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btw "at least a week" after merc 200 should rather be "a month" - but I didn't want to discourage you completely.
Astra2012 last decade
Astra - try Clarkes "Clinical Repertory . To the Dictionary of the Mteria Medica" & Allens Mteria Medica of the Nososdes & J H Allens " The Chronic Miasms" . Quite as bit of learning in that lot.
passkey last decade
passkey and Astra,
Just a quick note to let you know I'm still here.
So much to learn :)
Scruffi continues to surprise me. The last remedies given were on Jan 4th merc 30c twice. What's surprising is that he continues to improve daily. He is actually running full speed up and down a flight of stairs and he was wrestling with the other house cat. Hasn't done that for nearly a year.
In the meantime I now have Merc Sol 200, nit ac 30, Carb veg 30 and Psorinum 1M in the kit.
Also, I'm not sure if this is of value but Scruffi loves butter, cream, yogurt, egg yolks and cheese. I don't feed it to him cos' it's mucous forming but he still runs to the kitchen if he hears the fridge door open.
Anyway, I will go back to reading...determine which is best remedy to give next.
Just a quick note to let you know I'm still here.
So much to learn :)
Scruffi continues to surprise me. The last remedies given were on Jan 4th merc 30c twice. What's surprising is that he continues to improve daily. He is actually running full speed up and down a flight of stairs and he was wrestling with the other house cat. Hasn't done that for nearly a year.
In the meantime I now have Merc Sol 200, nit ac 30, Carb veg 30 and Psorinum 1M in the kit.
Also, I'm not sure if this is of value but Scruffi loves butter, cream, yogurt, egg yolks and cheese. I don't feed it to him cos' it's mucous forming but he still runs to the kitchen if he hears the fridge door open.
Anyway, I will go back to reading...determine which is best remedy to give next.
scruffi last decade
Hi Mike
WAITING is the hardest homeopathic prescription but the best one for Scruffi now-I think.(esp. that you have all the remedies!)
I see giving the remedy as a "nudge" in the direction of cure- if someone goes in the right direction (as Scruffi now does) we do not "nudge" or push him anymore until he stops or slows down too much.
Homeopathy is individualized but has some general principles. And so:
1. repeat only if the symptoms are no longer improving
2. if any remedy caused an improvement you give that remedy again in higher potency
There is no doubt in my mind that merc 200 should be next.
WAITING is the hardest homeopathic prescription but the best one for Scruffi now-I think.(esp. that you have all the remedies!)
I see giving the remedy as a "nudge" in the direction of cure- if someone goes in the right direction (as Scruffi now does) we do not "nudge" or push him anymore until he stops or slows down too much.
Homeopathy is individualized but has some general principles. And so:
1. repeat only if the symptoms are no longer improving
2. if any remedy caused an improvement you give that remedy again in higher potency
There is no doubt in my mind that merc 200 should be next.
Astra2012 last decade
Good Morning Astra and passkey.
Glad to see your post and suggestion Astra. Yesterday, Scruffi started regressing. Very sore throat, swollen face and glands, and excessive thirst. He did not eat all day.
So, late last night after much research we gave him Merc 200c. This morning he is much improved ... he ate all of his breakfast and wanted more. Overall he just looks better.
I have ordered 4 of the books suggested by both of you in this thread. I am hoping that Allens Mteria Medica of the Nososdes will help me understand Psorinum better. From what i've read so far psor seems to be exactly what scruffi needs. I am just a bit confused as to the initial potency to administer. Confusion is from my lack of knowledge on the subject and after reading Peter Morrell's article on Psorinum where he talks about all the aggravations.
Glad to see your post and suggestion Astra. Yesterday, Scruffi started regressing. Very sore throat, swollen face and glands, and excessive thirst. He did not eat all day.
So, late last night after much research we gave him Merc 200c. This morning he is much improved ... he ate all of his breakfast and wanted more. Overall he just looks better.
I have ordered 4 of the books suggested by both of you in this thread. I am hoping that Allens Mteria Medica of the Nososdes will help me understand Psorinum better. From what i've read so far psor seems to be exactly what scruffi needs. I am just a bit confused as to the initial potency to administer. Confusion is from my lack of knowledge on the subject and after reading Peter Morrell's article on Psorinum where he talks about all the aggravations.
scruffi last decade
UPDATE: Since giving Scruffi the Merc 200 (Jan 9th) he has continued to improve in strength. He is displaying other signs though.
His ears are itchy.
His entire body gets itchy like something is crawling on him.
He continually licks and chews the inside of his front legs just above the paw.
His extreme thirst for water is gone.
He no longer sits all day in front of the heater.
The swelling around his eyes has gone.
He no longer has a foul odour.
That's all for now...continuing to watch and read.
Mike
His ears are itchy.
His entire body gets itchy like something is crawling on him.
He continually licks and chews the inside of his front legs just above the paw.
His extreme thirst for water is gone.
He no longer sits all day in front of the heater.
The swelling around his eyes has gone.
He no longer has a foul odour.
That's all for now...continuing to watch and read.
Mike
scruffi last decade
Thank you for the update!
This itchiness-is it completely new or he had it before? (also: acc. to Herring's laws of cure it is a good sign when the symptoms move from the inside out (to the skin) and from up (head) down (legs). It should go away by itself.
Anyway-do nothing (I mean giving homeopathic rem. to Scruffi only!
This itchiness-is it completely new or he had it before? (also: acc. to Herring's laws of cure it is a good sign when the symptoms move from the inside out (to the skin) and from up (head) down (legs). It should go away by itself.
Anyway-do nothing (I mean giving homeopathic rem. to Scruffi only!
Astra2012 last decade
The itchiness is completely new for Scruffi...he has never had this symptom before. I was hoping that it was a sign that the symptoms are moving from the inside out. In fact his chest does not rattle when he breathes now like it did last week. His sinuses are still congested but not as much.
He has always been very sensitive to the atmospheric pressure changes so I will watch closely over the next week and see how he does. It has been close to minus 40 degrees the past couple days under a huge hi pressure system. The weather is supposed to change early next week... Normally, when the pressure changes he gets worse.
He has always been very sensitive to the atmospheric pressure changes so I will watch closely over the next week and see how he does. It has been close to minus 40 degrees the past couple days under a huge hi pressure system. The weather is supposed to change early next week... Normally, when the pressure changes he gets worse.
scruffi last decade
His non response to pressure change probably means that he is moving out of merc and needs something like Sul or pulsatilla
passkey last decade
Hi passkey,
What about Psorinum?
The more I read the more I think Psor is the correct remedy for Scruffi. My only concern is the potency...whether to start at 200c or 1M.
What about Psorinum?
The more I read the more I think Psor is the correct remedy for Scruffi. My only concern is the potency...whether to start at 200c or 1M.
scruffi last decade
I would definitely wait for a while before giving him anything-you have a perfect inside out way of symptoms-rushing with anything may spoil the cure.
Psorinum covers itching-but please WAIT. (the hardest thing to do-that's why the most often "prescribed" remedies are placebos=unmedicated sugar pills).
Maybe all his symptoms get cleared up and he will not need another dose of any medicine!
Psorinum covers itching-but please WAIT. (the hardest thing to do-that's why the most often "prescribed" remedies are placebos=unmedicated sugar pills).
Maybe all his symptoms get cleared up and he will not need another dose of any medicine!
Astra2012 last decade
Yes probably Psor is best next - but agree with Astra - wait until he starts to droop a bit .
passkey last decade
Saturday Morning: Scruffi started sneezing to expel mucous. *** This is a return of symptoms from 1999. ***
Last night his itchiness became so severe I was getting quite concerned. It was like he had ants crawling all over him and he couldn't rest.
Last night his itchiness became so severe I was getting quite concerned. It was like he had ants crawling all over him and he couldn't rest.
scruffi last decade
I woke up this morning to find several clumps of hair missing from Scruffi's back. He now has a bald patch on his backbone between his shoulder blades about the size of a quarter and a smaller one a little closer to his head.
Added to the other Bad aggravations:
Super itchy and twitching
Wanting to be alone in dark places (hiding in cupboards)
Hyper state of mind with anxiety bordering on paranoia(like he overdosed on caffeine)
Accelerated heart rate
Wide eyed with dilated pupils
Forelorn cry
I antidoted the Merc 200c with Nit ac 30c
Within 10 minutes his heart rate slowed and his anxiety lessened and the paranoia dissipated. It's now 2 hours after the antidote and he is sleeping quietly.
Guess the Merc200 was to strong for him.
Added to the other Bad aggravations:
Super itchy and twitching
Wanting to be alone in dark places (hiding in cupboards)
Hyper state of mind with anxiety bordering on paranoia(like he overdosed on caffeine)
Accelerated heart rate
Wide eyed with dilated pupils
Forelorn cry
I antidoted the Merc 200c with Nit ac 30c
Within 10 minutes his heart rate slowed and his anxiety lessened and the paranoia dissipated. It's now 2 hours after the antidote and he is sleeping quietly.
Guess the Merc200 was to strong for him.
scruffi last decade
Monday morning and Scruffi is calm and relaxed ... like his normal self. Has a bit of vertigo from the congestion in his head but his mental state is 100% better.
As for me... I have gained a whole new respect for the power of Homeopathy. That was the first severe aggravation I have witnessed in 7 years. Very scary.
Yesterday his heart was racing so fast that I thought he would have a heart attack...if he didn't injure himself first cos he was leaping and crashing of the counters, stove, fridge etc.
I've ordered Psorinum in LM1, 2 and 3 potencies. Has anyone had experience with LM's.
Meanwhile, it's Wait and Observe time again.
As for me... I have gained a whole new respect for the power of Homeopathy. That was the first severe aggravation I have witnessed in 7 years. Very scary.
Yesterday his heart was racing so fast that I thought he would have a heart attack...if he didn't injure himself first cos he was leaping and crashing of the counters, stove, fridge etc.
I've ordered Psorinum in LM1, 2 and 3 potencies. Has anyone had experience with LM's.
Meanwhile, it's Wait and Observe time again.
scruffi last decade
Exactly why I always avoid the 200 - yes it works- but its too much aggravation in my personal opinion.
passkey last decade
I believe it was not the 200 potency (ptbably 1M would also aggravate) but merc was only a partial remedy and lower potency acted better.
what symptoms has he now (itching?)
your ordeal with Scruffi shows how great it is that you are into homeopathy yourself-that was an emergency and required quick action!
LM potencies are gentler than c, since taken everyday they require more watching but have less (or none at all)aggravations, used when aggravations can be really dangerous (mental case for example) - I'm not using LMs, others are welcome to write more.
Why do you think he might need psorinum now?
what symptoms has he now (itching?)
your ordeal with Scruffi shows how great it is that you are into homeopathy yourself-that was an emergency and required quick action!
LM potencies are gentler than c, since taken everyday they require more watching but have less (or none at all)aggravations, used when aggravations can be really dangerous (mental case for example) - I'm not using LMs, others are welcome to write more.
Why do you think he might need psorinum now?
Astra2012 last decade
Good Morning Astra and passkey,
I just want to take a minute to thank both of you for all the support and help you have offered. It is very much appreciated.
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I used nit ac to antidote merc as it also followed well, and apparently can finish merc's job.
I agree with you Astra, that merc may only be a partial remedy for him. I have used it before in lower potency and it always shows immediate improvement but never seems to complete the job.
scruffi's current symptoms:
tail is flicking ... showing either emotional or physical discomfort.
he is reclusive, wanting to sleep or sit in a travel crate away from us. As I am writing this he has come out of the crate and is sleeping in front of the heater...(1st time he has done this in a week)
sinuses are still plugged ...yesterday he had 2 big sneezing sessions and cleared some of the mucus.
a little vertigo when first standing up
gums are swollen and sore...
*** His lymphnodes under his jaw on both sides are softer and more difficult to find. All of his life they have been swollen and hard, like little rocks.
yesterday and this a.m. he did not want breakfast, but ate dinner last night
since merc 200 he has lost hair on the back between his shoulder blades (withers) Interesting...this is the same spot where he was vaccinated.
itchiness has improved
very dehydrated ... started syringing him water with electrolytes this a.m.
WHY Psorinum?
to address his underlying Miasm. And it seems to be the only option left to cure him.
I just want to take a minute to thank both of you for all the support and help you have offered. It is very much appreciated.
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I used nit ac to antidote merc as it also followed well, and apparently can finish merc's job.
I agree with you Astra, that merc may only be a partial remedy for him. I have used it before in lower potency and it always shows immediate improvement but never seems to complete the job.
scruffi's current symptoms:
tail is flicking ... showing either emotional or physical discomfort.
he is reclusive, wanting to sleep or sit in a travel crate away from us. As I am writing this he has come out of the crate and is sleeping in front of the heater...(1st time he has done this in a week)
sinuses are still plugged ...yesterday he had 2 big sneezing sessions and cleared some of the mucus.
a little vertigo when first standing up
gums are swollen and sore...
*** His lymphnodes under his jaw on both sides are softer and more difficult to find. All of his life they have been swollen and hard, like little rocks.
yesterday and this a.m. he did not want breakfast, but ate dinner last night
since merc 200 he has lost hair on the back between his shoulder blades (withers) Interesting...this is the same spot where he was vaccinated.
itchiness has improved
very dehydrated ... started syringing him water with electrolytes this a.m.
WHY Psorinum?
to address his underlying Miasm. And it seems to be the only option left to cure him.
scruffi last decade
I wouldnt say that Pso is the only option but I do think that the time has come to give it a try- keep us posted.
passkey last decade
UPDATE:
Hi passkey and Astra.
The last time I posted I was 'waiting and watching' Scruffi and giving him the antidote. I was also trying to purchase Psor LM which I was considering instead of the 1M. ... a bit nervous about aggravations after the episode with Merc.
When I went to purchase the LM from the homeopath who ordered it he stronly suggested that I first give Sulphur 30c ...one dose and then a 2nd in ten days. He said Sulph was an immune booster whereas Psor could cause problems with Scruffi's very weak immune system.
So I gave him Sulph 30c on Jan 19. He is doing amazingly well. His old symptoms seem to be surfacing more frequently. He is very alert and happy.
Meanwhile I will continue waiting, watching and reading. Will have to retake his symptoms in a couple weeks to see which miasm appears.
bye for now, always open to suggestions.
Hi passkey and Astra.
The last time I posted I was 'waiting and watching' Scruffi and giving him the antidote. I was also trying to purchase Psor LM which I was considering instead of the 1M. ... a bit nervous about aggravations after the episode with Merc.
When I went to purchase the LM from the homeopath who ordered it he stronly suggested that I first give Sulphur 30c ...one dose and then a 2nd in ten days. He said Sulph was an immune booster whereas Psor could cause problems with Scruffi's very weak immune system.
So I gave him Sulph 30c on Jan 19. He is doing amazingly well. His old symptoms seem to be surfacing more frequently. He is very alert and happy.
Meanwhile I will continue waiting, watching and reading. Will have to retake his symptoms in a couple weeks to see which miasm appears.
bye for now, always open to suggestions.
scruffi last decade
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