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I've been poisoned!

I don't think I've ever itched this bad in my life. I itch so bad that my skin burns. And did I mention I am starting to look like a leper?

More than a week ago my husband and I decided to cut down some vines that grew along the back line of our property. The vines were mostly kudzu, with a little poison something-or-other mixed in. We knew this. But we knew it is winter and there isn't a speck on green on the vines - just dead twigs and branches. I also knew that I have always been immune to poison-whatevers. They have never affected me.

So I happily started chopping away with the hedge clippers for about an hour. I chopped mercilessly, willing those vines to die. Those vines took revenge.

I ended up with one spot of poison on my wrist, and still I wasn't concerned. Now, a week and a half later, my arms are covered in it. From finger tips to upper arms, I have oozing bumps and rashes everywhere. This morning I noticed it had started to spread to my legs.

I have tried hydrocortisone cream and lavender essential oil (which stops the itch on our mosquito bites). Neither one worked. I woke up miserable this morning. As soon as the pharmacy opens, I am going to get some calamine lotion.

And never again will I attempt to cut down those vines, which I'm sure will grow back. They can have that back property line - I will stay respectfully away.

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07:56 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 .. Posted by haflinger

Oh that is awful..I will pray for you. Have u thought about an oatmeal bath? U can buy the kits at the drugstore or it does make you feel better..
MY prayers with you to heal quickly..
BLessings Sister Brenda

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08:30 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 .. Posted by countrylivin

My heart goes out to you! I hope that you find something to relief the itch and you heal quickly!

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08:40 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 .. Posted by fultoncountymommie

Any place that weeps cover with cream of tarter! I get this all of the time and this is the only thing that works for me. It will literally suck the poison right out of the area. I just put the cream of tarter on and cover. Within a few days it will be completely healed. Hope this helps!

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09:45 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

So sorry to hear about this. I too get posion so easily and oh it is awful. The only thing I have found that gives some relief is to just get the pills from the doctor. They know me well there and I don't even have to make an appointment anymore, just call in for the pills. LOL Several years ago I got the poison from driving past my parents house as my father was cutting up some logs with vines on it that had fallen in their driveway. I put down the window and told him I would come back later and by the time I got home, my face was burning like crazy!!!

Hope you get to feeling better soon!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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04:44 PM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 .. Posted by morningsunshine

hey - just curious, have you heard back from your city on garden watering? I have been thinking and praying for you and your garden the past few days. They need to decide soon, as it is getting time to plant!

Oh no!

09:24 PM, Friday, March 7, 2008 .. Posted by 50s Housewife

That sounds miserable. You poor thing! Hope you are feeling better soon.