Poison Ivy Woes

#1

Poison Ivy Woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:19pm

I spent the weekend weeding the garden, and now I have a lovely little poison ivy rash creeping up my arm. I knew the poison ivy was there. I was careful not to touch it. Poison Ivy prevailed.

I've been using Cortaid a few times a day, which helps with the itch. Anyone have any foolproof, more natural remedies? I don't think I can use this stuff for more than a few days (what is it with topical 'roids? Will I get a big muscle in my arm if I use it too long?) Any advice is appreciated!

Updated On: 7/6/06 at 01:19 PM

#2

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:21pm

ok, peach, yer gonna need a hacksaw...

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#3

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:23pm

Dang. I was afraid of that...

#4

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:24pm

It's an epidemic. I work in a doctor's office and we get about 2 or 3 a day with poison ivy/oak!

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#5

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:31pm

steel wool and bleach.

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#6

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 1:32pm

Baking soda.
Run a HOT bath and put a considerable amount of the baking soda into the water. Soak the affected area(s). The baking soda will leach the poison out of you skin. There will be a noticeable difference the following day. The affected area's will begin to dry out. Continue baking soda bath daily until it is gone.

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#7

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 3:31pm

Baking soda is good also can be used as a direct paste just mix w some water. Let it sit about 10 mins. Depending on the area soaks in it are good. also oatmeal both as a paste and a bath. very soothing.

#8

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 3:34pm

Thanks all for the ideas!

itch, itch, itch

#9

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:05pm

i've been PUTTING OFF weeding an area of our yard cause it's the only place that's ever given me poison ivy in my life. after hearing your story, peach, i shall PUT IT OFF even longer!

hope you feel better soon!

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#10

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:08pm

This will help.

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#11

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:13pm

vbplayer is right.

Caladryl works wonders!

However, be careful! I didn't know you could be allergic to it but my friend used it and she broke out in hives and her throat closed up and had to go to the hospital.

Obviously, it doesn't happen to most people- just a fair warning

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#12

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:20pm

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#13

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:22pm

Caladryl comes in clear liquid also.

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#14

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 6:54pm

If you live near the beach, salt water does wonders, too.

Unbeknownst to me, I sat in a patch of it about 10 years ago on vacation. Let me tell you, that wasn't a very pleasant experience!!!

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#15

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 9:35pm

I've never tried this myself, but I know someone who swears by this method. Take a very hot shower for a few minutes, then switch to cold water for a minute. He says it relieves the itching for quite a while.

#16

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 10:03pm

Oatmeal baths seem to relieve the itch, for me. That's what I did when I got poisen ivy.

#17

poison ivy woes

Posted: 7/6/06 at 11:45pm

Benadryl, gel or spray

its an antihistamine