How rotten for you, smonster. I hope you find a solution soon.

Daniel got on the road about quarter after nine, to go to work. I don't think he has made it there yet, at ten till eleven. He's called me and his sister a couple times to keep us updated on his progress. It really sucks that he has to risk his life to get to a job where they treat him like crap.

smonster, I wash with Tecnu daily when I've been exposed. Keep washing; it will help with the spreading. I haven't found anything that actually helps with the itching.

Actually, poison ivy doesn't spread once the oil is washed off. My GP explained last time that it seems to because the areas of less exposure blister up slower. For the itching I take zyrtec and Zantac during the day and benedryl at night. It helps but doesn't stop it entirely.

Andi, do you still want me to dig up IBS website links for your friend? I can do that today.

But at this point I will try just about anything.

Some of the guys who swore by the protecting cream were line workers with the power company, so it's probably worth trying. Unfortunately, you are probably becoming more sensitive with exposure.

After my last poison ivy adventure, I swore I'd be on the doorstep of a dermatologist at the first sign, because the cortisone shot was magic.

Yeah, I'm probably headed to the doc on Monday.

Andi, do you still want me to dig up IBS website links for your friend? I can do that today.

Yes, please. I know she would appreciate it.

I don't screw with this because I understand it can change, but I'm imune to poison ivy. So is my Dad. It's not much of a super power, but it's what I got.

I don't screw with this because I understand it can change, but I'm immune to poison ivy.

I thought I was for about 25 years. Then it turned on me.

I learned this summer that I am in no way immune to poison ivy. And that I am so very grateful that I don't live on a continent where it grows.

Okay my first secret Santa gift is made...