[MR] ingested poison ivy

Brenda Butler adendra at homesc.com
Sun Jun 13 21:46:31 PDT 2010 

I, too am sensitive to good ol poison ivy, and i have found that a product
called Calagel is very helpful for me, along with ibuprofen for pain and
anti-inflamatory properties. I remember in Girl Scouts, that a bath with
Dial soap was recommended, because it removed the oil so effectively. I had
a lineman friend also tell me the same thing. I have also had good luck with
Technu if I know that I am going to be out in it. Rubbing alcohol helps dry
up the blisters and cuts the itch some, but I don't recommend it on freshly
broken blisters.

Adendra



On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 4:47 PM, Gina Shelley <paintedwheel at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> Yeah, its cold water to wash off the oil. And they probably tell you to
> bathe in cold water because frankly, hot water is excruciating when you have
> the rash. Seriously, I am not going to lie, I have sat in the bath and
> cried. However, if you can stand the treatment, you would not believe how
> long you get relief.
>
>
>
> Uh, I would not recommend my treatment for the kiddies. :-DDDD
>
>
>
> I have heard of using bleach, but I would not recommend that. You don't
> need to destroy your skin any worse.
>
>
>
> I am not sure you did ingest it. I mean, you don,t remember actually eating
> it...and if you had, you would be very, very sick, it can cause gastro
> upset. If you inhaled it, you probably would have ended up hospitalized.
>
>
>
> It is not uncommon for rashes to pop up at different rates, on different
> body parts, and even on places you wouldn.t think got exposed. It is very
> common, in fact.
>
>
>
> Dulcy
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>
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> >
> > Sorry I just remember the salt bath which really worked on my ankle a few
> years ago.
> >
> > But I do also remember COLD water with poison ivy.
> >
> > And now two doctors have agreed with the epsom salt bath idea.  But there
> is also bleach which is a lot harsher especially if you're already
> sensitive.
> >
> > I am still not 100% sure HOW I ingested it.
> >
> > Rebecca
> >
> > --- On Sun, 6/13/10, Gina Shelley <paintedwheel at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > From: Gina Shelley <paintedwheel at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: RE: [MR] ingested poison ivy
> > To: bmcellis at yahoo.com, atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
> > Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 4:18 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Were you already cleaned up before you took the salt bath? Actually, if
> you were taking a hot bath AFTER being cleaned up, I imagine that the salt
> probably would help. I remember seawater providing me some relief long ago.
> Hm. I will keep that in mind if (when) it happens to me again.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have heard of using alchohol to remove the oil. Probably couldn't hurt.
> :-)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dulcy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Actually my doctor didn't think salt bath was a problem at all
> especially since it did help to clear up the face but they do say the first
> attack is cold water and people out of habit wash with hot water.
> > >
> > > Another interesting comment I received was to have rubbing alcohol on
> hand which would help. I haven't checked with a doctor on that.
> > >
> > > Rebecca
> > >
> > > --- On Sun, 6/13/10, Gina Shelley <paintedwheel at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: Gina Shelley <paintedwheel at hotmail.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: [MR] ingested poison ivy
> > > > To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
> > > > Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 3:05 PM
> > > >
> > > > I am, unfortunately, way more experienced in anything Rhus
> > > > (the botanical family that Poison Oak and Poison Ivy belong
> > > > to...I am allergic to it all, even cashews.)than I would
> > > > like to be. I am extremely hypersensitive to that plant
> > > > family.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think what you experienced with it "spreading" was caused
> > > > most probably by your salt bath. Or simply that you broke
> > > > out in one area before you broke out in another. Or even
> > > > that you re-contaminated yourself with contaminated clothing
> > > > or tools or even an invisible handprint you left on
> > > > something before you washed it all off.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > If you had ingested it, you would probably have it all over
> > > > your mouth or possibly had an anaphylactic reaction.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > If you get into a bathtub full of hot water before you wash
> > > > off, what is going to happen is all that urushiol (the oil
> > > > that causes the rash) is going to  float off your skin
> > > > and get all over your naked body in the bath. Since your
> > > > pores are now open from the hot water, it can really get a
> > > > good foothold in your skin.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > All you need to wash off urushiol is some good cold water.
> > > > You can take a hot shower, but do NOT do it before getting a
> > > > cold one. Cold  water floats away most of it, and the
> > > > hot will take care of any that might have seeped into your
> > > > pores. You can rinse off with a garden hose before going
> > > > into your house to be safe, then strip right inside the door
> > > > and toss your clothes outside. Treat them like they are toxc
> > > > waste until you can launder them. Rinse off your shoes and
> > > > clothes in cold water. Wipe off the doorknob and the water
> > > > faucets. (I am not kidding, it is that spreadable).
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > It would not hurt to take a little antihistamine if you
> > > > know you have been exposed or will be exposed. Even if you
> > > > don't have any symptoms.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have had good luck with IvyBlock and Technu. Ivy Block
> > > > creates a seal over your skin to buy you some time before
> > > > you have to wash to avoid a rash (great for me since I am so
> > > > sensitive) and Technu helps you wash off the oil (which you
> > > > can do with a water bottle if you our in the field somewhere
> > > > and cant get to a shower...use the Technu and then just
> > > > rinse off with your canteen. Works.)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > As for treatment, I would not recommend draining the
> > > > blisters. Blisters protect your skin with a sterile fluid.
> > > > The last thing you want on top of all this mess is a
> > > > secondary infection.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > What I do to kill the itch is to scald my skin in water
> > > > that is pretty much right at the threshold of what I can
> > > > stand. I either hold a hand sprayer or soak in a scalding
> > > > hot tub till the itch stops. If it sounds horrible, it is.
> > > > However, if you have ever had poison ivy rash, you would
> > > > know this treament is not as horrible suffering the
> > > > untreated itch. If you can tough out the scald, you will get
> > > > a good eight to twelve hours of itch relief. Meaning you can
> > > > sleep. You can enhance this by taking a painkiller, as it
> > > > will kill itch also.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Prednisone is your friend. If you start having a reaction
> > > > like rash popping up all over, or you start having trouble
> > > > breathing, go on and get the shot, it is nearly instant
> > > > relief.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I find that calamine lotion, cool baths, or oatmeal is
> > > > pretty much worthless. Hot water, topical and oral
> > > > antihistamines, and painkillers work great, at least for me.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Know your plants and have fun this summer,
> > > >
> > > > Dulcy
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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