Hi, have always read this forum with great interest and I thought I would throw another case into the ring. See self as basically healthy person, outwardly positive and talkative when public. But shuts self away and feels anxiety about contact with family and friends when alone. Likes to drink alone and read or research something. Physical symptoms, swollen, teeth marked tongue, cracked with white coating and yellowy at back of, 10 year year old verucha makes difficukt to walk - can't shift it and corn which is painful. Low back pain, and heavy feeling in legs when low. Cold sores recurring mostly mild, but after Reiki training (1st) huge, blistering thing - has left mark. Also after giving reiki, boil on right eyebrow. Itchy, hot stomach with redness and scratched until bleeding in small spots. Same skin complaint alternates with right elbow. Occasional serious indigestion, which NOTHING can appease. Great pain, breathtaking. Occasional problems taking in enough air, during sleep, sleep paralysis. Vivid, loquacious dreams, also mostly dreams of the sea, overwhelming and all powerful. Sometimes very sexual dreams. Craves red wine, curry and tuna or cheese. Hates milk with a vengeance. > fresh, clean air and sea < wet, heavy air and low pressure. Outwardly very positive, sparky and humourous, but inwardly melancholic, introspective and sometimes angry with flashes of temper. Great interest in all things philosophical, mystical and medical but cynical and analytical. Responds well to pulsatilla for acute cases. Have tried Lyco and Nat mur at 30c. Lyco made angry and depressed (frighteningly) and nat mur gave lots of bodily sensations and lessened heaviness, but little ameleioration of chronic conditions. Suggestions please.

Hi Emmog

I think it would be worth looking at merc.

I wouldn't give up on Natrum Mur...probably try a higher potency (1M).

Otherwise I would suggest something close to it....Mag Mur, Nat Carb, Nat Sulph.

Do check these out.

Regards,
doctorleela

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Tried Merc 6c about 8 years ago for toungue condition, but didn't like the effect it had. Felt very queasy and toxic - no improvement in condition. Re Nat-c, have just ordered a 1m potency as I feel that this maybe the constitutional remedy and I was wondering if anyone else agreed. Have also toyed with Nat-s. Will check out Mag-m in the materia medica.

Still taking Nat-m 30c once a day (1 week so far). Should this be stopped now has no further improvement has occurred. How long should wait in between remedies, i.e. before taking Nat-c 1m?

Thanks for suggestions

Emmog,

I still feel you should reconsider Nat Mur 1M. But you know the deeper symptoms and you will have to decide.

Central to Natrum mur would be a history of Grief, or loss of a close person, or dissappointment. Then they are averse to company and FOND of solitude. Fear of Deception/betrayal keeps them aloof from people.

Nat. Carb on the other hand, have an A/FAnticipation, especially in front of strangers. They take an unexplainable dislike to certain persons. Have an anti society attitude. But though they are averse to company, they cannot bear to be alone.

You should wait for the previous remedy effect to completely disappear. That may be any time! But a couple of days at least should be OK.

regards,
doctorleela

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Re merc- maybe 6c wasn't a high enough potency- were the symptoms old ones or new ones?

Re merc - Ihave tried it 2/3 times because the physical symptom picture fitted so well. The first time that I took it, my eyes went very red and dry and I started rasping and felt absolutely terrible. The other two times just made me feel nauseous and toxic, these symptoms were new ones due to taking the remedy. There was absolutely no improvement in existing conditions. I feel that if it has this effect at low potency it is perhaps not wise to take a higher one although I can understand why you have suggested it. Perhaps you could tell me whether you think the movement in symptoms was a good sign and why higher should be considered? Thank you for your help so far. Much appreciated.

Re Nat mur, thanks for your continued interest. I guess everyone has their fair share of dissapointment and loss (My parent divorced when I was 13 - I see my dad very rarely and my mum is quite emotionally unstable (prone to depression, nervous breakdown etc) We have been estranged for over 18 months although all my physicals have been with me over 10 years. I also had an abortion in 1990/91 although I have two beautiful twin boys now (2/1/2 years). I actually love company when I am in it and do not appear at all shy, but I dread and avoid it when alone. I feel safer when alone. I am alone alot at the moment because I am a single parent, don't have any friends who are mothers and all but one of my close friends have moved away. Its the anticipation of social situations that's worse, I think I am going to be judged, criticised or disliked. My idea of hell is to be the centre of attention!! I do take a strong/intuitive dislike to certain people (and places, vibes) and my outspokeness can get me into trouble!!.


Why I haven't upped the Nat Mur is because although the picture fits really well, I cry very easily and am open about emotions.

With regard to potencies I haven't seen any amelioration in chronic symptoms, although my mind set is slightly better (I am not going over past hurts, injustices so much - but still feel melancholic and bad tempered some days for no reason). Would 1m work on the chronic symptoms, what would be the difference in effect? Surely if you find the similium (whatever?) or right consititional then even a lower potency would show a movement of physical symptoms. I would appreciate your comments if you have the time. Sorry I didn't mean to make such a meal of it all - got a bit carried away!!

Dear Emmog,

I feel so much for friends, collegues, patients who have had all these family dysfunctions. And they can have a very deep root.

It would not contra-indicate Nat Mur just because you are open about your emotions. Nat. Mur is very open about her emotions if she feels she is safe or can trust others.

I see that you are very sensitive to all remedies, an IDIOSYNCRATIC effect. Maybe it is BETTER TO TRY the LM potencies instead. Start with Nat Mur/Carb 0/1 and see how you feel with a daily analysis.

Since there are indications for both remedies, maybe Scholton's idea of CARB for those attatched to their fathers, and MUR for those attatched to ther mothers would help to differentiate. It has helped me in the past.
Secondly, would the abortion and events surrounding it, be a sort of causative factor? The time frame matches.

Regards,
docotrleela

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Thank you for continued interest. Much appreciated. Re attachment, I guess I am attached to both, although I bury those feelings, however I identify far more with my father. I am aware of the link in time scale to the physical complaints, and although I coped really well considering my boyfriend went on holiday for a month and then dumped me when he came back the day before the op. It was a traumatic time and I felt very guilty - here I go again........ Thanks for your time, I have just ordered Nat Carb 1m so will probably try that first. Could you clarify the difference between LMs and 1m's? Will give you feedback. Thanks again.

Emma