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30 Weeks Pregnant, Have Swollen And Tingly Arms And Hands, Itchy Bumps Over Body. What Could The Cause And Remedy Be?
I m 30 weeks pregnant today, & also had my baby shower today. But after words I came home and took a nap, when I woke up my legs and arms/ hands are swollen and feel tingly. Also they now have itchy bumps all over them what could this be? & being pregnant and it being a allergic reaction to something can I take benidryl*? Also I have never has any kind of swelling before and during my whole pregnancy I ve only gained 10 pounds so seeing this worry a me, btw I m not a big girl at all I only weight 180.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
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Thanks for writing to us.
YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE LIKELY TO BE DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION. YOU CAN SAFELY TAKE BENADRYL FOR SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE LIKELY TO BE DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION. YOU CAN SAFELY TAKE BENADRYL FOR SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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