Can Allergies Affect Joint Pain?

Can Allergies Affect Joint Pain?

The question of whether allergies can cause joint pains has been around for a long period. And Yes! Though no matter how strange it sounds, allergies, both food, and Seasonal allergies, can cause a plethora of back, neck, and joint pain. The main reason for this lies in the fact that allergies cause inflammation. This joint inflammation is caused by the body in the process of trying to rid itself of the allergens which are responsible for the reaction.

 Another factor in increased joint pain during seasonal allergies is fatigue. When the body works this hard to fight these foreign allergens, it may become exhausted very easily.  These factors have been known to exacerbate joint pain. Sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can also promote sore muscles and joints.

 Types of allergies :

 ● Food allergies: A food allergy occurs when your immune system reacts miserably to some foods. They mistakenly overreact to a normal food protein (an allergen). Some of the common causes for this type of allergy are soy, egg, peanut, and tree nuts.

 ● Seasonal allergies: These are the body's immune system’s response to pollen grains. The plant sperm cells float each spring and are passed through the air. By misinterpreting pollen as a serious health threat, an individual's body starts triggering an inflammatory response. This results in irritating symptoms like a runny nose and itchy eyes.

 Ways you can manage seasonal allergies to prevent joint pain.

Check pollen counts and keep tracking them daily. You can track daily pollen counts and forecasts easily with the help of a button through online portals. Better be prepared and safe than having to experience such a health crisis. Also, avoid being outside when the pollen leaves are at their highest. This timing is generally between 10 am and 4 pm.

 Also, you can opt for showering off while going out as this helps to limit the number of allergens that you bring into your home. This also extends to helping your pets. Try washing them outside before letting them inside the house. Restrain doors and windows as much as possible. This helps prevent the allergens from drifting inside.

 Take allergy medication as per the doctor's suggestions. Antihistamines assist in blocking the body’s reaction to allergies. Also, they work quickly. Mostly within an hour of taking them. Nasal sprays are also a very good option for severe allergy symptoms. They can help miracles in preventing seasonal allergies and in turn Joint Inflammation.