Comments on: Okay, so it’s Poison Sumac

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:59:12 +0000

Meme, I’m sorry you had to go through this as well…it’s horrible! Ugh…just looking at these pics again makes me hurt and wonder what I was thinking to subject my friends to such ugliness!

Gina, don’t worry, I survived!!!!

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:30:11 +0000

Oh my, how awful! I had no idea. That's what I get for taking myself out of the loop! Gina's last blog post..Loosing Steam!

By: meme

meme — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:49:41 +0000

I am going through the same pain,swelling, and itching of poison sumac. My eyes are also just about swollen shut. Like u said cool compresses, ice, and bathes are our friends at this point. Have tried various things and have had two steroid shots and on steroid pills. I know the pain.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:08 +0000

Thanks, Dan, I might call you when time allows, I’m sure it will come in handy…hopefully it includes info on getting rid of poison sumac (the plant) forever!

I updated this post with your info! Sure appreciate it…

Mary

By: Dan Boelman

Dan Boelman — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:02:57 +0000

Mary,

Thank you for your response to my post. I have some information about poison sumac which is not commonly known and may be helpful to you. If you have a few minutes to give me a call, I will be glad to share this with you. I can be reached by calling 1-800-401-4002, menu option one. I hope you’re continuing to heal up and feel better!

Thanks,

Dan Boelman RN, BSN
Zanfel Laboratories, Inc.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:13:13 +0000

Dan,
Wow, I wish the pharmacist had known that! I appreciate so much you setting the record straight! I’ll correct that in my blog ASAP.

Thanks again!
Mary

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:03:22 +0000

Thanks, Bethanie! It did seem to work, I’m feeling great today! If it weren’t for my chapped, red spots (aftermath of the rash) you wouldn’t be able to tell I had it…

By: Bethanie

Bethanie — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:03:34 +0000

Wow! Your pictures reminded me of botox gone bad. I'll be praying that the treatments work and fast. Bethanie's last blog post..weight

By: Dan Boelman

Dan Boelman — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:52:19 +0000

Mary,
I hope you’re feeling better. I want to share with you that Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash has been clinically shown to be effective ANYTIME after outbreak of the rash. There is no upper time limit where it is “too late” to use Zanfel.

Thanks,

Dan Boelman RN, BSN
Zanfel Laboratories, Inc.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:58:49 +0000

Oh Juli, how awful. See, I’ve been thinking this whole ordeal that at least it’s temporary, so many people in this world go through much worse with no hope of relief. I’m SO glad your bells palsey was temporary, it sounds like you hung on to hope as well. Taking up your cross, so to speak.

I’m so much better today, and slept fantastic last night, no getting up to reapply itch creams! Today my face isn’t swollen, just blotchy and red as it recovers from the experience. I’m applying aloe vera gel to all the redness, hoping it will hasten the healing process. Nothing itches though! PTL!!!

Thank you for praying!