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Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 1:21:02 PM

Deadbolt401

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Sorry for putting this thread here, I figure it'll get more views on the main forum...And I need help.

I've got the itchey owies poisen ivy folks, and it sucks. I know all the normal remedys and whatnot, I'm just putting this out there, because I know someone has to have some sort of secret remedy or treatment.

It wont stop itching!!!!

Ha thanks in advance fellas

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 2:06:33 PM

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http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/cures.html

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 3:38:23 PM

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I wipe the infected area with laquer thinner or starting fliud to remove the plant oils from the skin. Then put on Benadryl gel.

< Message edited by Over the Hill -- 7/6/2008 3:40:02 PM >

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 3:42:03 PM

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try bleach, it burns though. it will be gone in the morning

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 3:44:43 PM

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Liquid Lysol.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 4:22:46 PM

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One of the best things I've found is the juice of the "touch-me-not" plant (it's the one that has the little seed pods that burst when you touch them)! Almost instant relief!

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 4:24:47 PM

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I have been using a product made by Cortaid. It has a scrub to remove the oil and a treatment spray. Have used everything already mention on this post and this stuff seems to work the best for me.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 4:30:12 PM

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Tee Tree oil helps a lot! I have had a lot of wonderful results to prevent poison ivy, etc with Natural Vitamin C. It has done wonders for me!
--(Lorals2@NOSPAMaol.com) submitted June/26/1999
Editor note: I have found a site that lists other natural products they claim help cure Poison Ivy
I noticed one of responses mentioned "tea tree oil." Another name for the "tea tree" is "melaleuca tree," and I have it on good report that melaleuca oil works wonders on poison oak rash, with almost instant itch relief, and close to overnight disappearance of the rash. There is a company by that name, that distributes the oil, along with other products, and a representative can be found in most local phone books.
--Victor Rutherford (rutherforv@NOSPAMaol.com) submitted Nov/4/1999
I have it right now on my legs, and a little on arms and face. My mom suggested tea tree oil to help relieve the itching and lo and behold it works. On the label of the product we have (I don't have the bottle right here in front of me) it says to the effect of, "relieves itching caused by mosquitos, scratches, ..." but it doesn't list poison oak on there. It really seems to work though so try it and if anyone else finds it useful let me know.
--Joel (joel_the_man@NOSPAMhotmail.com) submitted Jun/9/2000
I have poison ivy for the first time and I hope it is the last. I tried the hydro-cortisone cream and calamine, nothing was working. I found your web-site and tried the Tea Tree Oil. I started putting it on yesterday afternoon. It helped a little at first, I just kept putting it on every 2 hours. This morning, I feel like a whole new person. The itch has gone down to almost nothing. I will keept putting it on all day. It doesn't smell that great, but just keep putting it on, it really works.
-- Rebecca Caporusso (bassalec02@NOSPAMatt.net) submitted 8/May/2001
I experienced three bouts with poison ivy after moving to a wooded area. Each case was worse than the one before. My doctor put me on a steriod, which helped a little, but it didn't dry up the rash. As soon as I went off of the steroid, the rash came back with a vengeance. I had the rash all over my arms, legs, stomach and neck. I tried every over-the-counter remedy I could get my hands on and nothing kicked it. I finally tried Tea Tree oil that a friend had given me and it was amazing! I diluted it with just a little bit of water and put it directly on the rash with a cotton ball. The relief was instant!!! The swelling went down overnight and the rash was gone within days. I haven't had any problems since. Tea Tree oil is a sure cure and is available where health food and aromatherapy oils are sold.
--"C. Miller" (no email provided) submitted 23/Aug/2002

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 4:31:34 PM

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From experience (several times!) jewel weed commonly known as water weed has NEVER let me or any of my friends down !

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 4:49:43 PM

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Jewel weed works well. There is only one problem with it, you have to go look for it (most of the time in the woods) and risk getting more poison ivy than you started with LOL... That said, bleach is more readily available. Many of the farmers I knew growing up used bleach on PI or PO, and I have used it on poison oak. Within a couple of days, all itching has completely disappeared.

In no way am I suggesting or prescribing that you should use bleach. It can be very bad for your liver and I do not want to be held liable for any damages you may somehow contract from placing bleach directly on your skin. I am saying that it has worked for me and some people I know...

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 5:39:43 PM

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Go to your family doctor and get pills and cream from them don't remm. the names. It will be gone in a couple of days. I had it last late summer and fooled with it my self for four days with no success then went to the doctor.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 5:51:58 PM

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thanks for the answers guys, I'll be trying them all!

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 6:55:31 PM

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the may sound off...
Piss

it all depends on affected area (not practical for face ect)

if its on your leg/feet/hand/arm its the best natural fix...

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 7:51:14 PM

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bleach works wonders
itch it till it bleed then apply with a q-tips
get all that puss/liquid sticky stuff out first

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 9:32:25 PM

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Also take a Benadryl or Claritan tablet.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 11:04:00 PM

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Best I have found is "Zanfel" Drug stores carry it.Rite-Aid for sure.It washes the Urushiol from the skin and stops the itch.It is not cheap though.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 11:17:45 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: KJH807

the may sound off...
Piss

it all depends on affected area (not practical for face ect)

if its on your leg/feet/hand/arm its the best natural fix...

Does it matter if its male or female !

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/6/2008 11:37:07 PM

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quote:

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I have been using a product made by Cortaid. It has a scrub to remove the oil and a treatment spray. Have used everything already mention on this post and this stuff seems to work the best for me.

agreed this stuff works the best and the fastest by far. When i barely touch the stuff im infected head to toe. Even inside my mouth and my eyes. And ive found cortaid has worked dam near as close to the steroid shot my doctor gives me.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 12:25:27 AM

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quote:

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Best I have found is "Zanfel" Drug stores carry it.Rite-Aid for sure.It washes the Urushiol from the skin and stops the itch.It is not cheap though.

Is this only good within the first few minutes of contact?

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 2:13:33 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: pghmarty

quote:

ORIGINAL: surffishn

Best I have found is "Zanfel" Drug stores carry it.Rite-Aid for sure.It washes the Urushiol from the skin and stops the itch.It is not cheap though.

Is this only good within the first few minutes of contact?

nah any time i believe, washes away the urushoil, so the healing process can begin
its like 30 bucks or somthing, and if this spreads by tuesday im buying it so ill let ya know.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 8:32:53 AM

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if you go to the doctor he can give you a shot and it will be cleared up in about 2 days!

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 9:29:30 AM

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if you go to the doctor he can give you a shot and it will be cleared up in about 2 days!

I highly recommend this. I get a shot every time I get poison ivy. I get the rash just by looking at the plant.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 9:44:23 AM

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Many of the farmers I knew growing up used bleach on PI or PO, and I have used it on poison oak.

Common mistake, but there is no such plant a poison oak in pennsylvania. There is one found in the western states, namley colorado, but none here.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 11:21:58 PM

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Agree with Zanfel. Works wonders. Rub it it in till the itch starts to burn a little, then rinse it off. Itch be gone.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/7/2008 11:48:40 PM

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Well, I've used a disposable razor and shaved the rash open.

Then Bleached it.

Ow.

But, its not bad anymore, except on my stomach.

Thanks for all the responses guys, I think you've helped more than just me. Anymore remedys please feel free to share!

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/8/2008 12:58:26 AM

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Hope it works for you Deadbolt.I had it 5 years ago a did the bleach,Ow for sure.Worked great for a couple days until it came back around the edge.It was then I decided to actually use the healthcare I was paying for.Don't remember the cream they gave me,but it worked.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/8/2008 2:56:50 PM

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Gobyking, did you scrub the bleach into and around the infected area? That's why I use laquer thinner to really clean the area of the oil real good. I take it that the cream you got was not over the counter. Does cortisone sound familiar?

I use to get it real bad when I would cut the borders of the fields and trails on my dad's farm. Before we learned about thinner, we would wash down IMMEDIATELY the areas exposed with white vinegar and dish detergent. It would help stop it from being as bad. A lot of times we never got any rash.

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/8/2008 3:20:16 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Deadbolt401

Well, I've used a disposable razor and shaved the rash open.

Then Bleached it.

Ow.

But, its not bad anymore, except on my stomach.

Thanks for all the responses guys, I think you've helped more than just me. Anymore remedys please feel free to share!

thats sounds painful!

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/8/2008 3:42:55 PM

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Not any help, but may make it seem not so bad.

A daughter of a friend is a distance runner and while running in a race, got the squirts which I guess is common for distance runners. She dropped off the course in the woods, dropped her shorts and emptied her bowels, and then, you guessed it, chose the wrong leaf to wipe with

. Humorus story but she was in bad shape for a while. Maybe your arm doesn't bother you as much now?

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RE: Poisen Ivy - 7/8/2008 7:33:24 PM

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I don't get it!!!

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