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I need a remedy for multiple issues, can someone please help?

I am a 56 year old post-menopausal woman that has been on the losing end of a growing number of health issues. I am familiar with homeopathy, but not at all knowledgeable, and don't want to start experimenting recklessly. Here is a list of what I think is what is important:

-Hypertension, somewhat controlled by medication and garlic supplements
-Osteoarthritis, X-rays confirmed severe in spine (C & L spine) and knees are the worse areas.
-6 years post knee replacement in R knee, needing one in L knee
-At this point I cannot stand or walk for more than 2-3 minutes without excruciating pain in my mid/and just below back area that begins a few seconds to 1 minute after standing and tends to move upwards towards my lower ribs, and grows worse every second I'm on my feet. The pain takes my breath away, it feels like the worse labor pains I ever had, but in my back instead of stomach. It affects both sides equally. Sitting or lying down is the only relief. I have a portable scooter to get around when out of the house, so I never caught off guard without a place to sit. MRI's scheduled next month.
-I have issues with my gallbladder (eating eggs, and/or too much fat hurts), and take Prilosec for acid reflux. I know what not to eat to keep my gallbladder quiet. However, my stomach feels too acidic to eat for most of the day.
-It is difficult to make myself eat anything except dinner for many years. When I am ready to eat, I have a good appetite, and enjoy food very much. Also, I take vitamin supplements to compensate for lack of nutrition. Digestion and bowels are not a problem.
-Because of the issues above, I am extremely overweight for my medium (former athletic) frame.
-I have suffered from General Anxiety Disorder my whole life, and currently take medication to help with this. I have suffered a few bouts of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in my early years, and the 2 are somewhat related. Basically, I fear everything I can't control, and am a perfectionist at heart, needing everything to be 'Just So' in my world. Socially, I'm a loner, preferring the company of myself or just one person at a time.
-I am an insomniac, rarely getting to bed before 5 AM. However, with all the medication I take, I sleep like a rock for 8-12 hours, depending on other factors. I dream profusely in the hours before waking.
-I self medicate with alcohol through the night, as it is the only time my body doesn't hurt as bad, and seems to help me get into sleep-mode easier. I rarely acually get intoxicated.
-I have never been one to tolerate heat. Summer is my nightmare. I sleep in a 59 degree room.
-My most recent and bothersome issue is constant edema in my lower legs and feet, although I watch my salt intake, and drink lots of water throughout the day. The medication I take when this happens (Lasix) is not working this time, and an upcoming cruise in 10 days. I need to get the swelling down, please help!

Despite this list, I am fairly healthy, and have a busy and happy life, I would just like it to be more active, live longer, and it be more fulfilling...as naturally as possible.
Sorry this is so long, I just wanted to be thorough. Guys, really, any help is so very much appreciated!!!

P.S. I have a 50 remedy kit, 30C...I always wanted to learn :)
 
  Dena on 2017-07-27
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
I can consider your case but you need to give many answers, copy the questions list in notepad,
write answers in same way with questions and then paste in post reply, NO SHORT answers explain MAXIMUM you can.


1. Age,sex,weight,country,occupation.
ANS.

2. Main complaints and other associated troubles.
a)Where is the trouble; The exact locality of the complaint like hands,legs etc; duration of trouble.
ANS.
b)What exactly do you feel, Sensation as pain, how pain feels or burn etc.
ANS.
c)What are the factors that causes this trouble according to you.
ANS.
d)Condition under which the complaint is reduced or you feel better like,cold or hot application,cold or hot weather,position as standing,walking,rest etc.
ANS.
e)Condition under which the complaint is increased like,cold or hot application,cold or hot weather,position as standing,walking,rest etc.
ANS.
f)Any other complaint any where in the body.
ANS.
g)Onset time of troubles in detail, i.e which came first, after that what problem and so on.
ANS.
h)Treatment method adopted and its result.
ANS.

3. History of diseases in family.
ANS.

4. Personal History.
a)About childhood.
ANS.
b)Academic performance.
ANS.
c)Any major incidents in life and the effect of it on life.
ANS.
d)How you are satisfied with your sex life, friends, family members, company etc.
ANS.

5. Habits/Addiction.
a)Smoking, Alcohol,Sleeping pills, Laxative etc.
ANS.
b)Masturbation and frequency.
ANS.

6. How is your Appetite and Thirst.
ANS.

7. Likes and Dislikes.
a)Alcohol Bread Butter Bitter Salt Sweet Sour Fats Milk Mud Chalk Egg Spicy food Meat Fish Fruits Fried Food
Warm food-drink Cold food-drink Ice Ice cream Chocolates Tea Coffee.
ANS.
b)Anything else about like and dislike of any activity with you or surrounding.
ANS.

8. Bowel movements.
a)Nature of stool, frequency, satisfactory or not.
ANS.
b)Any discomforts associated with stool.
ANS.

9. Urine.
a)Frequency, nature, volume.
ANS.
b)Any discomfort before, during or after urination/odour
ANS.

10. For men.
a)Any difference in erection/want of erection/weak erection/Ejaculation early/late.
ANS.
b)Any other trouble in sex.
ANS.

11. For Females.
a)Menses, Regular, Irregular,Early, Late.
ANS.
b)Duration of menses.
ANS.
c)Nature of flow, Scanty, Blood colour, Consistency, Odour, Staining, itching/ when and what makes it worse/better.
ANS.

12. Sleep.
a)The quality of sleep, the quietness or restlessness of sleep,
position of sleep, times of waking and reasons for waking,
need for cover over various parts of the body,
whether the window must be open or closed etc.
common dreams, peculiar sounds or gestures during sleep, etc.
ANS.

13. Sweat
a)How much, what parts, staining, Odour.
ANS.

14. Weather
a)Tolerance to heat and cold, dryness, humidity, weather changes, sun,
foggy weather, wind drafts, closed rooms, etc.
ANS.

15. Mental Status
a)The quality of the patient's life in relationship to loved ones, family, friends and colleagues. Overall quality of energy available to function in daily life, and under various circumstances.
ANS.
b)Any mental/emotional shocks occurring in the patient's life-grief, major financial losses separation from loved ones, death, identity crisis and other stress in life.
ANS.
c)Memory,ability to concentrate/comprehend.
ANS.
d)Are you fearful of anything eg: Animals, people, being alone, darkness, death, disease, robbers, thunder, storm, high places.
ANS.
e)Are you anxious about anything: if yes, give details.
ANS.
f)Are you impatient.
ANS.
g)Are you doubtful or suspicious.
ANS.
h)Are you hurt easily (emotionally)how do you react. Does it cause hatred/revenge.
ANS.
i)Does your pride get hurt easily.
ANS.
j)Are you depressed, if so, reason/circumstances.
ANS.
k)Do you like to share your problems.
ANS.
l)Effect of consolation.
ANS.
m)Do you ever become suicidal when? How.
ANS.
n)Memory- quality if poor, for what ( eg. Names, places, people, what you read).
ANS.
o)Do you weep easily, effect of weeping, ie, does it make you worse or better.
ANS.
p)Are you easily irritated. What makes you angry, how do you express it.
ANS.
q)Are you destructive.
ANS.
r)How good are you in making decisions.
ANS.
s)Do you like company or like to remain alone.
ANS.
t)How seriously are you affected by disorder and uncleanness in your surroundings.
ANS.
u)How does failure appear to you?
ANS.
v)Are there any matters that you deeply dislike?
ANS.
w)What activities you deeply like? How does it affect your mood?
ANS.
x)Are you affectionate? How does others sorrow affect you?
ANS.
y)Any present fears in your life or future.
ANS.
z)Any present life or future life desires.
ANS.

16.Tell your date, month, year of birth with birth place and timing for Medical Astrology
ANS.

17.Describe PRAKRITI
by doing EVALUATION on visiting
www.holisticonline.com/ayurveda/w_ayurveda-dtest1.htm
ANS.

NOTE-- if proper reporting will not be done by you, then i will close the case, you can take advice from others.

Regards,
antivirus
 
0antivirus0 6 years ago
I can consider your case but you need to give many answers, copy the questions list in notepad,
write answers in same way with questions and then paste in post reply, NO SHORT answers explain MAXIMUM you can.

THANK YOU!!!

1. Age,sex,weight,country,occupation.
ANS. 56, F, 250#, USA, Real Estate Investor

2. Main complaints and other associated troubles.
a)Where is the trouble; The exact locality of the complaint like hands,legs etc; duration of trouble.
ANS. Mid-back pain, pain in knees, feet swelling related to arthritis

b)What exactly do you feel, Sensation as pain, how pain feels or burn etc.
ANS. Back pain feels like labor pains before childbirth (I’ve had 3 natural births) except in my back instead of stomach. Swollen feet like elephant feet that are hot and feel full, and fat.

c)What are the factors that causes this trouble according to you.
ANS. I sit A LOT, since its the only way to relieve back pain, and gravity causes my legs to swell. I think modern medicine can no longer help with what my body is coping with.

d)Condition under which the complaint is reduced or you feel better like,cold or hot application,cold or hot weather,position as standing,walking,rest etc.
ANS. I crave cold. I prefer cold air and cold temperatures,…I am always hot. Sitting and lying down with a fan and/or air conditioning is the only relief I get.

e)Condition under which the complaint is increased like,cold or hot application,cold or hot weather,position as standing,walking,rest etc.
ANS. Hot temperatures, warm sleeping, standing or walking for more than 3 minutes, not enough time sleeping, sitting for long periods of time without standing, not having access to the outdoors.

f)Any other complaint any where in the body.
ANS. Stomach feel acidic and uncomfortable upon waking. I don’t feel hungry for 4-10 hours after waking. I have a corneal disease that is affecting my daily vision. My hands are always hot and clammy.

g)Onset time of troubles in detail, i.e which came first, after that what problem and so on.
ANS. Arthritis in Cervical spine & Shoulder pain began 20 years ago, knees 17 years ago, it causes me to me walk with a forward-leaning gait, as I feel unstable..Back pain 12 years ago, getting worse every month, as now I can only stand for 2-3 minutes without severe searing pain in my mid-back area. Swelling in my feet and lower legs, despite medication, and elevating my feet, cutting back on salt. Severe back pain AND edema in my feet is the worst problem currently.

h)Treatment method adopted and its result.
ANS. Meloxicam 15 mg. 1Xdaily for inflammation, but causes some stomach trouble, so I take it for 13 days, take 1 day off. Lasix as needed for edema, but hasn’t been working lately.

3. History of diseases in family.
ANS. Maternal: Grandmother still living, will be 100 next January. Grandfather heart disease, died at 75 from heart attack. Mother and 5 siblings still alive with no chronic health issues.
Paternal grandmother lived to 93. Had dementia from age 75. Type II Diabetes on both sides. My Father had quadruple bypass surgery at 57, but lived to the age of 78. Maternal great aunt (1 out of 12) had severe osteoarthritis beginning in her 40’s. Maternal grandfathers family has eye disease called Fuch’s Dystrophy, which my mother and I inherited.

4. Personal History.
a)About childhood.
ANS. Rough. Small town, Both parents in law enforcement, but in freak accident and my only sibling, my baby brother died suddenly. Parents didn’t see me anymore. Was raped first at 13, then again at 14. Left home the day I turned 17, only to be followed by 2 strangers who pulled a gun on me, abducted me, and raped me repeated, beat me, and left me to die. Parents had remarried and had no time or place for me in their new lives. I moved 500 miles away to start a new life, and became pregnant at 18, and refusing to give up the baby, i had her on my own.

b)Academic performance.
ANS. I struggled through high school, but managed to achieve some college later in life.

c)Any major incidents in life and the effect of it on life.
ANS. After my daughter was born, my parents asked me to move back, so I did, but couldn’t find a job due to economic conditions that year, so I took what I could get, and soon met a guy who wanted to marry me and adopt my daughter, and who wanted a family. My family was all for it, even though I had some concerns about his temperament. Soon after realizing that I had married an abusive man, I had 2 miscarriages close together, and while in the hospital, a psychiatrist was referred to me. He drugged me from day 1, and within 2 years I was on antipsychotic medications that I did not need, nor asked for. During the 2 years (mostly hospitalized), he referred me to colleagues that convinced me that I needed unnecessary surgeries. I, being naive, and alone went along. When the insurance ran out, so did he. I had developed a condition called tardive dyskinesia from all the meds. During all this time, my Mother and new step-father were caring for my daughter. They tricked me into signing papers and tried to take her away from me legally. I later found out that my step father was sexually abusing my baby girl. She was first raped at 3 or 4 years old. Meanwhile I was homeless, as my husband gave up on me and filed for divorce. I could not function well enough for a job, so I went to a non-profit hospital, where they told me I had been severely over medicated. It took 6 months in that hospital to finally get better. I did eventually reconcile with my husband and get my daughter back.
How it has affected me? I don’t trust doctors, or hospitals, and have issues with men in general. I tried to be the parent to my girls that my parents weren’t or couldn’t be for me.

d)How you are satisfied with your sex life, friends, family members, company etc.
ANS. My first husband passed away, and my 2nd husband is Superman. He took on raising 3 daughters with me, and has done an amazing job. Our sex life was amazing until I found out he cheated on me, then I went back and forth for awhile, but now we’re okay. I’m much stronger, but the sex drive has died for me. I run a successful business with my best friend, whom I trust completely. My daughters are all grown, and doing well, and we are a large, but close family of 13, and soon to be 14. I have reconciled with my Mom.

5. Habits/Addiction.
a)Smoking, Alcohol,Sleeping pills, Laxative etc.
ANS. I smoke and drink. I drink mostly because of the insomnia and pain as it gives me a measure of relief for a few hours everyday. I don’t do drugs.

b)Masturbation and frequency.
ANS. Not an issue at all, never think about sex for the past 3-4 years

6. How is your Appetite and Thirst.
ANS. I don’t get really hungry until late evening, or nighttime, and making myself eat something is difficult, and not enjoyable. I drink water through the day, but once I have 2 liters in me, I start drinking alcohol.

7. Likes and Dislikes.
a)Alcohol Bread Butter Bitter Salt Sweet Sour Fats Milk Mud Chalk Egg Spicy food Meat Fish Fruits Fried Food
Warm food-drink Cold food-drink Ice Ice cream Chocolates Tea Coffee.
ANS. I’ve been a coffee lover since little, but give it up due to BP being high, and insomnia issues. I hate bitter flavors and anything vinegar-y. I eat few sweets and prefer a simple meat and potatoes/starch diet. I am a picky eater, but I do enjoy sweet and spicy or sweet and sour as in Asian dishes. I eat few vegetables, and mostly raw, and fish fried, not broiled. My big dairy craving is for cheese and butter. I love soups, and mostly hot dishes, I love eggs but they cause gallbladder pain 75% of the time. Also, I am a big supporter of organic farming practices.

b)Anything else about like and dislike of any activity with you or surrounding.
ANS. I love being outdoors and connected to nature. I have a mild case of claustrophobia, and can’t stand being confined indoors.

8. Bowel movements.
a)Nature of stool, frequency, satisfactory or not.
ANS. Neither constipated or too loose 90% of the time.
b)Any discomforts associated with stool.
ANS. Only if consume too much spicy food, then it burns

9. Urine.
a)Frequency, nature, volume.
ANS. I wake up to urinate 1-2 times. I drink water through the day, and urinate on aavereg once an hour starting out, but then slows down as my day progresses, then the fluid starts to build up in my tissues, and I urinate much less frequently.
b)Any discomfort before, during or after urination/odour
ANS. If I have drank more alcohol than usual, sometimes, there’s an odor in my morning urine.

10. For men.
a)Any difference in erection/want of erection/weak erection/Ejaculation early/late.
ANS.
b)Any other trouble in sex.
ANS.

11. For Females.
a)Menses, Regular, Irregular,Early, Late.
ANS. Post menopausal
b)Duration of menses.
ANS.
c)Nature of flow, Scanty, Blood colour, Consistency, Odour, Staining, itching/ when and what makes it worse/better.
ANS.

12. Sleep.
a)The quality of sleep, the quietness or restlessness of sleep,
position of sleep, times of waking and reasons for waking,
need for cover over various parts of the body,
whether the window must be open or closed etc.
common dreams, peculiar sounds or gestures during sleep, etc.
ANS. I have insomnia, and rarely get to bed before 5AM. I take a muscle relaxer, anxiety med, melatonin and drink alcohol before bed. This all makes me fall asleep quickly, and sleep very sound for the first 4-5 hours. Then I wake up to urinate, and go back to sleep easily. The second half of sleep I dream profusely, sometimes talking or calling out in my dreams. If I’m in pain, I cry out loud while sleeping. My bedroom has a loud air purifier, as I can’t sleep in quiet rooms. I also need a fan blowing air on me. The room has to be very cold with air conditioning, window closed…freezing to most people. I need light covers over me up to my chin. I also need dark coverings for the windows since I sleep during the day.

13. Sweat
a)How much, what parts, staining, Odour.
ANS. I sweat heaviest on my head, and face. Face gets beet red, sweat running in my eyes, hair gets wet from scalp when exerting myself even a little, or when the temperature in above 72F. My skin feels sticky after sweating. No staining, little odor.
14. Weather
a)Tolerance to heat and cold, dryness, humidity, weather changes, sun,
foggy weather, wind drafts, closed rooms, etc.
ANS. No tolerance to heat, and humidity. I thrive in dry cool or cold weather. Weather changes in and of itself don’t affect me.

15. Mental Status
a)The quality of the patient's life in relationship to loved ones, family, friends and colleagues. Overall quality of energy available to function in daily life, and under various circumstances.
ANS. I have a good relationship with everyone in my life. I have only one real friend and business partner. I spent 90% of the year working with her, living alone 240 miles from home and husband, children, grandchildren. When I do see family together, it’s exhausting and stressful for me. My marriage is good despite the distance, as we are working toward a common goal. My working life is demanding mentally, but not physically, so it works for me. Only taking care of myself alone is difficult.

b)Any mental/emotional shocks occurring in the patient's life-grief, major financial losses separation from loved ones, death, identity crisis and other stress in life.
ANS. Answered most of this question already, and yes, all of the above at some point. I have GAD, so most things are stressful to me in one way or another.

c)Memory,ability to concentrate/comprehend.
ANS. Good memory, concentration is sometimes an issue, depending on stress level. Too much stress or worry and my mind becomes paralyzed, not being able to move forward easily. I have to deal with the stress first, then I can concentrate again. Comprehension is okay, but sometimes a problem, and again, stress is a factor.

d)Are you fearful of anything eg: Animals, people, being alone, darkness, death, disease, robbers, thunder, storm, high places.
ANS. Public speaking, too much attention in public, being embarrassed or humiliated, ridicule, close crowded places, not having a way to escape if needed, flying, betrayal, death of loved ones, disease in general, hospitals, medical procedures, being misunderstood, being accused of lying, being judged, being startled, especially from behind, people invading my personal space, not being to get outdoors, being stuck somewhere too hot, and lately not being able to find a place to sit down. when I go out somewhere.

e)Are you anxious about anything: if yes, give details.
ANS. My health and anytime I need to leave home for something like an appointment, meeting or a trip. It’s physically demanding for me to prepare for a change in my routine.

f)Are you impatient.
ANS. Not usually.

g)Are you doubtful or suspicious.
ANS. I can be, but I want to believe the best in people first.

h)Are you hurt easily (emotionally)how do you react. Does it cause hatred/revenge.
ANS. I am very sensitive to people being angry, disappointed in me, yelling, or confrontational in any way. My reaction is to get out quickly. I will replay the event in my mind over and over sometimes for months until an understanding is reached, and I feel I’ve been understood. I rarely get angry, and I don’t hate people for being human. I never consider of revenge as solution.

i)Does your pride get hurt easily.
ANS. Yes

j)Are you depressed, if so, reason/circumstances.
ANS. No, sometimes a little melancholy.

k)Do you like to share your problems.
ANS. Yes, Only with my best friend and my husband.

l)Effect of consolation.
ANS. It makes it better.

m)Do you ever become suicidal when? How.
ANS. NO. Never.

n)Memory- quality if poor, for what ( eg. Names, places, people, what you read).
ANS. Good memory

o)Do you weep easily, effect of weeping, ie, does it make you worse or better.
ANS. Yes, I frequently cry to music that moves me, and TV or movies. I cry when recalling a painful memory, or expressing my issues. I think it helps me to not hold things inside.

p)Are you easily irritated. What makes you angry, how do you express it.
ANS. Yes, I like things done a certain way and get irritated when it isn’t done the way I would. Most of the time, I stay quiet and do it myself thereafter. On the rare occasion I get truly angry, it comes on fast and subsides quickly. Afterwards, I want to talk it out.

q)Are you destructive.
ANS. Only the slamming of the door behind me until my temper calms down when I get angry.

r)How good are you in making decisions.
ANS. Usually okay unless I am too stressed or anxious, then I can shut down and have a hard time moving forward.

s)Do you like company or like to remain alone.
ANS. Alone mostly, but the company of one person at a time is okay, as long as I can have more time alone between visits.

t)How seriously are you affected by disorder and uncleanness in your surroundings.
ANS. Extremely affected by disorder. It is one of the reasons I can shut down mentally, it’s very overwhelming to me to be in a chaotic environment.

u)How does failure appear to you?
ANS. I am hard on myself at first, but then realize it is a part of life, and move forward.

v)Are there any matters that you deeply dislike?
ANS. Politics, morbid topics of conversation, intolerances of other people’s faith or religion, people judging other people

w)What activities you deeply like? How does it affect your mood?
ANS. Many. Music, art, crafting, cooking, organic gardening, books, research on any topic I’m interested in at the moment, decorating, learning new things

x)Are you affectionate? How does others sorrow affect you?
ANS. Very affectionate. I am affected my sorrows and tragedies of others, and I can not watch or listen to the news because of it.

y)Any present fears in your life or future.
ANS. I have to travel and fly soon, so that causes me stress.

z)Any present life or future life desires.
ANS. To be successful in my work, and to be able to get my health/sleep/eating/weight back on track.

16.Tell your date, month, year of birth with birth place and timing for Medical Astrology
ANS. March 25, 1961 2:55 PM Houston, Texas USA

17.Describe PRAKRITI
by doing EVALUATION on visiting

ANS. According to Ayurveda, Prakriti is a Sanskrit word meaning Nature, Creativity, or the First creation. It means that our basic constitution is determined at the time of conception, and continues throughout our lives.

Vita-28 Pitta-33 Kapha-40
Kapha and Pitta

NOTE-- if proper reporting will not be done by you, then i will close the case, you can take advice from others.

Regards,
antivirus

Thank you antivirus!!!
 
Dena 6 years ago
Dr. Antivirus,

Many thanks for considering my case. While I patiently await your response, I am learning what I can about Ayurveda from the website, and its fascinating! Please provide any specific information that would help me, and I will study. Also, I have about 30 or so medicinal herbs on hand, as well as a 50 remedy kit 30C, so if any of those could help, please advise when you have time.
Thank you very much,
Dena
 
Dena 6 years ago
take BRYONIA 30c liquid, 2 drops in a tablespoon water, 3 times a day for 2 days,

{if buying pills then 3 pills, 3 times 2 days, chew it, do not swallow with water}

do not eat or drink anything 30 minutes before and after medicine,

REPORT FOLLOWING AFTER 15 DAYS

feeling calm=
good sleep=
proper energy level=
self control=
confidence level=
freshness on waking up=
love and affection with others=
mental freedom or freshness=
back pain=
feet swelling=
any other change you felt=

regards,
antivirus
 
0antivirus0 6 years ago
you can email me the name of herbs at my email AntivirusForHealth [at] gmail.com
 
0antivirus0 6 years ago
Just to clarify, when you say pills, are pellets and pills the same?? i have 30c pellets in my kit.
Also, I can relate to vata, pitta and kappa. Which diet would you suggest, so that I feel hungry through the day?
Thank you for your time.
Dena
 
Dena 6 years ago

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