Got Oatmeal?
'Cuz I need to borrow some. I'm talking like a whole bath full of chunky goodness. Hubby didn't think I got enough for Christmas so he gave me a batch of poison oak as a bonus. The beautiful and sexy red crusty rash has taken over my legs, arms and is contemplating moving onto my voluptous chest as it promises to make a welcoming home. No stick, ruler, hairbrush, or other wise non-sharp instrument is safe from my itchy madness. I linger in doorways, itching franticly like a mama grizzyly bear trying to shed her winter coat. Yeah, it's just not pretty.
I know it's still kinda the holidays, but I certainly don't have visions of sugarplums dancing in my head; rather, I'm dreaming of fat shots of cortisone paired with a round of muscle boosting prednisone. Poison oak is not my friend and when I get it, I get it really good. I'm an overachiever when it comes to nasty rashes - we all have something to be proud of and this is it for me.
I'm currently working on a tube of Benadryl cream and just to be a biotch, I hid it from Hubby when he asked if we had any. Serves him right - I'm hoarding that liquid gold until my skin returns to it's normal shade of pink. It's his fault, afterall, and nothing's fair in love and war.
Got any home remedies? Can you soothe this savage beast? Help an itchy gal out!
Comments
Poor thing. I can honestly say I have never had PO. I am immuned to it by the use of alcohol. Yes this is true. None of those fruity tooty girly drinks Uncle R likes but the heavy stuff. WHISKEY. One shot ever couple of days keeps the PO away.
No this is not verified but I have never had PO before.
Just stop scratching that makes it last long and makes it worst case also.
Yeah like I know what I am talking about. LOL
Keep a smile on your face just to make everyone wonder what you are really up to.
Oh yeah how did hubby get it on some of those places you mentioned?
LOL
Posted by: Gump | December 29, 2008 01:35 AM
I got nothin' honey. That stinks!!!!
Hope it goes away fast.
Posted by: Jennifer McKenzie | December 29, 2008 05:52 AM
Oh, no--no experience here with poison oak but I have had hives and it's MISERABLE--so sorry!!!
Posted by: Beth | December 29, 2008 06:54 AM
http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/kitchen.html
HOpe you can find something on this page to help you out. We try NOT to bring any of these home because my husband is DEATHLY allergic to all of them. :) Sorry for your itchy goodness.. :)
Posted by: Trying4two99 | December 29, 2008 09:54 AM
I'd go for the steroid shots at the Drs office...the puffiness, deep voice and chest hairs will go away in a few days!
Posted by: Kath | December 29, 2008 05:02 PM
This was taught to my mother by a nurse and it works! Run hot water (hot as you can bear) over the itchy spot. Keep increasing the heat til you can't bear it. Somewhere in here will come a feeling that will make you understand masochism. It will hurt so orgasmically good! The Poison Oak will stop itching for up to 8 hours and usually at least 4 or 5. As a side bonus this dries out the rash. Note: do not do this until you have washed off all the PO oil with soap (Technu works best) or you might end up getting a worse case.
Posted by: kymk | December 29, 2008 11:52 PM
I have heard if you mix baking soda with white vinegar and make a paste, it will bring quick relief.
Posted by: Jean | January 1, 2009 04:32 PM