Originally Posted by
KathyAire
I'm not good knowing the names of medicines. I used to get poison ivy every spring - I know it's miserable. My doctor gave me a prescription for pills that came in a pack. The first day, you take seven pills, the next day six, the next day five, etc. By the second day, I felt much relief. Sorry I don't know what they are called.
They are probably a form of steroid - I used to get it very severely and at the first sign, would go to the doctor for a prescription. Had it down my throat once - most miserable experience EVER!!!