Love some input on this case. 36 year old woman, physically healthy except inactive Hep C and severe Pre Mens. Tension for 2 weeks prior to menses. Dreads onset, happens every month. This woman is what I would call a health freak. No alcohol, vegetarian, nothing unhealthy in diet, exercises regularly. Her mentals - reserved, hates to appear out of control or vulnerable or feel "stupid", worse consolation, history of unworkable relationships in which she chooses men who will be unfaithful or abusive in some other way, gets very hurt by this. Doesn't begin relationships easily, afraid of hurt. During PMT gets very impatient and intolerant, people stay away from her. Hard to get her to talk deeply, but seems like lots of cutting off in childhood, parents alcoholics, history of drug abuse in patient as well. Love seaside. I thought Nat Mur and am trying to work out potency and frequency. I've ordered 200C, 3 drops, once only, then wait.

A question for Rochelle - you mentioned in Justyn' case that 200C is a "dynamic" potency. Does this mean it works quickly but only for a short time? I'd love some explanation of how the different potencies work - am a student and having trouble with understanding potency. Would much apprec. input! K

Ok. Natr m is a complement to Sepia, which sypmtomes you have described here, But i would start treatment with sulphur first.
It seems to be pshycological areas that you belive you must treat, thats okay, but be aware of the different levels this type of problems are found in, if the potence dont match the level,a complete cure cant be obtained.
And, some problems can come from a small dislocation in the back,(chiropractic) or from dysfunctioning intestes.
If to treat that problem, start low in x pot, and regulate diet.
So, i ask, are you certain on what causes her problems?
The causation decides the potence!

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Homeopat MNNH Geir E.T. Marcussen
email: getm@eunet.no
http://www.homeopati.no

Hi!
Potency, a difficult one! By dynamic I mean in energy terms. A 200 is more dynamic than a 1M. I would only give a 200 to a person who was well and had the energy to take it. A 1M is slower acting and less likely to agg. That is my understanding anyhow!
Regards, Rochelle

By no means, is M slower to act than c200.
Its faster, working on a higher level, and can give harder aggravations.
And, its different from person to person who is going to get agg, well or not well, it depends on the one who picks it out, his experience, and somewhat on the patient.
By dynamic, i understand that a remedy is closer to the crude substance, and therefor shows properties belonging to that sphere, while higer potences shows another dynamic, another picture, more grave, and more pshycological, it all has to do with causation, exampel, a organproblem can be cured with only stimulance (pot from x1-x30), and as effect of that organtrouble, you find small or big mental disturbances.
If on the other hand, this is caused by a mental, like a chock, grief, etc, a higher potence must be used (from x200-cm, all these works as a regulant), and you find also in this picture organtroubles
And more, a remedie is not dynamic if its not fitted to the person,.... AND TO A WELL PERSON IS ONLY LIFE DYNAMIC, NOT 200C!
WHERE DO YOU FIND THE REMEDY LIFE IN POTENCE 200C?

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Homeopat MNNH Geir E.T. Marcussen
email: getm@eunet.no
http://www.homeopati.no

GM Another example of different homeopathic teaching . Maybe 'slow acting' should have read 'gentler', but that probably would not have changed your thoughts on my interpretation. I would give a 200 to a more dynamic person and for a dynamic acute situation e.g. Arnica 200 for a shock. It is good that we can all share our different ideas on this BB.

Regards, Rochelle

[This message has been edited by Rochelle (edited 20 June 1999).]

Thanks guys for all the input you've cleared up some questions I had on potency. I've had to post the remedy to my case so she's got Nat Mur 200C but I've changed to 1 drop once just to be safe.

On GM's suggestion of Sulphur first, I've heard this before so am interested to know, does Sulphur bring out symptoms? How much and what potency would you give to do this? Thanks again!

Sulphur does that in all potences, but use not sulphur where there are bleedings, as in stomach ulcers.
Use it low in x 30-200, to obtain hidden symptomes.
Also, sulphur, sepia, sarsap, is a circle used by the old masters, and seem to be wise to hold on to.
I did find the picture to have some sulphursympt, use that first, and thepicture gets cleaner, it may only be left sepia sympt.
I am not shur in this case that i would directly go to NM.

OK I can see Sulphur too now that you point it out she has an embarrassment about her, afraid of appearing foolish, ashamed of herself. If she has already taken Nat Mur 200C, and nothing changes, can Sulphur be given after? Or Sepia? How long should I wait?

Working on the mentale area, a month or more,but it depends on other reactions, if some good, wait til they stop, or til a new reoccurence, then try sepia, after sepia,sulph.
But to find out how to manage, go to my homepage, find the Link to D Little, download all you can, and read it.

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Homeopat MNNH Geir E.T. Marcussen
email: getm@eunet.no
http://www.homeopati.no