I am on tablets, something to do with the bile acids. I just read way too much and have scared myself with all the complications that can happen, especally with the baby. The tablets have eased the itch to a moderate level, but i am watching what i eat... It is so horrible, i thought i was going to go insane, last time i scratched so much at night i would wake up bleeding. At least this doctor is aware and helping me. The last one told me not to scratch..... if he wanted to see a fat prego lady jump a doctors desk and slap him silly... he nearly saw it that day!