I'm looking for information for a mum who is beginning to feel pretty
desperate.Has anyone come across similar symptoms to this to offer any
suggestions. please

Mother began intense itching with rash 2 weeks before delivery. Liver
function checked, all fine. Since the delivery it has got worse peaking when
the milk came in. She has tried antihistamines, hydrocortisone, balneum plus
bath oil, creams and recently 15mg prednisolone daily. With no reduction in
symptoms. She desperately doesnt want to stop feeding but feels she cant
carry on with this level of itching indefinately. Irritation increases each
time she feeds so it seems to be related. Rash is all over body.

Any suggestions gratefully received
Thanks

Wendy Jones
Breastfeeding Network UK. Pharmacist

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