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Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 07-26-2019, 02:57 PM:

I've had it for about two weeks now and it SUCKS! Just when I think it's all gone a new spot pops up. It's unreal. The only really troubling spot is right on my waistline. But Calamine lotion lets me sleep through the night.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 07-26-2019, 03:15 PM:

Generic benadryl and generic hydrocortisone is what a lot of people use....by it over the counter...

There is a product called tecnu outdoor skin cleanser....some people swear by it.....that it washes off the oils....this is to use before you catch it....

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 07-26-2019, 05:12 PM:

Paul hate to hear that but hopefully it will be gone real soon.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 07-26-2019, 08:48 PM:

Thanks, CMD. Hopefully it'll be gone soon.

I just can't take Benadryl - that stuff knocks me the heck out! I did get a cortisone shot by the chiropractor. That seemed to help.

There's something at CVS that's supposed to knock poison ivy down and out on day 1. But it was $46 for a small bottle. That's no typo - it was $46. I just couldn't bring myself to pay that much.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 07-28-2019, 12:55 AM:

If you had known it was going to last two weeks, that $46 would have seemed a bargain!

I hate poison ivy. Sorry you are suffering from it, but surely you are near the end of the torment.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 07-28-2019, 10:13 AM:

I hope Tip is right as i know you have been going thru hell as I have had it too and know it's miserable and only time will heal.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 07-28-2019, 06:50 PM:

Today was a good day - no itching! Hopefully it's all over now. I went thru almost an entire bottle of Calamine lotion. [Smile]