I used a format that was sent to me by a knowledgeable homeopath...

1. Name, occupation & address
Andrew A. Dawson – Computer Tester – ad@wizard.net

2. Height (Tall/ Medium/Short)
Tall – 6’5”

3. Build (Thin/Normal/Obese)
Thin – Around 175lbs

4. Age
28 years old

5. Chief Complaint- Describe the main complaints; what makes it worse or better; its location, its timing etc.
The following is what I am currently am dealing with in the symptoms: (On a quick note, the pains vary in when they occur, I was diagnosed years ago with Fibromyalgia which since then I have learned that it really is only a mental illness that causes physical pain to avoid the real issues of pain inside. If I think about what may be causing the pains, they do not come on as strong or at all but if they come on real strong, I can’t think straight to figure them out and try to just wait it out. Please see further description at the bottom in 27. Other)
a. Itching of the anus. Worse on the outside of the sphincter. Worse upon touching or giving attention to it. Worse after stool, worse with warm to hot water. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
b. Neck and jaw stiff and muscles feel tight upon touch. Muscles feel constricted and burning. Better upon exercise and motion, better with direct warm to hot sunlight, better with warm to hot water, worse upon sitting and not moving. Worse upon stress, upon sexual contact. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
c. Low back muscles tight and feel constricted and burn. Worse upon sitting, worse upon stress and upon sexual contact and after. Better upon motion and exercise. Better upon direct warm to hot sunlight. Better with warm to hot water. Sometimes feels like a band of pain across the back of my waist. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
d. Eyes burn on and off like they are dry. Small nodes become raised on and off on my upper and lower eyelids but disappear as soon as they come on. Eyes accumulate a white slimy substance in the inner corners often. Agglutination of the eyelids occurs upon waking in the morning. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
e. Abdomen and stomach inflate outward as if pressure inside. Painful upon touch/pressure. Flatulence great inside but many times hard to release. Worse upon any form of stress. Doctor’s had said this was irritable bowel syndrome. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
f. Unless I wear magnets on my wrists, upon typing at work and sometimes at home, my wrists begin to burn and my fingers lock up. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
g. Sleep is limited and waking is frequent. Tendency to dose during the day when stress is high. Sleep is normally 11pm to 7am but amount of time usually is limited to somewhere around 6 to 7 hours. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
h. Urinate often during stress. The smallest amount of liquid makes the bladder fill fast and feel full. Burning on left and right of abdomen occurs along with a burning sensation in the urethra but only when NOT urinating. This comes and goes also. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
i. Calf muscles and soles burn after short distances of walking. (NOT ACTIVE AS I AM NOT WALKING A LOT RIGHT NOW IN THE MOMENT)
j. Lips dry and feel semi-cracked. (NOT ACTIVE TODAY BUT YESTERDAY IT WAS)
k. Throat has been sore. It started on the right, but with homeopathy it went away. Now its back and feels on the left. It came on with a lot of reading out loud. Does not feel worse with eating or drinking yet but is sensitive to touch. It is directly to the left of my adam’s apple. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
l. Hands and feet have a tendency to always be cold unless I am doing a lot of exercise. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
m. Acne on body, mostly on the back. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
n. Nose has occasional clear drip, especially with cold or when eating some food. It drips first on the right it seems. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE)
o. Bones in body crack easily upon movement. (CURRENTLY ACTIVE).

6. Any disorders of senses - ( Vision, Hearing, Taste, Smell )
Not really on a daily basis. Occasionally, ringing comes into my ears and leaves as quick as it came. My eyes occasionally seem to be blurry as if mucus or residue were in them but as soon as I flush them out with water, they are better.

7. Appetite- How is the appetite ?
No appetite during the first hour to second hour after waking, but usually at least one hour. Eating after 8pm makes my sleep worse and dreams very frightening. Appetite is normal but eating lately has involved a lot of sweets. (this may be due to avoiding more breaks than usual)

8. Cravings- What food does the individual like very much?
I crave pizza, spicy foods, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, grapes, lettuce, and chicken.

9. Aversions- What food is the individual averse to ?
I don’t like ham, eggplant, almost all seafood, milk (unless with oreo cookies), and am trying to stay away from bread as it makes me tired and feel bloated.

10. Foods disagree - what foods disagree ?
Currently, none other than some nuts may make more internal gas for me. There’s a lot of foods I don’t like to eat but that is only because I don’t like the taste…such as ham.

11. Thirst ( Thirsty/ Thirstless) - Frequency, amount etc
Fluctuates. Normally I have tried to drink up to 2 liters of water a day but because of the frequency of urination, I have pulled back on it. Currently my mouth is dry but I don’t have an incredible craving to have any liquids.

12. Stools- Describe color, consistency, size, frequency etc
No two stools ever seem alike. They change daily from flat and long to short and little from hard to soft from light to dark. My body has the tendency towards constipation rather than diarrhea. Frequency for me is normally once a day typically between 8am and 10am.

13. Piles/ Haemorrhoids - Describe size, color , pain, conditions of aggravations & amelioration
Neither of these present BUT, pruritis ani is present. The rectal itching is worse after stool, worse after intimate contact or the thought of intimate contact.


14. Urine-Describe color, consistency, frequency, sediments etc
Urine is frequent. If plenty of water drunk then urine is clear colored. If little fluids taken in, then urine is a light yellow to dark yellow color with an acidity smell that is stronger with little fluid taken in. No sediments present but on and off I’ve received burning when NOT urinating. Currently, today, 9/25, I do not have any burning in that area. Bladder seems to require emptying with even a small amount of urine. More frequent during the day with daily stress.

15. Respiration- Describe ease of respiration, type etc
Heart usually is racing in the morning with little exercise done to cause it. Breathing in lungs is normal with maybe some tightness in the chest area when undergoing a lot of exercise.

16. Cough - Describe type, conditions of amelioration & aggravations
Not really present but when present, it typically is a dry hoarse cough that is present in the morning if at all.

17. Expectoration- Describe color, consistency, nature etc
None, have not really had any. If anything it was clear.

18. Male Sexual - How is the sexual desire, emissions etc
Changes frequently. Sexual desire frequent after dusk and before 2am. Sexual desire least in the morning at sunrise and after. Sexual desire inhibited by overactive mind and fear of intimacy/being taken advantage of. After emission, muscle beneath scrotum that goes to rectum very tight and painful and low back becomes very tight and painful. Desire to be touched sexually comes and goes but desire is greater when the other person is frustrated and irritated with me.

19- Menses- Describe the frequency, timing, color, pains etc
NOT APPLICABLE

20- Leucorrhoea- Describe extent, color etc
NOT APPLICABLE

21- Female Sexual- How is the sexual desire; any other issues related to women
NOT APPLICABLE

22. Sweat ( excessive/ scanty)
Hardly sweat at all unless in extreme activity or in very hot temperature.

23. Sleep - How is the sleep?. What kind of dreams? Position of sleep etc
Always sleep on back. Dreams very vivid. Tendency to fall asleep closer to midnight rather than what it should be which is closer to 9:30/10pm. Once sleep is disturbed, very irritable and hard to fall back to sleep. Dreams many times involve danger and excitement.

24. Aggravations- What makes the individual worse in general? What time, climate, activity etc makes him feel worse?
Confrontation feels worse. Being yelled at feels worse. Morning is worse. After stool feel worse (for about 10 minutes). Any kind of stress makes it worse. Damp weather feels worse or drastic change in weather conditions. Sexual activity makes worse. Caffeine makes worse (don’t really have it anyway). Standing without movement feels worse. Laying on sides for prolonged periods feel worse. Allergies to cats, dust, mold, some dogs, grass that’s been just cut, pollen, etc make worse.

25 Ameliorations- What makes the individual better in general? Describe temperature, weather, climate, position etc which make the individual feel better.
Exercise feels better. Motion feels better. Dry warm direct warm sunlight (80 degrees best) feels better. During eating, feels better. Laying on back feels better. Hot water feels better. Sleep feels better. Weekends better than work week days. Spiritual music and singing feels better.

26. Mind- what are the mental make up of the individual? Describe the personality

I am obsessive compulsive. I dwell on matters even when they haven’t happened. I am considered a black or white individual and have a hard time thinking in the gray area. I obsess about the littlest problems with my health. I was diagnosed with Manic Depression. I at one moment can be very happy and then with a small comment or statement, I can head down the path to be angry or irritable. I have an addictive personality. I share with everyone my mental state. I prefer to not be alone but am able to without any problems. My mind causes physical ailments in my body to avoid dealing with the emotional pain I have beneath with intimacy and my sexuality and some mental and emotional abuse that I’ve suffered from in the past.


27. Other

Since October of 1999, a friend who’s practiced homeopathy for 10 years has helped me. I have found in a year’s time that every remedy that I’ve taken seems to be more mental based. Of the one’s that have been used the most, they are Ignatia, Lycopodium, Sulphur, Phosphorous, Medorrhinum, Num Vomica, Graphites, Natrum Mur, Staphisagria, Pulsatilla, and Arsenicum Album. Others have worked for acute situations but these are the biggest. I have consistently stayed on the LM dosages having been as high as a 10LM for Ignatia and Sulphur and up to a 5LM on Phosphours, and a 2LM or less on most of the others. Originally the attempt was to follow the “C” potencies but none seemed to stick or work and thus the switch to the LM. A few years ago, I abused homeopathy alone as I did not know how it works and I took a 1M of Ignatia, Lycopdium, and Nux Vomica daily for quite awhile. I know, I know, this was very bad, I’ve been scolded enough. My history involves a lot of mental abuse and trauma. I am a gay male. My father committed suicide. I’ve taken many of the anti-depressant drugs in my past but currently take no medicine and haven’t taken any medicine in over a year. My tendency is to worry about my salvation and for my health. I am a recovering alcoholic, among other addictions too. I have not had a drink or cigarette or narcotic since before June 11th of 1995. I have been through two mentally abusive relationships that were also co-dependent. I have fears of being hurt by a loved one. I have continued to dwell on the past mistakes and compare them to the present people in my life. I fear the future of my health and my recovery. Lastly, I currently take St. John’s Wort 3 times a day to help with the depression and I occasionally drink some decaffeinated herbal teas such as Pau D’Arco and Reishi and Saw Pawmetto.

I hope all this helps.

Bless - let's hope someone can get you sorted out.

One note, though: It is not a good idea to take St. John's Wort in the herbal form - it can cause problems for you...also, it will interfer with rems. Also, stay off herbal teas - normal tea is usually okay, though.

Let's see what is suggested for you. Take care and I hope you feel better soon!
Lisa

My only concern with not taking St. John's Wort is that I know without it, I will have a major anxiety attack and fall into a depression. It's basically been a comfort blanket but a necessity at that for the last three years or so. Usually what happens when I do not take it is that something anxious will come over me, I usually cannot put my finger directly on it and then I get a wave of anxiety that makes my heart almost skip and then I begin to worry about the anxiety until I am in a full blown anxiety attack which leads to a nervous breakdown and into a depression where I cannot figure out what is causing it other than I continue to obsess and obsess and cry and want to die. I've never treated my major depressions or anxieties with homeopathy but am not against it either. It's just that when I hit that bottom, it usually comes on suddenly and I have no rational capability to get online to wait for an answer. I usually lose all my senses and nothing is comprehensible to me. So this is why I use St. John's Wort. Are you telling me that homeopathy can't be combined with my treatment? And if it can't, how do I get around it without falling into a major bottom?

It may be combined with this, use one dose of penicilinum 200, then report back, after some days, calc c sems indicated after this.

I don't have Penicilum in any form. I've searched online and can't find a place to order it. Does anyone have any suggestions where I might be able to order this overnight or within a day? I live in the Washington D.C. area. I checked hahnemann (sp?) labs.com already and they didn't have it listed on their website as a remedy to order. Help please? ------ (EDITED) I found a number and ordered it...yikes... had to pay a lot to overnight it... having delivered from California standard homeopathic.. they are sending a 200C of it and I will take one dose (10 to 15 of the small pellets it comes in) tomorrow when I receive it and will report back. Thanks. If you have any comments reply please.

[This message has been edited by AD (edited 26 September 2000).]

GM is successfully helping me and my daughter over come obssessive compulsive disorder. Follow all his advice. Do not mix in advice from others unless GM says so. Also, a dose is usually three pills under the tonge, once only. I don't think you need to take 10-15. But check with GM. Good luck, Mselle

3 pillules..not more....is usually what GM says.

take care,
Lisa

[This message has been edited by Lisa007 (edited 26 September 2000).]

Not sure what that term means but the ones coming in the 200C I ordered are the really tiny ones. I usually mix them in water and take a teaspoon out of them. In a year of homeopathy, I've never had any response when I took them under my tongue. For some reason using a 4oz glass of water with 3 to 5 pellets dissolved has always helped. I hope this is still ok.

I took a little over a teaspoon of the 200C in 4oz of water (about 5 pellets dissolved) at 10:15am today, 9/26. It's now about 1:00pm. No change in the pain. I am refraining from drinking any teas or taking any herbs. I've only taken some Vitamin C and orange juice. I hope this pain goes away soon!!! When I swallow it feels like a lump is in the left side of my throat and causes me to wince. It's irritated no matter whether I swallow or not and is painful to the touch. I will keep everyone posted who's reading this. I just hope this pain dies down soon! I've had this problem in my throat since Labor Day almost 4 weeks ago. Yikes! Well until my next check in...

It's now about 5:30pm...about 7 hours since I took the Pencilinum 200C. My throat is a tiny bit less sore but not by much. But, I'm concerned because my abdomen is having a burning like sensation along the edges from the waist to the top of my legs and in my penis area/urethra. The burning pains do not occur during urination. I had this problem occur when the first throat problem happened back on Labor Day almost 4 weeks ago but it subsided somewhat over the last 4 weeks when I drank some herbal teas. I have stopped the herbal teas upon all of your recommendation and have not done any since the penicilnum. My back also has been quite aggravated today with the muscles feeling constricted and tight right around my waist line but on my backside. If the GM has any comments to add, then please let me konw, otherwise, I will keep reporting back on symptoms and the status of me since I took the one dose this morning of Pencilinum.

[This message has been edited by AD (edited 26 September 2000).]