Question 1

can an older home cause arsenic poison? family of 5, all presenting w/ different chronic ailments. wondering if our home is making us sick?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Arsenic poisoning most classically results from ground water poisoning.  Which makes it very unlikely to occur if you have municipal based water delivery, but also still unlikely even if you have your own well, as usually you'll share the same aquifer with others around you, and they would likely have similar symptoms.

Question 2

home remedies for the poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Wash with brown soap: This must be done right after exposure, or you can use alcohol to wash the affected area immediately.  After the rash appears, this could hurt.  Use oatmeal compress or bath for itching.  You might need to use benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 3

are there any safe home remedies for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

NO: Home remedies are not nearly as effective as prescriptions. Clobetasol cream will reduce itching and swelling. It will reduce the healing time. If there is severe facial swelling or if there is extensive blistering, use Prednisone 50 mg alternate days for 3 or 4 doses. You still need a 60 g tube of clobetasole. The cream is not toxic and the dermatitis is not contagious.

Question 4

what are some good home remedies for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: Apply calamine lotion to soothe the skin, some have applied vinegar. Wash you clothes and bed linen in hot water, avoid scratching not to spread the rash.

Question 5

what are some home remedies to clear up poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Time is only cure: Other tips: if you know you've touched poison ivy, wash the affected area with soap and water immediately to get rid of the plant's oils. Taking a hot shower can flush the histamine out of the skin temporarily; it may itch while in the shower, but can provide relief for a short time afterward. Otc Hydrocortisone can help mild cases. See your dr if it covers a large area or doesn't get better soon.

Question 6

i took 32 grams of acetomophen. how can i get rid of the poison at home?

Accepted Answer

Seriously??: You need to go to the er immediately.  Complications of Acetaminophen overdose are severe and possibly lethal.

Question 7

which home remedy for itch relief from bites and poison ivyis considered the best?

Accepted Answer

See below: Warm compress and cortisone cream.

Question 8

could i have a home remedy for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Try oatmeal soaks.: There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion,  Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines. Anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (clothes, shoes, gear etc.) oral steroids are sometimes indicated.

Question 9

please describe a good home-grown way to get rid of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Soothe: The following tips will help soothe your poison ivy but don't get "rid" of it. There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.

Question 10

what is the best home remedy if you suspect you have come into contact with poison ivy and can't get medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Wash and steroid: Wash the contact area thoroughly, apply a topical steroid cream such as Hydrocortisone and avoid direct contact with clothes worn when the ivy contact happened. Wear a rubber glove to avoid direct contact with the clothes and wash them thoroughly. If the symptoms worsen, see a doctor.

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