Food Allergies Enhance Chronic Pain

Allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches inevitably cause pain. Maybe this pain isn’t chronic because it can usually be cured with allergy medications and a little T.L.C., but it is painful nonetheless. At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our pain specialists are equipped with the proper education and clinical experience to not only manage pain, but also give patients the tools to live happy and healthy lives past their pain treatment.

If you suffer from allergies that cause painful symptoms, consider seeking the medical advice from a pain specialist at any of our four Southwest Spine and Pain Center locations. Logan, St. George, Richfield, and Cedar City are home to our pain management facilities, providing suffering pain patients with better access to our unmatched care.

Food allergies can trigger painful symptoms including bloating, irritable bowel, and muscle and joint pain. These symptoms may be hard to differentiate between a common cold, but allergies can promote inflammation in the body. For people already struggling to manage pain on a daily basis, allergies will only exacerbate the pain.

At Southwest Spine and Pain Center will believe in an all-encompassing approach to care, targeting all aspects of a patient’s health. If another health problems cause pain to worsen, we will coordinate our treatment with other healthcare providers. If you suffer from painful allergy symptoms, review this list of helpful tips to reduce your risk of encountering pain.

  1. Eat fresh foods
  2. Avoid caffeine
  3. Avoid nightshade vegetables
  4. Cut down carbs
  5. Avoid pasteurized dairy
  6. Stay away from junk food
  7. Limit sugars

Certain chemicals in foods can release neurotransmitters that heighten food sensitivities. Talk to your Southwest Spine and Pain Center specialist about these tips and how they can help you better manage your chronic pain.

If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!

The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

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