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Sprained ankle.
My husband, 40 years old, sprained (I believe) his left ankle last Sunday. He was pushed (long story, he is a police officer) and was wearing work boots and so his body went one way, while his leg/ankle/foot stayed in place and his ankle got sprained pretty badly.The top of the foot is swollen, as is the ankle, up to a few inches up his calf.
It hurts after he walks and is worse at the end of the day, after he's been walking/using it. It is painful to the touch and to move/walk.
He's been taking pain killers (Tylenol 3 and Motrin). The swelling has gone down, but not enough to where he is able to walk comfortably.
I've talked him into trying a remedy (he will not see an allopathic physician, the meds were left over from a previous surgical procedure he had and from my c-section).
I put it through the remedy-finder and got Rhus Toxicodendron.
Is it better to use Arnica?
And how much and how often should I dose?
Thanks for any ideas. Is there any other information anyone needs to help me?
josiewales on 2006-10-09
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josie, here is an article which might give you a clue.
http://www.hpathy.com/papersnew/lewis_sports_injuries.asp
Arnica, Rhus Tox, Bryonia and Ruta all come to mind for sprains, but the circumstances are a little different. It might have been something like arnica at the beginning and ruta at this stage. Someone else is likely to have a more definite idea. Rhus Tox is characterized by improvement upon motion at least for a while (think rusty gate hinge) although the pain may get worse on continued motion. Also, Rhus is very restless. Bryonia can't bear to move at all (think broken rib).
30C is usually a safe dose, 2 or 3 times a day. Take as a wet dose (there are instructions elsewhere here) rather than as dry pills.
You indicate it has been about a week. All of these remedies are worth keeping on hand, because they are so much more effective when the accident first happens.
Is he absolutely sure there is no break? That would indicate yet another remedy.
Good luck!
http://www.hpathy.com/papersnew/lewis_sports_injuries.asp
Arnica, Rhus Tox, Bryonia and Ruta all come to mind for sprains, but the circumstances are a little different. It might have been something like arnica at the beginning and ruta at this stage. Someone else is likely to have a more definite idea. Rhus Tox is characterized by improvement upon motion at least for a while (think rusty gate hinge) although the pain may get worse on continued motion. Also, Rhus is very restless. Bryonia can't bear to move at all (think broken rib).
30C is usually a safe dose, 2 or 3 times a day. Take as a wet dose (there are instructions elsewhere here) rather than as dry pills.
You indicate it has been about a week. All of these remedies are worth keeping on hand, because they are so much more effective when the accident first happens.
Is he absolutely sure there is no break? That would indicate yet another remedy.
Good luck!
Daisy43 last decade
Thanks so much, Daisy!
I'm pretty sure it's not broken. But, it could be fractured. This is a man, though, who cut his own cast off after tearing his achilles tendon playing football. So, even if it is broken, he won't go get it checked out.
I will read that article and acquire those remedies. I've been trying to build a good cabinet, but it takes quite a bit of time and money.
I do know how to make a wet dose.
Thanks again. :)
I'm pretty sure it's not broken. But, it could be fractured. This is a man, though, who cut his own cast off after tearing his achilles tendon playing football. So, even if it is broken, he won't go get it checked out.
I will read that article and acquire those remedies. I've been trying to build a good cabinet, but it takes quite a bit of time and money.
I do know how to make a wet dose.
Thanks again. :)
josiewales last decade
Symphytum is the remedy for broken (or fractured) bones. I don't recall if it was in the article I linked, but one clue is to give a dose of Symp 30C. If it helps the pain, it means the bone is broken. However, it should be given in a lesser potency, like 6C, over a period of a few weeks during the healing process, but not until the bone is set (if it is going to be set).
Daisy43 last decade
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