Body Aches for Lyme Disease

The very first symptoms of Lyme disease include body aches, and many people mistake their illness as a flu.

Asprin and Tylenol are the first pain relievers that most people think of when experiencing body aches, but there are several other natural and organic solutions.

White Willow Bark

The use of willow bark dates back to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when patients were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe, and continues to be used today for the treatment of pain (particularly low back pain and osteoarthritis), headache, and inflammatory conditions such as bursitis and tendinitis.

The bark of white willow contains salicin, which is a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and is thought to be responsible for the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of the herb. In fact, in the 1800s, salicin was used to develop aspirin. White willow appears to be slower than aspirin to achieve any effects, but those effects may last longer.

Planetary Formulas has combined White Willow Bark with several other soothing botanicals to make a more potent pain reliever that is gentle to the stomach.

Anti-ache Herbal Pain Relief Creme

Sometimes it is more beneficial to use topical creme for body aches, especially if your stomach is easily upset. Derma-e Skin Care provides a combination of healing herbs and homeopathic remedies such as Calendula, Peppermint, Arnica and Hypericum to give immediate and lasting relief. The topical cream is non-greasy, and penetrates quickly and deeply to instantly ease specific body aches.

GABA

Body aches create anxiety in people with Lyme disease, and we stiffen involuntarily due to the many symptoms we are required to handle at once. Therefore, GABA is essential for relieving body aches through natural relaxation. Read more about GABA here.

The author of this website is not a licensed medical practitioner.  This information is based on her research and experience. This website is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure disease, and is not a substitute for consultation with a physician.  If you are sick, please consult a licensed medical practitioner.