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Cholestasis?
Anyone here had/have it?
I had it with my first pregnancy and just recently miscarried. I am VERY concerned about having it again with my next pregnancy...if/when that might happen.
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Re: Cholestasis?
I'm so sorry for your loss!
I was diagnosed with Cholestasis when I was almost 39 weeks. They induced me the day after my diagnosis, so I didn't have any issues.
I've read a lot about it and usually it's very treatable, they just induce earlier to keep baby healthy. Most often they induce at 37 weeks.
I was actually tested for this last Thursday. At my last appointment, my doctor asked me if my hands itched (I was itching them while I was there and didn't even notice!). I hadn't really thought about it until I got home and saw my back scratcher near my bed......I have been digging the CRAP out of myself for about a week now.
Long story short, my test results will come back in a week. If they are positive, like the previous post said, delivery will happen as soon as it is safe for my babies.
I would express your concerns with your doctor so that they can keep a very close eye on you, your liver function & bile levels (which I think is how it is detected). Also watch for the first signs of it - itchy palms & feet.
Hang in there & I am very sorry to hear about your loss!!