Allergy/Mite related??? pregnant woman.

[Peanutbutter]

My pregnant friend just had to RUN to her house to wash her back and change shirts. (neighbors)

She was just sitting on my couch then she jumped up & said her back was burning- at first.... then she said it was more of a crawll-ee feeling all over her back. Terribly itchy. Her skin looked normal.

Once she washed it down it stopped... she put on a clean shirt and came back over & then SAT IN MY FLOOR . About 20min later she said she was feeling it again so she was gonna go take a shower.

We both agree the ONLY new thing in my home is the bird, we've had our cockatiel for maybe 2 weeks.. I use vinegar for most all of my cleaning & ALL Free & Clear for my wash. He DOES perch on the couch.

So--what do you think, is she allergic to the bird? or is this a symptom of pregnacy?
I know allergies can come and go... and so does she, she used to have a keet & had no problems.

And since I searched the board for "itchy" I saw Mites mentioned.... how do I check for mites? I got itchy reading that!

Appreciate any help here... I don't know what I'll do if she is so allergic to the bird that she cannot even be in my home comfterbally.

[MicahEspudo]

I Think she is just being preggers.
Birds don't cause any harm to people who are pregnant.
I asked TWO vets, a doctor, and a nurse!

(My sister was preggy)

[guest1717171]

she wouldnt feel mites like that
i had all sorts of weird things like that going on when i was pregnant

[Lisa B]

yeah, I would say its in her head,and NOT the bird. Its not common for a bird who is indoors to have mites.