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Gastritis--for a customer i am trying to help. Dr please advise (Sameer V. if not too busy)

I am helping a customer find a remedy for gastritis.

He is 61. Male. 6'1 190 lbs.

He was 205, has lost 15 lbs since 3 months prior to today.

Nausea is constant and is worse early in the morning, and its also bad at night upon awakening.

There is low burning in low button belly area.

Hiccoughing and burping pretty constant for the last 5 years.

Bloating, pretty severe, 3-4 times a day whether he eats or not.

Eats a pretty good organic diet of Chicken, fish, whole grains, vegetables (and juice), fruits.

Gallbladder
Main complaint is nausea for past 2 years.

He is a regular customer at the store i work at (small scale food co-op) and came in looking for pulsatilla and ipecacuanha for the nausea and gastritis.

I did not know what to recommend to him as i am far from a pro in this area. he has been in and tried so many different things.

He is on blood pressure med called cozaar 50 mg. and has had gallbladder removed due to non function 5 years ago. Before surgery weight was 245. After surgery weight dropped down to around 200 and has kept dropping especially in the last 3 months.

Panic attack and depression accompanied nausea and weight loss after having surgery 5 years ago. There is ocd tendencies towards thoughts on health and being sick and dying. Fears of dying as well. This all happened after the surgery.

please post here and i will relay info to him directly. Or email me directly to get his email, to contact him directly.

he tried to sign up with the site and is having troubles with it.

thank you to anyone who can help this kind man.

Jenny

jenny57401 on 2009-07-25

This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.

Hi Jenny,

This information is not enough to prescribe on. I need more mental traits to zoom in.

Sameer

sameervermani last decade

Yes, i thought that was no enough info either but he was throwing so much out there at me.

If you are willing and able (time permitted) I will list details below.

he seemed pretty set on those two remedies...so to start, i provided him a list of both ipec and puls for him to sift thru and return so i could give more detail in case asked.

He seemed to relate more to Puls than Ipec

I will list mental traits below that he used to describe himself from the lists.

mind; symptoms follow intense emotions; anger;
Full of desires, for what they know not.

Weeps easily
Timid, irresolute
Easily discouraged
Given to extremes of pleasure and pain
Highly emotional
Mentally, an April day.

mind; behaviour; shrieking; during sleep; ;
mind; behaviour; inclination to sit;
mind; behaviour; sits quite stiff; still;
mind; delirium; with sleepiness;
mind; symptoms follow intense emotions; fright;
mind; excitement;
mind; excitement; ailments from emotional excitement;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; forsaken feeling;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; irritability;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; loathing; disgust;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; mildness;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; mood; changeable, variable mood;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; morose;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; excessively religious (see anxiety, despair, fear); praying;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; sensitive, oversensitive;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; sensitive, oversensitive; during heat; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; suspicious;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; grief;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; lamenting, regretting; moaning, groaning; during heat; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; sadness, mental depression;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; sadness, mental depression; evening; ;mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; sadness, mental depression; open air;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; sadness, mental depression; before period; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; unhappy; sadness, mental depression; warm room; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting);
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); being in open air;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); causeless, groundless, with no reason;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); during the chill; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); during the heat; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); involuntary;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); while breast feeding; ;
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude, disposition; weeping, crying, tearful mood (lamenting); when telling of sickness; ;
mind; hysteria;
mind; intellectual faculties; impaired thinking; absent-minded (see forgetful);
mind; intellectual faculties; impaired thinking; confusion; after eating; ;
mind; intellectual faculties; impaired thinking; confusion; while walking; walking in open air;
mind; intellectual faculties; impaired thinking; confusion; in a warm room; ;
mind; intellectual faculties; impaired thinking; dull, sluggish;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; anxiety;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; anxiety; night; ;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; anxiety; as if in hot air;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; anxiety; in house;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; fear; evening; ;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; fear; evening; twilight; ;
mind; insecure, uncertain, scared; timidity; bashful;
mind; preoccupied; absorbed, buried in thought; introspection;
mind; restlessness, nervousness;
mind; restlessness, nervousness; night; ;
mind; restlessness, nervousness; during heat; ;
mind; restlessness, nervousness; walking in open air;
mind; talking, conversation; dislike of talking, desire to be silent, taciturn;
mind; unconsciousness;
mind; unconsciousness; in a crowded room; ;
mind; unconsciousness; transient;
mind; unconsciousness; transient; afternoon, in warm room; ;
mind; unconsciousness; warm room; ;
sleep; dreams; anxious;
sleep; dreams; confused;
sleep; dreams; frightful;
sleep; position; arms over head;
sleep; position; arms on abdomen;
sleep; position; on back;
sleep; restless;
sleep; sleepiness, tiredness;
sleep; sleepiness, tiredness; evening; ;
sleep; sleepiness, tiredness; overpowering; afternoon; ;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; ;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; evening; ;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; evening; heat; ;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; night; from before midnight; ;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; night; with sleepiness;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; night; from thoughts; from activity of mind;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; night; from thoughts; same idea always repeated;
sleep; sleeplessness, insomnia; night; twitching of the limbs;

I do not know him very well personally, but from what i can tell he is full of care, he has troubles communicating, and it seems his thoughts interrupt his speech at times. Very kind and nice man in public. Seems to research and self help constantly. Very worrisome, has fears of death.

I have described to him if he is to pursue help in homeopathy he may be advised to cease some other herbal remedies he applies to himself. He is more than willing to comply to anything you advise.

Thank you Sameer. I don't know how you find the time for all of your patients. You are so awesome!

jenny57401 last decade

Hi Jenny,

It is unlikely that Puls (or Ipecac) will help him, as I see a different miasm at the heart of this problem.

It will be difficult to say the exact remedy because he is not telling symptoms directly. Rather than chosing symptoms from lists, I would like him to say what 'he' feels.

Did he talk a lot ?

Did he have any peculiar traits about his speech ?

sameervermani last decade

Hi Sameer,

I understand what you mean.

When Mark comes in to store, it feels to me he is grasping at ANYthing, anything that will help him and they seem to be many different things, not attacking core issues...

Did he talk a lot ?
He talked non-stop when describing his concerns. in fact, when i was writing the original post (with him at my side), when i asked on specific details for symptoms he would answer quickly, but then shift focus and continue with explanation. I had to interrupt often to get back to the original question.

Did he have any peculiar traits about his speech ?
while talking to me he would look up to the corner of his eyes (to the right or left). He would use his hands a lot, holding them up almost to chest level, both of them. There were frequent pauses, as tho he were searching for the words to use. Soft spoken, but spoke with emotion. Very thankful and pleasant.

I asked him to describe his mental state in his own words. This is what he wrote me:

Hi Jenny, I think what describes my mental state is worrying, fear, about the nausea & stomach pain. I also worry about the wight loss. I have chronic back pain which causes anxiety & depression. I am also OCD which causes me to obsess on my problems. I would describe my mental state as depressed & anxious. I hope this helps. Mark

I too hope this helps....

jenny57401 last decade

I will also give him direction on how to use this site so that he can log in and converse with you 'face to face.' I just wanted to get him started.

Thanks Sameer :)

jenny57401 last decade

Pleae get in contact with me regarding my case. germfree

germfree last decade

'Hi Sameer, would like to add/clarify that i have a stutter in speech pattern. Most of the time i am fluent but when I dont feel good I stutter. Hope this helps find the proper remedy.'

germfree last decade

Please list your symptoms in detail.

sameervermani last decade

nausea,bloating,choking sensation in my throat,dizziness,ligtheaded,nervous & fearful.

germfree last decade

And how do you respond to tight clothing around your neck ?

Are you intense and passionate ?

sameervermani last decade

I don't wear clothes that are tight around my neck ties,sweatshirts, turtlenecks, anything tightfiting makes me fee constricted. I am very intense & passionate.

germfree last decade

Please take a total of 3 doses of LACHESIS 30c at half hour interval just once.

Do not repeat the dose, just take 3 and then stop.

Wait for 5 days after this, and then report back to me in this thread.

Sameer

sameervermani last decade

Thank You.

germfree last decade

Hi Sameer, I took the remedy Saturday when I received it. I took 3 pellets under my tongue, 30 min, apart. Sameer is this the correct way to take the remedy? Mark

germfree last decade

I am certainly no expert,but i think this gentleman should be tested for heliobacter,& in the meantime i would suggest that he cuts out ALL acid foods!

muddled last decade

That is the correct way.

Please keep waiting now, and report in 5 days.

sameervermani last decade

Hi Sameer, Sorry for not reporting my internet service has been down for a week. I took the remedy i still have the same symptoms. Nausea after eating, dizzyness & a choking sensation in my throat. I also have bloating & gas. I the emotional side extreme anxity, fear, & depression. I saw a gastro dr. he ordered tests. My labs were perfect no heliobacter. I have has a endoscope which revealed mild gastritis. I feel like after eating my food doesn't digest & its feels like a gas comes into my throat & gaging sensation. Which cause me to have a panic attack. Mark

germfree last decade

Take a single dose of LACHESIS 200c (this has to be 200c not 200x).

For the dose, just dissolve 2 pellets directly on the tongue for the dose, and make sure nothing enters the mouth 1 hr before and 1 hr after the dose.

Report in 1 week.

sameervermani last decade

Hi Sameervemaini, I have taken the remedy as percribed, it has been 1 week. I still have the nausea it is worse in the mornings & right after i eat something.Bland foods cause me less nausea & gas. I still get very depresed & anxious thinking about what foods i can eat! The Gastro Dr. said i have quite a bit of inflamation in my stomach. He wants me to take prilosec until i feel better. I am nervous about taking meds. I had a small bowel study that idicated no blockages or turmors. He wants to do a cat scan of my organs & a ph test. I get depressed about my weight loss & stomach pain. Which probable makes my stomach produce more acid. I am trying to keep a postive attitude but sometimes i get down. I feel like i will not get better. Mark

germfree last decade

Talk about your general temperament and behaviour in further detail.

Talk about anger/fears/anxieties or any other feelings you experience.

sameervermani last decade

Hi Sameervemaini, I would describe my temperament & behaviour as feaful & anxious that i will not get well. I dont want to be SICK!People do not like SICK people! Our society feels SICK people are negative, inferior,worthless & weak!
So i must be strong & health & not complain. I would say i have lots of anger & resentmenats at different things that have happen in my life. I also realize i have to let go & forgive. I cannot be strong all the time! That is what bothers me the most! Leting people down! I hope this helps. Mark

germfree last decade

Please talk in detail about the following

' I would say i have lots of anger & resentmenats at different things that have happen in my life. I also realize i have to let go & forgive.'

sameervermani last decade

I took on the responsibiliy of rasing step children & was treated very badly. The biological father did nothing! The kids were awful jail, reform schools, treatment centers , exteme violence towards me. I worked hard trying to support them. I injury my back working & had to have back surgery, The surgery turned out badly & i lived with back pain since then 1987.
My family was always fighting with each other & i was the one that had to be the one in the middle to try & work things out. I am getting older & i have no one left in my life that cares. It is hard to give & get very little back! When i was healty i could cope with it all! Now it is becoming very hard to stay STRONG! but if must! I feel guilty for not being a very postive, strong person. Mark

germfree last decade

How ambitious are you ?

What time of the day is the worst for you ?

sameervermani last decade

I have always worked hard starting at a eary age. I helped my parents hold down their job, worked in a nursing home when i was 16 full time while going to school. I hade a very bad speech handicap which i overcame & earned 3 college degrees. Went from being very skinny to being a very good powerlifter at 240lbs. I now do volunteer work for senior citzens which i have not been able to do because of this exteme nausea & weakness.
Mornings are the worst for me i feel tired,anxious,weak & full of pain back & stomach. Mark

germfree last decade

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