Here on the left coast we have Poison Ivy too,along with Poison Oak.Usually growing right beside these 2 rotten devils,one can often find Jewelweed,of which works Real Well (& Free!) at Detoxifying the Urushiol,the poison in poison Ivy/Oak!The Jewelweed flowers(Orange colored) seem to be the most potent part,to be rubbed onto the affected area's,this stuff will stain your skin bright orange,but it works Very Well!There are pure extracts of jewelweed that can be found at health food stores,& Probably online too,Definitely worth looking into!I personally have not been affected by Poison Ivy/Oak(Knock on wood),but I have friends that seem to get it from just being in the vicinity of such.Good Luck!