Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old woman who, over my adult years, has developed allergies to Tylenol and all NSAIDs. Just this week, I developed a rash after taking aspirin, which was my last resort for pain. I was given a prescription for tramadol, but I really don’t want to take a narcotic for aches and pains I only have periodically. I use ice, heat, stretching and exercise, which keep me pain-free most of the time. — T.W.
Answer: I have rarely seen a person allergic to so many classes of medicines, but it can occasionally happen.…
