Deborah, I would only add that you should drink copious amounts of fresh spring water to help your body eliminate toxins. And of course, a reminder NOT to burn any poison ivy (I assume it would be the same with the oak) at all if you have cleared some off your property.
Good luck for a speedy recovery, Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deborah Byron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 10:28 AM Subject: poison oak I am desperately seeking advice on how to treat a worsening case of poison oak. It is day 8 and still spreading in spite of initially using homeopathic 30X Rhus Tox, an herbal tincture astringent, then on to topical applications of vinegar and aloe vera, and now, finally and reluctantly, generic benadryl (an over-the-counter antihistamine) both topically and orally. It feels like it has become systemic now, although dissolving benadryl tablets in water and applying to the affected areas has brought some relief. Has anyone out there found a successful way to treat this affliction without resorting to allopathic steroids? Hopefully, Deborah
