Poison Oak: Best Cures - Page 2

KC Kings · 11-13-2007, 10:30 AM

I do a pretty good job staying out of poison oak/ivy in the summer, but seem to get it in the winter when the leaves have died back but the oil is still there. After 3 days of dragging deer through the brush and clearing out fence lines, I have poison oak covering most of my upper body and spotted areas on my legs. What are the best remedies you have used for it? I was exposed probably on Saturday because the rash is leathery and covered in blisters.

I tried Zanfil, a $30 1oz tube of product that worked in the past, but I didn't use it until last night so I think it was too late by that point. I made an appointment for the doctor for tomorrow, and haven't been to a doctor in years for this problem so I don't know if they have shots/pills that can knock it out quickly. We are going to Toledo this weekend for Thanksgiving, and can't stand the thought of a 12 hour drive tormented by poison oak, or I would tough it out. Benadryl seems to work pretty good but it puts me to sleep.

What are your proven remidies?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 11-13-2007, 12:22 PM

Find a mud puddle and flop in it.

MIAdragon · 11-13-2007, 12:41 PM

Just pee on it

**chasedude** · 11-13-2007, 12:42 PM

I've had some serious cases in the past, I'm very allergic. I've always gone to the Dr. because nothing over the counter has ever worked for me. The Dr. has given me 2 different things in the past, Prednisone and some other shot. The first time I had a serious case I couldn't get rid of was Prednisone. I didn't like the side effects. It made me feel jittery like I was on a Coke or Meth run. One good thing came out of the side effect though, I did clean my house from top to bottom. The second was a steroid shot and it was much better.

Edit: BTW, I believe there is now a tincture you can now take in the spring make your body "immune" from it.

**penguinz** · 11-13-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

The first time I had a serious case I couldn't get rid of was Prednisone. I didn't like the side effects. It made me feel jittery like I was on a Coke or Meth run.

not a normal side effect of prednisone.

MIAdragon · 11-13-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

not a normal side effect of prednisone.

sure it is, I’ve been on it for migraines and felt the same.

**Gonzo** · 11-13-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Just pee on it

The R. Kelly remedy?

**chasedude** · 11-13-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

not a normal side effect of prednisone.

I'm not normal

StcChief · 11-13-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LabRat38

Hey man,

Do get to the doctor ASAP. The sooner the better, if your doctor doesn't have some kind of walk-in service, I would go to another clinic for this. If your body is covered that bad they will probably give you an oral steroid pack to take (prednisolone/prednisone I believe). Make sure to take all of it, otherwise the itching you feel now will come back worse. The steroid will suppress your bodies immune response to the poison ivy, which is what is causing the itching. They also may give you a prescription strength topical anti-pruitic cream to help as well. With a case that is really bad you could be itching for over a week. Trust me, I've been there.

yeah. I forgot about the heavy duty cream to apply. ......

I tried it with 1% OTC cream first. no real luck. had it around my eyes and they were closing up.

Groves · 11-13-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

not a normal side effect of prednisone.

Anytime you take a steroid, there's potential for a lot of weird side effects that some people just don't experience. The endocrine system is one complex dude.

Fish · 11-13-2007, 01:27 PM

This stuff works very very well..... there's an "ultra" version of this that is the best stuff I've ever found....

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jagerdrinker · 11-13-2007, 02:22 PM

The dry solvent that is utilized to clean weapons works very well on drying it out. I'm horribly allergic to poison ivy, and when I was in the Marines, one trip to the armory would heal everything. I don't know what there is to buy commercially, though.

11-13-2007, 10:30 AM
KC Kings Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: KC Casino cash: $10004900	Poison Oak: Best Cures I do a pretty good job staying out of poison oak/ivy in the summer, but seem to get it in the winter when the leaves have died back but the oil is still there. After 3 days of dragging deer through the brush and clearing out fence lines, I have poison oak covering most of my upper body and spotted areas on my legs. What are the best remedies you have used for it? I was exposed probably on Saturday because the rash is leathery and covered in blisters. I tried Zanfil, a $30 1oz tube of product that worked in the past, but I didn't use it until last night so I think it was too late by that point. I made an appointment for the doctor for tomorrow, and haven't been to a doctor in years for this problem so I don't know if they have shots/pills that can knock it out quickly. We are going to Toledo this weekend for Thanksgiving, and can't stand the thought of a 12 hour drive tormented by poison oak, or I would tough it out. Benadryl seems to work pretty good but it puts me to sleep. What are your proven remidies?
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chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $10004900	I've had some serious cases in the past, I'm very allergic. I've always gone to the Dr. because nothing over the counter has ever worked for me. The Dr. has given me 2 different things in the past, Prednisone and some other shot. The first time I had a serious case I couldn't get rid of was Prednisone. I didn't like the side effects. It made me feel jittery like I was on a Coke or Meth run. One good thing came out of the side effect though, I did clean my house from top to bottom. The second was a steroid shot and it was much better. Edit: BTW, I believe there is now a tincture you can now take in the spring make your body "immune" from it.
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