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I am allergic to most of the pain killer pills. I had a surgery where the doctor gave me Norco drug which is good for pain but now is causing me to go crazy with the itching. Benadryl is not working. What do you suggest?
( 6 Dec 2007)

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Treatment for allergies 

The first thing you need to do is to get an OTC antihistamine to stop the itching. Get your doctor to prescribe you one. Maintain a record of drug sensitivities and be sure to inform your doctor during every visit.


Especially in the area of pain killers, there are several alternatives and there is no reason to take a drug that is causing reactions.

Here are some alternative treatments for surgical pain:
One of the best known and most effective natural pain killers is white willow bark. Taken from the white willow tree, the bark contains lled a substance salicin, which is a proven pain reliever.


Salicin is an active ingredient present in the OCT drug aspirin, which is why white willow bark is called the “herbal aspirin”.

Another excellent pain killer is curcumin. This is a turmeric extract with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Not only will it relieve the pain, it will reduce the risk of post-surgical infection.
There are several other herbal remedies for pain and formulae containing aloe vera, margosa, cayenne and eucalyptus are said to be beneficial. Essential oils of jasmine, peppermint, lavender and rosemary also give pain relief.

For natural allergy relief, especially for people suffering from multiple allergies, acupuncture is recommended as it quiets the immune system after overstimulation by allergens. Since your body is now in a delicate condition because of surgery, do not make any changes to your regime without the advice of your primary health giver.

answered by S E on 25 Feb 2008, 5:42:52

 

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