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Rishimba...38 YO female looking for her remedy

Hi Rishimba,

I'm putting you to work today! lol! I would like you to prescribe for me if you have the time. Thank you in advance for all your time and help with my family and myself.

Here are the answers to your questionairre:

Describe Main Suffering:

Physical:

Upper left back and neck tingling and tightness, all around back stiffness, hot flashes (brought on by mental anxiety and pms), exhaustion (from too much work to do in a day), have Tourettes Syndrome, stuffy in my sinuses especially when I lay down to go to sleep (i am fine all day, but as soon as I lay down, my nose clogs up)

Mental:

Anxiety, feelings of overwhelm (like I have too much to get done in one day and not enough time to do it), anxiety over my children's health (this is a big one…I am constantly worried that something bad will happen to one of my kids), frustration (with my kids because they are so wild and wound up all the time), extremely sensitive to noise and constant motion, can't seem to compartmentalize things in my head, everything seems like chaos, I am yearning for some order and organization in my life, can't keep my house clean because the kids and husband mess it faster than I can keep up, feelings of pressure (like everything rests and depends on me, and if I don't do things, they just won't get done), fear of the future, fear of how I will feel when someone close to me dies (this is like a constant black cloud over me at all times, any time I feel joy, it's quickly followed by impending doom of something bad that hasn't happened yet), feel inadequate in many areas of my life, I also pick at my thumbnails (they look horrible, and I can't seem to leave them alone long enough for them to get better….picking at them brings me some odd relief), can't concentrate for long (my focus is lacking and I feel like I have attention deficit disorder), having a hard time remembering short term due due to all the demands that my family life has placed on me, often wonder "how could so much be riding on just one person?", no one in my family appreciates anything I do *everyone complains about everything, whether it be the messy house, the meal I cooked that they don't like, etc), extreme fear of doctors (this is a big one! I want to have another baby, but I am afraid of what the doctors will do to me when I go in to birth the baby…I have had 2 very hard hospital births, where I feel doctors took unnecessary measures to get the baby out….they didn't just let things happen on their own, and as a result, I was cut, stitched, put under anesthetic, etc…..VERY dramatic for both me and my babies), I am also petrified to have a sonogram (should I ever get pregnant again) because the doctors put me through 4 months of hell because they saw something on the ultrasound they thought would be harmful but ended up not being), I am angry over this whole fear of doctor thing, I'm also afraid of c.a.n.c.e.r. …afraid one of my children or close family members will be diagnosed, and the real fear comes from the fact that the doctors would want to do chemo…….so, yeah, I am really afraid of western medical doctors and the power they hold in our health. I am also very sensative to hearing about tradgedies...when I hear about something bad happening to someone or someone's loved one (especially their children), it impacts me so much that it feels like it happened to me. For this reason I do not watch the news and I try to stay away from sad movies and stories. It's very bothersome to take on the whole world's sorrows. I am also very prone to feelings of guilt (like if something bad happens, it is directly or indirectly because of me) and shame.

What mental sufferings/feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?

When I get very tired, my tolerance for noise and chaos drops drastically, and I usually feel like I am about to snap out on my family.

What do I feel when I am at my very worst?

About 2 weeks before my period starts, the feelings of fear start coming on, and I start getting hot flashes from mental anxiety. This usually happens in the mornings upon opening my eyes and having my first thought. I then get progressively worse until my period comes.

When did it all start?

I have always been a worrier…..it probably started when I was 4, and was supposed to be watching my little brother and he was run over my a truck. We were outside playing and my father asked me to keep an eye on my brother while he backed the truck into the driveway. AFter he was done, I thought he was done and went not the house, but he wasn't done, and he backed the truck back out of the driveway and ran over my little brother by accident.

Which time of day are you the worst?

Mornings- afternoons is when I feel most overwhelmed.

Aggrevate sufferings:

Being tired, being hungry, pms, my kids being sick, having to deal with doctors, being overworked and overwhelmed, being worried about anything I don't have control over, having to deal with trying to communicate with my husband (he and I don't communicate well), having to cook and make meals that no one is going to be happy about eating.

Things that ameliorate:

When I am well rested, not having pms, when my children are well behaved, when I am feeling adequate like I have done my job as a mom and wife right, night time after my kids have gone to bed and I can relax and focus on an activity or project, taking a hot bath by candlelight in my jacuzzi tub, watching tv shows, writing, playing the piano, singing, being on my computer

Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?

I know the coming of my period every month brings about low tolerance for everything. When my kids get sick or they are fighting me at every step of the way, that definitely contributes, I long for peace, so any kind of disturbance of my peace leads to symptoms.

Weather

I am better for warm, dry weather. I can't stand humidity, it makes me feel ugly, and I hate the cold. My favorite time of year is Autumn right before it starts to get cold.

General mental set up:

Agreeable, Easily offended, changeable, paranoid, kind, compassionate to those who are suffering, people have described me as being "too nice", but on the inside I have a lot more anger than I show. I do however show this anger when I am overwhelmed…but only to those closest to me.

Thunderstorms

LOVE THEM

Do I like being consoled?

Yes! And that's one of my biggest problems with my husband, he never consoles me.

Sensative to external stimuli:

Loud noise drives me NUTS. Can't stand constant motion and movement either….maybe it's because I am always moving due to having Tourettes, If I am working and there is even a dull noise it drives me crazy, I need to have enough light to see or it bothers me, I love the sunlight.

Habits

Nail biting, nail picking, skin picking, nervous tics like sniffing and flexing my muscles, eye tics, etc….tics change over time, wax and wane…

How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?

I love them! They all stress me out immensely. Being soley responsible for the lives of children stresses me out and overwhelms me, I am constantly asking myself "are you doing a good enough job?", my husband ( i love him) but I don't feel close to him, he angers me because he is constantly complaint about the messy house and loud, rowdy kids….which make me feel like I am not doing a good enough job, which causes me anxiety and feelings of inadequacy….nothing is ever good enough for my husband and it stresses me out

What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?

I fear doctors, illness, and death

Food cravings

Hummus and crackers. I could eat them all day long every day

Food aversions

none really

Thirst and hunger:

Normal. Hungrier during times of pms

Sweat levels:

Normal until I start hot flashing, then I am sweaty mess.

Bowel Movements:

Once a day, in the morning after my coffee, normal

How well do you sleep/posture of sleep:

I sleep well, never had an issue with not being able to sleep. Because of my back and neck pain, I have to sleep on my sides.

Sexual desires:

Not satisfied. Husband and I don't really have satisfying sex. Hardly ever have sex.

How am I different?

I am very talented at lots of different things. I can sew, figure skate, sing, play the piano, dance, write books, do web design, etc….I can pick up on things quickly. I am also very sensitive to how others are feeling, and have a lot of empathy.

Medications:

When I was in my 20's (am now 38), I took Prozac for 7 years to help with Tourettes and hot flashes. I have also taken Zoloft and Xanax in the past.

I am on nothing at the moment, and haven't been for about 7 years. I am seeing a classical homeopath and have been now for a few years, she has tried remedies with me, some have made a difference, some not so much. I have tried Lachesis 1M (the first time I took it, it worked really well, but it wore off, and when I dosed a second and third time, It didn't seem to do much), Lachesis 200C, and Theridion 200C.

Major diseases run in family:

Heart disease, moodiness (is that a disease?), obesity, dementia, depression

How do I look?

Female, 38 years old, 5"3, brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, have had numerous people tell me I look like actress Jennifer Aniston, small facial and body features

ONLY FOR FEMALES

Periods come every 28 days like clockwork, flow is normal, blood is brighter during the beginning and darker toward the end, consistency is normal, no clots
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  aprilm on 2015-01-19
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
Will get back to you..
 
rishimba 9 years ago
You seem to be a CALCAREA person.

You may try a dose set of CALCAREA CARBONICA 200C ( 3 doses, each 12 hours apart) and wait for a week to note if it improved your energy levels and mental state. You may then have to take weekly doses for some weeks or increase potency and take it once a fortnight to get full relief.

I feel, this will help.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Thank you Rishimba! I actually have that here. Really appreciate your help.

So, every morning I have 1 cup of coffee. It is one of the highlights if my morning. Will this interfere with the Calc carb? I really hope not. That one cup in the morning is so helpful!
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Can you refrain from coffee for a day?

You can start the dose-set on one evening in empty stomach..take the next dose the next morning and then the last dose the same evening. Don't take coffee on this day and the next day at least.

You can have coffee third day onward.
[message edited by rishimba on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:43:15 GMT]
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Yes, I can do that. Thanks! I actually took my first dose already after I had my morning coffee today. (I actually have felt pretty calm al day since)

Should I dose tonight again and then again tomorrow morning for a total of 3?
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Don't take coffee for the next two days. Start your first dose this evening, second dose next morning and the third dose tomorrow evening. Ignore the dose you have taken this morning...don't think it will be effective much.

In case you feel any change in your system for better or worse, don't take the rest of the doses.

Note down how long this dose set holds and then we will decide the frequency of dosing.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Hi Rishimba,

I took the 200C of Calc carb like you suggested, however I didn't take the last dose because I was feeling really tired and edgy.

It's been about 5 days, and I know you said to update at 15 days, but I've been having some weird symptoms I thought were worth mentioning. I have been very tired, have a constant dull headache, and have been having very vivid dreams. The dreams are always based around something bad happening to one of my kids. (Worrying about my kids is a huge symptom for me anyway, now I am dreaming of it as well)

Would you advise waiting it out or taking something else?

Thanks!
 
aprilm 9 years ago
I have noticed in many of my patients, they talk about weird dreams before they finally report amelioration of symptoms. Thus, I figure you may be going through the healing crisis. This is indeed a sign that the remedy has produced a response.

The best thing for you is to wait and watch for another week. I am hopeful this healing crisis will get over and you will have better energy levels eventually.

Don't take any further dose, any other remedy or any conventional medicine. Also, try to refrain from excess coffee, mint or raw onion or garlic.

Let me know after a week.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Ok thank you for the clarification!!! Will report in a week. :)
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Hi Rishimba,
It has been one week since my last message, and you asked that I report back in a week.

I am having some MAJOR premenstrual symptoms (hot flashes, anxiety, exhaustion, foggy brain) …. menstrual cycle is due in 2 days. It's a bit worse than usual.

Also, my dreams are just crazy. I am dreaming about all kinds of people I haven't thought of in years. Very strange dreams too. And when I wake up from these dreams, they linger with me all day long, almost like it's hard to come out of the dream state.

I am also experiencing an earwax issue. I had some pretty bad ear wax issues about 3 years ago, and the past 2 nights I woke up with my right ear completely clogged. I am also very mucous and phlegmy and having a hard time clearing my throat.

Still very stuffy in the sinuses as well.

I'd have to say my main symptoms right now are EXTREME premenstrual syndrome (mainly hot flashes and worries) and dreams.

Is there anything I can take to alleviate this PMS? The dreams I can deal with, the PMS is debilitating.

Thanks in advance!
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aprilm 9 years ago
Tell me if any of your earlier reported symptoms got relieved in the last 15 days.

You may try TWO doses of LACHESIS 200C on a single day. One in the morning and the other in the evening.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
I can't really recall any of the earlier symptoms getting any better. The only improvement I felt was immediately after the very first dose of Calc Carb, but after I took the second dose I didn't feel too well...that's why I didn't take the last dose.

The only differences I have experienced seemed to be negative. The dreams, the worry and anxiety, the heightened PMS, and a few times throughout the past 2 weeks, I even got nausea for a few hours.

So I'm not too sure what to make of all that. I will try the Lach 200c. Pretty sure I have that here since I was prescribed that in the past.

How long should I wait to report?

Thank you again for your time and energy toward my posts!! :)
 
aprilm 9 years ago
OK, let me know after 10 days of taking Lachesis.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Hi Rishimba,
It's been about 25 days since I took the Lachesis 200c. When I took it, it did relieve some of my PMS symptoms. I am once again experiencing some of the same PMS symptoms: hot flashes, worry, anger, etc., would it help to take another dose?

Thank you,
April
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Yes, you can take another dose. It seems you will need some more doses to cure yourself fully. Just keep the doses about 3 to 4 weeks apart.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Ok thank you :)
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Hi Rishimba,

So I took the Lachesis 200C on the 28th for the Pms symptoms and it helped a little. however it did not seem to help as much as the the previous dose.

I am not premenstrual at the moment but am still experiencing disturbing symptoms.

I get hot flashes from anxiety. I am overwhelmed at the moment and feel completely out of control of my environment. The people around me are literally driving me mad. I feel as if I can't catch a break from the constant chaos around me. It is making me feel extremely angry. I hardly ever cry, but yesterday I was so angered I broke into tears, which brought some relief.

The emotional pressure just builds up and builds up to the point where it feels like I need to get out of my own skin, run away, leave and never come back. Of course I will never do this, but thinking of doing it brings some relief.

I feel like everything I work so hard for never works out like I want it to, I feel like a failure. I get so so angry at my loved ones because i feel so trapped here with their outrageous behavior.

I also have a huge problem with noise, and I think it has been the number one cause of my anguish. It's so loud around here, and anytime someone makes a loud noise (which is all the time) it sparks an anger response in me. I long for quiet and peace. Yet there is no quiet and peace in my near future. I wear ear plugs sometimes to drown out the loud chaos but they do not take enough noise away to help. And they cause an extreme amount of war wax build up to the point of clogging.

I am scared to go out in public with my family because Of their behavior and how is reflects on me. I feel like a complete failure, and my family's wild and out of control behavior is a reflection on my inadequacies. I look at othe families sitting quietly and peacefully in restaurants and am envious of them, because my family can't stop fighting with each other.

If only one symptom could be helped, it would be the noise intolerance and the hot flashes from anger.

I am completely overwhelmed, can you tell? Sorry to unload like this, just hoping that an account of my true and honest emotional picture will help you choose the next remedy.

Thank you!
 
aprilm 9 years ago
You could try a dose of NUX VOM 200C on a single day and repeat it only after a week.

Let me know if your intolerance to noise and your boisterous children mellowed down a bit.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Okay thank you for the recommendation. I have to order it. In the meantime, while waiting for it to arrive, can I take a 30C? And then take the 200C when it arrives?
 
aprilm 9 years ago
Yes, you can. However don't reject Nux Vom if you don't observe any change in you with 30C potency.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Okay, how many doses of the 30C are okay to take right before a 200C?
 
aprilm 9 years ago
You can take 3 doses on a single day only. Each dose 4 hours apart.

Wait and watch for the next 3 to 4 days. You can take 200C after week safely.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
So I need to wait one week after dosing with 30C before I take the 200C? Or can I just take it when it comes in the mail 4 days from now?
 
aprilm 9 years ago
If there is no response after taking the 30C potency in the next 4 days, you can take the next higher potency.

However, if you notice some changes after taking 30C within the first 4 days, it is best to let the changes happen for good. Nux Vom 30C will hold for some 7 days maximum and after that if old symptoms return, take one dose of 200C.
 
rishimba 9 years ago
Okay. I took 2 doses of 30C yesterday. This morning I woke up and began sobbing. Very strange. Something that I would normally get very angry about instead made me feel intense sadness. Is this progress? Should I take the third dose?

Oh and I have a pending headache and am tremendously stuffy and congested.
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aprilm 9 years ago

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