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My body can't make up its mind if it is allergic or not. Some years I can sleep in it with no effect and some years I can't even look at it without a reaction. Ten years ago I tried the pre-season shot and was allergic....ended up worse than ever. The only thing I have ever found that works is taking benedryl capsuls as soon as you are exposed or feel it coming on. I haven't tried other antihistamines (since benadryl works so well) but had read that it is the histamine reacting that causes the blisters etc....hence an antihistamine is the answer. The creams never worked for me but the capsuls do.
The sap from wild jewel weed is also famous for relieving the symptoms. I tried it after I had so many requests on a garden board for the seeds for that purpose. It does give mild relief, but requires regular applications as it is somewhat shortlived.
Bless ya and good luck.
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