What reaaly works on a poison ivy rash ?

by troubled mind 20 Replies latest jw friends

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  troubled mind

  All my years of camping , hiking, yard work and gardening and NOW I get a poison ivy rash .(One week away from our vacation .) I am all itchy , scratchy and down right bitchy right now . I wish I could take a rock and scratch my arms with it .

  I did yard work all day Tuesday and woke up yesterday to what appeared to be several bug bites on my forearm .......that has now turned into blisters ,rash , more "bug bite" type sites and is up and down both arms . Itches something fierce . At this moment I am painted pink with Calomine lotion and wozy from Benydryl tablets .

  Any remedies that really work out there that are tried and true ? Also how long is this going to last ....I read it could go on for three weeks PLEASE tell me this is not so !
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  Honesty

  The doctor can give you a shot that will clear it up in a day.
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  ohiocowboy

  I had it last month, and I used calamine and went to the store and bought Aveeno bath packets. They contain powdered oatmeal, and it dries out the sores. Seemed to help with the itching. Hope it goes away soon.

  PS- DON"T SCRATCH!!!
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  oompa

  that would be cortisone...prednisone tablets will do it too....but aqua amonia is amazing as well........as is icy hot...skin can not transmit two signals at once....so confuse it with something else....even ice works......oompa
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  troubled mind

  Thanks oompa ,good suggestions.

  I called the doctor today and the nurse said if it still getting worse tommorrow to call ,Next plan of attack would be predisone and prescription ointment .
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  Seeker4

  I've had a couple of terrible bouts with poison ivy, and trust me, there is NO shot that will clear it up in a day!!
  
  A friend had it recently, and she said she poured laundry bleach on it and it cleared up really quickly. Worth a try.
  
  S4
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  babygirl75

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #1: Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling.

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #2: Take Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy.

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #3: Take Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy.

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #4: Use Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy.

  Another way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin.

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #5: For cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately.

  Home remedies for Poison Ivy #6: Calendula lotion es very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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  hillbilly

  Wash in good old Listerene if you suspect contact with the plant.

  Hill
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  babygirl75

  I've also heard getting in a shower and pouring vinegar over the area. Not sure if white or applecider vinegar??? Not sure if it works either....
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  BreakingAway

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