Poison Ivy/Oak...home remedies?

[HarleyNana 10]

My mom has a severe case of either Poison Ivy or Oak, she's been to the doctor, got a shot, but still itching out of her mind. Come on now share some of Grandma's remedies. :help: :girl_hug: :help:

[3loves 0]

Sorry to say I can't offer anything here b/c I've never been in this situation. I do however, hope your mom gets some relief. I bet she's miserable. Good luck!!

[vinesqueen 2]

Aveno baths, basically powedered oat meal. you want to dry up the blisters, so use witchhazle, or some thing similar. Calamine lotion.

I used to get it so badc my face would litterally melt, and I would have to go on steroids for weeks. Pretty bad when the only thing that would fit me would be my dad's undershirts. They would be the only things with a large enough neck-hole for my poor swolen face.

I was not a happy child.

[dolphin_dreams 0]

The Aveeno in the bath works for me too. You can get it at Walmart or just about any drug store. I also use the Aveeno lotion with lavender. It is very soothing.

If it doesn't improve, she may need to be put on a steroid pack. That's what I always seem to end of needing. I hope she improves quickly. I have bad reactions myself and can definitely sympathize.