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help! posion ivy driving me crazy?
I have tried all the lotions, creams, pills I can find. Nothing seems to help, I can't sleep or do anything else, can't keep from scratching, tried slapping instead until I'm black and blue. Even used a scrub brush until I started to bleed. Any ideas for relief?
3 Answers
- ChemoAngelLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Ah...My Specialty. :) Preperation H, Cooling Gel. Smear it all over your poison Ivy. When it dries, it will leave you with a protective coating, and excellent itch stopping. Your poison Ivy will be gone in two days. I had mine all over my hands. Those over the counter creams and lotions Don't work at all. Preperation H Cooling Gel, is not just for hemmoroids, now I have a cure...just in case.
- NYGirl_2012Lv 71 decade ago
You definitely need to see a doctor for relief from the poison ivy if your reaction is this bad hon. Your doctor can prescribe corticosteroids (either topical or oral) that will control the reaction. Unfortunately, as with most otc meds, they can become ineffective for some individuals and can even worsen some conditions. Just take care of yourself before it gets any worse. I hope you find quick resolution and relief. Take care.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
you really need to go the dr because it may take a prescription strength to get rid of it and it is probably in your blood stream and that is why you cannot get over this
hope you get relief soon
