I have had 2 more episodes in May and again in June & July. My
Dr sent me to a allergist for testing. I had that done in June & the
result was negative for all the common allergies tested for. The Allergist
gave me a Rx for Pred to clear the rash & the swelling did subside.

He gave me his cell number & advised me to call him right away should
the swelling,rash etc return. It did return on7/10/11 & I went in to see
him again. He diagnosos was Poison Ivy.

Evidently I am super allergic to PI. My body overreacts to it , bringing
the breathing problems, rash & swelling. Believe it or not, I still have the
rash eruptions on my hands & arms even after my last dose of Pred. It's
been 22 days now, shouldn't the rash be gone by now?