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Don’t ignore the itch! This group is for women with ICP/OC/Cholestasis…to not go through it alone and for advice and remedies. Also known as obstetric cholestasis, ICP is a liver disorder that occurs in pregnancy. With ICP, liver function is impaired, causing a digestive fluid called bile to build up in the liver and blood. Elevated bile acids in the blood trigger intense itching in the expectant mother and can cause still birth.
Incognito in Skin conditions
Hello, I’m 27 weeks pregnant and for the last few weeks (since my midwife asked me if I’ve got itchy palms or soles of my feet), I’ve been feeling very very mild itching on my hands and feet, particularly in the evenings. I’m a very health anxious person and I feel like I could be completely paranoid as it’s only ...
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Does postpartum cholestasis affect the baby? I am bf my lo and taking ursodiol , but i feel my lo has itch in her face. Could this be related by any chance?
Incognito in Pregnancy scans
Hi, Was wondering if anyone had been in this situation as I am feeling confused. I am 36+2 and had 2 blood tests when my ALT is high, 1st 135 now 250 but my bile both times have been 13 and now 14. They won’t diagnose me with intrahepatic cholestasis as the normal range has gone up from 10-19. Anyone had high A...
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Hi, I’ve had blood test results today and levels are 14, so they’re going to repeat the test in a week. My skin is really itchy. Is 14 a definite diagnosis? The nurse on the phone wasn’t very helpful
K in Skin conditions
what has everyone tried for itch relief? i used to only get itchy at night, but now its during the day too :,(
