Tarball Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) So I went to clear up some vines that were growing on my fence last week. I considered poison ivy so I checked some of the leaves against pics on the internet and it was mostly Virginia Creeper. There was some other stuff in there too but i had on gloves right. So I tore into it...shirtless. I WAS being careful not to actually touch the stuff with skin but it was a fairly large growth in several areas. needless to say there was also a significant amount of posion ivy growing with it. I remember it touching my forearms a little, but like I said, I was being careful. I washed up immediately after I was done and was very carful removeing the gloves, which will be discarded. Two days later - it started. I woke up and my arms itched like crazy. Sent the wife to the store to get poison ivy "stuff". All I can say is that this stuff reacts in some people, me included, in an awful way. My arms are swollen up as if I had a snake bite, complete with oozing clear stuff out of large blisters. The itching is driving me crazy, this is day 5 from the initial rash and day 7 from actual exposure to the plant. I went to the Doc 2 days ago and was diagnosed with a severe allergic reaction. He gave me a shot of steroids and 9 days of follow up pills. I think it's helped a lot but its still extremely itchy. It's all over my arms in a bad way. All over my belly, my chest and a small bit on my legs and even my forehead. Completely my fault but wanted to put this out there for awarenes. Do Not mess with poison ivy or any other vines until you are sure what you are dealing with. Even then take serious precautions: Wear gloves Wear several layers of clothing, boots Duct tape where clothes come together Wear a resperator if you have access to one or at least a dust mask Wear safety goggles or better yet a face shield. They say to wash your clothes immediately, I say trash them! Dispose of the vines in yard waste bags, double bag for added protection. NEVER EVER BURN POISON IVY, the toxin becomes airborn and if inhaled can cause death. Obviosuly I didn't do this but I thought about it and did some research first. Virginia Creeper - non toxic Poison Ivy - toxic - HIGH ALLERGIC REACTION FOR ME Edited July 26, 2012 by Tarball Quote CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Did the same thing last weekend LOL. I got it on my neck and my arms. Not really bad though. Just itchy. Fence was covered in it and I just went to town not caring lmao. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillaCam Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 That sucks. I've rubbed against that stuff a lot of times and never got a rash. Quote And the fact more than one person agrees does not make it a circle jerk, it makes it a bukkake scene and you're in the middle Chick took 3 shots of Jager, and then, pissed in my mouth.. B5 Passat Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Davis Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Man that blows I remember doing some work on a bar one time and was out back clearing old growth of things and not realise I had been weeding poison oak rule of thumb group of three leave those bitchs be lol. Remember to clean all the clothing you had on correctly the oil can live up to 5 years on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Man that blows I remember doing some work on a bar one time and was out back clearing old growth of things and not realise I had been weeding poison oak rule of thumb group of three leave those bitchs be lol. Remember to clean all the clothing you had on correctly the oil can live up to 5 years on it. Yeah, I had only jeans on, trashed them...That stuff is bad. Quote CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killallblue Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 We're I work I gave up on it I were shorts and walk they it I have it every day of the Summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Stuff doesn't bother me any. I've full on grabbed it and pulled it up when i was doing some weeding. Guess i'm lucky that way. I have seen some warning signs around poison ivy with my name and picture on it though. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I used to live in the boondocks in Pennsylvania when I was a kid. Me and my brothers would play in the woods all the time. Both my brothers got poison ivy multiple times, I haven't gotten it once *knocks on wood*. I might not be allergic to it. Quote *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Being a Cable Guy, I'm near this stuff all the time ... Stuff ain't no joke !!! I carry poison Ivy cream in my first aid kit on a regular basis ... Quote Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh G. Rection Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 i have no reaction to poison ivy or poison oak. poison sumac tears my ass up though. Quote Owner of BigAss Ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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