Poison Ivy/Sumac Question

*HouseCat* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 01:12 PM

I went all tazmanian devil on the leaves and brush in the back yard Friday afternoon, and I am about to scratch my skin off now! There were some thorny vines that got me through my shirt, but I don't know what they are. I read through the poison-ivy.org website and I couldn't find any pictures of ivy with thorns. Not sure if or how a dormant, thorny vine could give me an oozing nasty rash!
Has anyone head of a thorny, poisonous vine like this? I wish I could give a better description of it. I though it was a blackberry vine at first, but they're not poisonous, are they?

the only thing I can think of is, I got all these scratches from the blackberry vines, and then the poison ivy got in there somehow.

Stinks, cause I am spraying Benadryl spray on it and it is doing NOTHING. Arrrgh!!!

jenbengen · 03-31-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseCat

I went all tazmanian devil on the leaves and brush in the back yard Friday afternoon, and I am about to scratch my skin off now! There were some thorny vines that got me through my shirt, but I don't know what they are. I read through the poison-ivy.org website and I couldn't find any pictures of ivy with thorns. Not sure if or how a dormant, thorny vine could give me an oozing nasty rash!
Has anyone head of a thorny, poisonous vine like this? I wish I could give a better description of it. I though it was a blackberry vine at first, but they're not poisonous, are they?

the only thing I can think of is, I got all these scratches from the blackberry vines, and then the poison ivy got in there somehow.

Stinks, cause I am spraying Benadryl spray on it and it is doing NOTHING. Arrrgh!!!

Love the tazmanian devil part.

I've never heard of a vine like this, but I would definitely make sure you stay on top of that rash because anytime I hear the word "oozing" I think infection. Be careful!

*SAB* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 01:52 PM

Go see your doctor. He can prescribe prednisone (a steriod) which clears up skin rashes very quickly. I have used prednisone for this and other uses with great results! Long term usage will make you fat, pale skinned, & moon faced, but a quick dose makes you feel great & energetic -- like you should take it every day.

Shirley

*SoMDGirl42* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseCat

I went all tazmanian devil on the leaves and brush in the back yard Friday afternoon, and I am about to scratch my skin off now! There were some thorny vines that got me through my shirt, but I don't know what they are. I read through the poison-ivy.org website and I couldn't find any pictures of ivy with thorns. Not sure if or how a dormant, thorny vine could give me an oozing nasty rash!
Has anyone head of a thorny, poisonous vine like this? I wish I could give a better description of it. I though it was a blackberry vine at first, but they're not poisonous, are they?

the only thing I can think of is, I got all these scratches from the blackberry vines, and then the poison ivy got in there somehow.

Stinks, cause I am spraying Benadryl spray on it and it is doing NOTHING. Arrrgh!!!

If it is infact some kind of poison ivy/sumac you may want to try Rhule spray. It's kinda like calimine lotion, but in a spray. By spraying it on, it will help in drying it up, but you don't have to rub it on and cause it to start itching. Take benadryl orally for the itching.

*aps45819* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseCat

Not sure if or how a dormant, thorny vine could give me an oozing nasty rash!

It's called an infection, you get it when your skin is scratched and not properly cleaned. It has nothing to do with any type of poison.

*dems4me* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 02:05 PM

Don't know what it is

But I hope you feel better!

luvscats · 03-31-2008, 02:11 PM

I did the very same thing last year. It felt so good to finally get to that patch of vines and weeds that I'd been wanting to clean out. I had poison ivy or whatever it was all over my arms and legs and a little on my face. I tried the OTC stuff and Benadryl but finally gave up and went to doc. Doc mentioned that the poison ivy and other plants are even getting stronger and evolving with the changes in climate. Hope this link works, it's interesting. This year I hope to be more careful. Good luck!

YouTube - Study: Poison Ivy Getting Bigger, Stronger, Itchier

GWguy · 03-31-2008, 02:13 PM

Poison ivy can make very think (up to 2 inches) very hairy looking vines that don't look like much, but are still as infectious as the poison ivy leaf. You can get poison ivy in the middle of winter under 2 feet of snow and ice.

Rhule also makes a gel that I like.

*aps45819* ^(Premo) · 03-31-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GWguy

Poison ivy can make very think (up to 2 inches) very hairy looking vines that don't look like much, but are still as infectious as the poison ivy leaf. You can get poison ivy in the middle of winter under 2 feet of snow and ice..

You can also catch it from the smoke if you burn it.

BUT, if it had thorns, it WASN'T poison ivey

GWguy · 03-31-2008, 02:21 PM

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You can also catch it from the smoke if you burn it.

BUT, if it had thorns, it WASN'T poison ivey

It's he!! if you get the ivy smoke in your lungs. I know someone who did. Hospital time.....

Right, no thorns. Not sure if Sumac or Oak has thorns, don't think so....

03-31-2008, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
HouseCat ^(Premo) Where's my tazer! Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Prince Frederick Posts: 843	Poison Ivy/Sumac Question I went all tazmanian devil on the leaves and brush in the back yard Friday afternoon, and I am about to scratch my skin off now! There were some thorny vines that got me through my shirt, but I don't know what they are. I read through the poison-ivy.org website and I couldn't find any pictures of ivy with thorns. Not sure if or how a dormant, thorny vine could give me an oozing nasty rash! Has anyone head of a thorny, poisonous vine like this? I wish I could give a better description of it. I though it was a blackberry vine at first, but they're not poisonous, are they? the only thing I can think of is, I got all these scratches from the blackberry vines, and then the poison ivy got in there somehow. Stinks, cause I am spraying Benadryl spray on it and it is doing NOTHING. Arrrgh!!!
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03-31-2008, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
SAB ^(Premo) Shirley Member Since: Nov 2007 Location: North Beach Posts: 73	Go see your doctor. He can prescribe prednisone (a steriod) which clears up skin rashes very quickly. I have used prednisone for this and other uses with great results! Long term usage will make you fat, pale skinned, & moon faced, but a quick dose makes you feel great & energetic -- like you should take it every day. Shirley
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03-31-2008, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
dems4me ^(Premo) : ) Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: On the 905 commuting to and from SoMD and DC Posts: 47,412	Don't know what it is But I hope you feel better! __________________ Avatar by CowGirl
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03-31-2008, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
luvscats Registered User Member Since: Feb 2007 Location: Huntingtown Posts: 172	I did the very same thing last year. It felt so good to finally get to that patch of vines and weeds that I'd been wanting to clean out. I had poison ivy or whatever it was all over my arms and legs and a little on my face. I tried the OTC stuff and Benadryl but finally gave up and went to doc. Doc mentioned that the poison ivy and other plants are even getting stronger and evolving with the changes in climate. Hope this link works, it's interesting. This year I hope to be more careful. Good luck! YouTube - Study: Poison Ivy Getting Bigger, Stronger, Itchier __________________ Get to know your parents; you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
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03-31-2008, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
GWguy . Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: Sometimes you just have to howl at the moon. Posts: 6,816	Poison ivy can make very think (up to 2 inches) very hairy looking vines that don't look like much, but are still as infectious as the poison ivy leaf. You can get poison ivy in the middle of winter under 2 feet of snow and ice. Rhule also makes a gel that I like. __________________ "Natural Selection - It's Only Natural" - Bobcat Goldthwait Forum Mantra - "Do unto others before they do unto you"
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