Well,

[random]

Ok, so I took this vacation trip to South Dakota to see the sights/monuments and everything and happened to get poisoin ivy, I think... I may have got it from a picnic area that we were at. Umm.. how do I get rid of it?... it usually doesn't effect me at all. I think I scratch it in my sleep, 'cause It's spreading in little (and big) dots on my legs... some of them look like they're filled with puss and stuff... any help?

-christy-

[Myst]

Try posting this in the Green Room for herbal help :)

[Kaylara]

Done.

Kaylara

[loopy]

I think calamine might help ease the itching...

[Niamh]

oatmeal and buttermilk bath! But make it as cool as you can stand, because heat will not help... it can make it worse, especially hot water.

This won't *cure* you but it will ease the itching and inflammation a bit. Good luck and feel better!

[moonflower]

Loopy is right, Calamine lotion works well for itching and things like poison ivy. I had cedar poisoning before and that lotion did wonders. You can get it at most drugstores/pharmacies. Its a pink thick lotion that smells odd, usually in a small bottle. Ask the pharmacist. Best of luck with it.

[random]

hey, thanx...
the lotion stuff worked... its disappearing.

[Hope]

cool ginger or chamomile baths work too!

blessings
hope