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Poison Ivy - Repeated?

Subject: Poison Ivy - Repeated?
Author: Shirlane
Date: 6/18/2009 7:59 am
Views: 4869
Status: Approved
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Last summer I accidently brushed up against a vine of some poison plant (ivy, oak or sumac?) and the itching began almost immediately. I foolishly used a brush to clean my skin and a systemic infection began. The swelling was terrible. The fluid was cutting off circulation to my fingers. I have never seen anything like it (neither had my doctor). My question is, am I more susceptible now? I have never had a rash from poison ivy before, and believe me, I avoid walking to the train station along that path!

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Poison Ivy - Repeated? (Approved)Shirlane6/18/2009 7:59 am
  Re: Poison Ivy - Repeated? (Approved)C Gallo7/17/2009 7:10 pm