Life Poison Ivy - Page 5

KCrockaholic · 07-04-2014, 01:32 PM

How allergic are you to it?

I got it again. When I was younger I would have it for all 12 months at times. Highly allergic. Eyes swollen shut and things like that.

It's been 8 years, but I managed to get it again, although I'm not surprised. I knew I was going to get when I was in a certain situation at work.

What do you do to help relieve the ivy or kill the shit so it doesn't last a full two weeks under your skin?

**LoneWolf** · 07-07-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Just left the Doc. He popped 3 of my ping pong ball sized blisters. Then prescribed steroid pills and steroid cream. We'll see what happens.

I hope you picked up some laxatives while you were out. Those steroid pills will plug you up.

BullJunkandIron · 07-07-2014, 11:37 AM

It's a delicacy to goats, they eat it like crazy. Roots and all.

KCrockaholic · 07-07-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

As a kid I was horribly allergic to it. Once we were at Pomme De Terre lake and the lake was somewhat flooded. A bunch of us kids were swimming in an area that had previously been above water and was full of poison ivy. I was covered from head to toe with that crap. Just an awful miserable experience.

Then for a long time I was immune to it. But I started becoming allergic again about 3 years ago.

**** you poison ivy!

I can only imagine. That'd be horrible.

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Where do you run into the stuff? I feel like I was always out in the woods growing up and I don't recall ever having it..

I've gotten it from dogs multiple times. This time was in the woods. Other times I swear it was just a windy day and the woods in the pasture were blowing my way. You're probably not as sensitive to it as most.

Halfcan · 07-07-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thebrad84

Best thing to do to relieve the itch is spray the area with the hottest water you can withstand. Itches like crazy at first, but then slowly subsides and then you will be itch free for hours.

Bad idea-yes it feels good-but then it blisters up and spreads.

KCrockaholic · 07-17-2014, 09:38 PM

This shit's driving me bonkers. The stuff on my legs is healing, and is nearing gone. But I somehow managed to get a few spots on my hands, fingers, wrists and a little bit on forearm. Just got back from a movie and felt a bad itch on my thigh. More poison ivy bumps popping up. I've been pretty irritable throughout the process. Now I'm just pissed about my thigh having spots.

**Buzz** · 07-17-2014, 10:03 PM

it's bad this year, almost grabbed a patch weeding the side of the house.

suzzer99 · 07-17-2014, 10:11 PM

I wasn't allergic at all until I got it in it real bad one time as a teenager. Ever since then I've been deathly allergic - which didn't help my amateur yard work business I had in my late teens and early 20s.

One thing a lot of people don't know is if you wipe it off with soap and water within 30 minutes or so, you won't get it at all. It takes a while for the oil to get into your skin. Even just water really helps.

Also Ivy Dry once you get it helps. But the best thing is a strong sedative.

Pepe Silvia · 07-17-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Strong men aren't allergic to stuff.
It's about being further evolved than most and having an immune system that doesn't freak out about harmless intruders. Allergic to poison ivy? It is allergic to me.

Do you also swim in raw sewage?

**LoneWolf** · 07-18-2014, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

Do you also swim in raw sewage?

He does spend a lot of time in the DC forum. So the answer is yes.

**Easy 6** · 07-18-2014, 05:30 AM

I've got a little bit of it on both ankles right now, one of the hazards of going fishing in shorts and flipflops.

Fresh calamine every day keeps it in check, no biggie.

NewChief · 07-18-2014, 07:24 AM

I used to be highly highly allergic. When I'd get it, we'd just go ahead and get a cortisone shot from the doctor. I'd be laid up in bed, doped up on benadryl and covered in anti-itch cream for days.

At some point in my life (I think in my 20s), the allergy went away. I can still get little isolated patches, but it's nothing like what it used to be.

ThaVirus · 07-21-2014, 04:43 PM

I didn't want to make a new thread over something so trivial, but apparently I'm allergic to wasp stings.

I got stung today and broke out in hives, itched alllllll over, and even had some chest pains. It was the most uncomfortable feeling I remember having- maybe only rivaled by an ear infection.

**Dave Lane** · 07-21-2014, 04:48 PM

Get in shower break all blisters rinse with dilute bleach water and lots of soap. Best results for me gone in 2-3 days normally. Scrub the shit out of it.

**Dave Lane** · 07-21-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I didn't want to make a new thread over something so trivial, but apparently I'm allergic to wasp stings.

I got stung today and broke out in hives, itched alllllll over, and even had some chest pains. It was the most uncomfortable feeling I remember having- maybe only rivaled by an ear infection.

Try an antihistamine like Benadryl might help.

ThaVirus · 07-21-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Try an antihistamine like Benadryl might help.

Yeah, they say that'll do the trick.

I was at work and so busy that I wasn't able to get to some medication until the symptoms all wore off. It took about 2 hours from the time I got stung to get back to 100%.

I actually thought I was going to die at one point. I'd never dealt with an allergic reaction before.

07-04-2014, 01:32 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $4792900	Poison Ivy How allergic are you to it? I got it again. When I was younger I would have it for all 12 months at times. Highly allergic. Eyes swollen shut and things like that. It's been 8 years, but I managed to get it again, although I'm not surprised. I knew I was going to get when I was in a certain situation at work. What do you do to help relieve the ivy or kill the shit so it doesn't last a full two weeks under your skin?
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07-17-2014, 09:38 PM	#65
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $4792900	This shit's driving me bonkers. The stuff on my legs is healing, and is nearing gone. But I somehow managed to get a few spots on my hands, fingers, wrists and a little bit on forearm. Just got back from a movie and felt a bad itch on my thigh. More poison ivy bumps popping up. I've been pretty irritable throughout the process. Now I'm just pissed about my thigh having spots.
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07-17-2014, 10:11 PM	#67
suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $2974284	I wasn't allergic at all until I got it in it real bad one time as a teenager. Ever since then I've been deathly allergic - which didn't help my amateur yard work business I had in my late teens and early 20s. One thing a lot of people don't know is if you wipe it off with soap and water within 30 minutes or so, you won't get it at all. It takes a while for the oil to get into your skin. Even just water really helps. Also Ivy Dry once you get it helps. But the best thing is a strong sedative.
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07-18-2014, 05:30 AM	#70
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3737775	I've got a little bit of it on both ankles right now, one of the hazards of going fishing in shorts and flipflops. Fresh calamine every day keeps it in check, no biggie.
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07-18-2014, 07:24 AM	#71
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9730204	I used to be highly highly allergic. When I'd get it, we'd just go ahead and get a cortisone shot from the doctor. I'd be laid up in bed, doped up on benadryl and covered in anti-itch cream for days. At some point in my life (I think in my 20s), the allergy went away. I can still get little isolated patches, but it's nothing like what it used to be. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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07-21-2014, 04:43 PM	#72
ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2092369	I didn't want to make a new thread over something so trivial, but apparently I'm allergic to wasp stings. I got stung today and broke out in hives, itched alllllll over, and even had some chest pains. It was the most uncomfortable feeling I remember having- maybe only rivaled by an ear infection.
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