Looking for miracle cure for poison ivy???
#11
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.
Taking oatmeal baths also helps. I would take an old knee high, put about a cup or so of oatmeal (regular kind) in it and knot the end. Hold it under the faucet as you fill the tub. Then gently wipe it over the affected areas. Lukewarm water's best.
#12
When I had a similar situation I ended up asking the Dr. for the shot as I was going to camp with the kids the next week. It helped some but I don't recommend wearing jeans on a multi-hour bus trip with inadequate AC if you have poison ivy! The camp nurse gave me a cream that helped but I don't know for sure what it was. I think it may have been prescription strength hydocortisone cream. Benadryl (pills or cream but not both) helps too if it doesn't make you so sleepy you can't function. Aloe vera gel helped too.
#13
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I was an idiot last week and weeded my garden without gloves. Ended up with poison ivy all over my hand, between my fingers, and it's creeping over the rest of my body. It's driving me CRAAAZZZZEEEEEE. I wonder if anyone has any sure-fire treatments to kill this stuff. I'm heading to the beach for a camping trip this Sunday, and I just want it GONE.
Thanks in advance. :roll:
Thanks in advance. :roll:
1. A trip to the Dr is the best advice
2. Beware you are not re-infecting yourself or others ... personal hygiene, linens, towels, clothing, etc.
3. Time !
4. And ........... Patience!!!!
So sorry you have to deal with it, but no choice now, right?
PS - Hot water baths are a NO, NO.
#14
Be aware that the oils from the plants may still be on your clothing or the towels and washcloths you have used. In addition to treatment of the skin you need to wash the affected clothing in HOT soapy water for at least 10-15 minutes.
#15
I have found that once you get PI it takes time to go away unless you have a super bad case and then the Dr is the best bet. They give prednisone for it. Before DH retired from the railroad they gave out something called TENU - a wash and a liquid. Worked wonderfully but I have never found it at the store. When I work outside, I always come in wash my clothes and take a bath with lye soap right away because it washes away the oils of Poison Ivy. My son is allergic to it gets it where it spreads all over his body and swells. He has to get shots.
#16
Yes, the soap is called TECNU - it is used by fire fighters here in California - I buy the jumbo size for the spring time here - it smells funny but it cuts the oils down after you have been exposed.
#17
Originally Posted by frarose
I have found that once you get PI it takes time to go away unless you have a super bad case and then the Dr is the best bet. They give prednisone for it. Before DH retired from the railroad they gave out something called TENU - a wash and a liquid. Worked wonderfully but I have never found it at the store. When I work outside, I always come in wash my clothes and take a bath with lye soap right away because it washes away the oils of Poison Ivy. My son is allergic to it gets it where it spreads all over his body and swells. He has to get shots.
#18
Just took a Benadryl & had hubby pick up some Demboro for me. Already put it on, and it does seem to be drying. Kinda making me feel a bit icky (almost like you put a raw egg white on your skin or a face mask that dries), so I'm hopeful this will help. I'll keep 'yall posted, and thank you SEW much for the advice. :)
#19
Originally Posted by frarose
I have found that once you get PI it takes time to go away unless you have a super bad case and then the Dr is the best bet. They give prednisone for it. Before DH retired from the railroad they gave out something called TENU - a wash and a liquid. Worked wonderfully but I have never found it at the store. When I work outside, I always come in wash my clothes and take a bath with lye soap right away because it washes away the oils of Poison Ivy. My son is allergic to it gets it where it spreads all over his body and swells. He has to get shots.
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