Re: Poison Ivy?

[Guest guest]

I got a nasty patch working in the yard last weekend.

I went and bought some stuff called Teccnu that

removes the oil. You apply it and rub for a couple

minutes then take a shower. It removes the oil and

dries it up. HTH! Hope you guys have a blast!

in NC

--- Doug <organizer777@...> wrote:

> So last evening, I noticed a red itchy spot on my

> abdomen, about 3

> inches above my belly button. Woke up in the middle

> of the night, and

> it feels just like poison ivy, and starting to look

> a little more like

> it. I haven't been around it, as far as I know, but

> I am very reactive

> to it for sure. Perhaps my dog picked it up on her

> coat when she was

> playing in the woods with the neighbor's dogs.

>

> Fortunately, it's still just the one spot and

> hopefully will remain

> that way. I dont' want poison ivy to impact our trip

> to Russia!! (We

> leave in about 36 hours!)

>

> I've searched the files and will try Bee's baking

> soda suggestion, as

> well as maybe some oil of oregano. This morning, in

> case it was some

> other reaction, I tried some cod liver oil on it,

> but that didn't seem

> to help. It's not bad at all yet... but the worst

> thing is that when

> you first start to get it, your mind makes you feel

> " itchy " all over

> just thinking about it!

>

> Doug

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I've used Technu many times. I think it works great if you apply it

within 15 minutes of being exposed to it. But it doesn't work for

cases you catch and don't realize it until your skin starts to erupt.

The same company also make Ivy Dry for the blisters, but it never

worked well for me for bad cases.

The GREAT news is that one of two things happened. #1) What I have is

not poison ivy, but was a spider bite or something like that. #2) The

cod liver oil worked dramatically, because while the spot is still red,

it doesn't itch nearly as bad today and seems a little smaller. Still

not spreading. I tend to think it was poison ivy, because it felt

exactly like it, and I'm an EXPERT on it... believe me!

I didn't have a chance to use the other treatments yet, and was going

to start today. But now, I think I'll stick with the cod liver oil!

Doug

[Guest guest]

If you've had poison ivy before, couldn't this be retracing?

On 5-May-08, at 8:30 AM, Doug wrote:

> I've used Technu many times. I think it works great if you apply it

> within 15 minutes of being exposed to it. But it doesn't work for

> cases you catch and don't realize it until your skin starts to erupt.

> The same company also make Ivy Dry for the blisters, but it never

> worked well for me for bad cases.

>

> The GREAT news is that one of two things happened. #1) What I have is

> not poison ivy, but was a spider bite or something like that. #2) The

> cod liver oil worked dramatically, because while the spot is still

> red,

> it doesn't itch nearly as bad today and seems a little smaller. Still

> not spreading. I tend to think it was poison ivy, because it felt

> exactly like it, and I'm an EXPERT on it... believe me!

>

> I didn't have a chance to use the other treatments yet, and was going

> to start today. But now, I think I'll stick with the cod liver oil!

>

> Doug

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> So last evening, I noticed a red itchy spot on my abdomen, about 3

> inches above my belly button. Woke up in the middle of the night,

and

> it feels just like poison ivy, and starting to look a little more

like

> it. I haven't been around it, as far as I know, but I am very

reactive

> to it for sure. Perhaps my dog picked it up on her coat when she

was

> playing in the woods with the neighbor's dogs.

>

> Fortunately, it's still just the one spot and hopefully will remain

> that way. I dont' want poison ivy to impact our trip to Russia!!

(We

> leave in about 36 hours!)

>

> I've searched the files and will try Bee's baking soda suggestion,

as

> well as maybe some oil of oregano. This morning, in case it was

some

> other reaction, I tried some cod liver oil on it, but that didn't

seem

> to help. It's not bad at all yet... but the worst thing is that

when

> you first start to get it, your mind makes you feel " itchy " all

over

> just thinking about it!

==>Doug, I believe that spot is your body re-tracing previous poison

ivy, so this too shall pass.

Cheers, Bee

[Guest guest]

In Braggs book " Apple Cider Vinegar " it says " ACV also relieves the itching

and discomfort caused by poison ivy and poison oak. Mix equal parts of ACV and

distilled water and spray on the affected areas to stop the pain and ease the

redness and swelling. Keep spray mixture in refrigerator, cool spray is more

soothing.

I have never had poison ivy so I can't personally vouch for this.

Jim

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From: Anne <kacooster@...>

Vaccinations

Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:11:18 PM

Subject: Poison Ivy?

Group:

          My son has Poison Ivy, can anyone suggest anything to help heal it?

 

Thank you

~Anne

[Guest guest]

Here are a few remedies. Hope something here fits.

Mara

Arnica treats a rash that has transparent vesicles. The skin feels hot.

Apis can be used when the rash is red and filled with a great deal of fluid, or

if there is swelling in the area of the rash.

Bryonia is the remedy to use for poison ivy when the skin is hot, pale and dry.

The

person will be better from cool bathing and light pressure to the area.

Kali sulph is used on poison ivy rash that is yellow or full of pus, especially

if the pus is yellow.

Arsenicum

rash can itch without eruptions. The hands may swell, as well as the

feet and the face. The person is worse between 1-2 am and 1-2 pm and

they can feel cold. The rash of Arsenicum is dry and rough, and the

vesicles are clear or transparent.

Rhus tox is the

remedy made from poison ivy. It can be used homeopathically when the

eyes are swollen shut and rash is better from warm water application.

Sulphur rash is worse when you first get into bed and with scratching

or bathing. The rash is dry and crusty. The person needing Sulphur will

scratch the itch until it bleeds.

Group:

          My son has Poison Ivy, can anyone suggest anything to help heal it?

 

Thank you

~Anne

     

[Guest guest]

My oldest son doesn't go anywhere without Rhus Tox. He used to have a terrible

allergy to poison ivy but now it never progresses past being slightly annoying.

Winnie

Re: Poison Ivy?

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> Here are a few remedies. Hope something here fits.

> Mara

>

>

> Arnica treats a rash that has transparent vesicles. The skin

> feels hot.

>

> Apis can be used when the rash is red and filled with a great

> deal of fluid, or if there is swelling in the area of the rash.

>

> Bryonia is the remedy to use for poison ivy when the skin is

> hot, pale and dry. The

> person will be better from cool bathing and light pressure to

> the area.

>

> Kali sulph is used on poison ivy rash that is yellow or full of

> pus, especially if the pus is yellow.

>

> Arsenicum

> rash can itch without eruptions. The hands may swell, as well as the

> feet and the face. The person is worse between 1-2 am and 1-2 pm and

> they can feel cold. The rash of Arsenicum is dry and rough, and the

> vesicles are clear or transparent.

>

> Rhus tox is the

> remedy made from poison ivy. It can be used homeopathically when the

> eyes are swollen shut and rash is better from warm water application.

>

> Sulphur rash is worse when you first get into bed and with scratching

> or bathing. The rash is dry and crusty. The person needing

> Sulphur will

> scratch the itch until it bleeds.

>

>

> Group:

> My son has Poison Ivy, can anyone suggest anything to

> help heal it?

>

> Thank you

> ~Anne

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Funny that you posted this Anne. I am also dealing with a case of poison ivy

right now. Going on close to 2 weeks now. Absolutely annoying and itchy! I have

never had it before and didn't know what it was at first. We just found about 5

patches of it in our yard and I know I got into it quite a while ago now. We

have never had it in our yard before so I didn't think a thing of pulling weeds.

Now I know the hard way. Thank God it's not a bad case. Just a little nuisance.

Thanks everyone for posting some remedies. Does anyone have anything non

homeopathic? I have never used homeopathic treatments before and there is no

place in my area to even begin to get these types of cures. I like the apple

cider vinegar idea. I may have to try it. What I have been doing is using

rubbing alcohol to try and dry it out and then putting an anti itch cream on it.

Trying not to do the steroid thing. I refuse to do that. Then I put a coat of

clear nail polish over the area to help it to not spread. So far, so good. I

know it's not the best things in the world to use but right now, I'm desperate

and it's working and what I have on hand. But, tomorrow, I may break out some

apple cider vinegar!

>

> Group:

>           My son has Poison Ivy, can anyone suggest anything to help heal it?

>  

> Thank you

> ~Anne

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Group:

>           My son has Poison Ivy, can anyone suggest anything to help heal it?

Lesson 28SS - Homeopathic Remedies for Rashes

Be careful and don't use remedies for just any rash - if it is eczema or a rash

that is part of the chronic picture then that needs to be treated

by a homeopath so you don't run the risk of suppression of it.

But if poison ivy/oak, etc...............

Depends on the symptoms if you want to choose a homeopathic remedy

One of the most common remedies is Rhus Tox, but needs to fit the symptom

picture

find the ONE remedy that matches best

http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2253004.html

Don't suppress with steroids or other creams

see below for possible remedies

Homeopathic Remedies for Rashes

Rashes are often caused by contact with an irritating substance (oil from poison

oak or ivy plants, ingredients in cleaning products and cosmetics, chemicals in

swimming pools or hot tubs, pollutants in the air and water, etc.). Some have

viral causes (such as roseola, rubella, measles), and others appear for no

apparent reason. If possible, the cause of a rash should be determined and

removed. Homeopathic remedies can be useful in many cases, to soothe the

itching, inflammation, and discomfort.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this section.

See also " Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance " in What Is Homeopathy?

Anacardium orientale: This remedy is often helpful for rashes that come from

poison oak, or other kinds of contact dermatitis. An intensely itching rash with

swelling and fluid-filled blisters may appear. Itching is worse from applying

heat or contact with hot water.

Apis: When a rash is the result of an allergic reaction and takes the form of

hives, or if a rash is very pink and swollen with burning or stinging pain, this

remedy may be useful. Discomfort and swelling are relieved by cold applications.

Belladonna: This remedy is useful for conditions with sudden onset that are hot,

bright red, and throbbing. Rash may be accompanied by fever.

Bryonia: A bumpy, hot, and dry rash may respond to this remedy. Discomfort may

be worse from heat and touch, although applying pressure or lying on the

affected side often soothes the itching. If illness accompanies the rash, the

person wants to lie completely still and be left alone.

Graphites: Rashes with eruptions that ooze a sticky golden fluid, then crust

over, may be relieved with this remedy. Itching is worse from warmth and worse

at night.

Ledum palustre: This remedy is indicated for a puffy and swollen rash. Both the

swelling and the itching are relieved by cold applications.

Natrum muriaticum: This remedy is often helpful to people with chronic rashes at

the margin of the scalp or in the bends of the knees and elbows. The skin is

oily in most areas, but the rash looks dry and scaly. Itching is often worse

from physical exertion and the person may feel worse from being in the sun.

Natrum muriaticum can also help if hives break out during emotional stress,

especially grief or romantic disappointment. A person who needs this remedy

often has a tendency toward herpes.

Rhus toxicodendron: A blistery rash that burns and itches intensely, and is much

improved by applying heat or bathing in hot water, may be relieved by this

remedy. The person usually is very restless, wanting to pace or constantly move

around.

Sepia: Dry skin with a scaly reddish or brownish rash suggests a need for this

remedy. The person may be chilly and better from keeping warm­but getting too

warm under covers or clothing, and especially sweating, makes the itching worse.

Sulphur: Red, irritated, itchy, burning rashes that are aggravated by heat and

washing may respond to this remedy. The touch of clothing, especially wool, can

cause a rash or make it worse. Scratching seems irresistible, but disrupts and

irritates the skin. Eruptions may be dry and scaly, or moist and

infection-prone.

Urtica urens: Eruptions that resemble nettle-rash, with blotches that sting and

burn intensely, may be soothed by this remedy. Scratching makes the symptoms

worse. Applying cold or water may aggravate the condition. Rashes that come out

from eating shellfish, from being overheated, or along with rheumatism often

bring this remedy to mind.

Don't use the dosage info on this website