Allergic Reaction to Walnut

[NYWoodturner]

Damn Kevin - that really sucks. When I have a bad reaction to a wood one time I leave it alone. African Pear and Avocado are on my "never again list". I have never had a skin reaction but had bad respiratory reactions. It's just not worth the misery and aggravation. Be careful if you do decide to re-engage the wood. In my mind if you have a topical reaction it will react the same in your lungs. It's no freakin fun. That may not be true, but worth the consideration. Heal swiftly my friend and proceed cautiously .
Scott

 

[rdnkmedic]

All this came from the root ball. When I do try to work it again I will be dressed in a hazmat suit. Gonna let this heal though. it will be a while before I try it again. the logs are at the sawmill and we are sawing tomorrow. Hopefully the logs are not as bad as the root. thanks for everybody's concern. Will post pics of the sawing process. I agree that I don't want this in my lungs. Anybody want a nice chunk of poison walnut?

 

[sbwertz]

The problem with walnut shavings and horses, it that a chemical in the shavings reacts with the urine and causes laminitis (founder.)

 

[HomeBody]

I'll throw this out just for the heck of it. Poison oak/ivy is one plant that walnut will not effect with the juglone. Poison ivy roots, which are very much an irritant could have been growing around the walnut root ball. What I'm trying to say is you may have poison ivy...the blisters sure look like it. Buy some Tec-Nu poison ivy remover at the Walmart and give it a shot. It might be worth a try. Gary

 

[Treecycle Hardwoods]

I'll throw this out just for the heck of it. Poison oak/ivy is one plant that walnut will not effect with the juglone. Poison ivy roots, which are very much an irritant could have been growing around the walnut root ball. What I'm trying to say is you may have poison ivy...the blisters sure look like it. Buy some Tec-Nu poison ivy remover at the Walmart and give it a shot. It might be worth a try. Gary

very interesting.

 

[rdnkmedic]

I am extremely allergic to all the poisons (Ivy, oak, and sumac) Have been all my life. If this had been poisin ivy I would have had to go to the doctor to get rid of it because of the surface area it was coverung. Actually ran it's course in about a week. Then my arm peeled and now everything is good. Poison ivy on me left untreated or with minimal treatment will last 3 weeks. Been there too many times. I really think it was a reaction to the walnut root ball and the juglone. Just didn't feel like poison ivy. I've been to that rodeo many times.

 

[HomeBody]

Glad it healed. I'm glad to know that the juice in walnut roots is an irritant. I'd heard of juglone and knew it knocked out some plants but didn't know it could knock you out too. You could actually see "black juice" seeping from the lower cracks of the last walnut root ball I messed with. Mother nature can whip up some nasty stuff. Gary

 

[Schroedc]

I am extremely allergic to all the poisons (Ivy, oak, and sumac) Have been all my life. If this had been poisin ivy I would have had to go to the doctor to get rid of it because of the surface area it was coverung. Actually ran it's course in about a week. Then my arm peeled and now everything is good. Poison ivy on me left untreated or with minimal treatment will last 3 weeks. Been there too many times. I really think it was a reaction to the walnut root ball and the juglone. Just didn't feel like poison ivy. I've been to that rodeo many times.

Good to know. I react to some of the rosewoods but not all of them. I've got a big walnut tap root waiting to be blocked and roughed out. Guess I'll put on the Tyvek suit that day and keep some Benadryl around

 

[rdnkmedic]

Good idea on the Tyvek. it was not a fun expeience. Also need to wear a mask so you dont breathe it. I was miserable for better than a week.