UPDATED: have poison ivy on my eyelids- now with PIP!

[greenlight]

Oh no that looks so painful. I'm sorry. Get the shot asap!

[auntie]

Steroids are appropriate for poison ivy on the face and/or genitals.

They will clear it up pretty quickly. My niece broke out in poison ivy the day before prom; it was mostly gone by the time she left.

[happywife]

OMG, oh no!!!!! Someone needs to help you ASAP.

[meganew]

I hesitate even writing this after reading some of your horror stories (omg I'm so sorry) but I don't think it's that bad. It's not even really itchy anymore, just swollen. I just showered with some hippie poison ivy soap my FIL bought at a trade show so maybe that's helping? I'll at least wait until tomorrow to see if anything else pops up before going to the doctor.

[Saint Monica]

Feel better soon

[meganew]

Update in OP.

I'm having a tantrum.

[Waffles]

Oooh no, poor you! Get yourself some proper drugs now!

[venice2007]

Oh no! I hope UC can help you out! Hope it heals soon!

[papie]

Omg you poor thing. Go to the doctor today.

[googled]

Ow! You poor thing!! Urgent care ASAP! And don't use your regular makeup brushes. Get cheapo ones at the store that you don't mind throwing away.

Also, this sounds terrible, but wash your face with Dawn dish soap. It gets rid of the oils. My dad is really allergic and gets poison ivy literally every time he mows the lawn. He keeps Dawn dish soap in the bathtub so when he gets a shower after mowing he can try to get as much of the oil off as he can.

[meganew]

Thanks guys. I'm adding everything your mentioning to a shopping list and sending H out once we get back from the dr. I think we're going to postpone the weekend to next weekend. I'm just so disappointed.

[meganew]

Those who have used steroids or a spouse who has, how fast did they work? Immediately, right? It was like, instantaneous?

Lol :* (

[TR]

I'm so sorry I would be really upset, too.

[pandora89]

I am so sorry, I hope the swelling goes down soon.

[eb777888]

Jun 10, 2016 7:15:36 GMT -5 meganew said:

Those who have used steroids or a spouse who has, how fast did they work? Immediately, right? It was like, instantaneous?

Lol :* (

For my H, it was pretty immediate relief for him. He was amazed at how good he felt.

[sparkythelawyer]

Yes. For the love of fuck go.to urgent care.

[meganew]

Jun 10, 2016 7:43:24 GMT -5 sparkythelawyer said:

Yes. For the love of fuck go.to urgent care.

Lol, I'm here now! I should have listened to you last night. Denial is a powerful drug.

[Alwaysabridesmaidf]

Oh man. I'm so sorry! I hope whatever the doc gives you helps quickly!!

[Eagles]

Meg, omg! I hope they give you a shot. I know how much you were looking forward to this weekend.

You know where we don't have poison ivy?

[happywife]

Steroids usually work pretty fast, go!

[pantsparty]

Oh man I hope you get to a doc ASAP. Steroids are pretty effective in a short time period.

[katb]

This is before the Zanfel that I talked about.  The next day, (I don't have a pic), all the crustiness, oozing was gone and I would estimate the swelling went down by at least 50%.  I did it again and the following day, her face was slightly red - no raised patches, no swelling, etc.  

[rachers]

Oh no!! I hope the steroid clears it up ASAP.

[isabel]

Ugh, I'm so sorry! You poor thing!

[duff]

Oh my gosh, that looks so uncomfortable! I hope the steroid clears it up fast!

[AHappierHour]

I've looked like that but worse before and yes the shot works wonders and I also had been given eye drops. I looked much better by the next day and at least I could hide it better.

[jennistarr1]

Turning 30 really does suck

[elleblue]

That looks miserable. I'm sorry. Hopefully the steroid shot will help.

[meganew]

Have the steroids. I can't nurse with them and I have to take them for 10 days. I'm nursing Viv right now because this might be our last time. I might have cried.

[FastHands]

Awww, I'm sorry about the BFing part of it. I hope you get some relief from the steroids, though! You poor thing.