seriously wrong. Doctors need to take these symptoms more serious.
I am so sorry mama.I know that feeling so well. We as women have to trust our intuition and demand a doctor look further into it. Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery!
Thanks, for this video. I am pregnant 🤰 now 32 weeks they want to induce at 37 weeks. I am also having a boy baby. This has created bumps all over my body.
Wow!! I believe or should I say after listening to you, I know I have this. The itching all over my body especially in the areas you've mentioned is brutal. I've used creams, allergy pills, cold compressions, and oatmeal baths to no avail. I started drinking dandelion tea and all of a sudden the symptoms have almost dissipated. I'm going to keep drinking the teas and do a liver detox soon. Thanks for making this video
Did any of you have the itch go away and have it early ? Im 7 weeks so I'm scared . I know it's more the third trimester but I'm itching all over terribly
@@kellykittinger5969 Try taking a bath, I didn’t have it early but I was still itching to the point of madness and the only thing that seemed to work for me was a warm bath. Make sure the water isn’t too hot though and if it’s still bad, you should get tested.
My god. Im only 23 wks and im experiencing intense itching. This is my first baby and i was told itching was going to be normal. But this is jst something else !!! It jst wont go away!! I see little bumps on my skin. They look like bug bites and they’re everywhere! Doctor said to take benadryl to help me sleep. I been trying to get them to prescribe me to something and order lab work but man these ppl are something else.
I know that this is old, I’m currently 8 weeks and experiencing this. What was the verdict for you? Did you have it? What are you doing to relieve the itchiness?
Since.you.went.through it and what I have read it seems rare for it to occur early in pregnancy. It's it possible this is what I have at 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant it's started with abdominal pain....I go to the ER run regular blood test take.my.pee. ultrasound said baby is ok. Gave me something in an IV for nausea proscribed nausea medicine. That night I left and was in bed that night I got itching on my feet next day my hands third day chest up to my neck and face... Now my back. I wanna know if I'm over thinking it or do I have Cholestasis.
@@geeeee9383 Hi. I normally dap it with hot water. Yeah, Just a hot towel dap it in a hot water since I don't like putting cream in my skin cause my baby might get it in inside the skin pores and it's super effective :)
I’m 35 weeks and 3 days and yesterday I had an extremely itchy chest and it just went to my belly and I woke up today with my hands so itchy it wasn’t even funny I was in tears and called my ob right away because it wasn’t normal and I was scared so now waiting on my blood work to see what’s going on but I’m pretty sure it’ll be positive for it and I have anxiety so I’m scared for my baby’s well being
😔 thank you so much.. I talked with my doctor and they just told me to take Benadryl...but now I’ll demand a test because that obviously isn’t helping.
I am going through this right now . The itching started just at bed time but now it’s happening all day and it’s sooo ANNOYING! I got a blood test but haven’t heard back from my OB ! I called her just this morning and now I’m waiting for a call back . I’m horrified...
@@alexuskimbrow9390 I had to take 3 blood test The first 2 they couldn’t read it, said it kept coming out in clumps went to a lab where they were able to finally get results
33 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. This is my THIRD time feeling the itch. I have never made a video about cholestasis but I think this time I will since each time has been soo different!
I completely thought the itching was a reaction from an antibiotic and I would be fine. If I hadn't thought to look it up I would've never known. I'm 36 weeks on Monday and stressed beyond belief. I have been dealing with health issues for the last two months and it has been one thing after another, and seemingly every time something new pops up it's worse than the last. I'm hoping that everything goes smoothly and praying that my baby will be delivered healthy.
This is exactly how I felt. I did my research and my Naval Hospital wouldn’t listen to me. I had to demand the test and found out I am positive for ICP. :/
My toes are itchy but it’s not extreme as well as fingers. I told my midwife and she said not to worry unless if I’m itchy in my inner palms. But what you are saying sounds very scary will definitely make a call tomorrow morning to have blood test done as I am 36 weeks already
I’ve been itching since Nov 2020 at the time I was in my second trimester. Talked to my dr many times about it but it was brushed off. I was told maybe it was my detergent, or my clothes was to tight. I kept complaining about it. Just got diagnosed with this at 34 weeks I get induced at 37 weeks. Please wish me luck I knew something was wrong from the beginning smh.
Going through this right now The itch is so uncomfortable!! I’m 6 months and I knew this wasn’t a reaction to chocolate like one of the Dr. said . Went to another and they told me it was this! My head, my back, breast everywhere I’m scratching my legs I’m scratch so much I’m peeling my skin off 😣😣
Thank you this video saved my baby i had to be my own advocate, the doctor told me I didn’t have it my feet, Brest , hand was itchy they finally agreed I did blood work but you don’t get test back for awhile so my baby came on her own at 37 weeks if she didn’t come early no truing what would’ve happen to my baby thanks for this video my baby is 4months old now and healthy
I had cholestasis in my first pregnancy along with preclamsia. I lost my baby boy 16 days after he was born and being in the NICU with lots of complications. I was not treated for cholestasis at all since my doctor didn't believe me. Thanks for this video as anyone can get to know about this and be aware. Much love... hope you and your child is doing well. 😘❤
I know this is a late comment to this old video but I’m 34 weeks and having dark urine in the morning. Like super dark and my legs where my calves and in the front are SO itchy and I haven’t been sleeping, feeling nausea here and there and super fatigued... does the itching happen like CONSTANT or can it come and go? Just wondering..
Experiencing itching since about one and a half weeks ago so mentioned it to my midwife who took a liver function test. She refused to do a bile acid test telling me they will only do this based on the liver function test results. I am going to my doctor to see if I can get the bile acid test. So frustrating when medics don't listen to you. I think because this is a rare condition that many medics don't know much about it. Did you have to fast for your bile acid test? Thanks so much for this video and highlighting this condition 🙏
I have it as well. I also don't have multiples or IVF. Mine was found last week and I am only 22weeks at this point (My BA was at 20). I was given medicine as well and I am being heavily monitored with weekly ultrasounds and blood work. My numbers were not too high but my OB said I will be induced at 37weeks regardless of how well the medicine works. (I am high risk because of my age.) I am super worried as well about my baby but sadly I am still very early and I can't do proper kick counts until 28weeks. The amount of self monitoring at home (BP, OxygenLevel, Temp, ETC) is becoming overwhelming at this point but I want to catch ANYTHING that happens because I know it is very serious.
I had this with 2 pregnancies. The bottoms of my feet. I would put them in ice water until they were numb so I could fall asleep it was so bad. I went into labour naturally at 37w +0 and was induced at 38w +3
I got my gallbladder removed 2 years ago, I'm now 23 weeks pregnant. I'm itchy on my feet, my palms, and mostly arms/legs. I would only puke up yellow bile and I still get nauseous. These headaches are a B* too. I've been mentioning the itching to my doctor, I've mentioned it at most 3 times. Nothing ever clicks for her. I have an appointment with a new delivery doctor in April, but I'm so worried until then.
Thank you for this video I am 18 weeks pregnant .. I started notice a itch starting 2 weeks ago .. Just like you my breast all over and have gotten small rashes on them also hands itched many times .. I have spoken to my OB and he said maybe its allergies ... So been taking benadryl .. But at times even w benadryl I notice itch doesn't go away ! .. So I started researching as well .. Seem my symptoms are exactly how you describe it .. Will be phoning my soon .. Also I forgot to tell Ob I had my gallbladder removed 6 years ago .. Which can affect this .. thanks again !
33+4 weeks today & going in for blood work in about an hour. I feel like you.... I just knew something was wrong, even though up until yesterday I didn't know what cholestasis was! I wont know the results until next week, but we can some acid levels today & we're doing a NST. Hopefully he can stay in until the end of the month.
I was induced at 35 weeks due to ICP, was in the hospital for 6 days total. I am now pregnant with my second, 31 weeks, and am starting to experience itching. I do not want to be in the hospital that long again, especially during a pandemic.. Just got my bile test done 🥺
My nurse told me you’ll be okay your hormones are just high. I said no ! That’s not good enough for me. She said take Benadryl for the itching you might have hives. I told her i pay this facility top dollar out of pocket, I can’t rely on your judgment, I need real testing. The symptoms im having are not stress hives. I feel it in my skin in my blood. The itching for me had no rash. And I have natural long nails so I was scratching hard. And finally my doctor said she will treat me for ICP until I get my test results back. Tomorrow is my babies stress test.
I'm on my 33 weeks right now of my first baby and I started developing the itchiness, I just got some blood work done and I was wondering if anyone knows that the levels of bile acid are the ones that cause alarm for cholestasis.
Girl! My doctor literalldid the same... we were all smiles and all of a sudden she have me this serious face. It's just itching! Ito think I could lose this baby because of it...
I know this video was posted a while ago. I hope everything went well with your delivery. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if the itching was accompanied with a rash or just itching? Also, was there any swelling along with the itching? I've had test run and all came back good but I'm 20 weeks and have been dealing with this unbearable itching for about 2 months now... The doctor says it's not cholestasis and I'm hoping and praying they're right.
I had same itching in my first baby started 7th month and believe me nobody knows about it either i visit so many doctors but all doctors said itching is normal in pregnancy thats why no body taking it serious . The day of labor pain i lost my baby boy because in this cases babies are not strong for pains . Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
Im 38weeks 4days. Gynae just detected obstetric cholestasis. After a weeks medication. No relief. To get motivation wanted ro know did your baby make thru. I'm quite nervous.
This is the 2nd time for me 😞 It’s awful!!! My 1st i felt itchy @ 36weeks got induced a week later as my blood test showed too much bile! Onto my 2nd pregnancy now & started itching @32weeks…straight to hospital-blood tests/fetal monitoring every week + medication ‘ursodeoxycholic’ which I’ve been on for 4dsys now hoping it works soon because my itching at night has got WORSE day by day! Using Calamine lotion lathering it on before bed but still soooo itchy! Lack of sleep up so much Making me so tired 😞 Might be induced again depending how well this medication works.. As soon as baby comes the cholestisis disappears ! AND apparently runs through your genes- my mum had it with my sister…
Hi did you receive the response from the doctor. I’m 7 weeks now and I go through the same with the intense itching however I had this prior to pregnancy
I had it with my first 3 kids in my 20's. A year and a half ago we lost our youngest (3rd) child to liver cancer at 12 years old. I can't help but second guess if my history of cholestasis played some part. We're in our early 40's we decided to try for baby #4. I'm still happily to my husband and father of my other 3 children but at some point during these years he's become infertile. We opted for IVF due to my age and discomfort with IUI with donor sperm. I had ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome but I did get pregnant with twins. We sort of hoped that a different biological donor would help but I'm 29 weeks and have been diagnosed with with cholestasis all over again. But a whole lot earlier than with my other 3 kids. For me, my hands start tingling at first, like pins and needles. Then my feet too. Then they get itchy. Then suddenly the itchiness is everywhere. I don't feel confident inducing early because my 2nd child wasn't ready when I had him at 36 weeks and he spent a lot of time in the NICU. But I'm not confident waiting. When I had my other 3 in the 2000's, there really wasn't a lot of information. I felt very alone. It's nice to see other women who have been through it or are going through it online.
I literally told my Dr and my OB and all they said is dry skin 🙄 I’m having itchy hands and feet and itchiness all over my body nothing unbearable but developed right when I entered my third trimester! No rashes, nothing like bug bites, And no doctor of mine thought cholestasis! I’m so frustrated!
Currently in the hospital got admitted at 36 weeks 4 days. Blood pressure was high, liver enzymes high, currently doing the 24hr urine and waiting on test results from bile test. Because of this I’m scheduled to be induced at 37 weeks , my baby has been doing good on the monitor and stress Test, so I just pray for healthy delivery and no complications for her
I'm 17 weeks and feel like I have this. Can you give me an update on how everything went since it's been a year? I'm so worried. Going to call dr. ASAP.
@@alyssas9609 Hi hon. I was put on medication called Urso. I was induced at 37+3 weeks and my son was healthy. Definitely speak to ure doctor and demand bile acid level and liver function bloods. My itching was intence it kept me awake all night. There is a ICP support group on Facebook and there all amazing on there. We are actually ttc again. Worried about having ICP again as I had it with both my son and daughter. But at least i know now there is medication for it.
Thank you so much for getting back to me! That is such a relief to hear. I'm so worried about the baby if I'm diagnosed this early. This gives me hope! ❤️
@@alyssas9609 Ure welcome hon. There's no way I cud of ignored this because I remember how anxious I was when I was diognosed. Let me know how u get on
I am 17weeks and 2 days pregnant with twins and I am worried also. I have had 4 previous pregnancy without having this itchy feeling on my hands and feet.
TheBeautifulBlendingof2Lives Oh my, I have the same thing. My navel is super itchy as well as my entire belly. I also have little rash appeared around my navel. I've been scratching them almost the entire day even at work! It's horrible. Good thing I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow.
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Usually a rash means its PUPPS but always press your doctor to be sure
I too had choleostasis in my last pregnancy. When I looked up itching the websites said it would be severe but I thought mine maybe wasn’t severe and I ignored it. One day I casually brought it up to my dr. And I was tested and it was positive. I had a c section weeks before my due date. My baby was safe.
Juana S I’m glad I saw your comment. This is Day (well night 3) for me that I’ve been dealing with itching and I have an appointment Tuesday so I was going to call my doctor tomorrow & let them know that I want to be checked just to make sure everything’s fine. 😳
I Feel Like this is me talking there is nothing different between us both but my feet are iching more then anywhere else on my body im 35 going on 36weeks today is march.29.19 im getting induce april 2 there trying to get my baby boy out soon as possible i have a non stress test today everything is looking good from my other results and test ill follow up and share sometime next week for other mother too that has cholestasis of the liver and this will be my second child my first born just made 5 feb.28
Omg the way you described this, same with me except I'm itching more areas!!! I'm gonna ask tomorrow for tests cuz for awhile been feeling I might have this. :( my itchiness also began in breasts, especially under breast and have told dr but he didn't know, then got worse to scalp ,I used tea tree oil thinking it was just dandruff nothing worked n I didn't have any dandruff even .my scalp bled a little too :'( burning then around 29 weeks on my belly button and stomach, then spread to arms , underarms, fingers and hands. Now my ears and top of feet itch so bad I got a dark mark on it from itching badly! 😖 Omg I wish the drs woukd just rest me,!!! Is it really this unknown? Dr brushed it off saying it was just hormones!!! Then it became more intense so dr just prescribed benadryl to me weeks ago which does nothing! Ughhh!!! All steroid creams and hydrocortisone and anti itch lotions are pointless! I'm burning itching like mad but no visible rash! I'm gonna demand the tests tomorrow BUT WHAT CAN I DO IF NO DR WILL TEST ME??? Suffer!?? :'(
Lala Vaughn I started itching at 28 weeks no one would listen demented a test and I was diagnosed at 37 weeks had the baby that day I was very mild but it was horrible you and your baby will be fine your doctors know you have it are they doing weekly tests
I had this almost 13 years ago with my 1st daughter. I was only 17 years old. I remember especially in my last trimester the intense itching & my family attributing it to my skin “just stretching.” In my last couple weeks with the itching & the growth the skin on my stomach, stomach, inner thighs, calves, & breasts tore. It happened so fast. I was all of a sudden covered in enormous bright red & purple stretch marks that were very deep & wide and would cover the span of my entire belly. My stomach never recovered but my baby was born alive & she was my blessing. I just got my first confirmation today that I am officially ~7 weeks pregnant with my second baby & it’s such a surprise! In 2019 I was hospitalized with biliary cirrhosis, not related to alcohol. I’ve worked very hard the last couple years since to heal my liver & gallbladder. I don’t know what to expect during this pregnancy but I get emotional listening to your story. Thank you for sharing & being vulnerable with us.
Thanks for sharing this story because a lot of women would have written these symptoms off as normal pregnancy symptoms especially if they've never been pregnant before. Glad you're ok and Congrats on the beautiful healthy baby boy 👶
Thanks Love. Yeah it's such a normal symptom but it can be terrible.
Yes I almost did!!! I just thought my skin was stretching that is why I was itching. Thank God for my mommy group
I started showing these symptoms at 30 weeks. Got my liver and bile acids tested. Everything came back normal. As the next month went on the itching got worse. My face, neck, chest, hands, feet, shoulders, legs. It was UNBEARABLE !! My skin was crawling. I had two appointments in that month and my doctors told me to take Benadryl and use a steroid anti itch cream. I finally had lost it at the 35 week appointment in tears explaining that My skin was crawling. They finally ordered more blood work come to find out that my bile acids are very high and I do have the cholestasis. I am furious. And so so so worried about losing the baby. Right now he is very active and I’m hoping they deliver him at 37 weeks which will be December 1st. Thank you for speaking about this issue because lots of moms were just trying to tell me my skin was stretching and that I was being dramatic. And turns out there was something seriously wrong. Doctors need to take these symptoms more serious.
I am so sorry mama.I know that feeling so well. We as women have to trust our intuition and demand a doctor look further into it. Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery!
I am 32 week and facing the same problem. Does it go after delivering the baby?
How is ur baby please tell me
Plz tell me how is ur baby now?
Hy, which medications you have taken for this... M suffering a lot bcz of cholestasis
Thank you for sharing your story. You are in my prayers for a safe delivery.
He's here safely:) Thank you!
I am praying for you and your baby!!!! Thanks for sharing!
It was a safe delivery but thank you so much!
Best wishes to you! Happy Easter and Congratulations on the new baby 👶🏽 tomorrow! 🐣🐰🐇💝
Thanks Diane!
Thanks, for this video. I am pregnant 🤰 now 32 weeks they want to induce at 37 weeks. I am also having a boy baby. This has created bumps all over my body.
Wow!! I believe or should I say after listening to you, I know I have this. The itching all over my body especially in the areas you've mentioned is brutal. I've used creams, allergy pills, cold compressions, and oatmeal baths to no avail. I started drinking dandelion tea and all of a sudden the symptoms have almost dissipated. I'm going to keep drinking the teas and do a liver detox soon. Thanks for making this video
Dandelion tea didn’t even cross my mind, thanks for the info. I’m dying with my itch and can’t sleep I’m going to try it
Did any of you have the itch go away and have it early ? Im 7 weeks so I'm scared . I know it's more the third trimester but I'm itching all over terribly
@@kellykittinger5969 Try taking a bath, I didn’t have it early but I was still itching to the point of madness and the only thing that seemed to work for me was a warm bath. Make sure the water isn’t too hot though and if it’s still bad, you should get tested.
@@CMELLOWxxv you took dandelion tea while pregnant?
Can you confirm if it is safe to drink dandelion team during pregnancy ?
God bless you may you have safe delivery thank for sharing
Having these symptoms and I’m 13 weeks , my doctors said I have to have my blood redone that my liver enzymes mess high
My god. Im only 23 wks and im experiencing intense itching. This is my first baby and i was told itching was going to be normal. But this is jst something else !!! It jst wont go away!! I see little bumps on my skin. They look like bug bites and they’re everywhere! Doctor said to take benadryl to help me sleep. I been trying to get them to prescribe me to something and order lab work but man these ppl are something else.
I'm going through this at 24 weeks
I'm scratching like crazy 😒
My baby died when he was 2!!!! Due to my liver and diabetic
Ok I’m itching really bad I’m only 8 weeks I’m scared
I know that this is old, I’m currently 8 weeks and experiencing this. What was the verdict for you? Did you have it? What are you doing to relieve the itchiness?
Is it safe to do exercise with ICP?
Gosh it’s terrible , I had it with both pregnancies:(
Since.you.went.through it and what I have read it seems rare for it to occur early in pregnancy. It's it possible this is what I have at 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant it's started with abdominal pain....I go to the ER run regular blood test take.my.pee. ultrasound said baby is ok. Gave me something in an IV for nausea proscribed nausea medicine. That night I left and was in bed that night I got itching on my feet next day my hands third day chest up to my neck and face... Now my back. I wanna know if I'm over thinking it or do I have Cholestasis.
Dandelion and milk thistle cures it
Can you take that while pregnant?
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I'm 29 weeks pregnant and I'm now experiencing itchiness in my arms and feet 😥
Am also 28 weeks today and i started with the intense itching 2 weeks ago. I barely do anything can't do much because am itching every where 😔
@@adelicortez1224 awwe sad 🙁 but hopefully it will be over soon. Mine is gone already 💜.
Hello what medicine did you take? Thank you
@@geeeee9383 Hi. I normally dap it with hot water. Yeah, Just a hot towel dap it in a hot water since I don't like putting cream in my skin cause my baby might get it in inside the skin pores and it's super effective :)
I’m 35 weeks and 3 days and yesterday I had an extremely itchy chest and it just went to my belly and I woke up today with my hands so itchy it wasn’t even funny I was in tears and called my ob right away because it wasn’t normal and I was scared so now waiting on my blood work to see what’s going on but I’m pretty sure it’ll be positive for it and I have anxiety so I’m scared for my baby’s well being
My wife also suffer itchy on palm pls update me what happen on your result and medication
@@redginz09 I ended up having it and they put me on a medication called ursodiol that helped a lot I had my daughter June 21st 21 at 37 weeks for it
How long were u itching before u got tested?
@@nisharahman1132 maybe like 3 days and got the test results within a day
How much time did it take ursodiol to work
😔 thank you so much.. I talked with my doctor and they just told me to take Benadryl...but now I’ll demand a test because that obviously isn’t helping.
I am going through this right now . The itching started just at bed time but now it’s happening all day and it’s sooo ANNOYING! I got a blood test but haven’t heard back from my OB ! I called her just this morning and now I’m waiting for a call back . I’m horrified...
@@alexuskimbrow9390 any update?
@@Angelhtx__ yes actually . My blood test all came back normal. However I still get itchy at night so I just continue to the Benadryl.
@@alexuskimbrow9390 I had to take 3 blood test
The first 2 they couldn’t read it, said it kept coming out in clumps went to a lab where they were able to finally get results
Thank you
There is a issue we Black people getting the the full benefits of the medical community. Yes demand test and answers.
33 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. This is my THIRD time feeling the itch. I have never made a video about cholestasis but I think this time I will since each time has been soo different!
Did you make a video and If so how do I watch?
I completely thought the itching was a reaction from an antibiotic and I would be fine. If I hadn't thought to look it up I would've never known. I'm 36 weeks on Monday and stressed beyond belief. I have been dealing with health issues for the last two months and it has been one thing after another, and seemingly every time something new pops up it's worse than the last. I'm hoping that everything goes smoothly and praying that my baby will be delivered healthy.
First low lying placenta then gestational diabetes and now this 😢
This is exactly how I felt. I did my research and my Naval Hospital wouldn’t listen to me. I had to demand the test and found out I am positive for ICP. :/
My toes are itchy but it’s not extreme as well as fingers. I told my midwife and she said not to worry unless if I’m itchy in my inner palms. But what you are saying sounds very scary will definitely make a call tomorrow morning to have blood test done as I am 36 weeks already
I have ICP, scared for my baby. I am just 30 weeks pregnant. Please pray for my baby.
hi do u deliver a healthy baby ?on which week .
I’ve been itching since Nov 2020 at the time I was in my second trimester. Talked to my dr many times about it but it was brushed off. I was told maybe it was my detergent, or my clothes was to tight. I kept complaining about it. Just got diagnosed with this at 34 weeks I get induced at 37 weeks. Please wish me luck I knew something was wrong from the beginning smh.
How is ur baby dear ?
He’s perfect, I get induced tomorrow ☺️
@@dejab3589 till now did n't u induced ?
Have u gave normal birth ?
Going through this right now
The itch is so uncomfortable!! I’m 6 months and I knew this wasn’t a reaction to chocolate like one of the Dr. said . Went to another and they told me it was this!
My head, my back, breast everywhere I’m scratching my legs
I’m scratch so much I’m peeling my skin off 😣😣
Hi..how did you get relief from that...my wife is suffering similarly and her plight is unbearable..pls help
Hy, which medications you have taken for this... M suffering a lot bcz of cholestasis
I had this as well. I honestly think more women may be having this but doctors were brushing it off. That's exactly what happened to me
i know! its such an easy sympthom to ignore! or blame on even pregnancy drying your skin
Did everything turn out well for you & baby?
You’re correct. I was told to take benadryl and an oatmeal bath after 4 days of itching because it was likely “something I ate”
Thank you this video saved my baby i had to be my own advocate, the doctor told me I didn’t have it my feet, Brest , hand was itchy they finally agreed I did blood work but you don’t get test back for awhile so my baby came on her own at 37 weeks if she didn’t come early no truing what would’ve happen to my baby thanks for this video my baby is 4months old now and healthy
No telling ^^^
Congrats on your baby boy! He's adorable. London is going to be a great sister
Thanks Nadia!
I had cholestasis in my first pregnancy along with preclamsia. I lost my baby boy 16 days after he was born and being in the NICU with lots of complications. I was not treated for cholestasis at all since my doctor didn't believe me. Thanks for this video as anyone can get to know about this and be aware. Much love... hope you and your child is doing well. 😘❤
😢😢😢so sorry
I know this is a late comment to this old video but I’m 34 weeks and having dark urine in the morning. Like super dark and my legs where my calves and in the front are SO itchy and I haven’t been sleeping, feeling nausea here and there and super fatigued... does the itching happen like CONSTANT or can it come and go? Just wondering..
@claudiawangfitness can you share you experience ? did the ithcing went away, was there a preterm delivery ?
What is bile acid test and liver tests are normal and still u r are itchyyyy sooo much.? Is it dangerous for baby.?
Experiencing itching since about one and a half weeks ago so mentioned it to my midwife who took a liver function test. She refused to do a bile acid test telling me they will only do this based on the liver function test results. I am going to my doctor to see if I can get the bile acid test. So frustrating when medics don't listen to you. I think because this is a rare condition that many medics don't know much about it. Did you have to fast for your bile acid test? Thanks so much for this video and highlighting this condition 🙏
I'm glad the baby is here and his ok💖👶🏼🍼.
He's all good:)
I have it as well. I also don't have multiples or IVF. Mine was found last week and I am only 22weeks at this point (My BA was at 20). I was given medicine as well and I am being heavily monitored with weekly ultrasounds and blood work. My numbers were not too high but my OB said I will be induced at 37weeks regardless of how well the medicine works. (I am high risk because of my age.) I am super worried as well about my baby but sadly I am still very early and I can't do proper kick counts until 28weeks. The amount of self monitoring at home (BP, OxygenLevel, Temp, ETC) is becoming overwhelming at this point but I want to catch ANYTHING that happens because I know it is very serious.
Thank you for sharing I think I might have it 😞 waiting on the result
I have it and I’m getting induced at 36 weeks. The itching is awful but thankfully I have this powder that helps a little
Happy Easter 🐣 and congratulations on the baby . I didn't know about this ! Thanks for the information
Anytime:)
I had this with 2 pregnancies. The bottoms of my feet. I would put them in ice water until they were numb so I could fall asleep it was so bad. I went into labour naturally at 37w +0 and was induced at 38w +3
I got my gallbladder removed 2 years ago, I'm now 23 weeks pregnant. I'm itchy on my feet, my palms, and mostly arms/legs. I would only puke up yellow bile and I still get nauseous. These headaches are a B* too. I've been mentioning the itching to my doctor, I've mentioned it at most 3 times. Nothing ever clicks for her. I have an appointment with a new delivery doctor in April, but I'm so worried until then.
How u control this
my comment’s a bit late but how are you and how did you manage? My gallbladder was removed 2 years ago and currently pregnant experiencing this
Does gallstones can be the reason for this medical condition ?
Do you remember what your bile counts were?
Thank you for sharing your story. I was just diagnosed today. And am very worried
How u control plz share ur experience i have also severe bad itching in 16 weeks
my body was so itchy when I was pregnant now I understand wat was wrong with me
Thank you for this video I am 18 weeks pregnant .. I started notice a itch starting 2 weeks ago .. Just like you my breast all over and have gotten small rashes on them also hands itched many times .. I have spoken to my OB and he said maybe its allergies ... So been taking benadryl .. But at times even w benadryl I notice itch doesn't go away ! .. So I started researching as well .. Seem my symptoms are exactly how you describe it .. Will be phoning my soon .. Also I forgot to tell Ob I had my gallbladder removed 6 years ago .. Which can affect this .. thanks again !
I’m 16 weeks and I been itching all over my breast and back and belly
What was the outcome?
Seriously mine has just started last night and it has been disturbing me the whole day. Anyway thanks so much for the information
33+4 weeks today & going in for blood work in about an hour. I feel like you.... I just knew something was wrong, even though up until yesterday I didn't know what cholestasis was! I wont know the results until next week, but we can some acid levels today & we're doing a NST. Hopefully he can stay in until the end of the month.
I have symptoms such burning feet and itchy top and itchy hands and belly but Im only 7 weeks pregnant
Itching on my nipples 36 weeks pregnant should i do the test??
I was induced at 35 weeks due to ICP, was in the hospital for 6 days total. I am now pregnant with my second, 31 weeks, and am starting to experience itching. I do not want to be in the hospital that long again, especially during a pandemic.. Just got my bile test done 🥺
How did it turn out? I'm omw to the ER for testing & NST.
I am 37 week pregnant and have this from 36 week and doctor said it’s normal I can’t even sleep because of it and now I am worried too much
Had it in both of my pregnancies delivered at 36 weeks
I did not carry multiples nor IVF and they also say it's found in white women mostly and you nor I are white
Please tell me the appearance of the iyhcy parts. Do they look like insect bites?
My nurse told me you’ll be okay your hormones are just high. I said no ! That’s not good enough for me. She said take Benadryl for the itching you might have hives. I told her i pay this facility top dollar out of pocket, I can’t rely on your judgment, I need real testing. The symptoms im having are not stress hives. I feel it in my skin in my blood. The itching for me had no rash. And I have natural long nails so I was scratching hard. And finally my doctor said she will treat me for ICP until I get my test results back. Tomorrow is my babies stress test.
I'm on my 33 weeks right now of my first baby and I started developing the itchiness, I just got some blood work done and I was wondering if anyone knows that the levels of bile acid are the ones that cause alarm for cholestasis.
Girl! My doctor literalldid the same... we were all smiles and all of a sudden she have me this serious face. It's just itching! Ito think I could lose this baby because of it...
When during your pregnancy did you start itching?
I just started itching like crazy this week with no rash... going to ask my doctor at the next visit to test me for this. I'm 33 weeks.
Good luck babe ❤️I’m with you
I know this video was posted a while ago. I hope everything went well with your delivery. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if the itching was accompanied with a rash or just itching? Also, was there any swelling along with the itching? I've had test run and all came back good but I'm 20 weeks and have been dealing with this unbearable itching for about 2 months now... The doctor says it's not cholestasis and I'm hoping and praying they're right.
I had same itching in my first baby started 7th month and believe me nobody knows about it either i visit so many doctors but all doctors said itching is normal in pregnancy thats why no body taking it serious . The day of labor pain i lost my baby boy because in this cases babies are not strong for pains . Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
Can cholestasis make you itchy anywhere? Or is it just your soles of your feet and your palms?
Anywhere
Im 38weeks 4days. Gynae just detected obstetric cholestasis. After a weeks medication. No relief. To get motivation wanted ro know did your baby make thru. I'm quite nervous.
This is the 2nd time for me 😞 It’s awful!!! My 1st i felt itchy @ 36weeks got induced a week later as my blood test showed too much bile! Onto my 2nd pregnancy now & started itching @32weeks…straight to hospital-blood tests/fetal monitoring every week + medication ‘ursodeoxycholic’ which I’ve been on for 4dsys now hoping it works soon because my itching at night has got WORSE day by day! Using Calamine lotion lathering it on before bed but still soooo itchy! Lack of sleep up so much Making me so tired 😞 Might be induced again depending how well this medication works..
As soon as baby comes the cholestisis disappears ! AND apparently runs through your genes- my mum had it with my sister…
How long did it take for your results to come in?
How much wr ur bile acids raised? Right now I am going through this
I’m nervous because I’m already having symptoms at just 8 weeks hopefully we’ll find out today:/ you’ve made me feel better about good outcomes ❤️
Hi did you receive the response from the doctor. I’m 7 weeks now and I go through the same with the intense itching however I had this prior to pregnancy
Yes everything was fine and it went away at around 12 weeks currently 33 weeks and no symptoms of it
I had it with my first 3 kids in my 20's. A year and a half ago we lost our youngest (3rd) child to liver cancer at 12 years old. I can't help but second guess if my history of cholestasis played some part.
We're in our early 40's we decided to try for baby #4. I'm still happily to my husband and father of my other 3 children but at some point during these years he's become infertile. We opted for IVF due to my age and discomfort with IUI with donor sperm. I had ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome but I did get pregnant with twins. We sort of hoped that a different biological donor would help but I'm 29 weeks and have been diagnosed with with cholestasis all over again. But a whole lot earlier than with my other 3 kids.
For me, my hands start tingling at first, like pins and needles. Then my feet too. Then they get itchy. Then suddenly the itchiness is everywhere. I don't feel confident inducing early because my 2nd child wasn't ready when I had him at 36 weeks and he spent a lot of time in the NICU. But I'm not confident waiting. When I had my other 3 in the 2000's, there really wasn't a lot of information. I felt very alone. It's nice to see other women who have been through it or are going through it online.
I literally told my Dr and my OB and all they said is dry skin 🙄
I’m having itchy hands and feet and itchiness all over my body nothing unbearable but developed right when I entered my third trimester! No rashes, nothing like bug bites,
And no doctor of mine thought cholestasis! I’m so frustrated!
What happened than . How was your delivery
Yes, how was your delivery .. how was your baby then .. ?? Please reply
Currently in the hospital got admitted at 36 weeks 4 days. Blood pressure was high, liver enzymes high, currently doing the 24hr urine and waiting on test results from bile test. Because of this I’m scheduled to be induced at 37 weeks , my baby has been doing good on the monitor and stress Test, so I just pray for healthy delivery and no complications for her
I have it and I'm only 17 weeks and 4 days I'm so worried
I'm 17 weeks and feel like I have this. Can you give me an update on how everything went since it's been a year? I'm so worried. Going to call dr. ASAP.
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Hi hon. I was put on medication called Urso.
I was induced at 37+3 weeks and my son was healthy. Definitely speak to ure doctor and demand bile acid level and liver function bloods.
My itching was intence it kept me awake all night.
There is a ICP support group on Facebook and there all amazing on there.
We are actually ttc again. Worried about having ICP again as I had it with both my son and daughter.
But at least i know now there is medication for it.
Thank you so much for getting back to me! That is such a relief to hear. I'm so worried about the baby if I'm diagnosed this early. This gives me hope! ❤️
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Ure welcome hon. There's no way I cud of ignored this because I remember how anxious I was when I was diognosed. Let me know how u get on
I am 17weeks and 2 days pregnant with twins and I am worried also. I have had 4 previous pregnancy without having this itchy feeling on my hands and feet.
The fug happened to her hair? Is that supposed to be cute?
I am almost 35 weeks pregnant my itching is unbearable to the point I am almost in tears
My wife is developing little tiny blisters that itch on her hands/feet
OMG I had that, it was awful. It makes you insane, sorry you had to go through that!
Mrcog 2 lectures
I m going for blood test tomorrow i hav symptoms on hand feet legs and arms i m 37 week now
i was diagnosed with the same thing. I was itchy around my navel then a little rash appeared in the same area.
TheBeautifulBlendingof2Lives Oh my, I have the same thing. My navel is super itchy as well as my entire belly. I also have little rash appeared around my navel. I've been scratching them almost the entire day even at work! It's horrible. Good thing I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow.
Usually a rash means its PUPPS but always press your doctor to be sure
31 weeks at the moment - at hospital waiting for results! - hopefully not!
Omg I can’t stop itching I have to talk to my doctor
Very helpful video plz can you tell me about medicine name it will help me because I m pregnant
I think I have this😭
I’m 32 weeks and was just diagnosed with this my doctor gonna keep an eye out on me and I’ll be induced at 37 weeks.
How high are you levels? Mine just came back as 11. To be induced at 37weeks too
Thanks so much
I just found out on my own that i have cholestasis, i dont know what to do
How did it go?
How long did your icp test come back?
This happened to me first time, and this happened to me again this time :’(
Thanks for sharing my neice was diagnosed with this tonight.
My baby was stillborn and he just passed Wednesday
Latosha B. Rip so sad for your loss.
Soha Sohail Thank you
So sorry to hear about your loss. Which week were you in?
My head is itchy especially at night sometimes my hands at 5 months pregnant, is it normal,,,
I am experiencing exactly the same i will have a chat with my obstetrician tomorrow and I will let you know what is the outcome!!
@@Yasmin-yr7hc Assalamualaikum sis thanks..
@@karoplant1250 no problem at all I hope we ll be fine 😊🤗!!
@@Yasmin-yr7hc Insha Allah ...Esha prayer now,gng to pray...will pray for u also...
Where r u from
A month ago i gave birth a stillborn baby boy😭
Im so sorry love💔
Thank you for sharing
praying you and baby have a safe delivery
Keisha Brooks she did 😃 check her instagram for pictures
He's here and he's doing great, thanks love!
I too had choleostasis in my last pregnancy. When I looked up itching the websites said it would be severe but I thought mine maybe wasn’t severe and I ignored it. One day I casually brought it up to my dr. And I was tested and it was positive. I had a c section weeks before my due date. My baby was safe.
Juana S I’m glad I saw your comment. This is Day (well night 3) for me that I’ve been dealing with itching and I have an appointment Tuesday so I was going to call my doctor tomorrow & let them know that I want to be checked just to make sure everything’s fine. 😳
Thank you!
I Feel Like this is me talking there is nothing different between us both but my feet are iching more then anywhere else on my body im 35 going on 36weeks today is march.29.19 im getting induce april 2 there trying to get my baby boy out soon as possible i have a non stress test today everything is looking good from my other results and test ill follow up and share sometime next week for other mother too that has cholestasis of the liver and this will be my second child my first born just made 5 feb.28
Omg the way you described this, same with me except I'm itching more areas!!! I'm gonna ask tomorrow for tests cuz for awhile been feeling I might have this. :( my itchiness also began in breasts, especially under breast and have told dr but he didn't know, then got worse to scalp ,I used tea tree oil thinking it was just dandruff nothing worked n I didn't have any dandruff even .my scalp bled a little too :'( burning then around 29 weeks on my belly button and stomach, then spread to arms , underarms, fingers and hands. Now my ears and top of feet itch so bad I got a dark mark on it from itching badly! 😖 Omg I wish the drs woukd just rest me,!!! Is it really this unknown? Dr brushed it off saying it was just hormones!!! Then it became more intense so dr just prescribed benadryl to me weeks ago which does nothing! Ughhh!!! All steroid creams and hydrocortisone and anti itch lotions are pointless! I'm burning itching like mad but no visible rash!
I'm gonna demand the tests tomorrow BUT WHAT CAN I DO IF NO DR WILL TEST ME??? Suffer!?? :'(
Currently going through the intense itching and I’m so frustrated 😭 it all started 2 weeks ago
Hi .. Even i have started experiencing the same symptom from 2 weeks. Do u still itch ?
Mine lasted till I gave birth.
Thank you I was just diagnosed with this at 32 weeks and I'm so scared
Hi I had this to are you mild or severe
@@beckyann7014 as of right now not that bad but there telling mw it can get bad in a matter of hours even
Lala Vaughn I started itching at 28 weeks no one would listen demented a test and I was diagnosed at 37 weeks had the baby that day I was very mild but it was horrible you and your baby will be fine your doctors know you have it are they doing weekly tests
Demanded
@@beckyann7014 yea non stress tests 2 times a week as well as sonogram there delivering me at 36 weeks
I was told today i have it and i need to be induced in 4 weeks my itching is not intense i get it maybe once a week.
I had this almost 13 years ago with my 1st daughter. I was only 17 years old. I remember especially in my last trimester the intense itching & my family attributing it to my skin “just stretching.”
In my last couple weeks with the itching & the growth the skin on my stomach, stomach, inner thighs, calves, & breasts tore. It happened so fast.
I was all of a sudden covered in enormous bright red & purple stretch marks that were very deep & wide and would cover the span of my entire belly.
My stomach never recovered but my baby was born alive & she was my blessing.
I just got my first confirmation today that I am officially ~7 weeks pregnant with my second baby & it’s such a surprise!
In 2019 I was hospitalized with biliary cirrhosis, not related to alcohol.
I’ve worked very hard the last couple years since to heal my liver & gallbladder.
I don’t know what to expect during this pregnancy but I get emotional listening to your story.
Thank you for sharing & being vulnerable with us.