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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Poisonivy, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    The, or a, green party? ;)
     
  2. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Poison Ivy has certainly gotten a REACTION here! Welcome, again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Church Lady....! :hilarious:
     
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Yes.. But sorry... I promised I wouldn't have any more fun today. :p
     
  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Poison ivy has no affect on me either. I yank it out of the ground and bag it up. I just remember to wash my hands with COLD water and soap. I always thought it was strange that I was allergic to wasp stings but not poison ivy. I always remind people to wash with COLD water and not warm or hot, it seems to help people get lighter contact dermatitis. The HOT water seems to spread and worsen the attack.
    greg
     
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  6. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Hot water would expand pores so they would be more exposed, more deeply, I guess.
     
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  7. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    And here is a really scary poison ivy reaction.

    Don't be around the smoke coming from someone burning-off an area containing poison ivy. The smoke from the fire contains the irritants from the poison ivy which can travel to the lungs and set up a "poison-ivy" reaction in the lungs which can be serious.

    http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/plants/
     
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  8. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Sorry folks, I had a moment when I hastily edited some of my posts and changed my Avatar as it occurred to me that even old Ivory offends some people so I hope I didn't.
    Thank you so much for the warm welcome everyone.
     
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  9. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I seriously doubt anyone here would react that way. Surely the vast majority would not.
    However...it is 2016 and one billionth of 1% decides what others should do.....and think. :p
     
  10. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    True :)
    I have to say what a great forum this is, Everyone is so friendly, I think I will enjoy it here.
     
  11. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi and WELCOME Ivy!!! As you can see....they/we tend to have fun here while dissecting antiques!!!!:joyful::joyful::joyful::joyful:
     
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  12. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Thank you for welcome, It does look like lots of fun here :)
     
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  13. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    This exact thing happened to my Dad. It took a long time for him to get over the problems in his lungs. I don't think I am allergic to it but I have never consciously tested it. My grandfather, however, was so allergic that if drove with his arm out the window of the car past poison ivy patches along the roadside, he would break out with the blisters and rash. He ultimately began to wear long sleeve shirts in the summer.

    And by the way, welcome PoisonIvy. This is great place with wonderfully knowledgeable people who graciously share their information, research skills and opinions. Oh, and their jokes.
     
  14. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Thank you :)
     
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  15. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    Lizzie, I am sorry that your dad had that poison ivy reaction in his lungs. :(
     
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  16. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Welcome Poisonivy:)
     
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  17. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Thank you :)
     
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