Long story.

Saw one classical homeopath for around 3 years - I think she could tune into my patterns extremely well. We still failed to make any impact on my physical problems. I think the lack of progress was probably very frustrating for her too and I know that she spent a considerable amount of time and effort on my case.

She did, at one point, consult another homeopath on my behalf and reported back that, although he was very experienced, he did not think that my case would be amenable to homeopathy (PKD being a genetic condition). At another point she did express some doubt that homeopathy was helping me - I reassured her emphatically that it was, as I know that psychologically I'm a whole lot better off. Also there was always the feeling that, in spite of building up a huge file filled with my case history and responses to remedies, we were missing something. Alas, I have been as open as possible and have to wonder whether I am hiding these missing pieces, even from myself. Last year she decided to stop practising (nothing to do with my case, I hope!) and recommended another classical homeopath to me.

Again, with my current treatment I feel I'm gaining ground, albeit very slowly, on a psychological level. But we are getting to the point where my homeopath feels it would be better to refer me to someone else (he lives a long way from me so one to one consultations cannot be very frequent).

I can think of various reasons why things might not be working out:-

This disease has been slowly developing inside me for decades, only noticed 10 years ago and only started with homeopathy 3 1/2 years ago (once the "penny dropped"). i.e the pathology is already well established, the damage already done.

Various allopathic "treatments" over the years, incl. contraceptive pill, antibiotics and antidepressants. Probably lots of stuff to "unravel".

Allopathic suppression here and now. Really, really loathe to do so, but when my blood pressure runs too high I take 25 mg Atenolol. Lifestyle/diet changes haven't helped my BP, nor any supplements, nor homeopathy. PKD has an associated risk of cerebral aneurysms and, when my BP gets high I can feel a sore, pressurised spot on the top of my head. I simply daren't risk not taking it (although if a homeopathic treatment could help in a short space of time I think I'd risk it - indeed, have done so already on various occasions, but to no avail).

Genetic aspects - is it really possible to turn the tide, am I playing "King Canute" here? Or am I correct in regarding a late onset disorder as one in which many factors play a part (gun loaded, genetically speaking, but it takes something else to pull the trigger).

Missing data - am I overlooking something, in spite of my best efforts to be open and honest, even to the point of revealing the most distressing and embarrassing details?

There just isn't a simillimum for me.

There is, but my homeopath just hasn't found it (yet!).

Maintaining causes (big one, this) - not happy in my work which is a considerable source of stress to me. However, many issues relating to money (childhood poverty, especially, which I would never want to subject my own children to) and self esteem (academic achievement at school followed by a similar approach at work, never stopping to pursue what I really wanted to do due to fear of financial risk and public failure). My first homeopath seemed to be guiding me towards giving up this work but I felt (and still do) that I needed more assurances. If I could be certain that giving up work would lead to a cure, I'd do it tomorrow. However, as she rightly pointed out, "It just doesn't work like that". Which leave me facing the worry that, instead of being just ill, I could just end up ill and jobless too.

Another maintaining cause - considerable stress in my main relationship. Although things are easier now, there have been really tough times over the past 20 years. Husband's depression, sometimes borderline suicidal, mainly relating to his adoption into a family who didn't understand him, to some extent mistreated him, and didn't support him in what he wanted to do in life, has been a major factor. I have been as supportive as possible, encouraged him to seek help via counselling (and now homeopathy, except I'm having problems here because he cannot see any physical results in me) and discussed things at length. He also sought help via a transactional therapist and various support groups as he struggled with issues of feeling as though he should never have been born, indeed had a very bad feeling about his roots which he described as "just knowing". Throughout all this I was optimistic and encouraging, pointing out his tendency to fear the worst that, in all probability, would not in this case be born out by the facts. After all, you see many joyfull reunions in the media. When, after many years of uncertainty, he finally located his birth mother and wrote to her (wonderful letters, I thought, that would have stirred many a heart), she ignored his letters then refused to see him, writing one sentence to an intermediary which stated simply that he was the result of an attack. Total melting point!

The sudden death of my brother in law (from undiagnosed appendicitis at the age of 33) a few years ago has not helped matters, indeed has left us all feeling as though life is very precarious indeed. I am still watching my sister struggling to bring up her daughters alone.

Through all of this, I do think that homeopathy has been remarkably helpful. I think I just have to wonder how many "layers" its possible to have, esp. bearing in mind that there are also some skeletons in the wardrobe from my parents' and grandparents' generations. When this all came out in my first few homeopathic consultations, my homeopath did comment that, "I'm not really surprised you feel the way you do!"

So.... I will ask my homeopath for his honest assessment of my case, and the obstacles to cure, and, if I'm again changing to another homeopath this would be an appropriate time to do so. Just waiting to see what the effects of the most recent remedy will be. But, regardless of what he says, I will definitely be continuing with my treatment and, if eventually cured, will publicise my case as much as possible. By then I might have a full book's worth!

In the meantime, it would give me some succour to hear from others who have been helped through "challenging times" and hopeless diagnoses through homeopathy.

Can you share some more info please.My daughter aged 11 is sufferring from vitiligo.Need help to save the child and its precious future.I am in chennai,rgds.ramanathan

Call me at 98403 53630 mobile phone anytime and I shall give you the details.

Shabeena

It was nice talking to you>Listening to someine who has seen results was morale boosting and I must say you were very reassuring.regards,ramanathan

Dear Mr. Ramanathan,
I am glad that I could help you. I know how it feels when something happens to our kids. Atleast this problem of your daughter is only an aesthetic issue and she will soon be fine by the grace of God, my son has been suffering from a peculiar skin problem which leads to blistering like a burn blister and then its traumatic. He had this problem from birth and now he is 11 months old. Imagine when doctors told us there is no cure for this.!!! I am still going through so much of mental pressure and you can imagine.
Now with the help of homeopathy he is on the road to recovery and is almost 85% alright. I am sure soon he will be cured totally.
I went to Dr.Vimala earlier for this but the medicines she prescribed were to be given many times in a day which was tough for my kid so I went to another known homeopath and he has helped.
But for your daughter I recommend only Dr. Vimala because she specialises in such Vitiligo cases and we have seen her patients before taking my sister there. Plus your daughter is older so she can take medicines easily unlike my little kid who I leave with day care when I am working and can;t be sure the medicines were given on time (so I changed the doctor). So stick to her with utmost faith and take medicines. You can refer my name and my sisters name "Mubeena".

Regards
Shabeena

Regards
Shabeena

A friend of mine,whose daughter had very sick migraines[nausea,vomiting,which relieved]:I led the mother to some books and,after carefully noting the vast majority[especially mentals] of leading symptoms,she gave her[from Jan.18-Nov.] 3 doses of natrum muriaticum,30c, her daughter has no more headaches.

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Argentum Nit. ? Anxiety when approaching an ordeal that is not part of your regular routine. Sometimes causing someone to refuse a project because they are so sure they will foul it up. i tend to get too wordy so I will be quite now. This remedy is only a suggestion and quite possibly not your simillimum. Best of luck.