Poison Ivy.......

Happier Times---Pickin' Blackberries on July 5

On July 5, as regular readers of this blog may recall, I wrote of my giddy experience of picking blackberries in my back yard.  Oh, what a wonderful cobbler we enjoyed!

Poison Ivy's Distinctive Leaves are Grouped in Threes, With Each Leaf Featuring a Notch

But, on July7, two days later, a small but tell-tale rash appeared on my right arm.  And, although the rash was only a single and seemingly inconsequential bump, I knew from experience that it was a harbinger of very nasty things to come.

My Right Forearm Today

I foolishly put off going to the doc, hoping that my body could just "fight it off".   But, apparently, when the good Lord made poison ivy, He had no intention of it being a harmless little plant.  In fact, it can cause misery like you wouldn't believe.

My Left Arm Has Just Begun to Show Involvement

Well, here we are 15 days later, and my body is hurtin'.  My right arm is covered up with the rash, which has now spread to other parts of my body, and there is no end in sight.

This Is a Shot From Google Showing What CAN OCCUR if Left Untreated

Since we just moved here, I do not have a doctor, nor do I know of any.  So, yesterday I got on-line and located one who is near our home.  I have an appointment for this afternoon. I know that Prednisone will knock this stuff  out quickly, so I can't wait to get a prescription and have it filled.