it is known that the manifestation of pain is observed at the so - called trigger points . to successfully treat such pain , the administration of the compounds of the invention , preferably by injection , is found to control the pain in the immediate area as well as in the entire affected region . one embodiment of the invention relates to the injection of from 1 to 10 ml of a solution of between 0 . 1 and 1 . 5 weight percent hydrolyzed epichlorohydrin at the trigger point or immediate painful area . the epichlorohydrin can be hydrolyzed by heating it in water . these amounts have been found to be advantageous , but can be higher or lower if desired . for example , up to 50 ml of a 0 . 5 weight percent solution can been used for exceptionally severe cases . generally , the pain is relieved in minutes following the injection . if necessary , the injections may be repeated , preferably 1 - 2 days later . if a stronger pain is present the next day at the site of the injection , this may be the result of an local inflammatory reaction . when this occurs , the pain usually disappears the day after , and the long term results are generally better . another approach for relieving pain is based upon the fact that pain generally has either an acid or alkaline pattern . this character is recognized through a relationship with the urinary ph : the acid pain being stronger with a lower ph and being weaker with a higher ph . the alkaline pains is just the opposite . the acid pain corresponds to an anabolic imbalance with the predominant pathogenic action caused by steroids , while the alkaline pain corresponds to a catabolic action , with the predominant pathogenic action caused by fatty acids . many different agents can be used to counteract these imbalances . for the anabolic imbalances which are evidenced by acid pain , the injection of a solution of magnesium thiosulfate is utilized . the amount of this solution includes between about 10 and 50 ml of a water solution containing between about 10 and 50 weight percent magnesium thiosulfate . for alkaline pain , which indicates a catabolic imbalance , a solution of butanol in water is used . the amount of this solution ranges from 5 to 25 ml of a solution of between about 5 and 10 weight percent butanol in water . either n - butanol or sec - butanol can be used , with n - butanol preferred for best results . it is preferable to add to the butanol solutions about 25 to 50 percent by weight ( based on the amount of butanol ) of coramine ( niketamide ) for even better results . as with the hydrolyzed epichlorohydrin solution , these solutions are preferably administered by injection . if the type of pain cannot be characterized as acid or alkaline , then the epichlorohydrin solution should be administered . it is also possible to use mixtures of these solutions . when the nature of the disease which is causing the pain is known , more special agents , which can treat the disease or the symptoms of the disease , can be added to these solutions . also , the number of injections can be repeated to enhance the pain reducing effect . the preparations of the invention have practically no toxicity in the doses used . while it is apparent that the invention herein disclosed is well calculated to fulfill the objects above stated , it will be appreciated that numerous modifications and embodiments may be devised by those skilled in the art , and it is intended that the appended claims cover all such modifications and embodiments as fall within the true spirit and scope of the present invention .
a method for treating a host for inducing relief of pain or anesthesia which comprises administering hydrolyzed epichlorohydrin , magnesium thiosulfate , or a butanol at the site of the painful area .