Need help with poison Ivy

As a matter of fact I did go. Gave me some steroids. Oh goodie that will be another 10 lbs of weight gain :)
 
I always get a case of poison ivy when I trim my front hedge (poison ivy on the ground where I pick up the clippings.) Most times it's just a mild case primarily on my hands and lower arms.

I've found that even if I immediately take a long shower scrubbing thoroughly with soap it still doesn't stop the reaction.

You guys have posted some good ideas about over the counter medications that I am going to have to pick up and try next time I trim. Many thanks.
 
digdeep said:
I always get a case of poison ivy when I trim my front hedge (poison ivy on the ground where I pick up the clippings.) Most times it's just a mild case primarily on my hands and lower arms.

I've found that even if I immediately take a long shower scrubbing thoroughly with soap it still doesn't stop the reaction.

You guys have posted some good ideas about over the counter medications that I am going to have to pick up and try next time I trim. Many thanks.
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Next time, right after you're done, have a bleach solution handy. "wash" you hands AND your clippers in them, then maybe rub down the bottoms of your shoes. If you're wearing a long-sleaved shirt, take that off and put it in the washer, then wash your hands/arms down.

From what I've heard, bleach will neutralize the acidy stuff in the oil. After you do the bleach thing, rinse with regular water, then shower and wash with soap and water. (and also dry your clippers out and oil if need be.)

I know the last time I "thought" I might have tangled with the stuff I did this, but I used stright bleach over the kitchen sink, then rinsed and then scrubbed. I didn't have ANY reaction, but I wasn't completely sure I'd gotten into it anyway. See previous thread on why I was careful just in case...
 
Hey Guys....

Ahh interesting thread...

I'am lucky enough not to be plagued with allegies to poisen Ivy..
I've never had, and in my younger years have been Brave enough to actually pull a big chunk off and chase a friend of mine with it,, who was Extremely allergic to it..I was wicked pissed at him..Luckily for him, he could run faster scared than I could angry...

so with that said..
A very simple sollution, off the shelf remedy is Visine,,, yes Visine,,the one that gets the Red out,, or what we use to call it in school.."High Eye" :)

Squeeze some out on the outbreak and let it sit... This will dry up the sore,and also relieve itch. I know several people that Absolutey swear by it,, and it's reasonable priced,,so you aren't paying for a Special Cure....

Try it,,and let us know what happens...

Makes sense if you think about it...

ttyle

Eric....
 
Whenever I get a bad case of Poison Ivy, I'll make up a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. You don't want it too strong, or else the bleach will just cause even more irritation. Then I'll just wipe down the affected areas, hop in the shower and turn up as hot as I can stand it. In theory the bleach will neutralize the acid in the oil, and the hot water will numb you to the point that you won't feel it itch. Seems to have worked well for me that last few times I got it.
 
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