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chickungunia fever

There has been circulation of medicines for Chickungunia fever in India.
The prescribed medicines are Eupatorium Perfoliatum and Rhustox both in 200 potency as a preventive. Since I feel it will bring out the medicinal aggravations in a healthy person I wait for your advices in this matter.

Sumathi
 
  sumi58 on 2006-08-27
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquitoes. It is not normally a serious health issue as it only lasts for 3-7 days. The best prevention is to keep the immune system healthy and taking proper precautions to avoid infection. There are several things one can do to prevent bites from mosquitoes and there are ways to relieve body aches and deydration that might come if infected.

The symptoms of chikungunya include fever which can reach 39°C, (102.2 °F) a petechial or maculopapular rash usually involving the limbs and trunk, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints which can be debilitating. There can also be headache, conjunctival injection and slight photophobia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/chikungunya...
The mosquito species that transmits the Chikungunya virus is the Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito or forest mosquito. There being no vaccine or preventive drug for chikungunya at present, the best way to avoid the infection is to control the mosquito population in the region and prevent mosquito bites.
http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=380&i=...
Last year, several members of the Iowa State University Department of Entomology presented the results of a study on common catnip. Among their conclusions was the fact that an essential oil in catnip is 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than potent chemicals such as DEET.
http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=634&i=...
There are many ways to cure and prevent chikungunya. It takes being conscious of what is causing the problem, eliminating risks, and watching one's diet and hygiene;

*Eat a healthy diet with mostly raw vegetables and most fruits

*Avoid bannanas, chocolates, yogurt as they attract mosquitoes

*Wear long pants and socks with closed shoes during mosquito season

* Vitamin B Complex will help prevent bites

* Avoid dairy as dairy plugs up the elimination system

* Bathe with unscented soap and shampoo to avoid attracting mosquitoes

* Avoid wheat products if the virus infection is coming on

*Use catnip, rosemary, and neem oil to spray on exposed areas of skin (I would add lavender for aroma improvement)
*Make a bath with the above essential oils

*Avoid going out of doors during the greatest risk times at dusk and dawn, or at least cover the legs, arms, and feet during the early moring and evening

*Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol

*Eliminate standing water in your area(put a few drops of neem oil or catnip oil in pools of water to prevent eggs from hatching)

*Eliminating table salt and adding sea salt to salt foods will mineralize the body and improve toxin elimination threrefore improvie the immune response

*Drinking 6-8 glasses of clean water every day will clear the elimination system and help prevent or eliminate the virus more efficiently if infected

* I would also add one drop of wild oregano oil to a shot glass of carrot juice or some other strong juice if I was fully infected,

*Amp up on Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and try Golden Seal if infected

*Drink green tea for relief

*I would also drink unsweetened fruit juice or vegetable juice with
a teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar with a dash of cayenne, turmeric, and cinamon to provide good flora and pH balance to speed up recovery.

*MSM or Glucosamine are supplements that could help with body aches.

*If you have access to the herb Boneset herb also called comfrey, knitbone, Snake Root, and blackwort, it is a very good anti-inflamatory and excellent for body aches
http://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=687&t...
*One study found that tannic acid from nutgall apparantly binds to Chikungunya and inhibits the virus. Sources of Tannic Acid: Nutgall, Tea, Nettle, Wood, Berries, Chinese galls. Oak wood is very rich in tannic acid. Oak leaves were also mentioned. Take an iron supplement if using foods with high amounts of tannic acid.

Effects of tannic acid and its related compounds upon Chikungunya virus
http://diglib.tums.ac.ir/pub/magmng/pdf/...
Tannic Acid In-Activates the Chikungunya virus
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query...
Plants with Phytochemicals
http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochem...

Hope this helps
 
walkin last decade
Dear Walkin,
Thanks for so much info.

Eup. Perf. and Rhus Tox are effective meds for chickungunia.

Other medicines being prescribed by doctors in South India....where this viral fever has affected number of people...are:

1. Gelsemium

2. Pyrogenium

Also give Bio-combination No 11...to bring down the fever.

Best wishes,
Pankaj Varma
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Thank you doctors. My question is can we take these medicines without getting infected, as a prophylaxis
 
sumi58 last decade
Yes one dose of each.
Repeat after a week ....one more dose of each.

Best wishes
Pankaj Varma
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Hi Pankaj,
What are the potencies and frequencies of the medication to be taken for some one who is already down with chikun guniya and also for prevention amongst others in the family.
Please reply ASAP. My brother is down with it.
Thanks
 
moddy last decade
I sent a reply to ur e-mail.
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Thanks Pankaj,
I got the reply and have started on the medication.
moddy
 
moddy last decade
Dr.Pankaj!
Why don't you put up here the potencies and frequencies of the medicines to be taken? You are all doing great job here and it will be helpful for many people. Thanks in advance.
 
muruganrsa last decade
In one of south Indian state the standard formula TCB(Tuber.,Cal.carb,Bell.)is being given to chickungunia. Here I see different remedies prescribed. what's genus epidemicus for chickungunia in India?
 
maheeru last decade
Hi,

Pankaj had advised the following for chikun guniya

Eupatorium Perf. 200C
and
Rhus Tox 200C

alternately every hour until fever is down and body ache has been controlled.

Then on wards.....every two hours alternately.

If these two meds fail to bring improvement...give Gelsemium 200 same way.

for prevention in the family:

Eupatorium Perf. 200
And RHUS TOX 200

BOTH TWICE DAILY FOR 3 DAYS.

I hope this helps.
 
moddy last decade
Hi pankaj,
It has been two days now that my brother is taking Rhus Tox200 and Eup. Perf200 as advised by you.
The fever has come down (between 100 and 101). joint aches still there but marginally reduced.
there is mild swelling all over the body but both the legs have more swelling, weakness persisits. some ulcers in the mouth too. (before starting homoepathy med he was given some antibiotic three days back)...
Please advise what next.
thanks
moddy
 
moddy last decade
Replied ur e-mail.
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Thanks pankaj!
 
moddy last decade
Dear pankaj/ Dr deoshlok/,
HELP!!!!
My Mother is now suffering from the same...today is her first day of fever+ unbearable bodyache specially the joints+ swellingand stiffness in the arms. she is 57yrs old, has had angina pains and some BP problem before and is not so strong. what besides these med can help her,her plight is unbearable
can u please suggest something for her (she is taking eup.perf200 and rhus tox200 alternatively every hour) and are there some eating/drinking precautions etc that can help?
my brothers fever is gone today but the bodyache and swelling remain along with terrible weakness.
Besides them there is my bhabi, my dad and two little kids 3 and 5 (who have thankfully not been affected)...what can help them? they have also taken (just like my mom had) the precautionary dose prescribed by you,
The whole city and surroundings seems to be down with this, with doc giving heavy painkillers and antibiotics which lead to ulcers etc.
I am very very concerned about my mom, she has a low threshold of bearing pain....please please advise.
thanks
moddy
 
moddy last decade
Replied your e-mail.
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Dear Pankaj
Can you reply on the forum as others can also benefit.My grand father who has just come back from Indore has caught it the fever has come down but he still has pain in joints .Please advise.


Shiny
 
shiny last decade
from pankaj :

Give Euph Perf200and Rhus Tox200 for 2 more days every hour alternately for first two/three days.
additionaly give Bio-combination No 11 for Fever ...4 tabs four times a day.

when fever is slightly in control give the same medicines 2 hourly alternately.

if fever is almost gone/gone then above medicines 4 times a day alternately.

drink plenty of water and fruit juices

for preventive measure:
Eup. Perf200 and Rhus tox200 twice daily for 3/5 days
 
moddy last decade
Thanks Pankaj,
Both my mom and my brother are fine and active, except for some pain in the joints, and wee bit of swelling that still continues.
Regards
moddy
from Pankaj:
Great....give them Carbo Veg 30C ..four times a day...it is a wonderful pick up after an illness.
Best / Pankaj Varma
 
moddy last decade
WAlkin, Great post on mosquitos. Thanks.



high fevers can cause dehydration which can lead to loss of electrolytes and might need to be replaced.

Some people get prolonged headaches if the electrolytes are not replaced.
 
Pat2006 last decade
Maheeru,
Reg. TCB (31-08-2006).

Important symptom of this fever is ...severe body ache..which is coverd by Eup. Perf. and Rhus Tox.

The body aches still persist even after the fever subsides.

TCB...Cal. Carb. is a chronic of Belladona...so don't understand who made this combination...and its effectiveness.

Best wishes,
Pankaj Varma
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Incidentally..I have been recommending to patients the combination of Eup. Perf. and Rhus tox. for viral fevers during rainy season for over 10 years...and have found it to be effective.

Sometimes...there is a version of the viral which affects the eyes with redness and pain...conjectivitis....then add Belladona to the combination.

Best wishes,
Pankaj Varma
 
PANKAJ VARMA last decade
Polyporus 200 one dose has given nice results for me within 2 days. If pain persists after fever is gone, kali mur 1000.
 
maheeru last decade
chickungunia:

Polyporus 200 one dose has given nice results for me within 2 days. If pain persists after fever is gone, kali mur 1000. Polyporus seems genus epidemicus for me as many cases have seemed to benefit from this remedy.
 
maheeru last decade
I received dilution Polyporus 200
How is one dose?
help please
my pain lasted for three months
 
darjela last decade

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