Hello, everyone.

This is my first visit to this Forum and I look forward to getting much needed information.

I have used alternative medicine my entire life as my mother and grandmother were both homeopaths.

I am 44 years old and for the past two 1/2 years or so I have been experiencing irregular periods, weight gain, bloating, on and off again depression, periods of anxiety and periods of "What's life all about?" I have always been considered someone who is a "leader," proactive, highly sensitive, intelligent, creative, highly intuitive and responsible. If I make you a promise, it's gold. However, I realize I can also be controlling, demanding, selfish, emotionally unstable at times, petulant and strongly opinionated.

I bring all this up so you can get a better picture of who I am. My life was going fairly smoothly (except for a brief period of depression in 1999) when I nearly lost my house in a wildfire in June of 2002. I bring this up because I've come to believe that this event triggered so much. I evacuated to a friend's house. During the 5 days I stayed with him, he informed me that he cared a great deal for me (we'd been friends for 10 years) and that he wanted to know if we could "explore our friendship." Thus, began a whirlwind courtship and incredible romance that resulted in us marrying each other a year later (2003). I can tell you that my adrenal glands went through a huge shift. I lost 25 pounds in a mere four month period during our courtship (145 to 120 pounds). Frankly, I felt better than I'd ever felt in my entire life. I was happier and more full of joy and hope than ever before. That lasted for about five months. The "fairytale" came back to reality when real life intervened as it always does. We went through our trying times that any relationship goes through. My emotions and perspective (perception) often played tricks on me. I would believe things were much worse than they really were at times. This would have driven away most men but my husband is incredibly patient and loving. The reason I bring up the perceptions issue is that the whole courtship seemed unreal at times. My husband and I discussed this and he, too, felt the same way. We both expressed that we felt as if it was all a dream. I think this is important to my case. After we married, I felt again as if it wasn't real. I had a difficult time believing that this was my husband and I was his wife. Again, there was a certain dream quality to all this. I mentioned this to a good friend who knows me well and she felt I was still dealing with the trauma of the fire (which literally shook me to my core) and then the subsequent courtship that was as breathtaking as any courtship. Life happened very quickly and I was literally just trying to hang on for dear life.

Okay, fast forward now three years. I have regained all the weight I lost and am back at 145. I can exercise until the cows come home and nothing works. I eat one of the best, organic diets around. I know I have entered perimenopause. My emotions were taking a real toll on my life and my marriage until my homeopath recommended Belladonna as my constitutional remedy. After a few doses, I felt as if I had finally calmed down and much of the stress was gone. I took a hormone saliva test last year and discovered that I was seriously estrogen dominant, so much so that my homeopath recommended topical application of progesterone cream for only 10 days during the month. This helped me tremendously, again, allowing my emotions to become much more stable and grounded. However, I didn't like to have to apply a hormonal cream as a solution as I was concerned of hormonal imbalance. My periods became irregular again (after about 8 months on the cream) and I took another hormone saliva test. This time the test showed that I had far too much progesterone and testosterone in my system. My homeopath said "no more" on the cream and I definitely agreed. But the periods became impossible to predict. I'd go 47 days, then 9, then 20, then 25, then 45 days and so on. So, she recommended a PAP test. The PAP test came by with "atypical cells" and so a colposcopy was ordered by the Gynocologist. The biopsy came back that I had "mild cervical dysplasia" but with no "grade." They then wanted to do a LEEP procedure (electrocuting the cells around the cervix) and cryosurgery (freezing the cells.) This seemed far too aggressive for "mild" problems and after two more opinions by doctors, I was correct in my feelings. I was told that by simply increasing folic acid and adding several good antioxidants to my regimen, I should have a "normal" PAP test in another 5 months. I am in the process of doing all of this and will return for another PAP in February of 2006. However, the stress of all this and the fears projected by my Gynocologist about cancer and such have really taken a toll on my emotionally. I have no cancer in my family. They all die of old age, heart attacks, strokes or diabetes.

After a particularly emotionally stressful summer dealing with all this, my homeopath has now recommended FOLLICULINUM. She wants me to take it in the 7C potency on the next full moon to essentially drive it into my system better. As I often don't ovulate and my periods are so irregular, it's difficult to ascertain days of my period in order to dose with FOLLICULINUM. Thus, she wants me to do it on the full moon and I'm all for it.

I have read the incredible articles on Folliculinum (Mist or Miasm, and others) and really feel my homeopath is onto something here. I guess what I am looking for is that special remedy—that wonderful "hit"—that will allow me to feel brighter and more alive again. From what I have read about FOLLI, I am hoping that this will do the trick.

I would any and all input on my case and any similar case studies to mine that anyone feels may be of value. I understand that also using Vitex in herbal tincture during the progesterone side of the cycle may be of value. I'm all for that. But I feel that right now I need some major "kick in the pants" to set myself back to a more stable person. I do feel that FOLLI may be that special remedy.

Here are a few more aspects that may be of help to anyone reading this:

Never been pregnant.

Never had an STD or herpes.

Started period at 14.

Did not have any early sexual activity.

Was controlled very much by my father growing up and well into my 30's.

Never used the Pill.

Have a high sex drive.

Was sexually molested by an osteopathic physican when I was 9 in his office over a course of roughly 4 months. (He never used his penis, but his fingers).

In my intimate relationships, I tend to merge with the other, taking on the role of caretaker and nurturer. While I am VERY independent when I'm single, I find that I lose my identity when I'm with a man. Now that I'm married, this factor is extremely easy to identify.

I feel I have lost myself at the age of 44. I feel vacant and not driven any longer. I've lost my purpose and my reason for living. I tend to project my unhappiness onto my husband as if it's his job to make me happy. What I felt was his problems, I've now realized are MY discontent.

Sorry for the long post but I figured it was needed in order to see my case in the best light.

Thank you

I'd really like to get some professional input on Folliculinum's use and how various professionals have successfully prescribed it. Also, if/how it can help me given my above profile and symptoms.

Other symptoms I forgot to mention were:

Excessive bloating

Carry my weight in my belly and upper thighs

Have been tested for thyroid problems and come up slightly hypoparathyroid. I have taken detoxified iodine (literally one or two drops a day with days off) and this has helped my energy level tremendously. I bring this up because even when I was having more serious symptoms of thyroid depression, I was feeling very good mentally and not as heavy as I am now. Thus, the present circumstances seem to be definitely tied to an hormonal imbalance.

When my husband and I argue, I often feel like "What's the use?" and want to escape. (This is very Belladonna, I have come to find out.) The reality of it all is that my relationship is just not that bad but I blow it into a bigger deal that it is. Of course, telling you this now when I'm feeling more rational is easy. When the least things trips me off, I'd be a lot more upset!

I have devoloped bags under my eyes (with no dark circles) over the last 8 to 9 years. They have been very pronounced for six years. I've done every known kidney and bowel cleanse as well as lymphatic cleanse and nothing works to reduce them. The only times I have noticed slight reduction is after prolonged outdoor exercise such as skiing or hiking where my cardio is well engaged.

Thank you to anyone who can offer their ideas and/or their personal stories of using Folliculinum in any potency.

can be found in the Materia Medica of New Homeopathic Remedies
by O.A. Julian.

He mentions that 3x to 4c is an arouser for amenorrhoea
7c is a regulator
9c is a restrainer etc.

May be of help to you .

Thank you, passkey. I will order the book and read about it.

Do you have any experience using Folliculinum? If so, I would love to hear your opinion on its action and who it works the best for.

I look forward to starting the first dose soon and seeing if I can eliminate some of the less than desireable emotional and physical symptoms I've been experiencing.

I Have found it helps in patients who have had a bad rection/after effects to Oral contraceptives or any other use of fertility hormones. They generally need their constitutional remedy after that.

IF you do a search for Folliculinum on this board, you would come across many helpful discussions regarding the remedy as well some MAteria MEdica.
All the best,
d.r leela

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Yes, thank you. I've read all the info re: folliliculium before I posted my thread. I just wanted to know of any further information, case studies, etc. from homeopathic doctors who have used folliculinum. The more I read about this remedy, the more intrigued I am. It also seems to be (from what I've read) tailor made for my current health concerns and emotional issues.

How did you do on the folli??

I have just had a complete hysterectomy and am suffering from "surgical menopause". I am 53 years old and had cancer of the uterus.
Can anyone help me with remedies that will get me through these hot flashes and other symptoms that I am sure are on their way.
I have always maintained myself internally and externally and would like to stay looking younger than my years.
I understand that it is NOT advisable for anyone who has had uterine cancer to take anything that is estrogen related. Please, is there anyone who can help me determine what would be best????
Many, many thanks...
Lipstick

is there anyone who can help me determine what would be best????
Many, many thanks...

National Center for Homeopathy - Home Page
via link you can find the directory of trained classical homeopaths(that fully understands constitutional miasmatic prescribing),you need to make an in person appt/have your full castaking done,

discussion forums are not for prescriptions of homeopathic remedies.

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Well, it's been almost three years (10/05) since I started the Folliculinum. I started with the lower doses and took gradual increasing potencies up into the LM 03. I took these always on a full moon to drive the remedy into my system as that has worked very well for me in the past.

All I can say is that Foll. was just one part of the process. I'm still in peri-menopause (at the age of 47 now). I consulted a classical homeopath earlier this year who determined that I was exhibiting the truest signs of Lachesis. I had to agree. When I read about the remedy, I was floored as I felt I was reading about me. She told me that Lachesis cannot be taken too frequently or in too low a potency so I started with 200C and took that twice, with 16 days separating it. I felt it exhausted quite quickly and so I waited one month and took 1M. That has been helpful and I have not taken it since. Prior to that, I went 81 days without a period. The Lachesis seems to have helped bring it back on a pretty regular basis (26 to 29 days.)

I had my estrogen levels checked and I was estrogen dominant again. This explained the emotional ups and downs. My nutritionist recommended using something called Chinese Bitters and Curcuma/Bupleurum tinctures to gently move the fire out of my liver. She also had me start a supplement called Methyl-SP that I do from ovulation to menses. It makes a huge difference in my breast tenderness and irritability. Between the herbal tinctures for my liver and the Methyl-SP, I've noticed a marked reduction in my estrogenic mood fluctuations. The Lachesis didn't touch that. Perhaps I should have tried a higher potency of Lachesis but honestly, when I saw my estrogen levels off the chart, I knew I had to do something to remedy it and working via the liver made the most sense since the "bad" estrogen (i.e., cancer causing estrogen) wasn't getting detoxed in my liver like it should have. I stay completely away from ALL phytoestrogenic herbs, foods and supplements (soy, flax, fenugreek, etc.) so I'm not contributing to the influx of estrogen in my system.

It's been a learning experience and I'm still learning. For now, Lachesis seems more fitted to my situation than Foll. Either way, I'll be happier than a pig in s--t when I'm done with perimenopause and can enter menopause healthy and vibrant.

Jane