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Post by amp on Apr 25, 2022 14:13:25 GMT
So I may possibly have poison ivy or mild eczema. It’s mostly on my thighs, a little on my upper chest, and one little finger. I was working last week in an area of my yard that used to have poison ivy, not sure if it still does. I’m 58, and until last year I never reacted to poison ivy. I’m really itching…what have you purchased over the counter that relieves the itch and clears it up, or do I need to see the doctor?
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 25, 2022 14:26:51 GMT
It's expensive but Zanfel has worked for me. ETA: The last time I had poison oak I went to the doctor for a shot, because the co-pay was cheaper than Zanfel. |
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Post by malibou on Apr 25, 2022 15:08:31 GMT
Zanfel! I am massively allergic, and this stuff is a game changer.
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Post by craftedbys on Apr 25, 2022 15:58:28 GMT
Oh no! I feel for you.
I got poison ivy last summer and was in misery for six weeks.
I tried pretty much every over the counter treatment in addition to two rounds of steroids. I am highly allergic.
There is a scrub called Tecnu that has tiny micro beads that helps scrub the oils off because they can stick to skin for a long time.
There is a cream called Ivarest that helps as well as regular old Calamine or Caladryl lotion.
I was in such misery the doctor finally called in a prescription for a cream with Lidocaine and Prilocaine that was such a relief. When the cream ran out I got an over the counter bottle of lidocaine cream that helped, although not as much.
One thing, make sure that you *scrub* with detergent and very hot water all of the handles on all of your garden tools because you can transfer the oils and the oil can stay on objects for months, even years.
So even if you didn't use a particular tool, but touched it after getting exposed it could have the oil on it and reinfect you.
Also, replace your garden groves for the very same reason.
Poison ivy (and oak and sumac) SUCKS!
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Post by twistedscissors on Apr 25, 2022 16:41:50 GMT
Paper bags torn in strips and soaked in apple cider vinegar. Wrap area and allow to dry.
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Post by amp on Apr 26, 2022 0:59:02 GMT
You all are so helpful!! Thank you so much!! I'll let you know how it goes.  |
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Post by mollycoddle on Apr 26, 2022 1:39:04 GMT
I always ask pharmacists, and I *think* that the last time that I got poison ivy that he recommended something cal led Ivy Dry. This was awhile ago, though.
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Post by maryannscraps on Apr 26, 2022 12:34:14 GMT
I've had to either go on prednisone if really bad, or a prescription steroid cream if not as bad. I keep the cream around just in case I catch it from my cat (which happens a few times a year.) The over the counter corticosteroid creams didn't do it for me.
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