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Unable to breath normally

Hello, I am an elderly man (73 years), widower living alone.I live in a very humid and hot area. Obese (120 kg), suffering from yeast/fungus infections, but my most urgent, pressing problem that needs your LOVING HELP is below.
1. Each symptom in as much detail as possible.
2. Where each symptom is located: NOSE, nose sinuses, nose membranes
3. What first started it off: Do not remember, is a chronic problem of many years.
4. When it's worse: Evening and night
5. When it feels better: During the day time's warm hours.
6. Your sleep pattern and details of any recurring dreams. Most of the time sleep on my abdomen. Tossing all night. Dreams are varied but not frightening or sad.
7. What you are sensitive to: Extremes of temperature, too hot, too cold.
8. Your state of mind: Cuasi normal. Fear to die for lack of treatment of my health problem.
9. Any desires or aversions for particular foods: Desire for sweet drinks and foods, tropical fruits. No aversions to food.
10. Details of any major diseases suffered in past. Low immunity. Candidiasis
11. Details of any reactions to other medicines taken. Never had a reaction.
12. History of homeopathic treatment if any. Anti Tart 30C, Natrum Mur 30C, Pulsatilla 200, Arsenic Album 200
13. All other symptoms you have: can not breathe normally through the nose. The nose is partially or, sometimes, completely blocked, or clogged, or “stuffed”. Sometimes is only one nostril, if I press one finger on the other nostril that is open, no air will pass through the clogged one. At night, I am awakened by this urgent need to swallow something, otherwise it appears I will choke or asphyxiate.

Please help this old man.
[message edited by Alergico on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:01:40 BST]
 
  Alergico on 2011-10-26
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Respected Sir,

Please take a single dose of Lycopodium 30c in the evening and report back the next day. This will help to remove the blocked nose promptly. You may have to repeat, if needed for a few days.

I will follow up with Thuja 200 to promote sleep.

Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Dear Reva V

Thank you so much for a most prompt reply. I will purchase both remedies as soon as possible and will start taking the Lycopodium 30C, will report after first day.

Need to add that life under these conditions (unable to breath normally) is becoming unbearable. Sometimes I wonder if I want to live any longer.

Respectfully,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

You are not alone with disease. People around the world has much larger problem. Please hold your trust. You can have much better Quality of Life going forward.

73 years is not too old and you can still enjoy a good health. Joe from Sri Lanka has a secret for healthy living, by taking Arnica 30 in wet dose. After a few doses of indicated remedies, you can start Arnica 30c (Joepathy) and you should slowly improve your health very well. I shall let you know when to start.

Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Respected Reva V.

Thank you for your encouraging words. I acknowledge that there is a lot of suffering in the world, but thanks Goodness that there are persons like you helping us. I do not like to complain, but my whole life has been filled with suffering and pain.

I want to congratulate you for being straightforward with your prescription. Not a lot of questions, although I know these are helpful.
I just purchased the two remedies and will take the Lycopodium clavatum 30C this evening and wait for your instructions to take the Thuja Occidentalis 200 ck. I perused the Materia Medica on both products and was amazed at how many of those symptoms are like mine, both physical and mental. It is like Lycopodium is a photograph of me on some areas.

Like any human being, I would like to live my last days on earth enjoying a tiny bit of relatively good health, which would be conducive to some happiness.
I have faith, I am positive that with your guidance, Homeopathy is the answer to my prayers. Thank you for your
expertise.
Respectfully,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Dear Madam Reva V

It is 10:15 PM here and I have just taken my single dose of Lycopodium. I am sure tomorrow I will report that it removed my blocked nose.

You wrote '''Please hold your trust. You can have much better Quality of Life going forward.'' I have read some of your past posts, and have learned that you are very capable and knowledgeable, so I respectfully ask you to help me FOR AS LONG as it takes to improve the Quality of my Life.
With that in mind, I will provide you with more information about me that will help you prescribe the right Homeopathic remedies.

Fifty years ago my gall bladder was removed surgically. Since then, my body has been unable to digest dietary fats. For decades I have suffered from what is called here in the USA as post-cholecystectomy 'bile salt diarrhea' with the consequent loss of electrolytes and minerals. The uncontrolled flow of bile into my intestines has caused inflammation of the colon, faulty digestion, undigested food, and other problems, but the most evident damage is the accumulation of toxic fat in the middle of my body. Fifty years ago, when I was operated I weighted 170 lbs (77 kg) for a height of 5'-8' (1.73 m), now I weight 270 lbs (123 kg). I have tried to lose those extra 100 lbs. but my body refuses to shed them. They say the body thinks it is in 'famine mode'. The weight has accumulated constantly, year after year, but there was a sharp increase after the death of my wife in 2008 (of breast malignancy). I consider that unusual or strange! Since I was in a deep state of grief, I was never hungry, I snacked here and there, never had a complete meal, however, 20 of those extra 100 pounds were acquired during the 3 years of mourning from 2008 to date. The increase in weight has stabilized a little, perhaps because I now try to eat more rationally.

Now, the story does not end there. Something caused my gut friendly flora to shrink and the 'unfriendly' flora (candida) to increase, so I am laden with Candidiasis. The fungus has invaded my body, causing great damage to my 10 toe nails and to 4 of my left hand fingernails. I believe that my sinusitis is of the type called here 'fungal' sinusitis [ http://www.sinuses.com/fungal.htm ]

I am sorry to give you so many details, but I want to be ahead of any inconvenience, in case the prescribed medicines (Lycopodium & Thuja) do not work as expected, so we do not blame them. Then, we will know that the suspect fungus in the nasal cavities membranes needs 'stronger ammunition'.

Will report tomorrow if Lyc helped my nostrils to stay open all night.
Thank you for your patience and time,

Sincerely,
Alergico (I am hispanic, Alergico in Spanish means allergic to).
 
Alergico last decade
Thank you for the details. They are helpful and do not hesitate to write. I will do my best to hold on to your needs through this forum, till you are much better.

Fungus are scavengers and when we keep the digestion 'complete' they have no food and will leave the body naturally.

Lycopodium will contribute to improve your digestion, esp in the old age. I suggest you to take atleast 1 to 2 hours ahead of going to sleep.

Thuja in 200 potency helps again contributes to digest fat and eliminate the accumulated toxins.

I spend good part of my practice to treat old age and I understand well.

Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Dear Madam Reva V
Thanks again for your most assuring words. I want to report about Lycopodium. It is 7:25 AM, Thursday 27 Oct, CST. All night my nose was perfectly open, only at this time in the morning it is a little plugged.
For how long should I continue taking it before bedtime (one dose a day)?

As I said yesterday, I already have Thuja at home. Kindly indicate when to start taking it, and how many doses.

I am on US Central Standard Time, please advise your time or location to plan time of replies.

Thanks again! May God bless you.

Alergico
[message edited by Alergico on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:21:32 BST]
 
Alergico last decade

[message deleted by Reva V on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:39:12 BST]
 
Reva V last decade
Respected Alergico,

Please continue Lycopodium 30c for 3 more days and stop for 1 day. You can report after that.

I am in PST.

Thanks,
Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Good morning Madam Reva V
Have been taking the Lycopodium 30C in accordance with instructions, with a stop for one day yesterday, Sunday Oct. 30.
Breathing through the nose has improved noticeably, day and night; and only one night did I need to use medicated nasal spray when the right nostril was severely blocked. When I am lying down at night, even when I can’t sleep well, I have noticed I snore less and do not get troubled much by sleep apnea. An unexplained rash has developed in the thighs and buttocks.

With the exception of the herbal formula I take for the swollen tissues (edema) of ankles and feet, I am not taking any supplement, but I would like to resume taking my Schuessler cell salts if you advise that they do not interfere with the homeopathic remedies.
I suppose next you will instruct me regarding Thuja 200ck.

I am very grateful that you took my case because through just a couple of your posts I can sense a human dimension, and since in your practice you deal with elderly people, you know that we are fragile. I was a strong man who raised, cared for and defended his family for decades, but now, having lost my wife (we were married 48 years) and having no family nearby, living alone in my house magnifies all my health concerns. Since I have none (so far) of the dreaded major illnesses that ravage humankind, all I ask is a slight improvement in my overall health so I can perform like a normal old man of 73 years of age. For example, I would like to see more often my grandchildren who live about 100 km. from my home, but my diminished vision and hearing, plus my nerves, make it almost impossible for me to drive on the freeway that far (the “kamikaze” drivers of the big city zoom past me at 130 km per hour and my hands shake and get wet), so I must be content to see my grandchildren when their parents can come to visit me.

Respectfully,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

Thank you for the details. The rash is a good sign. Nature is removing toxins from the body and it found the easiest way is to remove through the skin. It is far better than holding in the blood stream. I understand the difficulty of having the rash. Please be patient. I went through myself for several months eruption on my face. No external application recommended. Please stop using Soap, as it could irritate the rash. You can find an Indian grocery stores and ask for 'Moong Daal Powder' and mix 2 spoon full in some water and use this paste as a replacement to soap. Moong Daal is green gram.

Now, please take a dose of Thuja 200, 4 tablets in the night, before going to bed. Please report the next day. Your breathing and sleep are expected to be better.

With care and Prayers,

Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Esteemed Madam Reva V

Very kind of you recommending 'Moong Daal Powder' – alas, no Indian grocery stores in my town. But I grasped the idea and stopped using soap when showering. The rash dried up nicely. I am sorry to learn that you suffered from an eruption on your face for several months; What caused it? And, How did you cure it?

Took my first Thuja 200 dose last night, hoping that as you said, “breathing and sleep are expected to be better.”


Gratefully,
Alergico
[message edited by Alergico on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:03:28 GMT]
 
Alergico last decade
Logging in to observe progress.
 
Joe De Livera last decade
Respected Alergico,

Please take Thuja 200, every other day, taken preferably in the night. Report after 3 or 4 doses. This will balance the water retention in your body and consequent fungus infection. You will need several doses.

No other medicines except Thuja 200 for now. Please do not hesitate to write about your condition any time during the week.

You did not write whether your sleep get better after Thuja. Please write. If you ever get breathing difficulty, you can take Lycopodium that night and skip Thuja that night. (you should avoid taking both Lyco and Thuja on the same night)

After several doses of Thuja 200, I will encourage you to take Arnica 30, in wet doses (Joepathy). You will need Arnica 30 in liquid dilution. Hence if you want to order, please do.

Yes, it is good to be connected to the mother nature.... I love walking barefoot even today, although my neighbors look me odd.

with Prayers
Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Madam Reva V

Sleep did not get better after Thuja, let's wait to see results after the 3 or 4 doses I will take every other day. Will report on Next Thursday, Nov. 10th.

It is good to know that I can take Lycopodium if I need it.

Several months ago I wrote to Joe De Livera regarding Life (Vital) Force, and he graciously replied and suggested that I take Arnica 30 in the wet dose. I still have not done so, but will start as soon as I am finished with Thuja, as you have suggested.

Have a happy weekend!,
Alergico
[message edited by Alergico on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:22 GMT]
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

Please monitor your other symptoms after taking Thuja and help to write them back. Thuja should make good changes for you. I may repeat for several months, till it exhaust its action for you. Thuja has given deep sleep with many patients and I regard this is as a safe remedy first to try.

It is very good to know about Grounding Pads. I read just today and finding how much of information is out there regarding grounding. Thanks for sharing...

With Prayers,
Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Esteemed Madam Reva V

I have faith on your selection of my medicines. Lycopodium worked well, and now from what you write, I must expect good things from Thuja. I will write about any development.

I like your closing phrase: 'With Prayers', I am a very religious man, and Prayer is a part of my life.


With respect,
Alergico
[message edited by Alergico on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:08:12 GMT]
 
Alergico last decade
Esteemed Madam Reva V

Need help with another issue that gets worst with each day that passes: Intolerance to weather (or climate) changes. My body reacts strongly to any weather change. I suffer when the temperatures here go above 90 deg F, and likewise, now that we are entering Autumn, if the temperature gets below 75 deg F, I need to bundle up: heavy pants, shirts and socks. I have to turn the thermostat up in my bedroom. If go out I need to wear a jacket and hat when most people are wearing shorts and T-shirts.

Please help!
Respectfully,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Respected madam Reva V

As instructed, have taken 4 doses of Thuja 200 at night. No other medicines were taken.

Thuja is not helping with sleep, I did not sleep well last night because I did not take the herbal formula for sleep 'Natural Rest' by Trace Minerals Research'. My appetite has diminished.

Breathing has improved, I am happy about that.

As you know, I have this fungus infection (Candida), and my left hand itches badly. Kindly advise if you approve of my taking a homeopathic medicine made by Standard Homeopathic Company, Los Angeles, CA named 'Candida Albicans 30C Itching & Burning'.

Also, please advise when can I start taking Arnica 30 in the wet dose.

Best wishes,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

Please start Arnica 30c in wet dose (Joepathy) taken preferably twice a day.

Thuja seems not replacing 'Natural Rest' now, but surely will address the underlying cause with more doses. Continue taking 'Natural Rest' as long as needed to give you sleep.

After taking Arnica for 1 week, please write back with the symptom changes. This will also help to contribute to sleep and possibly address the candida itching. (I would suggest to wait for for a few days to see Arnica is helping. If your itching bothers you and Arnica is not helping, then take Candida Albicans)

After this 1 week, I would suggest you to resume Thuja. Please buy Kali Phos 3x (Cell Salts). 6x is more common, but we need 3x. for the follow up.

Please continue to write about your breathing problem. Did you take Lycopodium 30c during the last few days. Did Thuja alone prevented? Yes, you can take Lyco 30 anytime during the treatment, if you need help with breathing difficulty.

[ kali phos 3X will increase the blood circulation and consequently give you the ability to adopt to change in Temperature. Arnica is already building your health for the same reason.]

With Prayers,
Reva V
[message edited by Reva V on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:58:02 GMT]
 
Reva V last decade
Respected Madam Reva V,

Have ordered the liquid Arnica from an Internet supplier because I could not find it in my town. Arnica will arrive about Nov. 17th, so I will write back about Nov. 24th at which time will resume taking Thuja.
Will have ready Kali Phos 3X and yes, I took Lycopodium once when the breathing problem returned for a short while.

Sincerely,
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

As you are waiting for Arnica, I recommend you take 3 tablets of Kali Phos 3x, once in 3 hours (nearly 4 to 5 doses in a day). Please write back after 3 or 4 days.

With Prayers,
Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Thank you Reva V

Can not find Kali Phos 3x, only 6x. There are not many health shops where I live. I will take Kali Phos 6x, unless you do not approve of it. I read the following in the 'Biochemic System of Medicine':
['We have found the third the best for acute cases, while the sixth, thirtieth and two hundredth work better in most chronic cases'] (my case)

Respecfully,
Alergico
[message edited by Alergico on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:49:03 GMT]
 
Alergico last decade
Respected Alergico,

Please start with Kali Phos 6x, but I still request you to buy 3x and replace after it.

30 and 200 are too risky to take and I would never recommend for you. Many books dont explain this and leave it for readers to understand. It can be explained.

Potassium is needed for heart and 3x adequently adds potassium. Higher potencies tend to remove this essential minearls and makes patients sick, especially at old age. I witnessed this even for one dose of 200.

The book on Cell Salts by Boericke & Dewey (available for free from google books or you can order in minimum dot com) is a very reliable and trusted reference. If you cant find the ebook, please write to me and I can send the pdf to you.

With Prayers,
Reva V
 
Reva V last decade
Esteemed Reva V

Thank you for your professionalism and special care. I have already ordered Hyland's Kali Phos 3X in the liquid form (not available in pellets).

Thank you!
Alergico
 
Alergico last decade

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