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A member asked:
My husband had poison ivy. 8-10 days later...i have a rash. could it be poison ivy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be: If you handled his clothes that may have been in contact with the plant, you could have poison ivy. The plant oil could also have been transferred from his skin to your. Consult this site for more info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/poison-ivy/basics/definition/CON-20025866 For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 7/13/2017
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