Case Study- Anaphylactic Reaction to Painkillers

Joe (not his real name) injured his ankle and went to a hospital, where he was given Endone and Panamax for the pain. Unfortunately he had a bad anaphylactic reaction to the medications, went into severe shock, and came close to death. He was given a very high dose of adrenaline to stop the reaction, and was able to be discharged from the hospital.

However, after that he felt very fatigued, and he had a raspy voice which became worse whenever he was talking. The muscles in his upper and lower back had also become tight.

Joe had a busy, high-pressure job, and was always on the go, so his adrenaline levels were higher than normal even before the adrenaline injection. In acupuncture abdominal diagnosis, there are areas near the navel (and on the top of the chest) that indicate the person’s adrenaline levels. When we saw Joe, these areas were found to be very tight and even tender.

So Joe’s first acupuncture treatment focussed on reducing his adrenaline levels. After the treatment he felt calmer and more relaxed. His lower back had loosened up, and his voice was a little less raspy.

At his second appointment, Joe advised that his doctor believed the raspy voice was due to reflux triggered by the adrenaline injection. It was decided to treat him for reflux instead, however after this treatment there was only a slight improvement in his voice.

At his next treatment, Joe confirmed that the first treatment was much more effective than the second one for his voice. Even though the raspy voice was likely caused by reflux, just treating the reflux without addressing what was causing it obviously wasn’t effective. (This is very often the case, that the problem isn’t resolved, or only improves a little or keeps coming back, unless the cause of the problem is treated.)

So Joe’s adrenaline levels were treated again, and he advised that after this his breathing felt much easier. His Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) was also treated, as the nervous system and adrenaline levels are often closely linked. Joe advised that his appetite had been low after the anaphylaxis, however when we treated his ANS he became hungry.

At his next appointment Joe said that he was a great deal better, including feeling much calmer. He previously had a lot of tightness in his stomach, and this had also reduced considerably.

Disclaimer – Please be aware that each person’s body is different, so individual results may vary. If you have an appointment at our clinic, your therapist will conduct a detailed assessment of your condition, and they will be able to advise you on how successful your treatments are likely to be. A result is not promised and/or guaranteed  from the act of receiving a treatment.

There can be a variety of factors for both fatigue and throat problems, and to obtain good results with these conditions it is crucial to diagnose and address these factors.

Free Assessment

We are currently offering a limited number of free Comprehensive Assessments. (Terms and conditions: the Assessment is a completely free service, with no obligations whatsoever.)

The Assessment helps to identify:

• What is going on in your body
• What is working properly, and what is not
• What is causing the problem
• The best way to sort it out

If you would like to book in for an Assessment, please give us a call on 3376 6911, or you can book online using the link at the top of the page.

Be well, and have a happy life!