Hi Lovemykids
I really hope that you don't have Pemphigoid Gestationis as it is the most uncomfortable thing that i have ever experienced. I was diagnosed with Pemphigoid Gestationis at about 32 weeks pregnant with my second child, i had no signs or symptoms with my first pregnancy. At first my Dr thought it was a fungal infection so thats what they treated me for with antifungal creams and when that was not clearing up she sent me to have a skin biopsy done, which confirmed the diagnosis. My PG started around my belly button and gradually spead to most parts of my body, my shins were covered with the rash, my stomach and back were also covered with the welt like spots which seemed to join up within weeks. Apparently it is an even rarer condition to get blisters on the palms of my hands and the soles of your feet which is what happened to me the day i delivered my son. The only thing that seemed to relieve the itching of the rash was to cover myself with wet cloths. I was put on Quarterzone tablets to help try and relieve the itching. While in the hospital it was like i was a guinea pig to the doctors as they were bringing all there students and interns around to look at me, in the end i didnt mind as i figured that because it is such a rare disease i figured that they would probably never see it again.
I to have questions that i am finding it hard to get answers to because noone seems to know alot about it. Positives that i found about it are that i do have a healthy boy and that it does dissapear eventually, mine eased about 2 weeks after the birth of our baby, i can still see the marks around my stomach from where the blisters were and it is 8 1/2 months ago.
I would probably mention to your doctor that you have read about it, and then they can order the biopsy. I hope you find out soon,
Goodluck with the remainder of your pregnancy, Feel free to ask any more questions if you want to
Lauren191