i have been sufferring from this condition in my left hand(elbow) for about one year now ,this syndrome is very similar to carpel tunnel syndrome but the nerve entrapment occurs at elbow and the ulnar nerve is being compressed.it involves muscle atrophy,muscle weakness,numbness and tingling of little and ring fingers and pain along the ulnar nerve.it gets worse by bending the elbow or motion or cold weather.there is also pain on left side of neck and shoulder along ulnar nerve. it was caused by repetative muscle strain at the elbow(tightening bolts by using wrench).i have taken arnica 30c,ruta 30 & 200c twice daily for 10 days,rhus t. 30c,curera 30c,bellis p. 30 & 200c twice daily for 10 days and hypericum 30 & 200c with no improvment. currently, i am taking causticum 30c twice daily for one week with no improvement.please advice me on taking right remedy(ies) for this syndrome
thank you ben for your comment.
no i am not taking different potencies at the same time i wait at least a week before going to higher potencies and/or another remedy.no the worse on the movement is not getting any better after a while. as a matter of fact any slightest movement causes aggrivation, the longer the worse it gets.i am waiting for your reply

[This message has been edited by raymound (edited 13 July 1999).]

[This message has been edited by raymound (edited 13 July 1999).]

One reason why you may not get relief is that you take the remedies at the same time and in different potencies. Hahnemann says that the lower potencies are antidoted by the higher, which maybe the reason it does not work. Can you say whether the worse on movement gets any better afetr a while? In that case take Rhus t. once in a 200c and wait. If not, afetr you give the information asked I might be able to help you.

thank you ben for your comment.
no i am not taking different potencies at the same time i wait at least a week before going to higher potencies and/or another remedy.no the worse on the movement is not getting any better after a while. as a matter of fact any slightest movement causes aggrivation, the longer the worse it gets.i am waiting for your reply

Where there is a nerve involvement one should not leave a remedy at 30 or 200 stage. Arnica,Bellis,Hypericum and even Causticum could have delivered the goods- why didnt you try 1M or 10M of any of these. Have you considered Kalmia Lat.1M one dose and to let it act for atlest 10 days.

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VIJ

Thanks Vijay, kalmia could certainly be a good choice and yes go higher if needed. But only if the previous remedies have given any relief. Also, have a good look at Bryonia, which is always worse, even from theslightest movement. It has swelling of the elbow, shootings in the elbow, with heaviness of the hands. Constant trembling of the arm and the fingers. Also here begin with 1M.

hello ray,
got your e mail.All the above said remedies are good in this condition.I t will take some time.Is there any wasting of muscles?Bry seems to fit as modality .Kalmia as vijay said is also a good remedy for this condition.The other remedies to be studied are Lach,phos,colch,plumb,etc.

thank you pannakkal;
yes,there has been waisting of muscles.there is no swelling at the elbow.however, there is pain right at outer side of elbow.i was under the impression that for acute cases, as long as the problem is within physical body the lower remedies should be used.i would like to know how often i should take 1M and 10M remedies and how long i should wait before switching to another remedy/potency.

[This message has been edited by raymound (edited 14 July 1999).]

Take a 1m in single dose and wait till relief stops. then you may repeat the sme potency, but dissolved in 200 ml water, 1 teaspoon. if there is no further relief from that go to 10m and wait. till improvement stops.

Here we have no exact similimum and we looked only in to the particulars or presenting symptoms of this case.In this case we discuss some probables and I think you can take the desired remedy in lower or medium potencies.Plumbum can take as intercurrent.If you are at stand still after using the selected remedy try change of potency.If no change and worsening occur ,change the remedy.Any way it will take some time.

I have had problems such as this and have
found much help with Chiropractic
adjustments, especially when it can be so
often the problem of a pinched nerve because
of a spinal misalignment. Chiropractic and
Homeopathy work extremely well together I
have found! Things that are not easily put
back in order regarding musculo-skeletal
problems with Homeopathy, can be quickly
improved by using Chiropractic also. I have
also found Natrum Muriaticum helpful for
contracted muscles.