Do I have poison ivy?!
Question:
Do I have poison ivy?
after working in the yard over the weekend I got a few little red bumps on my wrist and a few on my arm. After about a day or two they turned into blister looking bumps (almost like poison ivy) It itches really bad, so I have been scratching a little. it hasn't spread any thgouh. I live in north east texas and I am 20. I use to get poison ivy really bad a long time ago, but that was like when I was 12 and I havn't had it since. What else could it be?
Answers:
Sounds like poison ivy....Poison Ivy and other yard poisons can stay on gloves, clothes, shoes, and even tools for up to 2 years. Also people can get poison ivy from a neighbor burning it - by the smoke in the air. As we get older our bodies change about every 5-7 years.... some can be or not be allergic to things from years of the past.
The best cure around for any yard leaf poisons. Get a bar of Burt's Bees poison Ivy soap (about $5) and a tube of Zanfel 30 second relief (this is about $20 but a Little goes along way and it works fast) Both can be found at most drug stores. You may have to ask over the counter for the Zanfel. I use them both together as many as 3 times a day.
I have had some very very bad reactions to poison ivy and this has totally cured me in 30 seconds - 2 days max depending on how bad my reaction was. With my bad reactions Instant relief of 80% cure the first day - then used the extra days is to make sure the poisons were all gone. Ivarest is the best brand of the pink anti itch cream because it has an extra ingredient and last 8 hours- great for going to work all day and having your clothes rubbing you and reminding you of those itchy times.
When working in the yard I have learned to wear latex, plastic, or pleather type gloves. I wash my hands before taking off the gloves then put away or dispose of the gloves. I then wash my hands again.
All clothes go right into the wash and shoes get rinsed and air dried. ( also taking a mild antihistamine will help too)
Best of luck to you - I know how it must feel.