How to Reverse Damage by Tylenol?

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Question Details: In the past, I took a lot of Tylenol for my extreme migraines and menstrual cramps. I recently learned that Tylenol (or any acetaminophen) can really damage your liver. I want to know if I can reverse the damage that might occur, or prevent it from occurring. Also, are there any natural alternatives to ease migraine/cramp pain? I know some OTC painkillers are plant based, but I don't know if acetaminophen is. Please help.

Answer 1

if you have a healthy liver it usually isnt a problem as long as you stay under 4000mg per day (which is 8 500mg tablets). if you dont have a healthy liver or you drink heavily on a regular basis talk to your doctor about dosing. and even if you exceeded it a little, your liver can repair mild to moderate damage. doesnt matter if something is plant based or synthetic, warfarin is plant based and its probably the most dangerous commonly used drug

Answer 2

Hi, there! The fact that you took Tylenol frequently does not definitely mean you have liver damage. It's possible you may have done some minor damage, but it's doubtful you caused severe damage. Herbs that cleanse the liver and help it heal itself include Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Red Clover, and Turmeric. You can either buy capsules of the herbs, or can find teas that have a combination of the herbs. Use caution with Turmeric, as it can upset your stomach. Instead of taking capsules, try adding it to eggs, casseroles and other dishes. Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root & Red Clover are considered "tonics" that will cleanse the blood and the liver and will generally strengthen the body. If using herbal capsules, double the dosage indicated on the bottle for 2-3 weeks and then reduce it to the normal dose indicated in the instructions. Lecithin is also excellent for healing and regenerating the liver. Lecithin can be purchased as capsules or in granules. Personally, I think the capsules are much easier to use. Take 1200-3600 mg three times per day. ON an interesting side note, Lecithin can also be used to help heal the liver from damage caused by alcohol. You CAN reverse liver damage. I had extremely elevated liver enzymes for over 15 years. After 6 months of taking the supplements I mentioned above and making some healthier eating choices, my liver enzymes are now below normal -- which is fantastic. My doctor is amazed. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

It is true that Tylenol can cause liver damage with excessive use. I too used it a lot for both migraines and menstrual problems. Good news! I found something that not only has helped to get rid of the latter problems but has helped me not to get sick at all. It is all natural and has ingredients in it called Xanthones that will help to reverse the damage that has been done. The liver is the only organ that can actually grow new cells and regenerate itself. (that is why doctors are able to do partial liver transplants) See the info below

Answer 4

First, there is no reason to assume that your liver is damaged from acetaminophen, if it was taken as prescribed.

If you are concerned about your liver function, simple bloodwork can determine if you need to be.

The good news is that the liver is remarkably regenerative---barring severe injury, you don't have to do anything to promote this. Milk thistle, however, is touted as a (safe) liver regenerative.

Secondly, "natural" does not translate to "safe." Many, many pharmaceutical preparations have their roots in nature---and this does not diminish their potency or potential danger. So please do not make the mistake of confusing natural with safe.

Migraine is tricky. Tylenol is not really the best choice to address migraine pain. A better choice might be something like Excedrin migraine, which contains aspirin (originally extracted from willow bark :))--and caffeine, which potentiates the action of the aspirin. It's fairly old-school, but is one of the better OTC alternatives. Some people have better luck with ibuprofen or ketoprofen.

Aspirin, ibuprofen, and the like are called NSAIDs. They, too, are a better choice than acetaminophen for menstrual pain.

And others get better relief from really old-fashioned comfort measures, such as applying cold to the base of the neck for migraine pain, and heating pads for menstrual pain. I personally favor these routes---I find them to be more effective than meds.

Another menstrual reliever for me is regular exercise throughout the month and getting enough good-quality fats from my diet (omegas from flax and fish, GLA from evening primrose or other sources, and so on).

Answer 5

While you can't totally reverse the damage milk thistle will help.