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Are you allergic to poison ivy?

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Old 09-11-2006 | 07:59 PM
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Default Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I usually constantly have a rash during hunting season. I was wondering if the majority of people are allergic to it.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:01 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I am just getting over a pretty bad case of poision oak on my right arm...... Wasn't very pleasant, much worse than poision ivy.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:07 PM
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Idon'tget it at all. We put up some tree stands and i pulled the poison ivy off with my bare hands.I guess i'm one of the lucky ones.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:12 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I heard you become allergic once you get it extremely bad and it gets into your bloodstream. Then if you even walk near it and breathe you can get a rash. Atleast thats what happened with my dad, but ive also heard if you have it really bad once, then you are proned to get it extremely easily in the future.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:13 PM
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He11 Yes-----what do you guys do to get rid of it? I tried scratching it open and drying it with rubbing alcohol but i still had it for about 2 weeks.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:15 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

yes, it's not bad but yes.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:16 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I am not positive, but I don't think I am. I was putting up stands twice now with it all over me, and I haven't gotten a rash. My wife howver has a real nice case of poison sumac going on right now. Pretty nasty stuff.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:17 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

If it's poison, I get it...oak, ivy or sumac. I usually have to get shots and the doc puts me on steroid pills for 12 days. This last time I didn't need a shot, but I did get the pills and a steroid cream. Nasty stuff!
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:20 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I really don't know. The stuff is everywhere, and I know Itouchitwith my clothes, but I can never remember getting a rash from it. I know I must touch it now and again, but I guess I've been lucky.
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Old 09-11-2006 | 08:22 PM
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Default RE: Are you allergic to poison ivy?

I've heard of an old Indian cure that if you eat a leaf, then you'll never get it again. Personally I think its bs, and I dont want to try it because I could see my self layedupin the hospital for a few weeks.
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