Facts about Poison Ivy

Just a reminder, STAY AWAY FROM THE IVY!

Have it everywhere but to spots, thank God.

"Facts about Poison Ivy
How do you get poison ivy?

From touching it, or touching something that has touched it, like your clothes or your dog. You normally get it from touching the leaves, but yanking the vine out by the roots - even in winter - will give you a wicked rash." Poison Ivy FAQ

Using a weedeater to remove poison ivy will result in spraying your legs with poison ivy. If you are bare-legged and get scratches while splattered with sap from poison ivy, you may be headed to the emergency room.

Really,is this how I got it? Dam weed whacker.

What can you do once the itching starts?

For a serious case you MUST SEE A DOCTOR. For less serious cases check with your local drugstore or see the list below for remedies.

Local drugstore didn't help. Sure glad I got that Prednisone, You be surprized what you can get done with that stuff

Here are a list of popular home remedies:

* Take a shower in the hottest water you can stand, for as long as you can stand - this should ease the itch for 8 hours.
* Jewelweed is widely thought to help the rash. Mash the weed and apply to the rash.
* Spray with a deodorant containing aluminum, which most do.

I wish Ivy on no one.