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Poison Ivy, Itching, Pain, No Rashes. What Remedy Will Work?
I got poison ivy all over my private parts and think it was on my hands from gardening and somehow passed it there when I wiped myself. Its everywhere and hurts and itches and weeps. Finally cleared up and now I've got it again!! How is this happening? My hands aren't showing any rash. I'm in agony! Tried every product u til it finally went away after several weeks. Now to have it all over again??? How???
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Sun, 29 Sep 2013
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Sun, 29 Sep 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Your history suggests that you are suffering from a severe allergic reaction against allergen in ivy.
it seems there is recurrent exposure to the allergen.
In-order to control the acute symptoms, you need to take anti-histaminic.
For long time relief, you need to stay away from the ivy.
If you have ivy vine near your home, get it removed.
You may even be prone to allergic reaction against other allergens like pollen, dust, mite, etc.
You need to be vigilant regarding this.
Right now, you need to consult your physician (preferably immunologist) for clinical examination, relevant investigations and prescription of anti-histaminic.
thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Your history suggests that you are suffering from a severe allergic reaction against allergen in ivy.
it seems there is recurrent exposure to the allergen.
In-order to control the acute symptoms, you need to take anti-histaminic.
For long time relief, you need to stay away from the ivy.
If you have ivy vine near your home, get it removed.
You may even be prone to allergic reaction against other allergens like pollen, dust, mite, etc.
You need to be vigilant regarding this.
Right now, you need to consult your physician (preferably immunologist) for clinical examination, relevant investigations and prescription of anti-histaminic.
thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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