Poison Ivy
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Information about poison ivy, oak, sumac and the skin rashes they cause
Information about poison ivy, oak, sumac and the skin rashes they cause
We were fishing and catching some nice catfish and perch. My brother-in-law went off in another direction. He came back with lots of fish and said: "Follow me!" So off we went and as the weeds grew higher I pulled away weeds, shrubs, and green leaves as I opened up a path. As I pushed through, the leaves cut my skin. Once in the water I cooled off and washed my face...it felt great!
The next day, I started feeling feverish... my face was burning and swelling... ooze starting forming in the blisters until my right eye was shut. I wasn't aware I had caught poison ivy until I went into the ER. I had 2 shots and they helped bring down the inflammation on my face so I was able to see.
Of many antibiotic creams, the one that helped was BENADRYL along with bath treatments with AVEENO. And Natural Analgesic w/Emu Oil works wonders provides soothing relief to inflamed sores, blisters. I'm still healing from the poison ivy blisters. I'm in my 2nd week.