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Calamine Lotion. That was about all we had when I was growing up also. For some reason vinegar was thought to be a remedy for Poison Ivy also so if I got into a patch of poison oak or ivy when I was a kid, I usually walked around with a coat of pink goo on me smelling like vinegar, yuck.I think the Ivarest is the closest thing to actual prevention or at least relief available. I've always had a serious allergy to whatever the oil is in those plants, too. When I was a kid the only product for it was this pink liquid stuff which didn't really do much except make a big mess. I haven't had an infection in several years, I think due to being in a habit of looking out for the poison ivy leaf which I can spot as if I have radar for it.
I unintentionally stood in the smoke of a fire where a bunch of poison ivy was being burned when I was kid, I ended up getting on the inside of my nostrils and throat. Just about the worst few days of my life as far as having an itch you couldn't scratch....That's it. I'm off to see the doctor. I don't have an appointment but I'm hoping that if I'm at the door when they open it, they'll take me. Otherwise, I'm going to the ER. I have poison oak on my freaking EYELIDS for Pete's sake.
Wish me luck.
I unintentionally stood in the smoke of a fire where a bunch of poison ivy was being burned when I was kid, I ended up getting on the inside of my nostrils and throat. Just about the worst few days of my life as far as having an itch you couldn't scratch....
Oh sweet mother of all things holy.... I have a shot on board, prescription strength hydrocortizone cream, antihistamines and a steroid pack to start taking to morrow. This is the first time in a couple of days that I haven't felt like digging my skin off with a fork.Yikes, Lepp. Hope they can offer some relief for you.
Oh, dude. I feel ya. I totally feel ya.I unintentionally stood in the smoke of a fire where a bunch of poison ivy was being burned when I was kid, I ended up getting on the inside of my nostrils and throat. Just about the worst few days of my life as far as having an itch you couldn't scratch....
Thankful you will soon be on the mend.Oh sweet mother of all things holy.... I have a shot on board, prescription strength hydrocortizone cream, antihistamines and a steroid pack to start taking to morrow. This is the first time in a couple of days that I haven't felt like digging my skin off with a fork.
Thankfully, I walked in and they took me first.
Thenkee for those well wishes. I think they worked
Oh sweet mother of all things holy.... I have a shot on board, prescription strength hydrocortizone cream, antihistamines and a steroid pack to start taking to morrow. This is the first time in a couple of days that I haven't felt like digging my skin off with a fork.
Thankfully, I walked in and they took me first.
Thenkee for those well wishes. I think they worked
Good to see you! congrats on the marriage and move. Sending out positive vibes.*strolls into the Cantina.* Well Ka-tet mates, I have returned. Again.
Been busy working odd jobs. Now married and moving to another city. I have been keeping up on my art. Now I am writing. Getting ready to work on a novel idea. Hope all is well.
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On the way there, AND the way back. *urp*Did you remember to stop by the liquor store on the way home?
Wulfie! And Mrs. Wulfie!*strolls into the Cantina.* Well Ka-tet mates, I have returned. Again.
Been busy working odd jobs. Now married and moving to another city. I have been keeping up on my art. Now I am writing. Getting ready to work on a novel idea. Hope all is well.
((((((Anyone))))))
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Ghost, I think we might have been seperated at birth. This was me in my youth as well.Calamine Lotion. That was about all we had when I was growing up also. For some reason vinegar was thought to be a remedy for Poison Ivy also so if I got into a patch of poison oak or ivy when I was a kid, I usually walked around with a coat of pink goo on me smelling like vinegar, yuck.