Final- from Homeopathy I Flashcards
wounds and scars is the psychological essence, this remedy is capable of healing deep, emotional injuries that have persisted a lifetime, wounded which is then followed by shock and if shock is too great then suppression of memories, block it out but eventually it just plays out and they get over it
staphysagria
primarily a female remedy, stasis is a theme, hormonal stasis which produces a state of apathy, indifference or deadening of emotions, loses the ability to love, be warm or affectionate towards those they should be, tend toward depression, gloominess, anxiousness
sepia
“sandy hair, blue eyes, pale face,” easily moved to laughter or tears, affectionate, mild, timid, gentle, yielding, “pregnant state,” changeable, wandering pains in joints, hemorrhages stop and return, stools change color constantly, one set of sxs disappear to be replaced by another, contradicting sxs
pulsatilla
most frequently prescribed of all remedies! esp for conditions brought on by today’s pressured and hectic lifestyle, spasms, sensitiveness, chilliness and drugging, excitable state, ailments from anger, use of drugs and stimulants, can use this remedy to “clear the case,” essence is anger coupled w/ambition, work-oriented, independent, highly competitive w/a strong desire to succeed, most competitive people in the repertory
nux vomica
affected alimentary tract, GU tract, genitals, liver, mucous membranes, skin and lungs, many infants born into this temperament, wrinkled appearance, colicky, constipated, anxious and fearful, wakes irritable and demands to be fed immediately upon waking, infant that cares all day and sleeps all night, onset is insidious, usu aren’t athletic, ailments from fright, mortification and anger
lycopodium
can be brought on by stressful and emotionally chaotic and frantic lifestyles, mental sxs predominate, refined, sensitive, conscientious, well-educated, artistic, high-strung and excitable, idealistic and romantic, fixed ideas of how the world should be and disappointed when it doesn’t turn out that way, changeable moods, ill humor, quarrelsome, particular and impossible to please
ignatia amara
main remedy for MS injuries, arthritis, h/a’s, flus, colds, abd complaints and much more, joint pathology present, slow onset normally but if dt injury it will be quick, aggravation by motion, first remedy to consider in pleurisy, appendicitis, flu, stomach problems and h/a’s, dryness runs throughout: dry lips, dry mouth, cracked lips, cough is dry, hard and painful w/little expectoration, holds their chest when they cough to prevent motion
bryonia alba
poison, main remedy in treating acutes, at their core they are insecure, vulnerable, they view the world as a dangerous, hostile, threatening place so in response they try to self-preserve by protecting their health and body, life is an unhappy event, a struggle, filled with paranoia and fear, anxiety about getting a disease and despair of getting well, restless, and weak
arsenicum album
fear dz, esp CA, suffering, robbers, dark, poverty, starvation, feel as if someone is out to get them, trying to kill them, suicidal, fear they may take their own life by stabbing themselves in the heart or setting themselves on fire, impulse to murder, fear on seeing a knife b/c of what they may do with it, life is full of “shoulds,” dogmatic, conservative, prissy, proper, well-dressed and groomed, very neat, selfish, self-indulgent, like themselves and the life they have, avarice and greed
arsenicum album
excessive thirst for large quantities usu at long intervals, urine scanty, tend towards constipation, dry and hard stool, during fever perspire profusely, sharp, stitching pains esp in serous membranes and joints, affinity for synovium of joints and richly enervated tissues, joints red and swollen, stiff w/stitching pain from least motion, chilly but dislikes a warm room, feels better in cold/cool
bryonia alba
changeable moods, ill humor, quarrelsome, particular and impossible to please, take things to heart and brood silent over them, easily hurt and disappointed, AF grief, mortification, disappointed love, criticism, punishment, rejection, excitement, worry, fear, bad news, suppressed mental and emotional suffering, great remedy of contradictions, will not cry in public, silently grieves, frequent sighing, cannot eat rich foods and simple foods disagree too
ignatia amara
AF fright, mortification, anger, physical appearance is wrinkled, sallow, emaciated face, large head, wrinkles on forehead, frown is characteristic, emaciated from top down, “pear shaped,”, premature graying of hair, premature balding, intellectuals and professionals, lack self-confidence, avoid taking responsibility, “holier than thou” attitude, crave power but cowardly, conscientious and orderly but can’t stand being corrected, opposed or contradicted, easily offened
lycopodium
irritable, easily angered, even infants, hard, sulky, can strike their mother or you, very sensitive to sensory impression, mb upset over little sensory annoyances, like to be carried but only on their own terms, can’t stand contradiction, get angry, freely contradict others though, outspoken and opinionated, strong sexual nature, experiment at an early age, as adults are industrious, self-reliant, efficient and ambitious, excel in their work, outspoken and blunt not sensitive to other’s feelings or issues, workaholics, type A personality
nux vomica
generally warm yet dissipation to chilliness but also extreme aversion to heat (2 pm aggravation), slow, phlegmatic temperaments, acts on vascular system causing swelling and hemorrhoids and varicose veins along with congestion and edema, hate tight clothing, ears, eyes, stomach, mucous membranes, genitalia and joints strongly affected, worse warmth in any form, better open cold air, cold room, eating or drinking cold things, cold applications, also better uncovering, undressing, loose clothing, barefoot
pulsatilla
only feels irritability and anger, ready to explode, wants to scream or strike the kids or scold them, afterwards she may feel guilty for yelling at them, extremely fault finding, lacks compassion, has a sharp tongue which she inflicts on others, spiteful, permits not opposition to her opinions, never satisfied unless she’s annoying someone relating her grievance, sarcastic and critical, insulting
sepia
remedy for wounds that don’t heal properly, angry wound that is inflamed, not healing, “scarred for life,” humiliation and mortification, injury to ego, ailments from being abused physically, emotionally or sexually, AF being dominated and not being allowed to express their nature, often guilt and shame involved, anger can remain hidden, humiliation from being judged, if their honor is intact they are good, most are modest, humble and serve others before themselves
staphysagria
strong emotional nature but easily suppressed, esp hard to process anger, sensitive to rudeness, reprimand, contradictions and conflict- can’t bear them; have suppressed anger so long they are afraid of what might happen if they let it out
staphysagria
major PMS remedy, hormonal stasis tends towards spontaneous abortion, low sexual interest, frigidity, painful coition, aversion to sex and the opposite sex, laxness of CT, mind and emotions; indifferent to life, esp to family, children, partner or husband, want to do what they want, may leave family to do this
sepia
leading remedy during pregnancy and with dread of labor, will have very emotional labor with weeping, will seek support and depend on others but if support unavailable she will find inner strength, aggravation at twilight and 2 pm, worse in the evening, worse touch, all sxs worse w/sun, before thunderstorms, hot food, changes of weather, getting wet and better with rubbing, pressure and gentle motion
pulsatilla
tend to neglect their family, quick to respond to ?’s, w/in 1st 5 mins of interview start talking about work, revved up and feel driven, easily irritated by interruptions b/c they have a lot to do, neat, rarely can become violent and develop suicidal thoughts, fear of marriage but actively seek sexual relationships, extremely independent
nux vomica
apprehensive after an ordeal, hate and dread public speaking b/c deep, well hidden fear of failing, “unknowing selfishness,” step on other’s toes unknowingly, relationships mb superficial, avoid responsibility of fear and intimacy, lack of commitment in a relationship, hx of infidelity possibly, men may get sudden sexual thoughts about a random woman and boast about conquests, women may be unable to let go and achieve orgasm
lycopodium
sore throat relieved by swallowing solids, thirst only during stage of chill, not during fever, face red during chill, desires to be covered during fever but not during chill, very sensitive to pain, congestive h/a which is better by stooping or leaning forward, main remedy for acute grief, grieving is deep and continuous and brings insomnia, deep and long-drawn, sighing, silent brooding, weeps alone and despondency
ignatia
pressure amel pain, also most complaints better by tight bandaging and lying on painful side, sensitive to touch and a jar, aggravated at 9 pm, infections and fevers are hurry and hard, R sided remedy, h/a worse stooping and movement, pt wants to lie still w/eyes closed and to be undisturbed
bryonia alba
dogmatic, conservative, prissy, proper, well-dressed and groomed, selfish, self-indulgent, like themselves and the life they have, can be demanding and dictatorial but subtle about it, wealth for security, control lost during sleep so they get nightmares, fastidious, can’t rest when things aren’t in their proper place dependent on family and docs (doc shopping), get angry when you speak of complete recovery
arsenicum album
anxiety about losing health or money, sensitive to touch,s mell, sound, surroundings, suspicious and mistrustful of others, critical, contemptuous, easily offended, jesting, malicious, cruel, cheerful at misfortune of others, delusions he has offended people, everyone is looking at him, everything they touch is contaminated, that he’s murdered someone
arsenicum album
stomach problems from overeating and possibly w/intense pain and vomiting, thirsty but will vomit water, feel as if they have a stone in their stomach, during conditions tend to be quite irritable, grump, peevish, snappy, don’t appreciate being disturbed, talks about business and money all the time even when sick, can’t afford to miss a day
bryonia alba
disappointment is a main theme, idealistic view of how the world should be which leads to disappointment when it doesn’t play out as they thought it should, moody and unpredictable, laughter to tears quickly, irresolution, overly conscientious, many are overachievers, perfectionists, set high standards for themselves, capable, hard-working, dedicated, disciplined, strive to meet their expectations, successful in treating neuralgias
ignatia
desires gratification w/o commitment, once married or in a relationship sexual dysfxn is common, desire w/o sexual power, men and women have strong sexual desire, irritability, domineering, dictatorial, can’t tolerate opposition or contradiction, feel inadequate, incapable and weak
lycopodium
suffer from chronic digestive problems and constipation, chilly, sensitive to wind and drafts, cold open air aggravates most complaints while warmth ameliorates, better in the house, brain workers who shun exercise, often better by repose, sitting, resting or lying down, morning is a bad time for them, worse on waking, h/a’s, become very sleepy in the evening
nux vomica
thirstlessness but dry, secretions are bland, yellowish green, timid, lachrymose disposition, tend towards grief and silent peevishness, mild and yielding, needs attention, craves it, can easily get into state of self-pity, loneliness, helplessness, tremendous irresolution, difficulty making decisions, dependent on others, go through life look ing for affection- THEY NEED IT
pulsatilla
touchy and easily offended, consolation aggravates, hates sympathy, weeps easily, #1 remedy for weeping w/o reason, easily aggravated by noises, music, odors, company, feels better alone but may dread to be alone, great sadness, no joy in life, knows she should love her children but doesn’t, hysterical and unpredictable moods
sepia
nice ppl with sweetness about them, likable w/no hard edges, may say very little, innocent, helpless, no resistance, become easy prey to others with a stronger will, mb bullied or forced to obey, suppress their own ideas and act like others want them to act, “whipping boy,” can’t tolerate criticism
staphysagria
may feel guilty when really feeling angry, consider for battered or sexually abused women, victims that lack strength to stand up to their aggressor or to leave the relationship, speechless w/an argument or confrontation, may tremble when angry, worse from suppression of anger, “angry drunk,” will get angry and throw things and scream and lash out
staphysagria
occasionally strict followers of a spiritual path, suppress desires, sexual instincts, not a true spiritual state though b/c lack compassion, fears ghosts, poverty, insanity, being alone and thunderstorms: some anxiety w/others feeling better during dt d/c of energy that is a stimulus to their flat state, enjoy vigorous dancing or exercise
sepia
NEED to be loved, may be shy at first but generally sociable, outgoing, extroversive, expressive of their emotions, do not hold back, can’t hide them and don’t bother to, actively seek consolation which amel, forsaken feeling, jealousy, always looking for a relationship even if they just broke up
pulsatilla
wakes at 3 am, 2-4 am, then unable to fall asleep again for several hours, breath usu bad, offensive w/sour unpleasant taste in their mouth, posterior tongue has yellow or thick white coating, burping, distention, heartburn, n/v, dyspepsia, and tenderness, weight or stone in stomach, “wants to but can’t,” dry heaves, would feel so much better if they could vomit
nux vomica
feels inadequate, incapable and weak, fears being alone, failure, death and strangers, stinginess, sensitive to music, noise, pain, 4-8 pm aggravation, R–>L, prefers to sleep on the R, aggravation from tight clothes
lycopodium
successful in treating neuralgias, emptiness of stomach, biting the tongue or cheek when chewing, trembling or jerking, spasms, chorea, paralysis, aphonia brought on by emotions, aggravated by light, noise and commotion, suddenness is a theme, amel by heat, hot drinks, eating, warm room, walking, occupation, lying on painful side, pressure on painful part, watery urination, external warmth and change in position
ignatia
deep seated insecurity b/c view the world as threatening and dangerous place not b/c they re lacking self-confidence, desire for company and control, very chilly, desires sour, lemon, fat, EtOH and olive oil, thirsty for sips, esp warm tea or hot water with lemon
arsenicum album
inflammations everywhere, R sided remedy, tendency to bleed, aggravated from cold, cold drinks, physical exertion, EtOH, lying, eating, seashore, midnight, better by warmth, open air, warm drinks, hot applications, company
arsenicum album
with food poisoning have retching, vomiting and diarrhea simultaneously, burning gastric ulcer better with milk, main remedy for anorexia
arsenicum album
may be whiny, irritable, jealous, fidgety, restless, pain is sudden and burning, stinging with swelling and puffiness, bruised soreness later, tender part is worse from touch, primarily acts on the skin, mucous membranes and organ membranes, swelling is a central theme, edema or puffiness anywhere in the body, pitting on pressure
apis
aggravated by tobacco smoke, coffee, sweets, EtOH, strong odors, perfumes, mornings, after waking, slight touch, cold, open air and winter, h/a is like a nail is being drive through the side of their head
ignatia
first remedy to consider in allergic reactions, R sided remedy, may go R–>L, strong aggravation from heat in any form, amel by cold, thirstlessness but sore throat relieved by cold drinks, angioneurmtic edema, useful in urinary problems like glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, cystitis, scanty urine, retention of urine in newborns
apis
R–>L, prefers to sleep on R, aggravation from tight clothes, chilly, hate cold but dislike stuffy atmosphere, aggravated in warm room, like open air, better w/heat but prefer cool, open air, worse heat, usu GI dysfxn: weak digestion, poor assimilation, bloating, easy satiety, craves sweets, warm food and drinks, aversion to oyster and cold drinks
lycopodium
edema of the body, ovarian cysts, esp R sided, tension and swelling around eyelids, eyes, may swell so much get eyelids turning out, pressure may be felt inside head, R sided ovarian cysts or shooting pain aggravated by warmth, worse from touch and heat, jts mb swollen, sore, shiny and stiff, worse from heat, mb awkwardness or incoordination w/clumsiness or dropping things
apis
spicy food aggravates, nausea after rich foods so may try to vomit, craves hot foods, spicy, fat, meat, coffee, EtOH, tobacco, strong condiments, used to eat a lot of meta, fat and rich foods and drink strong coffee and EtOH but not have an aversion to them, IBD, extremely painful cramping
nux vomica
not known for being sympathetic, if do something nice for someone it’s so they do something nice for them in return, followers, moods change quickly, easily attached to others, can easily burst into tears, sensitive to pain, may weep with pain and become chillier, fears men, ghosts at night, the dark, has an impulse to run away, fears closed places, heights, being alone, abandonment is their deepest fear
pulsatilla
neurological conditions, “brain cry,” useful in 1st aid, acute conditions but useful in chronic ones too, swellings, aggravation from heat, amel from cold, irritability, R sided, stinging, burning and itching, hot, wants cool air, worse heat, worse warm food/drinks, worse after sleeping, sleepiness, cold air, uncovering, cold bath, motion, sitting up
apis
men have higher sex drive, prostate enlarged, chilly, withdrawn, sexual desire increased, great tiredness or weakness after coition, children are excitable, sensitive, love dancing, women can look like a washer woman or a model, irregularities of circulation, chilliness and hot flashes
sepia
hot, wants cool air, worse heat and warm food/drinks, AF jealousy, fright, anger, bad news, family people but worldly outwardly focused, active in body and occupation, mentally sharp and acute, very ambitious, forceful, women > men, domestic, not complex, don’t soul search, fix problems, not terribly motherly, home run in a military sense
apis
artistic, philosophical, intellectual, refined, confirmatory sx is writing poetry, talk to themselves when alone, AF grief, disappointed love, broken relationships, become resigned w/sweetness instead of bitterness, strong sexual energy but in an abn way, can be linked with aggression
staphysagria
sensitive w/deep vital feelings, sex is a release of emotional energy for them but shy so can’t easily make or initiate a relationship which leads to intense sexual fantasies and masturbation, passive promiscuity, can’t say no even if they don’t want to do it, they’re the masochists in a sad-masochistic relationship, memory may be affected, no inclination or mental work, aggravation from mental work
staphysagria
predict their time of death, aggravation at 3 pm, exercise amel, desires exercise and is generally better with exertion, esp exercise in water, general aggravation from suppression of sex, not promiscuous but like to have ti be part of a normal relationship, drops things, clumsy
apis
dry, spasmodic cough, each cough produces more coughing, end up sweating from coughing so much, desires cheese, indigestibles, sour foods, pickles and break, either strong craving or aversion to fruit, good for treating morning sickness
ignatia
dryness of cough, eczema, palms, dry palms and mouth, premature balding, enuresis in children, both sexes may be aggravated after coition
lycopodium
ineffectual straining w/stool, after passing stool feels unsatisfied, internal hemorrhoids, hernias, diarrhea, dysentery treated successfully, painful, unsuccessful attempts to urinate, spasmodic closer of bladder neck or paralysis of bladder, benefit by putting hot water bottle on or above the pubic area, KD stones
nux vomica
affectionate, sensual, yielding, changeable mood, fickle, prone to discouragement, indecision and envy, very sensitive, changeful ideas that may turn into negative fixed ideas: men are bad, sex is bad, sweets are bad
pulsatilla
irregularities of circulation, chilliness, hot flashes, amel from vigorous exercise, big remedy for fainting, L sided remedy, easy fatigue in the morning, constant nausea, worse morning, sinking sensation, gnawing hunger not relieved by eating, CT laxity leads to ptosis, prolapse
sepia
memory may be affected, no inclination or mental work, aggravation from mental work, tics, convulsions, epilepsy, neurological condition brought on by suppressed anger or grief, autistic or retarded from slight suppression, complaints following first coitus, acute post-surgical remedy, colic since abd surgery, stretching of sphincters, worse from letting mind dwell on sexual subject
staphysagria
good for treating morning sickness, acute stabbing pains in the rectum, perspiration on face, lump in throat, romantic idealism, leads them to disappointment in actual relationships, very hard to please, mood changes a lot
ignatia
menses too early, irregular w/painful cramping and dysmenorrhea, cervical os fails to dilate during labor, frequent desire for stool and irritability in labor, sighing, feeling of frustration, disappointment, high sex drive, impotency in men or aggravation after coition in both sexes, women may be promiscuous, neck and back pain, drawing pains, stiff, tight muscles, trigger points and knots on palpation, worse from cold, worse in the morning
nux vomica
main remedy for otitis media, measles, mumps, morning sickness, desires eggs, cheese, sweets, ice cream, butter, cold food and drinks, peanut butter, averse to eggs, fats, meat, pork, milk, water, sex drive usu increased in men, main remedy for testicular pain, PMS in women (intense), cough on laying down, sleep w/hands above head or on abd, deep sleep, difficulty falling asleep in children
pulsatilla
sinking sensation, gnawing hunger not relieved by eating, amel by vigorous exertion, occupation, open air, firm pressure, aggravated by morning, before and during menses, coition, sea, pregnancy, abortion, tight clothing, drug abuse, after eating, warm room, thunderstorms, any hormonal shift can cause, chloasma, brownish discolorations, esp large plaques, acne, herpes on lips
sepia
never gets full feeling, empty sinking gone feeling in stomach, gnawing, not better by eating, eructations are bitter, sour, rotten eggs, aggravated by fat, meat, stomach is sensitive to touch, tight clothing and morning sickness, desires sweets, vinegar, pickles, sour, averse to fat, salt, meat, constipation w/hemorrhoids dt laxity, prolapses, aggravated after sex and h/a’s
sepia
better after breakfast, hard pressure, warmth, head feels like a block of wood, sties on eyelids, weakness of teeth, craves sweets, milk, bread, tobacco, aversion to milk, low thirst, seasickness, n/v of pregnancy, excessively hungry after a meal, hemorrhoids painful, esp after suppressed anger
staphysagria
averse to consolation, energy drop 2-4 pm, sxs of PMS, babies love to be carried and hate to be put down but will push you away if you try to console them
ignatia
keynote: back pain, must sit up in bed in order to turn over, photophobia, conjunctivitis, red eyes, worse in the morning, hypersensitivity to light, ears may itch inside, oversensitive to noises, acute hearing, sneeze frequently, profuse watery d/c from nostrils, itching in eustachian tubes, nose flows freely in the morning
nux vomica
leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, periods too soon, too heavy, too painful, bearing down pain during menses, labor-like pain, involuntary enuresis in children, loses urine from quick motions, shriveled breasts in some, pain and weakness in low back and sacrum, wants to press or support back
sepia
condylomata of genitalia, honeymoon cystitis, rheumatic complaints, psoriasis following grief or mortification, sores fester and wounds heal slowly, may masturbate several times a night to fall asleep, aggravation after a siesta, sweat smells of rotten eggs
staphysagria
colds and asthma, dry tickling cough from upper chest, hard coughing, 3 am aggravation, asthma aggravated from eating or overeating, worse at 3 am, people who have used drugs
nux vomica
Useful in first-aid (burns) and some acute complaints, primarily used to treat chronics, Used to treat scalds and burns, esp deep burns, Will stop or dramatically lessen plain plus enhance and hasten the healing process, Representing old age, drying up, contraction with a slow pace, slowing down in all ways as life cycle moves towards stopping; analogy of old age
causticum
Like a person who has worked all day and is weary at the end of the day, Loss of control of their functions, Nerves and muscles start to break down, tendons shorten, contract, flexed, prone to rigidity, hardening process, loss of control of their fxns; joints stiffen and become ankylosed
causticum
Dryness, aggravations from dry weather, dry wind, cold bathing or swimming or from overuse or overexertion or coffee, menses, motion, at twilight and night, from extremes of temperature & thinking of their complaints; fissures, dry hard warts; amelioration in wet weather
Affects esp the nerves, mucles, bladder and larynx, one of most important neurological remedies
causticum
Ptosis of the upper eyelid, Bell’s palsy, paralysis of the tongue, difficulty swallowing, dysfxn of optic and auditory nerves
Spasms, back and joint pain, arthritis, gout, sciatica and related conditions
Important for respiratory conditions, laryngitis, coryza, sinusitis and persistent cough; produces copious, tough, sticky d/c from mucous membranes and ears
causticum
Needed in long lasting illnesses and broken down states
Sensations include weakness, dryness, stiffness, soreness & numbness; pains mb raw, burning, drawing & paralytic
causticum
amelioration in rainy or damp weather, better by warmth, heat of the bed, better swallowing cold water, needed in neuro dzs especially w/gradual paralysis, arthritic conditions usu develop, onset is slow
causticum
urinary frequency, exhaustion, tightly drawn muscles & spasms, coryza, laryngitis, epistaxis, sudden bladder paralysis or enuresis, sensitive, anxious, despondent, timid, irritable, sympathetic
causticum
intense sympathy for suffering of others, great anger over injustices, particularly sensitive to social injustices, can get actively involved (to the point of obsession), anarchists, pessimistic, distraught with their own scenario, rigid, see things as black and white
causticum
irritable, fault-finding, critical (censorious), great anxiety for others, vague, free-floating anxiety, something bad will happen, anxious or melancholy around twilight, anxiety about the future, from noise, night watching, with pains, while sitting, when going to sleep, after stool, about trifles, thinking about it, constant fear they’ve forgotten something= check, double, and even triple check things
causticum
may have a conflict b/w control and lack of control, can become fixed and inflexible, might become attorneys, rigidity, hardening, calcification mentally, emotionally & physically, mental fatigue, inattentiveness, memory failing and confusion, brain is worn out and tired, spoonerisms in speech, guilty feeling (as if they’ve committed a crime), sensitive to noise, though or excitement
causticum
sensation of empty head b/w forehead and brain, hears things that aren’t there, lots of ear wax with a strong odor, TMJ syndrome, constant but ineffectual attempt to clear mucus from their throat, craves smoked meats but aversion to sweets, stomach pains better from cold drinks
causticum
constipation w/ineffectual urging, stool passed easier while standing, enuresis, dribbling or loss of urine from coughing, laughing, sneezing, jumping, etc, or retention of urine in neonates/new mom, low sex drive, aversion to coition, milk may disappear, hoarseness of voice, irritable cough, arthritis, gout, muscle contractors, shortening of ligaments and tendons
causticum
fear animals, esp dogs, pace is slow, fear something will happen, worse in the evening, mind is slow and inflexible, memory is poor, habit of checking things several times, major arthritis remedy, awkwardness runs throughout (bites their cheek, ataxia, etc), cough can be troubling, desires smoked meats, aversion to sweets, stomach pains and cough better from cold drinks, excessive ear wax, warts on nose, face, fingertips, lose urine from sudden movements
causticum
relief from action, not from crying, feels best lying down, like phosphorous but possibly with a harder edge, stammering when they get excited, get stuck and not able to free their emotions, stress incontinence, no such thing as a healthy person that needs this remedy
causticum
