Poison Ivy

[Operator 1,927]

My sweety is gonna be here in a few days and I am dirty with poison ivy all over my arms and hands. Not only do I look like I'm suffering from some flesh eating virus this stuff spreads like kudzu.

Anyone have any good remedies other than the calamine I've been swimming in?

[Jilli & Ales 9]

My sweety is gonna be here in a few days and I am dirty with poison ivy all over my arms and hands. Not only do I look like I'm suffering from some flesh eating virus this stuff spreads like kudzu.

Anyone have any good remedies other than the calamine I've been swimming in?

Worst timing in the world!! You finally get to be together but you have to be separated. And you say look a mess, which is the opposite of what you want for a reunion. Someone help this guy out!

[Operator 1,927]

Worst timing in the world!! You finally get to be together but you have to be separated. And you say look a mess, which is the opposite of what you want for a reunion. Someone help this guy out!

Ahhh thank you...pity helps!

[spookyturtle 9,466]

One time I had poison ivy on my joystick and my gf got it on her lips.

[Operator 1,927]

You should keep your game console out of the bush.

[Dave-n-Oksana 49]

My sweety is gonna be here in a few days and I am dirty with poison ivy all over my arms and hands. Not only do I look like I'm suffering from some flesh eating virus this stuff spreads like kudzu.

Anyone have any good remedies other than the calamine I've been swimming in?

Sadly nothing but time to cure the rash, but to ease the symptoms you could try an oatmeal batch.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Dave-n-Oksana

[Operator 1,927]

Sadly nothing but time to cure the rash, but to ease the symptoms you could try an oatmeal batch.

I'll give it a try, thanks. If it doesn't work I'll still have breakfast!

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

You should keep your game console out of the bush.

[canafornia 7]

I don't know if this would work on a large-scale outbreak, but might help you keep it from spreading.

I had a really terrible bout with poison ivy when I was little, and it seems I only have to be within a mile of the plant to get it. If I see the blisters starting I pierce them with a sterilized needle and clean ALL of the liquid that comes out with rubbing alcohol (it's this 'oil' that causes it to spread) and then tape a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol on it for an hour or so, just to make sure it's all dried out. It has been years since I've had more than a few 'preliminary' blisters.

I am not suggesting that you do this if your hands and arm are totally covered and raw, but you could keep it from spreading further.

I feel your pain dude, poison ivy is not fun and it spreads like wildfire.

Antihistamines can make the need to scratch less manic.

[Operator 1,927]

I've scratched so much it's on my keyboard now. I'm starting to look like a lizard. Doc says to come in for a shot of steroids. Good thing my baseball career ended in middle school.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

My sweety is gonna be here in a few days and I am dirty with poison ivy all over my arms and hands. Not only do I look like I'm suffering from some flesh eating virus this stuff spreads like kudzu.

Anyone have any good remedies other than the calamine I've been swimming in?

I have had the same problem a few times (my dogs always seem to find the stuff) and there is really only one way known to speed up the healing (and it is very fast) if you go to a doc-in-the-box they will give you a five day (sometimes seven day) steroid that will clear it up.. usually its five pills the first day, three the second and third day, then two, then one..

[Operator 1,927]

I have had the same problem a few times (my dogs always seem to find the stuff) and there is really only one way known to speed up the healing (and it is very fast) if you go to a doc-in-the-box they will give you a five day (sometimes seven day) steroid that will clear it up.. usually its five pills the first day, three the second and third day, then two, then one..

I think you are right. Thats what my doctor suggested. By the way I've been meaning to tell you that I find your profile picture hilarious and at the same time a little scary.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

I think you are right. Thats what my doctor suggested. By the way I've been meaning to tell you that I find your profile picture hilarious and at the same time a little scary.

Heh The picture is from a birthday card my mother gave me when I was in my mid-20s, I removed the spoon the kid was holding and the table. The caption was "There is one in every family". I'm sure I have not helped that reputation in my family by marrying someone from Colombia

When you get the steroid, you'll wake up in the morning astounded at how much healing your body can do in one day... My poison Ivy was oozing from various parts of my face the last time and within 30 hours it was 90% gone.. Might be a good week to do some extra heavy workouts!

Edited September 14, 2011 by OnMyWayID

[kytwell 179]

Tecnu extreme, works for me.

[Operator 1,927]

Tecnu extreme, works for me.

I bought a tube last night. That stuff is great.