Dear Jellybean,

Actually, I was joking about the part where he had it in for you. I got a bit carried away with my raving. I was trying to stress how dangerous that sort of prescribing is, not make a judgement on his character. He may just have poor training, which isn't entirely his fault, but there are alot of books out there he could read which would set him straight.

I think I see a few cases where the previous homoeopath has been so careless, that I tend to react a bit strongly to it. I am even helping to clear up a few of the cases a previous (unmentionable) homoeopath on this very site mucked up because of bad prescribing. I apologise if I offended you.

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Apologies accepted.

I am seeing this guy tomorrow to straighten out what his methods are.

With reference to DavidJK's point that the medication is driving the disease inward - I'm not so convinced. The mood swings and uterine cramps are most certainly due to the pulsatilla which I presume he gave me for depression. I had assumed that he had given me the Sulfur as my constitional remedy - but now I think he probably gave it to stop the skin complaint.

This seems absurd, since his definition of my 'rash' was 'an anger rash'. In fact, the ignatia was presumably prescribed to release the rest of the anger, thus relieving the skin. In any case, surely a rash of anger should clear up on its own - it must be better to let anger fester away on the surface than inside the body? What is the homeopath's view of a skin complaint - unresolved business in a body with a vigorous vital force?

Perhaps I have oversimplified somewhat in describing my symptoms. My skin has 'under the skin' spots, more than visible ones. The most striking ones are on the throat, which are visible. Are there any theries about this part of the body meaning something? The rash extends over my back, shoulders, upper arms and chest, though from a distance, it's not visible. I suppose it could be described as sebum dermatitis.

Jellybean,

The issue is not whether or not a homeopath "repeats" a remedy--most of us do with some patients, because it is demanded by the case. But to do this routinely causes a problem. And to repeat such a high potency remedy as a 1M so often is just outright dangerous.

It seems to me that your homeopath is prescribing potentised substances for specific pathologies. This is what I get from your writing on your case. This is not homeopathy--so perhaps David is correct about your practitioner's lack of training (he means well, but he doesn't know what he's doing). You ought to be given one remedy for all your complaints--which can include the skin symptoms, the menstrual symptoms, frame of mind, and even things as minute as food cravings. Then that remedy is repeated (often with a potency adjustment) only when necessary--and usually after a long period of time has elapsed...usually 6 weeks or so.

I don't think this is what you're experiencing. It seems to me that your practitioner is prescribing potentised substances to you for each of your ailments, and that is not homeopathy--nor is it healing in any way. So, you need to find a good classical homeopath near you. They do exist in Italy; so keep looking. I know of one in France as well if you are able to travel and have no luck finding one locally (I do know you are apt to find someone in cities like Ferrara and Rome).

Good luck,
Divina

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There was a woman in my year at college called Damiana Maestri and she moved to Naples I think - not sure as I have lost touch. I will post on the private mail to you the last E mail address i have for her and you could try to contact her.

I see I can't send you a Private message so if you want to contact me on ricky@homeopathyhome.net I will send you it.

[ 01 June 2001: Message edited by: Ricky ]

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Thanks for all the helpful advice. I'm now busy searching for a decent homeopath.

In the meantime, what would you advise me to do. Take nothing? Take an antidote?

A week has passed since I stopped taking sulfur and pulsatilla and the symptoms have subsided somewhat.

Please can someone advise me on how I can detox/antidote?

I've posted a message on the Italian board but it doesn't look very active - neither does the veterinary one where I've also posted a message.

After insisting it appears that friends have heard of classical homeopaths in Naples! From what I can glean, however, they have very little idea of the principles behind homeopathy....

Kath

Hopefully, the search is over. Had been recommended another homeopath by another friend of mine whose name appears on the site recommended to me by Sil on the Italian board. Am seeing her tomorrow. Fingers crossed....!

Kath, Please know that the symptoms from the misuse of Sulphur and Pulsatilla will continue to subside. Any negative imprints left behind on your constitution can be addressed by your next homoeopath in a full consultation. It is a matter of 'retuning' your vitality with the proper administration of a remedy which addresses you wholly and individually. One layer at a time. Stay away from homoeopaths who chase symptoms around several bodily organs with multiple simultaneous prescriptions. Is there a professional homoeopathic organization where you could check credentials? You're worth it!

Hi Again,

Massimo Mangialavori used to run a school, or give seminars, in Capri--so not that far at all from Napoli. He's about as classical as it gets (he doesn't consider a patient "cured" unless he can find a single remedy with which to treat them...and he's been successful doing that with many patients! He's pretty dedicated to finding a similimum for each of his patients). He must have an email address--maybe Ms. Volkman can post some of the information she found on him, as it may include an address or email address where he can be reached.

Divina

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I saw the homeopath 2 days ago who said that I seemed to be reacting well (ie expelling) both the drugs and the sulphur and that she didn't want to interfere with the process. However, she did give me hepatine 35k 4 granules, to take for a month.

So no classical homeopathy here either, though she is most certainly well qualified and belongs to the AIO (Italin Homeopaths association). There appear to be 2 schools of thought.