Hives??

[LisaB75]

Hey everyone. I am 25 weeks pregnant - and last night I noticed red bumps all over both of my sides (from under my arms down to my hips), with a few spreading to my abdomen. They look like mosquito bites or hives, yet they do not itch at all. Today I noticed I am getting them on my arms.

I have read that this can be common in pregnancy - yet everything I have read says they itch like crazy and these do not itch at all!

I have not eaten anything out of the ordinary, or changed soap or detergent or anything like that. I am not one to usually get allergic reactions.

I put a call in to my doctors office and am waiting on a call back.

Do any of you have any experience or knowledge about this? I appreciate any feedback you could give.

Thanks!

[Zed2003]

Lisa,

You skin becomes so much more sensitive, so it could just be that. If in any doubt though - there's no harm in phoning the midwife to check, especially if they are getting worse. I get hives when I'm a bit stressed, so if it is that, the more you worry, the worse it could get...

Hope you get the answers you want...
Zoe

[rouge]

Hi Lisa, sorry to hear about your discomfort... Just wondering whether it could be eczema? My dermatologist told me that pregnancy may cause eczema for some, I think they can control it with prescribed steriods that are safe for baby.

Good luck, hope the problem is resolved soon.