Nitrousbird Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm not sure what is fact or fiction anymore. Somehow I got it pretty bad. Normally if I get any, a little of the pink stuff for a couple days and I'm good to go. This time, I got a little on my arm. Used some expensive poison ivy scrub, washed my hands regularly, tried not to touch or scratch it, put the clear stuff on it, and yet it has spread everywhere (behind my knees, on my waistband area, spots on my hands, on top of my wrists, and a little on my eyelid). Went to the doctor today, they went the steroid shot + pills route. Now the doctor said that it's not contagious, and touching it won't spread to other parts of my body. She said it's a reaction to the oil getting in my system, and randomly causing rashes. But things I've read/been told, say that it's oil in your skin, and scratching/touching other things makes it worse. I've heard from people I know that had great success with those poison ivy scrubs, as it "gets the oils out and goes away quickly." Others give the bleach recommendation (doctor stated against this, as it just irritates the skin). Then I've heard other say just getting the steroids is the best thing, but that's usually in severe cases. Since mine is getting worse, I decided the doctor was the best route. So what is really true/false? IMO a lot of the online info is based on either home remedy tales, or companies trying to make a buck with their remedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm pretty sure I remember my little brother giving me poison ivy when we were kids. I'll have to check with my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't get it. I can take the leaves, rub it all over me, and it's like using bathroom tissue. Sorry, I dunno what you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhatch Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Did you try Technu? It has worked well for me in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Fuck..... Eyelids ....Damn that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I used to get it all even in my mouth. It is contagoues if you touch the skin up until the point the oil is washed off. I used to get it off our dog when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I ate it when I was a kid. That probably explains my immunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizzan1984 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 well ive had it a few times and its not fun. if you want it to go away fast, put some murphy's wood detergent over the infected areas. i know it sounds weird, but it dries the rash up and goes away in a few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm itching now from reading this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 When I used to get it then I was little. It would spread everywhere I itched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't get it. I can take the leaves, rub it all over me, and it's like using bathroom tissue. Sorry, I dunno what you mean Had an employee tell me that one time. So we made a bet , he was to rub the poison ivy leaves on his arm if there was a reaction he was to buy me lunch and vise versa. Well after his doctor's appointment to get a shot and ointment he bought me lunch. He did not know what the poison ivy plant looked like , he thought it was something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I use to get it super bad also, always ending up going to the doctors and getting the shot and pills. now when i get it, I open the bumps up with a scotch pad and bleach it and it never spreads, ive had it 2 times this summer and took care of it early, just drys up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Had an employee tell me that one time. So we made a bet , he was to rub the poison ivy leaves on his arm if there was a reaction he was to buy me lunch and vise versa. Well after his doctor appointment to get a shot and ointment he bought me lunch. He did not know what the poison ivy plant looked like , he thought it was something else. Is that a bet? I need some landscaping done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I don't get it. I can take the leaves, rub it all over me, and it's like using bathroom tissue. Sorry, I dunno what you mean Me too, it's sweet. I was a lanscaper too, so, I was tested regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Is that a bet? I need some landscaping done I see a great thread starting here... get this thing going people, photo document the process and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 It's not poison Ivy, you have AIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 It's not poison Ivy, you have AIDS. Not just HIV but full...blown...AAAIDDDSSSS....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Is that a bet? I need some landscaping done Not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 You have 0 reaction to poison ivy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The stuff you mentioned are all known remedies that I hear work, oatmeal on the affected areas works well also as it dries the stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I got it really bad at the beginning of the summer. Man it sucks! I tried the bleach in the tub. It did seem to dry it out, but didnt feel great. And I didnt use a ton if it... but I also used baking soda in the tub and soaked in that. That really helped with the itching, for quite a while anyways, and seemed to dry it out. You can only get poison ivy from the plant or oils from the plant. Once you've washed it off completely and gotten the clothes taken care of you cant spread it to anyone else. I had it for a good week and my g/f never got it. She was in the same bed and there is no way she wouldnt have gotten it if it was contagious as she is allergic to it. Good luck, Joey! I've never had the shot, but my sister did about the same time as me and it dried the stuff up pretty quick itself. Try the baking soda baths if you're still itching a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 You have 0 reaction to poison ivy ? Zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm 100% immune (fell facefirst in a patch once, nothing happened) so I wouldn't know, but I've heard that if you rub your cock with poison ivy a genie will appear and grant you 3 wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I can not catch it myself. I have watched two people in the past two months get rid of it in days by using pure bleach on the infected area. Looks nasty the day after but clears up nicely. Dont dilute it, it wont be as effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 it will clear up in one night if you pour lighter fluid on iy and light it with a match, Boils that infected skin rite off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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