Hi All:

My previous post on my Mom's case is linked here for reference: http://www.homeopathyhome.com/cgi-bi...c&f=2&t=004621

Her fever did not completely go away but has been still in the low grade around 99deg F starting about Noon & ending sometime in the night and no fever in the morning till about Noon.

In course of checkups with her allopathic doctor, we have found that her kidneys are not functioning properly. You can say functioning about 15% based on some numbers from the tests conducted. The nephrologist says that she will need to start dialysis in about another 6 months.

She is taking blood pressure medicine & the blood pressure in in control around 130/72. The physician tells us that the damage to her kdneys is due to long exposure to high blood pressure.

All other tests are negative. CATSCAN of the abdomen shows nothing wrong. Lungs clear. Other than kidney & blood pressure problem nothing wrong found in blood and urine tests.

My point now is that can we reverse the renal failure using homeopathy & how long does it take to see any significant results.
What remedy should I give her?

In general she is healthy, but mentally she does not want to do any thing herself..too dependent, wants the kids to do it. She is happy if we take her out for sight seeing / parties but no interest in any thing else in general.. Doesn't trust anybody. Also, she will talk that she is going (dying) which is her old nature. Can't tolerate anybody going against her wishes..it is her way or the freeway.

She has started some small walks (after I have been forcing her) but goes out of breathe after a short walk...I mean starts breathing heavily.

Her abdomen is distended quite a bit. No swelling in the body. She is somewhat constipated type. Constipation has been her old problem. She loves tea & drinks quite a few cups every day. She is bit overweight. She also complains sometimes about uneasiness in her abdomen below the ribs. As mentioned in the earlier posting her gall bladder was removed due to gall stones.

Her thirst is above normal. She says her mouth is dry most of the time & during thirst she feels that her mouth is totally dry & feels a pull from inside to drink water. When she wakes up her mouth & throat is very dry & gets better after drinking something.

She sleeps good but wakes up once or twice to go to the bathroom.

She prefers sweet stuff over salty but refrains from eating sweet stuff.

I know most of these details are of allopathic nature. Please let me know if you have any further questions for suggesting any remedy.

Thanks for your help.
Rajan

Hi Rajan,

Is is correct to surmise that she has only taken China 30c, China 200c, and then Pulsatilla 200c until this point?

I would like more information regarding:

"Her fever did not completely go away but has been still in the low grade around 99deg F starting about Noon & ending sometime in the night and no fever in the morning till about Noon."

How does she react this daily fever? It is low grade, but what does it feel like for her--very hot? Does she need to cover herself? Uncover herself? Does she need to fan herself or open windows? Does she feel chilled when the fever comes on? Does she try to make herself busy? Do you see any changes in her appetite during the fever--for example, is this when she gets thirsty?

In course of checkups with her allopathic doctor, we have found that her kidneys are not functioning properly. You can say functioning about 15% based on some numbers from the tests conducted. The nephrologist says that she will need to start dialysis in about another 6 months.

She is taking blood pressure medicine & the blood pressure in in control around 130/72. The physician tells us that the damage to her kdneys is due to long exposure to high blood pressure.

All other tests are negative. CATSCAN of the abdomen shows nothing wrong. Lungs clear. Other than kidney & blood pressure problem nothing wrong found in blood and urine tests.

My point now is that can we reverse the renal failure using homeopathy & how long does it take to see any significant results.
What remedy should I give her?

A great deal of the problem can be ameliorated with homeopathy, but it will depend on finding the right remedy. You should know that the kidney difficulty and the high blood pressure can all be ameliorated with some dietary changes, which will support any changes made by homeopathy.


In general she is healthy, but mentally she does not want to do any thing herself..too dependent, wants the kids to do it.

Why would this be the case? Have you ever asked her why she is this way? Is this a question of "I should not have to do this for myself, I am entitled to enjoy my children looking after me?", or could it be due to her sense of what she is owed as a mother, or is she simple not capable to do this?

She is happy if we take her out for sight seeing / parties but no interest in any thing else in general.. Doesn't trust anybody. Also, she will talk that she is going (dying) which is her old nature. Can't tolerate anybody going against her wishes..it is her way or the freeway.

Is she so happy that she "forgets" her illness for a while, and feels much better during these outings?

Tell me more about "she doesn't trust anybody", please.

Tell me more about "getting her way". And why do you say she is talking about dying or leaving--her "old" way....and what do you mean by she can't tolerate things going her way--what does she do when she is contradicted in any way?

She has started some small walks (after I have been forcing her) but goes out of breathe after a short walk...I mean starts breathing heavily.

What do you do in this instance? What makes her feel better or worse in this situation?

Her abdomen is distended quite a bit. No swelling in the body. She is somewhat constipated type. Constipation has been her old problem. She loves tea & drinks quite a few cups every day. She is bit overweight. She also complains sometimes about uneasiness in her abdomen below the ribs. As mentioned in the earlier posting her gall bladder was removed due to gall stones.

what is the appearance of the swollen abdomen--are there any marks or bruises? Does she feel any localized pain there? Is she suffering from gas pains or any other digestion disturbance?

Her thirst is above normal. She says her mouth is dry most of the time & during thirst she feels that her mouth is totally dry & feels a pull from inside to drink water. When she wakes up her mouth & throat is very dry & gets better after drinking something.

And when she gets the water, how does she consume it? Greedily? or does she take small, conservative little sips? Does she prefer to drink water, or anything else in particular?

She sleeps good but wakes up once or twice to go to the bathroom.
It may be a good idea to find out if there is a pattern to the times in which she wakes up--otherwise this is typical of kidney dysfunction.

She prefers sweet stuff over salty but refrains from eating sweet stuff.
Ah, but what sweet stuff does she prefer? Is this craving intensified, along with her other symptoms?

Can you also elaborate on what you mean by "she doesn't trust anybody" ?

Divina

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Hello Divina,
Thanks for your reply. I will try to answer all your questions in CAPS.

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Is is correct to surmise that she has only taken China 30c, China 200c, and then Pulsatilla 200c until this point?

YES THIS IS ALL SHE HAS TAKEN SO FAR, NO OTHER HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY TAKEN.


I would like more information regarding:

"Her fever did not completely go away but has been still in the low grade around 99deg F starting about Noon & ending sometime in the night and no fever in the morning till about Noon."

How does she react this daily fever? It is low grade, but what does it feel like for her--very hot? Does she need to cover herself? Uncover herself? Does she need to fan herself or open windows? Does she feel chilled when the fever comes on? Does she try to make herself busy? Do you see any changes in her appetite during the fever--for example, is this when she gets thirsty?

SOMETIMES SHE DOES NOT FEEL ANYTHING DURING FEVER, IT'S ONLY THE THERMOMETER TELLS HER THAT SHE IS HAVING A TEMPERATURE. SHE CHECKS IT OFTEN BECAUSE SHE KNOWS THAT AT CERTAIN TIME SHE GETS FEVER. BUT MAJORITY OF THE TIMES, WHEN SHE HAS FEVER HER LEGS ACHE AND GETS A MILD HEADACHE. SHE ALSO FEELS COLD & SAYS SOMETIMES SHE REALLY FEELS VERY COLD & NEEDS/LIKES TO BE REALLY WRAPPED. THERE ARE NO CHILLS.

In course of checkups with her allopathic doctor, we have found that her kidneys are not functioning properly. You can say functioning about 15% based on some numbers from the tests conducted. The nephrologist says that she will need to start dialysis in about another 6 months.

She is taking blood pressure medicine & the blood pressure in in control around 130/72. The physician tells us that the damage to her kdneys is due to long exposure to high blood pressure.

All other tests are negative. CATSCAN of the abdomen shows nothing wrong. Lungs clear. Other than kidney & blood pressure problem nothing wrong found in blood and urine tests.

My point now is that can we reverse the renal failure using homeopathy & how long does it take to see any significant results.
What remedy should I give her?

A great deal of the problem can be ameliorated with homeopathy, but it will depend on finding the right remedy. You should know that the kidney difficulty and the high blood pressure can all be ameliorated with some dietary changes, which will support any changes made by homeopathy.

SHE IS A PURE VEGETARIAN. THE ALLOPATHIC DOCTOR HAS TOLD HER TO CUT DOWN ON HER PROTEIN INTAKE WHICH SHE HAS ALREADY STARTED. SHE AVOIDS SALT FOR BLOOD PRESSURE. ANY OTHER DIETARY CHANGE REQUIRED CAN BE FOLLOWED.

In general she is healthy, but mentally she does not want to do any thing herself..too dependent, wants the kids to do it.

Why would this be the case? Have you ever asked her why she is this way? Is this a question of "I should not have to do this for myself, I am entitled to enjoy my children looking after me?", or could it be due to her sense of what she is owed as a mother, or is she simple not capable to do this?

SHE IS FULLY CAPABLE TO DO THE MILD TASKS EXPECTED OF HER AGE. I THINK IT IS A COMBINATION OF THE TWO POINTS MENTIONED BY YOU. SHE THINKS SHE HAS DONE ENOUGH FOR THE KIDS AND NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO DO THINGS FOR HER. IN GENERAL SHE IS VERY STRONG HEARTED, STRONG WILL POWER, VERY DETERMINED TO DO & GET THE THINGS DONE FOR HER AS SHE DESIRES. AT THE SAME TIME SHE IS VERY SELF CENTERED.
SHE IS VERY INACTIVE PHYSICALLY, JUST SITS ON A CHAIR ALL DAY, OR WILL BE LYING DOWN ON THE BED. ONLY TIME SHE GETS SOME ACTIVITY IS WHEN WE TAKE HER OUT. I HAVE BEEN REALLY PUSHING HER FOR AT LEAST SOME SMALL WALKS WHICH SHE HAS JUST STARTED AFTER FINDING OUT HER KIDNEY PROBLEM. I DON'T BELIEVE THESE SMALL WALKS WILL LAST TOO LONG & WILL BE BACK TO SAME ROUTINE.

She is happy if we take her out for sight seeing / parties but no interest in any thing else in general.. Doesn't trust anybody. Also, she will talk that she is going (dying) which is her old nature. Can't tolerate anybody going against her wishes..it is her way or the freeway.

Is she so happy that she "forgets" her illness for a while, and feels much better during these outings?

YES, SHE SAYS THAT SHE FORGETS HER SICKNESS WHEN SHE GOES OUT. SHE IS VERY SOCIAL & LIKES TO MEET PEOPLE, MAKE FRIENDS. I ALSO THINK DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST IN ANY THING IN THE HOUSE/LIFE, SHE GETS TIRED OF WATCHING TV ETC. & JUST WANTS TO GO OUT.

Tell me more about "she doesn't trust anybody", please.

SHE HAS A SUSPICIOUS NATURE, WOULDN'T EVEN TRUST HER KIDS AS IF WE WILL TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HER.

Tell me more about "getting her way". And why do you say she is talking about dying or leaving--her "old" way....and what do you mean by she can't tolerate things going her way--what does she do when she is contradicted in any way?

IN GENERAL EVERY TIME SHE IS SICK SHE TALKS THAT HER TIME HAS COME & SHE MAY GO AWAY (PASS AWAY). THIS IS NOT A NEW SYMPTOM & I HAVE SEEN HER TALKING LIKE THAT 20 YEARS AGO. SHE IS 77 NOW.
ABOUT GETTING THINGS DONE HER WAY, SHE WILL REALLY GET MAD (START YELLING & COMPLAINING) IF THINGS ARE NOT DONE HER WAY, EVEN WHEN THINGS ARE BEING SUGGESTED WHICH ARE GOOD FOR HER. I THINK AS A MOM SHE WAS VERY VERY STRICT WHEN WE WERE LITTLE & NONE OF HER KIDS COULD DARE TO SPEAK ANYTHING AGAINST HER WISHES & NOW SHE GETS FRUSTRATED IF ANYTHING IS NOT DONE THE WAY SHE COMMANDS WHETHER RIGHT OR WRONG. BUT SHE HAS A LOT OF ENERGY TO FIGHT & YELL IF WE DARE TO CONTRADICT HER. OUR BRAINS GET TIRED BUT SHE IS FINE, DOESN'T BOTHER HER. SHE TAKES CARE OF HERSELF.

She has started some small walks (after I have been forcing her) but goes out of breathe after a short walk...I mean starts breathing heavily.

What do you do in this instance? What makes her feel better or worse in this situation?

ONCE SHE STARTS FEELING OUT OF BREATH, SHE WANTS TO SIT DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES TO FEEL BETTER. HER LEGS ALSO FEEL HEAVY BUT GETS BETTER AFTER RESTING FOR FEW MINUTES.

Her abdomen is distended quite a bit. No swelling in the body. She is somewhat constipated type. Constipation has been her old problem. She loves tea & drinks quite a few cups every day. She is bit overweight. She also complains sometimes about uneasiness in her abdomen below the ribs. As mentioned in the earlier posting her gall bladder was removed due to gall stones.

what is the appearance of the swollen abdomen--are there any marks or bruises? Does she feel any localized pain there? Is she suffering from gas pains or any other digestion disturbance?

I WOULD NOT SAY THAT THE ABDOMEN IS SWOLLEN, IT IS MORE OF BLOATED TYPE, LOOKS DISTENDED AT TIMES. SHE HAS AN ANCIENT CONSTIPATION PROBLEM & CURRENTLY GETS BOWEL MOVEMENTS ONCE IN 3 TO 4 DAYS AND THEN ALSO SOMETIMES NOT PROPER MOVEMENTS, VERY LITTLE QUANTITY. SHE DOES HAVE A LOT OF GAS IN THE STOMACH. SHE SAYS SHE HAS A HOTNESS FEELING IN HER STOMACH. EATING SOMETHING OR DRINKING COLD MILK HELPS IN GAS. TAKING ANY COLD DRINK (JUICE, COLD MILK) RELIEVES THE HOT FELING IN THE STOMACH.
ALSO, SHE HAD BEEN HAVING ITCH ON THE ABDOMEN FOR WHICH SHE HAS APPLIED SOME OINTMENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS ALSO AN OLD RECURRING PROBLEM.

Her thirst is above normal. She says her mouth is dry most of the time & during thirst she feels that her mouth is totally dry & feels a pull from inside to drink water. When she wakes up her mouth & throat is very dry & gets better after drinking something.

And when she gets the water, how does she consume it? Greedily? or does she take small, conservative little sips? Does she prefer to drink water, or anything else in particular?

IF I UNDERSTOOD CORRECTLY, SHE WANTS THE WATER BADLY WHEN SHE IS THIRSTY. WANTS TO QUICKLY DRINK WATER BUT SHE DRINKS NORMNAL, WHEN SHE GETS THE WATER. SHE SAYS HER THROAT & MOUTH ARE DRY WHEN SHE WAKES UP IN THE MORNING & HAS DIFFICULTY TO SWALLOW/ DRINK WATER. THIS GETS BETTER AFTER SHE DRINKS TEA/WATER IN THE MORNING. SHE ALWAYS CARRIES A WATER BOTTLE WITH HER WHENEVER OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.

She sleeps good but wakes up once or twice to go to the bathroom.
It may be a good idea to find out if there is a pattern to the times in which she wakes up--otherwise this is typical of kidney dysfunction.

SHE USUALLY WAKES ONCE AROUND 2:30AM & THEN AROUND 3:30AM. SOMETIMES HER FIRST BATHROOM VISIT IS AT 1:30AM & SECOND AT SAME TIME AROUND 3:30AM.

She prefers sweet stuff over salty but refrains from eating sweet stuff.
Ah, but what sweet stuff does she prefer? Is this craving intensified, along with her other symptoms?

SHE PREFERS SOME OF THE SWEET STUFF WHICH SHE REALLY ENJOYS BUT THERE IS NO CRAVING FOR SWEET STUFF.

Can you also elaborate on what you mean by "she doesn't trust anybody" ?

ALREADY ELABORATED ON THIS ISSUE. NOTHING TO ADD.

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I think I have answered all the questions asked. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

Thanks for your time & effort.

Rajan

Very good answers Rajan, to equally good questions from Divina.
I'll be watching with interest.

warm regards,
doctorleela

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Divina,

You're doing a wonderful job as usual! I just wanted to interject that Rajan's mother is undoubtedly on a diuretic, and this will dry her out and make her thirsty, so I don't think we should use "desires cold drinks" as a symptom in this case, as it may be the medicine.

I was thinking of Arsenicum--they want to be fussed over, they don't trust, they have shortness of breath, it's a kidney remedy, they desire tea, they're selfish, chilly, they have despair of recovery/tired of living; but...I haven't repertorized the case, it's just an impression I have.

Rajan, good luck--I have a husband with kidney failure, so I can sympathize; plus my mother with heart failure is living with me, so, let's all go nuts together!

Snoopy

Thank you Snoopy for your reply.

Want to add, that my Mom is not on any diuretic yet. Although due to kidney dysfunction the body retains excess water and salt which is also bad for her Blood Pressure. She does not have any swelling & the Allopathic Doctor said that if that happens she will get a very mild diuretic to take care of the problem.

Also, I have heard that in kidney dysfunction, the person looses appetite & has a bad taste in mouth but this is not the case with her....?

Anyway, should I give her Ars Alb 200C single dose?

Thanks for all your help.
Rajan

dear rajan
please dtail modality how your mother likes to lie ie, posture
is she chilly or hot
quantity of urine passed in 24 hrs
is there burning urination

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Hi everyone,

I immediately thought of arsenicum, too--the burning sensations described, the drinking water symptoms...the suspiciousness! And her chronic "my time to die has come!" There is a good deal of anxiety in the Arsenicum remedy, however, and I'm not sure that this has been illustrated in Rajan's answers. I wonder if this announcement about "having to go" is just another way to ensure sympathy and attention from those around her, or a real reflection of a fear of death.

Her behaviour her children makes me think of sulphur, too--demanding attention and proper "appreciation" and respect from those she feels simply do not hold her in high enough esteem. However, I think Rajan should answer Dr. Sinha's questions on modalities, just to give the case greater depth and dimension to the information given here. I feel like I could ask even more information from you, Rajan, because further probing--or rather, my prompting you to ask your mother these questions--would really get to the bottom of the case.

(Eg: when I asked how she drinks her water, you answered that even though she demands to have her water and is really thirsty when she needs it, she drink's "normally". But, what is "normal", in your mother's case? Does she "normally" drink down an entire glass at a time, then hold it out for more? Or does she sip at it conservatively, and make the glass last several minutes before she drinks it completely? Odd as this may seem, its important in remedy differentiation).

As far as prescribing goes, I would consider her age and stay in the lower potencies and repeat them as necessity indicates, whatever remedy seems to fit.

There is a diet protocol which has been used for decades to treat the kidney dysfunction and high blood pressure from which your mother suffers. It is one that has been researched and practiced for over 20 years by conventional doctors, but it is not well known among most doctors because it contradicts "the commonly held view" of diet and body function. If you write to me privately using the BB's personal letter format, I'll give you a resource you can check out which can also be presented to your mother's doctor for their approval. I'm certain it will help your mother improve some of her stamina and support whatever is done homeopathically. It will help to get her off her blood pressure meds more quickly, and perhaps improve the function of the kidneys a little bit, too.

Divina

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Dear Divina and Snoopy,

I se a picture of Lachesis here. Just my suggestion. Maybe you can confirm it?

Warm regards,
doctorleela

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Thank you all (Snoopy, Divina, Dr. Leela, & Dr. Sinha) for your input.

Answering further questions:

Dr. Sinha:
She generally like to lie on the sides and more so on the right side. She is neither chilly nor hot. She likes to be wrapped/ covered sometimes when she has fever. The urine quantity is normal, no reduction or increase. There is no burning or any kind of discomfort in urination.

Divina:
My Mom does have a lot of anxiety. She does enjoy personal attention, likes to be pampered. As far as fear "having to go" does happen for a short time e.g. when she found out that she has kidney problems she was scared and did not want to be left alone till she was comfortable that there in no immediate danger.

Regarding the way she drinks water, she drinks about half a glass at a time, & later drinks the other half. She does not sip but straight away drinks about 1/2 glass. She says she used to finish the whole glass at a time but cannot drink more than 1/2 a glass at a time now.

Please let me know if I can answer any more questions to pinpoint to the right remedy.

Thanks all for your help.
Rajan