{"id":7482,"date":"2019-06-28T06:58:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7482"},"modified":"2021-04-14T20:30:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T20:30:26","slug":"14-best-home-remedies-for-allodynia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-best-home-remedies-for-allodynia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Home Remedies for Allodynia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Allodynia <\/a>is a common health condition that is defined by the fact that people who have been diagnosed with it will experience normal stimuli as painful ones instead. The condition can be a very uncomfortable one to be diagnosed with, and it can affect every area of your life including work and sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you should know about allodynia is that there is a range of different conditions that can cause it, and you should have yourself screened for some of these conditions which put you at an increased risk \u2013 ones such as Ehlers-Danlos and diabetes can have allodynia as an associated symptom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition can be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and the right chronic medication, and associated conditions can most often be treated with the same once they\u2019ve been diagnosed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 home remedies that can bring relief to the symptoms associated with allodynia.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cloves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allodynia is most commonly caused by damage caused to any of the variety of different nerves throughout the body, and this is what leads to the range of uncomfortable symptoms that go together with the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these symptoms can include an increased sensitivity to experience non-painful sensations as pain instead, as well as experiencing temperature and changes in temperature differently than everyone else due to the way the nerves are firing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first clinical treatments prescribed for people who live with allodynia includes numbing agents, and there are plenty of natural methods that can take its place. One of the best natural numbing agents is cloves, which can be found in extract or oil form over-the-counter from most health suppliers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply clove oil<\/a> (diluted by mixing a few drops of it into a skin cream) directly to the affected area, and remember to test a small part of the skin first for any potential allergic reactions that might occur.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Anandamide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot more research is available about rarer and lesser-known conditions such as allodynia as well as about the related conditions which can often be diagnosed together with it, and this new research has given both doctors and patients quicker and better access to the right information to diagnose and treat the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Emerging research shows that anandamide might help in relieving nerve pain and the discomfort that goes along with allodynia. The compound can be found in certain supplements <\/a>and foods, although most commonly in substances that are high in other cannabinoids such as CBD.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you might have allodynia and some of the other treatment options haven\u2019t helped for you, speak to your doctor about supplements which contain anandamide, and take along some of the supporting research to your doctor for consideration. Yes, from a doctor\u2019s perspective it helps when patients are more knowledgeable about their own health.  
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Applied Heat or Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applied heat or cold directly to the affected area can sometimes be one of the best things to alleviate symptoms associated with joint strain or muscle injury, and it\u2019s most commonly the first treatment that professionals will recommend immediately after an injury like this has occurred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be one of the things that are greatly helpful to aid the symptoms of allodynia, especially when directed to the area that\u2019s most affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the fact that some cases of allodynia are related to temperature <\/a>sensitivity, whether heat or cold works (and whether it works at all) might not be the same for everyone. Experiment to see what works for you and take it from there, or try some of the other methods that are mentioned in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your doctor if you\u2019ve tried several of the methods without success, or if you have any related conditions that need monitoring at the same time.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Massage <\/a>is one of the most beneficial things that can be done if you are experiencing any kind of chronic muscle or joint pain, and the same is true if you have been diagnosed with a condition such as allodynia.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While normal touch might sometimes feel painful if you have been diagnosed with allodynia, massage can still be excellent for alleviating some of the pain and discomfort felt when you have the condition.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t know how to approach massage for the best possible results, you should consult with a professional massage expert \u2013 and there\u2019s nothing wrong with a phone call ahead to make sure they know how to handle the symptoms of conditions like allodynia.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, they can recommend therapies that can make the condition easier to manage at home when there\u2019s a flare-up. Combined with some of the other therapies mentioned on this list it can be an excellent way to alleviate associated pain.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. Magnesium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s not considered to be a cause for allodynia on its own, a lack of minerals in your diet can make many muscles and nerve-related conditions such as allodynia a lot worse.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of the minerals which are known for causing cramps and pain most frequently when you don\u2019t have enough of them in your diet are magnesium <\/a>and salt. Increase consumption of foods that are rich in either, or add these to your diet in the form of supplements instead.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to be careful with both salt and magnesium if you have been diagnosed with any heart conditions or ones such as high blood pressure \u2013 an excess amount of magnesium is dangerous too and can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should see your doctor and monitor these conditions closely if you have been diagnosed or if there\u2019s any risk of family history that you know of.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Lifestyle Adaptations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lifestyle <\/a>adaptations can sometimes be needed in order to help control the symptoms of allodynia and to make the condition easier to live with for the long-term. These lifestyle adaptations aren\u2019t ones that can be considered major ones by any means, but they can make a major difference to your life and health when combined with the right other treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the lifestyle adaptations which might serve as a home help for conditions like allodynia include movement to a healthier diet: Sometimes an unhealthy diet and lack of the proper vitamins and minerals in your day-to-day can make conditions such as allodynia worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, avoid any artificial ingredients as much as you can and switch to healthier forms of fat, such as real butter over vegetable oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t sure where to start, consider some online diet plans available from the internet, or see a dietary expert if you need some further guidance on how to better manage your diet.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Tactile Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allodynia is most commonly caused by nerve damage, which is a condition that can occur due to a variety of different reasons \u2013 and when nerves are in the process of healing or have been damaged to the point where they can no longer heal properly, it comes with a range of associated symptoms that usually include sensations that aren\u2019t really there as well as tingling or numbness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any kind of nerve <\/a>damage, there\u2019s a lot of research out there supporting the theory that tactile therapies can be a great help when it comes to promoting nerve healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of tactile therapy include brushing, tickling, and light touching to the affected area: The sensation that helps with the associated nerve pain tends to be different for everyone, though, and you should find what works for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile therapy can sometimes be done at home, although if you are unsure about where to start it can help to make at least one appointment with a qualified expert who can teach you more.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. Brushing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of tactile therapies out there which can make living with conditions like allodynia a lot easier. One of the most common types of tactile <\/a>therapy that\u2019s known to help people with allodynia is light brushing in areas that are affected by pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can sometimes serve as a way to re-train recovering nerves to get used to what they\u2019re feeling, and it might be an effective way to reduce discomfort and pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiment with different types of brushes and different levels of softness until you\u2019ve found something that works for your individual case. Sometimes it might not be a brush at all, but something else like certain brushinginstead that can bring relief \u2013 experiment and find what helps your nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined with some of the other treatments on this list, it can help to ease the discomfort associated with allodynia.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

<\/div>