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Poison Ivy can be deadly to some people, but knowing your enemy intimately can save your life!  Coming in contact with poison ivy can irritate your airways and also cause asthma or acute bronchitis.  In severe cases, a high dose of corticosteroids is used to tame this reaction.  On the other hand, ingestion of poison ivy can also result in serious skin lesions caused by a toxic reaction.

Even though the plant appears to be dead, the uroshiol oil still remains on the plant.  The uroshiol oil is the culprit of what creates the miserable itchy, blistery skin reactions associated with poison ivy.  While some people don’t have a reaction to the uroshiol oil, other people may be hospitalized because their reaction is so severe.   Even if you were exposed to poison ivy and you didn’t have a reaction, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re immune to it.  You can develop a reaction at any time in your life.

Poison ivy rash symptoms are usually a red itchy rash that later develops into blisters.  Always wash your skin with soap and water to eliminate the rash from spreading and remember to immediately remove all clothing.  Popping your blisters DO NOT cause your rash to spread; however it’s important to remember that scratching the area could cause a secondary bacterial infection.  Using an antimicrobial spray or gel will eliminate secondary bacterial infections.

To avoid getting poison ivy, wear long pants and shoes that cover your entire foot. If you know you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, remove your clothes immediately to avoid the oil from spreading to other parts of your body.  Then soap and rinse your skin immediately with COLD water.  Remember that hot water will open your pores and let the oil in, which could make your reaction worse.

Remember to wash any articles might have gotten contaminated by the uroshiol oil such as your boots, gloves, equipment and even your pet!

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When you hear the word “Arthritis”, the first thing that comes to mind is pain that is associated with stiff joints.  There are different variations of Arthritis symptoms and treatments available on the market.  The word “arthritis” often makes many people think of painful, stiff joints, but it’s much more than just that. Most types of arthritis are chronic which means that this can go on for a long period of time.
The pain from Arthritis can cause changes you can see and feel; for example you may experience swelling, warmth, and redness in your joints.  Some types of arthritis may be less painful, but can still slowly cause damage to your joints while other types of arthritis cause pain and swelling for only a short time.
Osteoarthritis starts when cartilage that pads bones in a joint begins to wear away. When the cartilage has worn away, your bones rub against each other causing pain. It is more common to experience Osteoarthritis in your hands, neck, lower back, or the larger joints of your body such as your knees and hips.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more common in women than men and these people are usually tired and run a fever.  The pain, swelling and stiffness can last for long periods of time.  Rheumatoid arthritis does not have a preference as to what joint it attacks and it is not uncommon to attack the same joint, even on both sides of the body.
Gout is painful, but many people do not associate the pain with arthritis.  Gout is one of the most painful kinds of arthritis. Gout is usually detected in the big toe and is often accompanied with redness and swelling.   Eating foods such as liver, anchovies, dried beans, or gravy can lead to a gout flare-up.  In older people, some blood pressure medicines can also increase the chance of a gout attack.

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