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Mental breakdown this AM...

Juleslynn79Juleslynn79
in 3rd Trimester

I just need to vent...

About 6 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with PUPPS (itchy rash that covers my entire stomach...luckily hasn't spread...that will be there until I deliver). I have been so itchy and nothing seems to help. I wake myself up in the middle of the night scratching.  Last night, I decided to take some Benedryl, hoping it would help. Not only did it not help the itch, but I was up ALL NIGHT. I sat down with my cup of coffee this morning and just starting bawling. Poor DH doesn't know what to do.  I have at least 10 more weeks to go and I just can't imagine having to deal with this night after night. I'm exhausted!

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Re: Mental breakdown this AM...

  • roxaneroxane

    I have been there, I don't really have any advice, just sympathy. PUPPS is an amazing kind of misery.

    A couple of things that helped me minimally:

    Eucerin calming cream

    A paste of oatmeal all over my belly -gross, but effective

     

    FWIW, I haven't had it with my second & third pregnancies. (knock on wood)

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  • planeNsimpleplaneNsimple member
    This sounds so miserable!  I'm so sorry!  I really wish I had advice that would take the itch away.  I really can't imagine that on top of third tri discomfort!  Ugg.  :(
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  • ktpaladinoktpaladino member
    Just keep reminding yourself of how worth it this will all be when you have your new LO in your arms! Cold compress and oatmeal! 

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  • LER091811LER091811 member
    I have heard pine tar soap is amazing for it. You can get it on amazon
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