Poison ivy help?

I've had poison ivy for three weeks. I finally had a doctor put me on prednisone but she only gave me three days. I thought it was starting to dry up a little but now it seems back in full force. Did she not put me on long enough? Is there anything else that can help me? I can't sleep and I'm soon going to go off the deep end.

Poison ivy help?
well she clearly didn't give you enough to cure it all up. duh. just call the clinic and ask them what to use. or go to the store and get some calamine lotion. use it till it's all gone. it's in a pink bottle. but they also have a clear kind as well. so you dont have to walk around with this pink crap all over you lol
Reply:Prednisone will definitely work but is unsafe to take for long durations. You might also want to try some antihistamines, both topical and oral. A topical antihistamine would be something like Caladryl which would be soothing and offer temporary relief. You can also take Benadryl, Claritin, or Zyrtec as they will help you from the inside out and ought to alleviate some if not all of the itching. For poison ivy, make sure you wash your clothes thoroughly as you can reinvigorate your itch for up to 2 weeks if you don't wash your clothes.
Reply:Here are some homemade remedies

Oatmeal - Simply boil up the oatmeal in water as you normally would. Let it cool for a few minutes, then apply warm to the effected area, Ideally, the mixture should be applied until a thick layer forms. It will harden as it dries. Most sufferers swear by this treatment, which is sometimes combined with a tablespoon or two of baking soda for extra relief from itch and oozing.





Baking soda - This treatment has also become a classic homemade cure, made by mixing 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water until a thick paste forms. Apply to the rash and let dry. Another tried-and-true method for many poison ivy sufferers is full immersion in a soothing baking soda bath.





Vinegar - Just sprinkle liberally on rash or blisters for instant relief from itch.

Although the smell may not be to everybody's liking, vinegar seems to help draw out the "poison" from poison ivy while it also helps healing. White distilled vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, seem to work best.





Banana peel - Touted by many as a homemade "miracle cure", the inside of a banana peel rubbed on poison ivy rashes seems to bring instant, cooling relief.

By some accounts, banana skins may even do the trick when all other poison ivy treatment fails.



Aloe Vera gel - A logical alternative, aloe vera is known to heal minor skin cuts and bring relief from sunburn, so apply liberally to effected areas to help sooth the itch and aid in healing.



Dishwashing liquid - Perhaps the most practical treatment of all, dishwashing liquid's anti-grease agents make it a common-sense remedy for poison ivy when applied liberally from the bottle at full strength. Simply wash off with cool water.



Leave the rash open to air. That will help it heal.



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Reply:Hey, I had poison ivy recently and what i did to speed up the drying and stop the itch was 1. Putting Cortaid on it 3 times a day. 2. Put a Gauze pad over it and secure the area with medical tape. You never want to leave it hanging out there in the open because you can accidentally touch it and it will spread severely. Okay, I hope this helped!

-Skye
Reply:I'd call her and ask. Maybe she thought it would clear up in 3 days. Just call her. You can also use that pink stuff. I forget what the name of it is. You know, that stuff that looks kindof chalky when you put it on your skin? Sorry 'bout not remembering the name. It does sooth it. And take benadryl too. That might help some.
Reply:Definitely call the doctor again, but if you need relief right now, before you can get to the doctor, and you happen to have a clay beauty mask, use that on the poison ivy. It will help to dry up the poisonous oils in your rash.
Reply:do what i do, go to a sink and dump bleach on it, yes bleach, it will burn like hell, but gets rid of it so quick, let the bleach sit for a minute or soi, than flush with warm water, repeat if need be
Reply:Maybe you have been misdiagnosed. I was once diagnosed and treated for poison ivy but when it didn't clear up was rediagnosed with excema. Once treated properly, the horrible rash cleared up.
Reply:Call your doc back. He may give you more prednisone or something else that can help you. If it's too late and you need help now, try Benadryl
Reply:I was afflicted with it last year for the first time in my life and what worked for me was "Ivarest" an otc topical cream.
Reply:go to doctor immediately...



take care
Reply:GO 2 A DOCTOR NOW!!!



BECAUSE AFTER 6 WEEKS IT COULD BE DEADLY.



GOOD LUCK.
Reply:benadryll
Reply:sorry, but all the advice I can give you is to put benadryl on it and don't scratch it at all.
Reply:Get back in touch with the doctor, let her know what's going on. I'm sure she'll be glad to help out.
Reply:god i hate poison ivy...a bath with oatmeal helps alot
Reply:to easy it put baking soda on it HELPS I PROMISE!

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