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I am desperate for pain relief but i have anaphylaxis reactions to any narcotic--what can i take?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Try Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Or an nsaid. If you need more relief than that, seek out a pain specialist. It is unusual to be anaphylactic to all narcotics, so, if you haven't, you may want to seek out the opinion of an allergist.

Dr Khalily agreed

Answered 9/30/2012

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