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Hi Sameer,

This might be a stupid question, I'm not sure, but I would really like to know your opinion about this.

Today on the news I saw a report that there is an 'Obesity Virus' that has affected an estimated 1/3 of all overweight individuals. They said that this virus contains its own gene and they are trying to find something that will inactivate this gene.

My concern is that when I was around 25, I gained about 50 lbs in a matter of months without changing my eating habits and since then I have found it practically impossible to lose this weight. I've tried many diets and exercising when I have felt well and nothing has ever worked.

Another characteristic is that these people are also more prone to diabetes (which I have had since age 36), and typically their cholesterol & triglyceride levels are usually low, which mine are. I thought this was very interesting.

I'm not saying I have this virus, but it sounds very familiar and if I do, can homeopathy help this problem if there is a gene involved?

Could you give me your thoughts about this? I know you're busy with a lot of cases but I would really like to know what you think since this has been such a problem for me.

Thank you so much for your time!!

Bethy

Hi again Sameer,

I hate to admit it, but I'm not really sure what a 'corporeal derangement' is, but it's great to know that homeopathy can help genetic tendencies also. It's very interesting and sounds very promising! I appreciate your explanation!

Thank you again for your help Sameer!!

Bethy

Hi Sameer,

It has been 10 days since I took Silicea 30c. Here is my update:

Days 1-3:

- I had numb, tingling sensations in my head right after taking the remedy

- Also, pressure behind my eyes in the middle of my forehead for a little while

- Very strong cravings, especially for chocolate

- OCD symptoms.

- Day 4- Pressure again in middle of forehead with puffy face and hands

- Day 5- Feeling slightly calmer inside

- Day 6- Very tired

- Days 7 and 8- very irritable, can't stand talking to anyone, extremely tired

- Days 9 and 10- Still very tired but calmer again

Today I'm still feeling tired and puffy. Also, still have a feeling of my weight blowing up like a balloon. Right after a big meal, my stomach feels empty with lots of grumbling like I haven't eaten anything.

Also I'm feeling like a lot of my symptoms are hormone related (acne, hirsutism, weight, PCOS, etc.) and wondering if I could be having hormonal imbalances maybe due to premenopause.

- I'm not sure if my skin is doing better because it always gets worse right before my period and then a little better right afterwards, which it did last week. Then it usually starts the cycle all over again. Maybe too soon to tell.

- Do you think I will ever get that feeling of peaceful happiness again that I initially got with the first remedy, carc 30? That was such a great feeling!
Is it possible for that feeling to last longer than a few days with the right remedy?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on everything!

Thank you!!
Bethy

Will do!

Thanks Sameer! I'll be in touch.

Hi Sameer,

Just a quick question:

Can MRI's and chiropractic adjustments interfere with homeopathic treatment?

I am scheduled for an MRI of my neck tomorrow because my chiro wants to see exactly what's going on with the disc problem. I've been seeing a chiro for many, many years but I just recently read where this might interfere with remedies.
Is this true?

Bethy

Thanks for your reply Sameer!
Very interesting info! I had no idea chiro could have such an effect and was hoping it wouldn't interfere. Good to know!

Bethy

Hi Sameer,

I just wanted you to know that I received the Carc LM3 today.

Quick update:

-Feeling okay mentally. Not feeling overly happy, but not as depressed or as sad as I was. I'm still feeling calm inside but it's like I'm just going through the motions.

-At times I have a little more energy than I usually do and maybe lasts a little longer. Then the fatigue comes back full force again.

-I'm not feeling quite as overwhelmed by everything, but it's not gone completely. I feel like I can maybe handle a little more then usual until the fatigue sets in again.

-Some Lyme symptoms popping up here and there: episodes of body tremors, fatigue, heart skipping

-Still struggling with weight and feeling of blowing up like a balloon; puffy face and hands

-Still having strong cravings

-Still having problems with acne and hirsutism

-Still having problems with OCD

-Still having strong feelings of insecurity and inability to trust.

I will wait for your further instructions.

Thank you as always!!

Bethy

Will do!

Hi Sameer,

It has been 72 hours and here is my update:

Day 1-
A little agitated and very tired. OCD more intense.
Feeling very insecure. Starting to feel like I'm retreating within myself a little.

Day 2-
Still very tired, insecure, puffy. Headache over left eye (old symptom). Feeling overwhelmed by everything. OCD still bad.

Day 3-
Still having slight headache over left eye. Very insecure and fatigued. Still overwhelmed by everything. Also irritable. I just don't want to think of anything important that I need to do. It seems to be too much for me to handle.

Also, my memory is terrible. If I don't write things down immediately, then it seems I forget right after it enters my mind.

I don't seem to have any feelings at all. I feel kind of dull and empty.

What do you think?

Bethy

Okay Sameer. Is this good that it's an aggravation?

Hi Sameer,

Hope you are doing well!

It has been 5 more days and here is my update:

Day 4- Tired and achy. Not able to do very much.

Day 5- Feeling better. Headache is just about gone and I have a little more energy.

Day 6- Very achy all over in joints and muscles. Pressure in my head. Overwhelmed by everything I need to do. Have pretty much no feelings at all. Loud noises are very irritating to me today.(they usually are but seems a little worse today). Heel pain(this symptom has been coming and going for years since getting Lyme). My skin seems to be getting better (yeah!).

Day 7- Having strong cravings, especially for chocolate. Still achy all over. Tingling and numbness in head and face. Not quite as overwhelmed today. Skin still seems better. Still having heel pain. My stomach is very distended(it always is but seems more so lately) and my weight isn't budging.

Day 8(today)- Dull headache with some pressure in middle of forehead and behind eyes- maybe sinus pressure. Also feels like a tightening in my head. Heel pain. Skin still seems better. Overwhelmed by doing the smallest things that I need to do today. I just don't feel I have the strength to accomplish anything. My heart is pounding at the slightest exertion.

I have been having a lot of pain in my shins this week. They always feel bruised and very sensitive and painful to the slightest touch. Seems more noticeable this week.

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this but since I was a young girl, I have always been very intuitive to others thoughts and feelings. I am also very affected by these feelings. Almost like I'm a sponge. I have also had many intuitive dreams. I'm not sure if this means anything, but thought I would mention it just in case.

Look forward to your thoughts!
I appreciate all your time and help!!!

Bethy

Wow Sameer! This is really hard to decide on! They both sound like me. I made lists from both descriptions as I read them that I connected with and filled up a page for each one. I don't really know which one to pick. I'm leaning toward Pulsatilla, but there are so many things that I connect with for Natrum Mur also.
Do you want me to list everything for you?
What do you think?

Hi Sameer,

I'm really starting to think that Pulsatilla could be the one but here is a list for both remedies:

Pulsatilla similarities:

- blond with blue eyes
- mild and at times tearful
- easily dominated and influenced
- strong desire for affection and reassurance
- I make excellent contact with others but have always been very shy, especially when I was younger. At times painfully shy.
- desire comforting and consolation(more so as I got older)
- soft and weepy one moment and irritable the next(can become very irritable especially when not feeling well or right before menses)
- can be pretty stubborn at times
- As a child, always went into parents bedroom to sleep
- hormonal disturbances & PMS
- hirsutism
- heat aggravates, esp. warm stuffy rooms
- sadness at times
- depression
- anxiety
- fears: heights, claustrophobia, dark(when I was younger & now at times if I'm alone at night)
- jealousy
- overweight problem
- crave open air
- amelioration from cool, crisp weather
- chiken pox( real bad case at age 18)
- vertigo
- headaches better with pressure
- no thirst
- ear pain(usually left ear)
- crave sweets
- aversion to fat, butter, pork
- indigestion from fats, rich foods & ice cream
- bloating & abdominal distension
- hemorrhoids at times
- menses sometimes short
- back pain before menses
- palpitations are worse
lying on left side
- wandering arthritis(sometimes in fingers, sometimes in knee, hips or neck)
- pain in heels
- heat in feet and puts feet out of covers
- food allergies
- headaches & migraines
- sinus problems

Natrum Mur. similarities:

- highly sensitive & extremely hurt feelings
- tend to dwell on past hurts
- wounded by criticism & insults
- tendency to be introverted at times( but I also enjoy being with friends and having fun)
- I am definitely a perfectionist(but I give up if I feel I can't do it just right)
- I believe I do have insufficiently processed grief from the death of my aunt over 20 years ago.
- I am very loyal & dedicated to loved ones
- I did exist in a very unhappy & unhealthy relationship for many years with my ex-husband
- compulsive tendencies
- sometimes sad yet unable to weep
- fears: insects, germs(used to be much worse), heights, dark(esp. when I was younger)
- sensitive to noise
- PMS
- aggravated from heat
- anemia
- twitches & tremors
- migraines
- hay fever was very bad as a child but okay now
- fine line under margin of lower lids
- eye pain at times
- throid problems
- peptic ulcer
- cravings: chocolate, burned food(not a craving, but a preference at times)
- averse to slimy foods, eggs, milk bread
- sighing at times
- arrythmias
- back pain
- chemical sensitivities
- CFS
- diabetes
- depression at times
- weight problem
- vertigo

Sorry these lists are SO long but I hope they help in some way.

Look forward to hearing what you think!
Thanks Sameer!

Bethy

I will do that and get back to you.
Thanks Sameer!

Hi Sameer,

I wasn't able to get the remedy until today, but I wanted to update you a little bit.
My skin is probably the best it has been in a very long time and I also feel a little better emotionally(a lighter mood even though I'm still having some of the same physical problems(fatigue, dull headache, puffiness, etc).
Should I continue on with the Pulsatilla 30c as planned or do you think these are improvements from carcinosin and I should wait?
I'm not really sure what to expect with LM's so I thought I would let you know how I feel before taking the new remedy.

Thanks!
Bethy