Obstetric Cholestasis

hi i am looking for some advice, i am 7 weeks pregnant with my second baby, with my first baby i suffered with Obstetric cholestasis and wasn't really taking seriously by my midwife but i knew there was something wrong with me and asked her for blood tests and it confirmed i had it. over the last 2 nights i have had extreme itching with little sleep. i have tried all the creams etc that i was advised the last time. i am unable to get an appt with the midwife or doctor until next week. I was wondering is it ok to take chlorphenamine to relieve this

Thanks

[Kc1983]

Not til ur past 12 wks, speak to chemist they might b able to suggest something or ring early preg unit and ask advise, I suffered really bad hayfever and couldn't take it

[cheekymonkey3791]

I don't think some pharmacists like to advise either, I had a very bad migraine at work last week which I believe was governed by hormones, a friend & colleague wanted to help so she went to boots for those head cooling strips and the pharmacist said no as it contains 'menthol' so I suffered with a cooling wet tissue on my head in the dark!

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thanks for the advice, went to pharmacist they were unwilling to make a decision, told to see gp. I would if i could get a appointment. phoned early pregnancy unit just as unhelpful told me to see midwife. getting frustrated and extremely exhausted night 3 of little sleep!!!

[MaRoRo3]

Insist on being seen. Dont back down. Someone has to be in. They told my daughter the same thing, she was dizzy & lost 25 pounds in 4 months. She insisted and was seen. She is fine and weight loss no concern. Good luck

[Loubielou13666]

I know this thread is years old but NO. Never take any medicines without your doctors/midwife saying it's safe to do do. The only thing that is licensed for use in the UK even now is paracetamol in pregnancy. Most medicines have not been tested on pregnant women and many medicines can travel over through the placenta to your baby. If ever in doubt contact the maternity assessment unit at your local hospital/ask for a telephone consultation on the same day with your gp or contact the NHS 111 service. Don't wait for a general appointment if you are worried about symptoms or signs.