Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Seriously, I don't know how much more I can take. First, there was the GI issues, and the trip to the hospital for dehydration. Then there's been the ongoing Braxton Hicks that have kept me nervous and on edge, and baby dropping. NOW...I'm covered in a freaking RASH. Started Tues. Gotten worse each day. Specialist, whom I see today, figures its a side effect to a med I'm on. The rash, in itself would be annoying. Itchy as heck. But here's the big problem. Its all over my bad arm, and causing RSD to flare up like you wouldn't believe. I can't take my break through meds b/c they have me throwing up for 4-6 hrs at a time since getting pregnant, which is not only miserable, but effects the meds I'm on, since it'll mean I can't keep them down and therefore will miss several doses, which isn't a good idea. I am, with specialist's direction, taking Benadryl. I'm trying really hard not to just burst into tears, since it won't fix anything, but I'm about at the end of my flipping rope here. I'm reminding myself this is nothing compared to Job. Sounds dramatic, but I need whatever bright side I can get right now. I'm just so exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry. The rash sounds awful, and making the RSD flare up is worse. :grouphug: I hope you have some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:You poor thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: You know, I would go ahead and have a good cry. I find that I feel better afterward even if the difficult circumstances haven't changed. Releasing the pent-up emotions feels better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks everyone. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: That sounds horrible. I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusksAngel Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I am really sorry you are in so much pain, Impish. I hope the Specialist can help so you get some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 OH, sweetie. The rash...I had something similar when I was pregnant with my twins. It was not a med reaction but a strange effect of the pregnancy. It was horrific. It went away after I delivered. :( :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 OH, sweetie. The rash...I had something similar when I was pregnant with my twins. It was not a med reaction but a strange effect of the pregnancy. It was horrific. It went away after I delivered. :(:grouphug::grouphug: I had the rash when I was pg with my twins too. I broke down and took steroids - held off for three days, but I just couldn't take it anymore. Couldn't even drive a car because I would've driven into a tree trying to scratch it. I can't even imagine how it is with the RSD. :grouphug::grouphug: How many weeks are you now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 30 wks, 31 on Sunday. I'm hoping this is a med reaction...I can't imagine another 7 wks or so of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm really hoping the Benadryl kicks in soon. I have a cross on a chain that I never take off...unless one of the Littles breaks the chain :glare: Its taking everything I have not to snap the chain myself and throw it across the room, then rip the skin off. ARGH Sorry to be such a whiner. I'm just so worn out, I don't feel like I have any reserves left to deal with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Poor you! I hate horrible rashes and I don't have your other medical problems as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Seriously, I don't know how much more I can take. First, there was the GI issues, and the trip to the hospital for dehydration. Then there's been the ongoing Braxton Hicks that have kept me nervous and on edge, and baby dropping. NOW...I'm covered in a freaking RASH. Started Tues. Gotten worse each day. Specialist, whom I see today, figures its a side effect to a med I'm on. The rash, in itself would be annoying. Itchy as heck. But here's the big problem. Its all over my bad arm, and causing RSD to flare up like you wouldn't believe. I can't take my break through meds b/c they have me throwing up for 4-6 hrs at a time since getting pregnant, which is not only miserable, but effects the meds I'm on, since it'll mean I can't keep them down and therefore will miss several doses, which isn't a good idea. I am, with specialist's direction, taking Benadryl. I'm trying really hard not to just burst into tears, since it won't fix anything, but I'm about at the end of my flipping rope here. I'm reminding myself this is nothing compared to Job. Sounds dramatic, but I need whatever bright side I can get right now. I'm just so exhausted. Imp, where is the rash starting at? Limbs or belly? Praying you don't have PUPPPS. Due to PUPPPS, I did have to quit wearing my cross till after the pregnancy. Edited September 8, 2011 by mommaduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matryoshka Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 30 wks, 31 on Sunday. I'm hoping this is a med reaction...I can't imagine another 7 wks or so of this! Ugh. I got mine at 32 weeks - I think that's right about when these rashes show up. I think it's something about something from the baby (cell tissue?) getting into your blood stream and your body has an immune reaction. Supposedly mine wasn't PUPP (or whatever the acronym was), but it was sooooo itchy and all over. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Imp, where is the rash starting at? Limbs or belly? Praying you don't have PUPPPS. Due to PUPPPS, I did have to quit wearing my cross till after the pregnancy. I honestly don't know where it started. I noticed it on my arms first, simply b/c I was wearing a short sleeved shirt, and checked, and it was all over my chest and down. Its worse on my chest and belly, if that means anything. I don't know what PUPPPS is. *off to Google* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Oy. :grouphug: I hope the Benadryl gives you some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Imp, :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm praying it goes away. I think that it's okay if you go outside and scream at a tree or something. Sometimes there is so much pent up frustration that it needs to find a way out of our bodies, but in a healthy way. There's nothing wrong with a good, wild, primal scream at something incapable of being bothered by being on the receiving end and then cry if that helps too....just tooooo much held in, let it go. I hope that Bendadryl does it's job very quickly. Would a topical help? Something like Calamine or one of the "freezing" sprays for sunburns that has lidocaine or novocaine in it? Could you call the specialist and ask the nurse? Even if you only get 15 -20 minutes of relief at a time, it would be worth the sanity of spraying it often! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I honestly don't know where it started. I noticed it on my arms first, simply b/c I was wearing a short sleeved shirt, and checked, and it was all over my chest and down. Its worse on my chest and belly, if that means anything. I don't know what PUPPPS is. *off to Google* http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1RNZR_enUS332US332&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=PUPPPS+pregnancy I dealt with it this last pregnancy :glare: Not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Bless your heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Lots of hugs for you.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Praying for relief Imp. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Aww that stinks! I hope you find something that will help. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I dealt with PUPPP when I was pregnant with my last child. It was awful, and I know all too well that flay-your-own-skin feeling. :( If that is what it turns out to be, you can find a great deal of info and help here: http://www.naomikritzer.com/motherhood/PUPPP.shtml Whatever it is, I hope you get some relief soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 There is nothing wrong with shedding a few cathartic tears, dear, so have a good cry then carry on. When my youngest gets itchy, a good warm bath with baking soda in the water seems to help. Perhaps there's something even better that others here know of that you could add to a warm tub? :grouphug: Seven weeks. Tick, tick, tick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Praying you don't have PUPPPS. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I had hives as a reaction to meds. The only thing that helped was a paste of ground oatmeal, cornstarch and water. I would just sit and let it dry. I hope you can get some relief.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:in the end you will be thankful for your beautiful little boy. You won't remember your current hell once you see him.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Specialist says its a med reaction...and that it could take weeks to completely go away, but I *should* see some improvement after 24 hrs. If I pay for the bullet, would someone be willing to shoot me? We're Canadian, so firearms aren't as common around here, I'd have to hire out for the job. :glare: The worst is, its not just itchy...its a burning pain as well. Wolf's going to pick up more calamine lotion, and oatmeal bath. I told him to get a paint roller, b/c there really isn't much of me that wouldn't need coating, its actually gotten worse since I first posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Is one of the medications your taking Septra or another sulfa-based medicine? Sounds like what happens to me when I ingest sulfa. :grouphug: I think the paint roller is a better idea than the bullet. I'll buy you the paint roller, okay? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug: Gosh, you're really being put through the wringer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm trying really hard not to just burst into tears, since it won't fix anything, but I'm about at the end of my flipping rope here. :grouphug::grouphug:s!!! Actually, Imp, a good cry might be just what you need! :crying: Sometimes it helps a bit to just let all those built up chemicals of stress pour out through our eyes, with a few good screams into the pillow. Then, a bit of chocolate and a nice, cool drink of whatever you like to drink, and a hug from Wolf! :) I am so sorry you are going through so much. I don't know why you aren't crying....I'm almost to tears for you! I'm praying for you! And for relief!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Imp, where is the rash starting at? Limbs or belly? Praying you don't have PUPPPS. Due to PUPPPS, I did have to quit wearing my cross till after the pregnancy. I was thinking about this when I read the OP; I remembered mommaduck's earlier pregnancy reports. :grouphug: I really hope you get some relief very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Oatmeal baths first came to mind. I hope you get some relief with whatever your husband brings back. I'm sorry you're going through this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Praying you are better...FAST!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 :grouphug: Imp, If you know someone who has pharmaceutical grade essential oils and would be willing to do a favor for you, ask them to make up the following mixture: 12 drops clove oil 12 drops myrrh oil 8 drops lavendar (not lavendin - there is a difference) oil 8 drops tea tree oil 8 drops lemon oil 10 drops rosemary oil 8 drops cinnamon oil Shake vigorously and then combine with a carrier oil such as almond or even olive oil will work...almond is very Aha nice on skin. 1/2 cup carrier oil. Shake vigorously before use to evenly distribute the oils. Clove is a natural numbing agent. Clove and myrrh have natural anti-skin irritation properties...reduces swelling in skin, etc. the others are natural healing agents and will also keep any skin from getting infected should you scratch hard enough to puncture the skin. Also, witch hazel is very soothing to you skin. Use a misting bottle, dampen a sheet with it, roll yourself up in the sheet after using the essential oil mix on your skin, and then just lay on another sheet to help protect the bed or couch. The clove oil can take up to five minutes to really numb the skin but then it acts like lidocaine for quite a while afterward. Our dentist uses clove oil for patients after they have wisdom tooth removal. He soaks a piece of gauze in it and packs the wound with it. He then sends a bottle of drops home with his patients. The stuff is magic! If you can't get the essential oils, definitely try the witch hazel. Oh, and if you know someone with comfrey leaf, brew a few tablespoons in a tea ball in a quart of boiling water and add that to your oatmeal bath. Comfrey is another magic skin healing herb. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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