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.
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smonster - Dec 11, 2010 7:04:03 am PST #10723 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Steph L. - Dec 11, 2010 7:04:30 am PST #10724 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Andi, do you still want me to dig up IBS website links for your friend? I can do that today.
Ginger - Dec 11, 2010 7:12:39 am PST #10725 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
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.
smonster - Dec 11, 2010 7:23:58 am PST #10726 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Yeah, I'm probably headed to the doc on Monday.
WindSparrow - Dec 11, 2010 7:25:25 am PST #10727 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
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.
Trudy Booth - Dec 11, 2010 7:25:53 am PST #10728 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
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.
Ginger - Dec 11, 2010 7:30:13 am PST #10729 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
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.
Jars - Dec 11, 2010 7:36:10 am PST #10730 of 30000
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...
Shir - Dec 11, 2010 8:04:51 am PST #10731 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
WindSparrow - Dec 11, 2010 8:05:10 am PST #10732 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I talked to Daniel a few minutes ago - at the time he was about 3 blocks from where he works. He should be there by now. I hope. And they haven't plowed the parking lot yet, so I'm sure it will be wonderful hiking in. Poor guy.