Just when I thought it was safe!

@TerryZ (22076)
United States
July 28, 2007 12:22pm CST
Last night I started itching my stomach alot. Then I looked at it and guess what. Yes I have poison ivy on my stomach. So how did I get it? All the other is gone and I havent been in the gardens. Im going to the doctor this friday so I will ask him what he thinks.I just cant believe this!!
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9 responses
• United States
28 Jul 07
You may have some of the oils on your clothing or something that touched the poison ivy has come in contact with your skin. You don't necessarily need to touch it directly for it to cause a rash.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Yes it must have been on my clothing. Thanks for that I will wash all my clothes I own!LOL
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
29 Jul 07
You are having such a bad run, terry, you poor thing. Maybe it might still be in your system a bit, and had another outbreak. I hope it clears up real soon. Best wishes to you, and try not to itch
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Jul 07
Thanks its starting to clear up again. So I hope its leaving me.heheheh
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
3 Aug 07
Thanks for the BR. Much appreciated. Hope the poison ivy itch has got better
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Maybe it's not poison ivy since you haven't been in the garden. Maybe you were allergic to something you ate. Why are you going to the doctor until Friday? He needs to see you sooner so he can check you out what's wrong with your rash. Take care and I hope it's not something else. God bless you.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I dont think so but I will mentioned it to my doctor. Thanks
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Aww sorry to hear that Terry. Those darn poison ivy itches, just don't want to leave you alone!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I know thanks for the Awww.LOL
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
28 Jul 07
hahahaha!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Jul 07
How the heck did you manage getting poison ivy on your stomach?? It didn't spread did it? I think I remember hearing that if you have poison ivy one place and touch it, then touch anohther part of your body you'll get a reaction too..is this possible??
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
31 Jul 07
I guess but Im going to the doctor on friday.
@yesah65 (157)
• United States
1 Aug 07
For your information: Several years ago I was stationed in California, and there, we had a bad problem with Poison Oak. It was so bad that we had classes educating us about it. One thing we learned was that you didn't have to be anywhere near the stuff to be infected by it. It could be carried in SMOKE..from miles away,...and I would imagine it is the same with Poison Ivy. A little known home remedy for PREVENTING the problem is..Tumeric, a common kitchen spice. While living in Missouri, I observed some of the locals putting a little Tumeric in a glass of water and drinking it like tea. With this practice, they never seemed to be affected by Poison Ivy.
@yesah65 (157)
• United States
1 Aug 07
I realized my hillbilly slang got the best of me. The proper word for the herb is TURMERIC, but so often it is called Tumeric instead. I guess it depends on which side of the hill you are from.
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
28 Jul 07
well did u wash everything u used when u did have it, i mean u're supposed to wash everything in hot hot water! maybe u missed something and u don't realize it! good luck i had it once and it sucked!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Now you tell me Im washing everything now. It does suck girl!If I get this on my face I dont know what I will do.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jul 07
I hope you have been to the Doctor and I hope you used the Lavender while you waited to go There is another Member on here that just wrote that she has it to I hope you have it sorted Sweet Love and Hugs xx
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I go to the doctor on friday. Its strange because the other part is all gone.
@AmbiePam (85728)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Have you been rolling around in the poison ivy again? You really have to stop doing that! I think I need to send a keeper to watch over you. : )
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Jul 07
HaHaHaHa thankyou for the laugh I needed that one!LOL