Opium Flashcards
Opium
Essence
Ailments from fright. Painlessness of complaints that should be painful. Indifference to pain/suffering. Rash, bold, doesn’t complain, says he is well when he is sick, sluggish/inertia, withdrawl
Opium
Modalities - worse
warm
Opium
Modalities - better
> cold, open air, cool room
wants to be uncovered
wine, coffee, cold drinks, vinegar
Opium
Desires
brandy, beer, bread, cold drinks, sweets, wine
Opium
Aversions
tobacco, meat, onions, smoking
Opium
Fears
Being murdered, Death
Being approached
Opium
Sleep
Sleep apnea, snoring
Frightening dreams, visions
sleepy but s/t sleepless nights
SOMNOLENCE
Opium
Indications
Unconsciouness, concussions, neuro injuries, neuro dz, paralysis, convulsions, seizures,
following stroke. complaints from fear when fear remains. Epilepsy dating back from a fright, complaints from anger shame fright
Opium
Mind
Dullness, narcolepsy
Blissful, peaceful, drowsy
Delusions (lighter than air, visions, frightful animals, being murdered)
Vertigo
Opium
Head
Head injury (&sleepiness after) Headache spreading to face, aching in base of brain
Opium
Eye
Pupils contracted
Opium
Face
flushed, dark red, or dusky, sweaty, swollen
Opium
Mouth
Teeth grinding
Opium
Stomach
Prolonged N/V cold sweat
Opium
Rectum
Constipation, round hard black balls