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Never "immediate" for me (and I'm very allergic)--but I'd guess it's about the same as you. Of course then there have been the times that I had no idea where or when I got into it!
There's also the kaolin-based creams/ointments that can be rubbed into the skin BEFORE exposure--for instance, when you know you have to pull the stuff, or those who have to work on power lines, tree work, etc., that may be covered with vines. The urushiol oil soaks into the kaolin, and is washed off when you wash the cream off--thus giving you more time before you react, way more than the 20 minutes mentioned before.
Anyone else ever have the allergy shots for poison ivy? I did when I was about 14--one a week for 10 weeks. Felt like a tetanus shot, and since I passed out after the first one (the doctor caught me on the way down!) they made me lie down for 20 min. or so after the others. But it was worth it, I had little trouble for about 20 years, and only "normal" reaction for another 10. When it got serious again, I called the doctor to see about getting the shots again--and wouldn't you know, it had been removed from the market only the year before because it was "dangerous." Compared to what PI does to me, the shots were way preferable...
Rhonda
STOP CORPORATE ABUSE--BAN ALL GMOs!
Never "immediate" for me (and I'm very allergic)--but I'd guess it's about the same as you. Of course then there have been the times that I had no idea where or when I got into it!
There's also the kaolin-based creams/ointments that can be rubbed into the skin BEFORE exposure--for instance, when you know you have to pull the stuff, or those who have to work on power lines, tree work, etc., that may be covered with vines. The urushiol oil soaks into the kaolin, and is washed off when you wash the cream off--thus giving you more time before you react, way more than the 20 minutes mentioned before.
Anyone else ever have the allergy shots for poison ivy? I did when I was about 14--one a week for 10 weeks. Felt like a tetanus shot, and since I passed out after the first one (the doctor caught me on the way down!) they made me lie down for 20 min. or so after the others. But it was worth it, I had little trouble for about 20 years, and only "normal" reaction for another 10. When it got serious again, I called the doctor to see about getting the shots again--and wouldn't you know, it had been removed from the market only the year before because it was "dangerous." Compared to what PI does to me, the shots were way preferable...
Rhonda
STOP CORPORATE ABUSE--BAN ALL GMOs!
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