Poison Ivy in my mouth!!

I got it when I went to my camp in July. It sucked getting it, but I didn't mind it as much on my arms and legs, as I did on the "other parts". It took almost 2 months to clear up completely. I had to take steroids to control the itch. :munky2: If you can wash up within 1/2 hour of getting into it, before the oil penetrates your skin, then you may not get a rash. To get relief from the itch, you can take a shower and run the hottest water you can on the affected areas. This will only work for about 3-4 hours, then you will need something like Calamine lotion. Where you have it in your mouth though, I think you need to go see the medic, and get a prescription for some steroids.

If you have to save your clothes, then wash them multiple times with a dish liquid that cuts the grease like Dawn. Do the same with your shoes too.

Here's what it looks like in case you don't know. Look hard and you will see clumps of greenish white berries under the leaves. Remember the saying, "Leaves of three, leave it be". Tim

If you want to know more about Poison Ivy, or how to get rid of it, check out this site. www.poisonivy.aesir.com