So on Tues I had a small breakout of hives, on my knees and elbows. Now I don't know how random or unrelated to my postpartum hives. The truth is I'm 11 weeks pregnant, so there is a possibility its related.
The hives went away on their own, I didn't take anything since I'm not quite out of the first trimester. It
really scared me when they first showed up. Can I do this? Am I going to suffer my whole pregnancy and nursing time with hives? Not good stuff. Well they stayed for about 2 hours and then went away on their own, never got worse than just a few on each knee.
Since then, (at this point Tues, Wed, Thurs) I've had hives, just localized to those joints. Each time they didn't last longer than a couple of hours.
I spoke to my OB. She is a new OB from my last pregnancy. I've gone throw 2 others in the mean time, that's a whole different story. This OB is wonderful, she listens and answers my questions and doesn't act like I'm an idiot. I told her about my postpartum hives and my hives now. She asked if I had PUPS during my first pregnancy- no is the answer. After listing to me and asking a few questions she express that she doesn't think these hives are PUPS or are caused by the same thing as my postpartum hives. She thinks its stress from watching children and being so sick all the time. She said we'll see how it progresses and just keep notes on it. Also she mentioned that if it gets bad I can start taking Benadryl right now (suggested I might want to take it before going to bed at night to help my sleep and since the breakouts have been in the morning). And then after next week she said I can go back on Clariton or the Zyrtec.
I'll keep ya'll posted.
The hives went away on their own, I didn't take anything since I'm not quite out of the first trimester. It
really scared me when they first showed up. Can I do this? Am I going to suffer my whole pregnancy and nursing time with hives? Not good stuff. Well they stayed for about 2 hours and then went away on their own, never got worse than just a few on each knee.
Since then, (at this point Tues, Wed, Thurs) I've had hives, just localized to those joints. Each time they didn't last longer than a couple of hours.
I spoke to my OB. She is a new OB from my last pregnancy. I've gone throw 2 others in the mean time, that's a whole different story. This OB is wonderful, she listens and answers my questions and doesn't act like I'm an idiot. I told her about my postpartum hives and my hives now. She asked if I had PUPS during my first pregnancy- no is the answer. After listing to me and asking a few questions she express that she doesn't think these hives are PUPS or are caused by the same thing as my postpartum hives. She thinks its stress from watching children and being so sick all the time. She said we'll see how it progresses and just keep notes on it. Also she mentioned that if it gets bad I can start taking Benadryl right now (suggested I might want to take it before going to bed at night to help my sleep and since the breakouts have been in the morning). And then after next week she said I can go back on Clariton or the Zyrtec.
I'll keep ya'll posted.
I got hives when my bany was 4 months n it has been going for 2 months now. Im so so so over it n want to kill myself:(
ReplyDeleteI started breaking out in hives everyday when my second child was 4 months old. I nursed her as well. She is now 6yrs old and it still occurs every day. I also break out in hives when pressure is applied to my skin. I have tried every cream, diet change, hypoallergenic products in my home, seen doctors and dermatologists for years nothing worked until I went and saw a chiropractor a few months ago due to back pain and he started me on a detox. I dont break out nearly as much.
ReplyDeleteI go to a chiropractor about once a month regular, being pregnant I go once a week. I've never noticed any difference going. Its not doing much for me now. Our chiropractor knows about my problem. I'm glad you've found something that has helped you.
ReplyDeletehi!!! I am at my wit's end. I developed hives when my baby was four months old too. could it be PUPPS? I asked my dermatologist and he said no - I'm too many weeks post partum for it to be PUPPS. Last night i was itching so much that I tore my sheets off to look for bed bugs. None were there. So you developed the hives this many months post partum too? the hives are all over my legs and upper arms. they were under one breast too at one point. I'm itching so much on my thighs that my thighs are bruised. please help.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous suffering with the 4 month old plus-
ReplyDeleteYou are passed the PUPPS stage. I would go see an Allergist. An Allergist would be able to determine what might be the cause (thought skin or blood antibody testing or both), and then what would be the next best step for you (treatments, medication). Set it up as soon as possible!
In the mean time- try various antihistamines, if nursing Benadryl is the only approved medication before consulting your doctors. Benadryl also has a topical over the counter ointment that may give you relief to specific sites. Good Luck and I hope you find something soon that works for you.
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