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What Causes Red Itchy Lumps All Over The Body While On Iron Supplements?

Yes I m 26 weeks pregnant and when i went to the Dr s for a check up they said I was iron deficient. So they put me on an iron medication and I m allergic to sulfa. Ever since ive been non stop itchy all over my body and it s to the point where I scratch myself so much it starts to hurt and i have these lil red like bumps on me. Any ideas
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ed itchy lumps all over the body while on iron supplements. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis , eczema , psoriasis or scabies , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of ion supplements . I would suggest you to consult doctor who prescribed supplement and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or stop it for certain time . For now apply cold compresses on rashes to reduce inflammation and redness , stop taking iron supplement and take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Itchy Lumps All Over The Body While On Iron Supplements?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ed itchy lumps all over the body while on iron supplements. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like dermatitis , eczema , psoriasis or scabies , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of ion supplements . I would suggest you to consult doctor who prescribed supplement and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or stop it for certain time . For now apply cold compresses on rashes to reduce inflammation and redness , stop taking iron supplement and take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari