Poison Ivy (and fevers uh oh!)

[bethylove]

I recently weeded my new back yard and came into contact with some poison ivy. I had never reacted to poison ivy before (even with contact) but haven't had contact in quite a few years. After 5 days of weeding or so I developed just a few spots of poison ivy, so small they look like pimples. I have about 6 total. I only noticed it because one was getting itchier and itchier. <div><br></div><div>1 or 2 days after noticing the poison ivy spots I started to get fevers. Now, I just got out of the hospital about 2 weeks ago and have been feeling great since then! (left with the highest fev1 since about 3.5 years ago!!)</div><div><br></div><div>I admit I'm a bit stressed (new house and all) but I've been stressed without fever for 1.5 weeks without poison ivy. </div><div><br></div><div>I guess my question is; anyone who's gotten poison ivy (with CF) did you start displaying infection symptoms -- mainly fevers? I'm just wondering if my weakened immune system and stress just produce fevers as it tries to fight off the poison ivy, or if I am indeed coming down with something. I feel great otherwise, but the fevers aren't helping with the stress. haha And when I have a fever I usually don't feel like eating. so that is also not good, but my appetite is certainly there when the fever is gone! </div><div><br></div><div>Any theories or stories would be great. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[bethylove]

I recently weeded my new back yard and came into contact with some poison ivy. I had never reacted to poison ivy before (even with contact) but haven't had contact in quite a few years.After 5 days of weeding or so I developed just a few spots ofpoisonivy, so small they look like pimples. I have about 6 total. I only noticed itbecauseone was getting itchier and itchier.<br>1 or 2 days afternoticingthe poison ivy spots I started to get fevers. Now, I just got out of the hospital about 2 weeks ago and have been feeling great since then! (left with the highest fev1 since about 3.5 years ago!!)<br>I admit I'm a bit stressed (new house and all) but I've been stressed without fever for 1.5 weeks withoutpoisonivy.<br>I guess my question is; anyone who's gotten poison ivy (with CF) did you start displaying infection symptoms -- mainly fevers? I'm just wondering if my weakened immune system and stress just produce fevers as it tries to fight off thepoisonivy, or if I am indeed coming down with something. I feel great otherwise, but the fevers aren't helping with the stress. haha And when I have a fever I usually don't feel like eating. so that is also not good, but my appetite is certainly there when the fever is gone!<br>Any theories or stories would be great.<br><br><br>

 

[bethylove]

I recently weeded my new back yard and came into contact with some poison ivy. I had never reacted to poison ivy before (even with contact) but haven't had contact in quite a few years.After 5 days of weeding or so I developed just a few spots ofpoisonivy, so small they look like pimples. I have about 6 total. I only noticed itbecauseone was getting itchier and itchier.<br>1 or 2 days afternoticingthe poison ivy spots I started to get fevers. Now, I just got out of the hospital about 2 weeks ago and have been feeling great since then! (left with the highest fev1 since about 3.5 years ago!!)<br>I admit I'm a bit stressed (new house and all) but I've been stressed without fever for 1.5 weeks withoutpoisonivy.<br>I guess my question is; anyone who's gotten poison ivy (with CF) did you start displaying infection symptoms -- mainly fevers? I'm just wondering if my weakened immune system and stress just produce fevers as it tries to fight off thepoisonivy, or if I am indeed coming down with something. I feel great otherwise, but the fevers aren't helping with the stress. haha And when I have a fever I usually don't feel like eating. so that is also not good, but my appetite is certainly there when the fever is gone!<br>Any theories or stories would be great.<br><br><br>

 

[JORDYSMOM]

<P>Jordan is terribly allergic to poison ivy, and he always runs a fever when he's broken out from it.  Fevers are a natural response anytime our bodies are stressed.  A lot of times it's such a low-grade fever that you may not even notice it.  </P>
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<P>Hope you are feeling better.</P>
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<P>Stacey</P>

 

[JORDYSMOM]

<P>Jordan is terribly allergic to poison ivy, and he always runs a fever when he's broken out from it. Fevers are a natural response anytime our bodies are stressed. A lot of times it's such a low-grade fever that you may not even notice it. </P>
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<P>Hope you are feeling better.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Stacey</P>

 

[JORDYSMOM]

<P><BR>Jordan is terribly allergic to poison ivy, and he always runs a fever when he's broken out from it. Fevers are a natural response anytime our bodies are stressed. A lot of times it's such a low-grade fever that you may not even notice it. </P>
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<P>Hope you are feeling better.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Stacey</P>

 

[missT]

Hi,  I have had poison ivy before twice. The first time I really didnt have it so bad..just a few spots and went away in a few weeks.  The second time was HELL.  I had it all over my body.  It was probably the worst thing I ever went through...and I have been through a lot.  The itching was terrible and kept me up all night.  It also lasted around 1 month.  there was only one product that helped the itching..they sold it over the counter (cream) and it costs about $27 for 3 ounces. I didnt have a fever....but I realy dont get fevers...ever.  good luck to you...I know how bad this is.

 

[missT]

Hi, I have had poison ivy before twice. The first time I really didnt have it so bad..just a few spots and went away in a few weeks. The second time was HELL. I had it all over my body. It was probably the worst thing I ever went through...and I have been through a lot. The itching was terrible and kept me up all night. It also lasted around 1 month. there was only one product that helped the itching..they sold it over the counter (cream) and it costs about $27 for 3 ounces. I didnt have a fever....but I realy dont get fevers...ever. good luck to you...I know how bad this is.

 

[missT]

Hi, I have had poison ivy before twice. The first time I really didnt have it so bad..just a few spots and went away in a few weeks. The second time was HELL. I had it all over my body. It was probably the worst thing I ever went through...and I have been through a lot. The itching was terrible and kept me up all night. It also lasted around 1 month. there was only one product that helped the itching..they sold it over the counter (cream) and it costs about $27 for 3 ounces. I didnt have a fever....but I realy dont get fevers...ever. good luck to you...I know how bad this is.<BR>

 

[bethylove]

thanks for the info guys =) poison ivy is on it's way out, never got too bad but I'm still sick so I called up the good old docs for a remedy. And now I'll just steer clear of poison ivy because who knows if it was the culprit or not.

 

[bethylove]

thanks for the info guys =) poison ivy is on it's way out, never got too bad but I'm still sick so I called up the good old docs for a remedy. And now I'll just steer clear of poison ivy because who knows if it was the culprit or not.

 

[bethylove]

thanks for the info guys =) poison ivy is on it's way out, never got too bad but I'm still sick so I called up the good old docs for a remedy. And now I'll just steer clear of poison ivy because who knows if it was the culprit or not.