Poison Ivy at 25 wks!

[ChrisHealy]

Anyone have any suggestions for a safe remedy?  I just used Bededryl extra strength cream for the itch.  So far it's just behind my knee, but it looks like it's planning to spread!

[joal]

I wouldn't rub anything, that will make it spread. The oils in the poison ivy is where the poisons are. You could try making a paste with baking soda and water and applying it, it works to relieve burns and help them heal. It's all natural so I doubt it could hurt, at the worst it probably wouldn't do anything.

[Pregnant_w_poisonivy]

does baking soda work? could i just rub that on the rash and it could dry it out?

[Tennesseegirl]

you can buy a mix at walgreen that goes in the bath..or makes a paste to dab.  thats the one I used. or Im sure you can make your own..
perhaps even a cornstarch paste would work?
sorry to hear its spreading. get some relief quick

[ChrisHealy]

Thanks, I'll try the oatmeal paste.  Do I just mix oatmeal with water?  It is spreading down my leg!!  

[carpediemforlife]

I would look at the oatmeal paste or aveeno to ease itch.

[Tennesseegirl]

eeeew... sorry to hear chris... try making a oatmeal paste and dabbing it on the area. just make sure you dont rub... makes spreading worse.
good luck, I know how nasty it can get.