This is in response to the gentleman who said he believed that the
forearms are the worst possible place to have Poison Oak; wrong! I
contracted Poison Oak last week while out in the woods of Northern
California. I am 44 years old and have never had Poison anything
before as I am usually very cognisant of poisonous plants. On this
trip I had an urgant call from mother nature and while relieving
myself, realized that I was squatting in Poison Oak! I quickly
drove to a remote area with a small stream, striped down and
rinsed with the cold mountain water. 2 days later I broke out with
the most horrible rash accompanyed by intense itching. My
testicles swelled up to the size of a grapefruit and the rash
wrapped around the inside of my legs to my lower buttoxs. I am now
in 5th day (7 days from inital exposure and the scourge has gone
systemic. I have bought 3 tubes of Zanfel at $32.00 a pop. It
seems to relieve the itch for awhile but it always returns.
However, !the grainyness of the Zanfel feels great on my rashes. I
followup the Zanfel treatment with a soak in my hot tub, two
Benedryl tablets and then use medicated powder on the area. Two -
three hours later I take a couple of aspirin which really helps to
relieve the swelling of my testicles. I pray to God that this
affliction be lifted from me soon.
--"Dennis Godfrey" ([email protected]) submitted 1/Jul/2002
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