Bodywork & Allergic Reactions: Contraindications

[Vennice D]

What type of bodywork would be appropriate/helpful for a person recovering from an allergic reaction?

Example: A man allergic to nuts, eats food containing nuts, has a reaction, takes Benadryl to counteract reaction. Is any form of bodywork ok for this person fairly soon after the reaction and med intake?

I am just wondering about the possible ramifications of circulatory bodywork in this case. Good or bad? Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[bigdon49245]

I would not touch anyone that is in the process of recovering from an allergic reaction. Mainly because their body is trying to fight the histimine reaction. You want the medicine to take its course, even if it is just Benedryl. And honestly with each time someone is exposed to their allergen the potential of them having a worse reaction increases. You never know when they are going to go into anaphalactic shock. Their body needs to go back into homeostasis and I would wait a few days until any reaction has been controlled. From my experience Medication, Bee stings and Nut allergies have been the worst potentially for these reactions.

So yes, I would say massage is contraindicated in this situation.