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Post by buckeyehunter on Sept 10, 2012 17:58:31 GMT -5
Just wonder what you guys use to treat poison ivy, and how you keep from getting it? I'm 40 and this is the first time I've ever had it. In ate up all over my legs and arms, it's driving me nuts!!!!
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Post by machette on Sept 10, 2012 19:59:58 GMT -5
Aloe is your friend. Best thing is just not to itch it. I get it a couple times a year. And as long as I dont itch it, it wont spread. Dosent always work for me though.
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Post by passinthru on Sept 11, 2012 4:48:50 GMT -5
Sorry about your luck there. Luckily for me im not allergic to it. But everyone i know uses calamine lotion. Hope it clears up soon for ya.
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Post by smokeinthewoods on Sept 11, 2012 5:40:54 GMT -5
I know what you are going through. It can be real torture.
Calamine usually works for me and I also use Ivarest.
If it is not clearing up using these, you my have to go see your doctor for a stronger medicine in the form of injections.
Good luck,
Smoke...
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Post by JD on Sept 11, 2012 11:38:55 GMT -5
I know the misery very well, I am incredibly allergic to poison ivy/oak. Best stuff I have used is Ivy Dry. Get the soap, and the spray. The soap helps pull the oil out, and the spray helps clear it up/itch relief. Also, when ever you touch the infected area, wash you hands immediately. You can spread it on yourself. Good luck, I hope you get some relief.
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Post by buckeyehunter on Sept 11, 2012 23:22:05 GMT -5
How long does it usually last? I got some pills from the Dr. seems like they are starting to help some but they make me sick. The calamine helps and I got some body scrub called tech-nu extreme. It helps a lot to. Thanks for the info guys, can't wait until it clears up!!
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Post by JD on Sept 12, 2012 18:30:55 GMT -5
Depends on you. I usually take 1-2 weeks to clear up. Every time I get exposed, it gets worse though. That is a fun thing about allergies, your reaction is usually more severe every time you are exposed. Tec-nu is pretty good stuff. The Ivy-Dry just works a bit better for me. Hope you start felling better soon.
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Post by buckeyehunter on Sept 13, 2012 22:24:41 GMT -5
I've had it over 2 wks but I think it's finally clearing up with help of the Drs. meds. I'm getting tired of walking around with pink legs from the calamine lotion!! Lol
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Post by chickenjohn on Sept 15, 2012 20:38:04 GMT -5
I am lucky ,70 year's old an can lay down in it with no problems  ,but have heard of calamine lotion is good, |
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Post by buckeyehunter on Sept 15, 2012 22:04:50 GMT -5
This is the first time I've ever had it and hope I never get it again!!
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Post by mrdlschmidt on Sept 19, 2012 21:55:32 GMT -5
Well i think this topic put the mojo on me. I haven't had poison ivy in a couple years but now i have it on both arms.
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Post by buckeyehunter on Sept 20, 2012 7:01:49 GMT -5
I feel for you man!!! I still haven't got rid of it. Got some new meds yesterday so I hope they work! It's not real bad now just annoying!!! Hope yours clears up much sooner than mine!
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