Hello, I bought some Hyland's Posion Ivy/Oak tabs that have Rhus Toxicodendron 6X (posion ivy toxin) and Croton Tiglium 6X and Xerophyllum 6X. I took 3 tabs subligual twice (2 hours apart) and I swear my symptoms are worse. A new rash broke out that wasn't there this afternoon and it feels like my face around the eyes are puffy (no rash there yet). Can two doses cause this or is it my imagination ?

yes. in fact, one dose can cause it. sooo, after taking a dose ... wait, then wait some more. better to wait too much, than not enough.

but on the bright side, such an "aggravation" ordinarily means that the remedy, or even the combo remedy, is having a desired effect: wait it out, and once the reaction subsides you should feel better. if you don't feel better, seek advice of a professional homeopath.

in fact, seek advice of a professional homeopath ... now.

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Thank you for the reply. I'm new to homeopathy and simply followed the directions. Good advice for the future though. I do hope the reaction subsides soon. I don't want to have to get a shot or take predizone unless it worsens. I'm glad to hear this maybe an ordinary responce. A few questions to anyone who wants to share:

Is this responce really just a symptom or the actual posion ivy worsening and becoming systemic ?

I'm afraid if I continue the symptoms will worsen. Does this generally happen or does the body adapt that quickly ?

Also if I deside to stop the homeopathic treatment will things go back to the way they were before the treatment ?

Sorry about the newbie questions, I'm nervous trying something new. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

not always aggravtion due to correct prescription--often due to sensitivity--most like if attempting to treat poison ivy/oak---with 'potenized" poison ivy/oak -this will cause an exacerbation-{when individual susceptability already exist because of treating with ''exacts'''rather than ""similars"" (homoeopathy)}--often even imprinting 'taint' -when repeatedly dosed..

Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure I follow you to well. Are you saying I may have exacerbated the condition and made it worse ? Is this a temporary thing ?

6x potency that to only 2 doses can not aggravate ,remedy may not be correct for U and not worked.If remedy is correct U would have some relief. It looks disease is only increased .Better contact Proffessional Homoeopath.

Thanks for the reply. Symptoms have gone back down. Whew ! All do some research. Thanks

yes--best allow things settle/stablize (no remedies) and access from that point.....and observe what symptomology remains..

maarass,

you say the symptoms have gone back down ... is there any improvement, even a modest improvement, in the way you now feel as compared to before the doses?

bach

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Thanks for the replys. Well my ear swelling has gone down though still tender. Now the small rash on my upper forarm which was drying up has now returned and with swelling. I scrubed it wuth the ivy wash so I might have irratated it. Still off the doses. Hope this doesn't become systemic.