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I have a question, is my remedy working?
I began consulting with a homeopath recently and she gave me a couple remedies (Kali Phos 6x 2 pellets 3x/day and Naturm Mur LM1 mixed into a bottle of water and take a capful every night for 3-5 weeks, depending on how long it lasts).Other than being unable to sleep from the first time I took the Nat Mur (then waited a couple days befor etaking it again) I don't notice any difference in my symptoms. Some may actually have gotten worse...
I have a bunch of symptoms, you name it, I've got it! Is this normal that my remedy isn't doing much? Should I let her know? My next appt with her isn't till the first week of May.
anabanana on 2009-04-16
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I was also curious if there is a way that I don't have to take this remedy so often. I notice some people taking higher doses one time ONLY. Is there a way I could do that?
anabanana last decade
I don't know why I didn't really notice this before, but today I realized that I'm feeling VERY angry and moody and actually feel like being abusive to my 2 yr old (we don't spank in our home) and hitting people! If this is happening should I continue to take the remedy? It's freaking me out to feel this way!
anabanana last decade
Stop the Remedies.
Fire your homeopath.
Homeopathy is single remedy at a time and minimal dose. And anyone who tells you otherwise is your enemy.
Fire your homeopath.
Homeopathy is single remedy at a time and minimal dose. And anyone who tells you otherwise is your enemy.
faustian last decade
Please stop the remedy immediately as you are proving the remedy.
Do not take anything untill your next appointment, and tell your homeopath about this bad reaction.
Just curious, what is the size of the remedy bottle ?
What is the size of dilution cup ?
How many sucussions before doses ?
Do not take anything untill your next appointment, and tell your homeopath about this bad reaction.
Just curious, what is the size of the remedy bottle ?
What is the size of dilution cup ?
How many sucussions before doses ?
sameervermani last decade
Thanks, will do!
The Kali is 120 pellets (not sure if this is what you're asking) and the Nat Mur is 1 oz and I diluted it in 12 ounces of water and take a capful (from the water bottle) every night.
The first time I took the Nat Mur I had very bad aggrevations. I couldn't sleep for 24 hours, had headaches, and just felt strange...homeopath said this was a good sign that the remedy was entering my body. I waited a couple nights before taking again and it wasn't as bad...now there is no difference, bad or good, after I take that remedy.
The very first day I took the Kali I noticed decreased swelling in my arms, but it only lasted that one day. My mother does say that I look a bit thinner (I'm obese and have hypothyroidism with steatosis, OCD, Intrusive thoughts, edema (specially arms & hands), anemic, etc...there's a lot!).
She said to shake the water bottle 5 times...I didn't know that made a difference, but I've pretty much done it just that way...
Let me ask you something...the homeopath is mainly a pediatric homeopath, but also treats adults. I still breastfeed my toddler (27 mos) and since I started taking the meds I've noticed him acting up more than normally (he's normally super high spirited). I don't know if he's reacting to my negative energy or if I'm reacting to his... Is it possible that the remedies may have affected him also?
Thanks so much!
The Kali is 120 pellets (not sure if this is what you're asking) and the Nat Mur is 1 oz and I diluted it in 12 ounces of water and take a capful (from the water bottle) every night.
The first time I took the Nat Mur I had very bad aggrevations. I couldn't sleep for 24 hours, had headaches, and just felt strange...homeopath said this was a good sign that the remedy was entering my body. I waited a couple nights before taking again and it wasn't as bad...now there is no difference, bad or good, after I take that remedy.
The very first day I took the Kali I noticed decreased swelling in my arms, but it only lasted that one day. My mother does say that I look a bit thinner (I'm obese and have hypothyroidism with steatosis, OCD, Intrusive thoughts, edema (specially arms & hands), anemic, etc...there's a lot!).
She said to shake the water bottle 5 times...I didn't know that made a difference, but I've pretty much done it just that way...
Let me ask you something...the homeopath is mainly a pediatric homeopath, but also treats adults. I still breastfeed my toddler (27 mos) and since I started taking the meds I've noticed him acting up more than normally (he's normally super high spirited). I don't know if he's reacting to my negative energy or if I'm reacting to his... Is it possible that the remedies may have affected him also?
Thanks so much!
anabanana last decade
Faustian, that's easier said than done! I can't afford to hire another homeopath and I've already invested quite a bit of money (for me!) in this! I never knew about this website or that you can get advice here, otherwise I would have tried this. I've been looking around and it seems like a GREAT resource!
She just emailed me, in response to me telling her about the emotional stuff, and said that we need to talk sooner and gave me an appt for Monday at 12:30. Funny is she didn't say anything about me stopping the remedy.
I should be worried, huh?
She came highly recommended by a friend, but now I'm concerned. I also read a post from Sameer which stated that fame doesn't necessarily equal 'good!' and that got me thinking.
She just emailed me, in response to me telling her about the emotional stuff, and said that we need to talk sooner and gave me an appt for Monday at 12:30. Funny is she didn't say anything about me stopping the remedy.
I should be worried, huh?
She came highly recommended by a friend, but now I'm concerned. I also read a post from Sameer which stated that fame doesn't necessarily equal 'good!' and that got me thinking.
anabanana last decade
Yes, if you are breast feeding the baby, any negative impact of the medicine will be transmitted to him as well.
Also, it is the 1 oz Nat-m LM1 bottle which should be shaken BEFORE EACH DOSE and not the 12oz water bottle. The 12 oz water bottle should be thrown after each dose, and each dose should be made afresh.
I am not sure if that is what you are doing.
Also, it is extremely uncommon that a cell salt (Kali) will be prescribed with the homeopathic remedy. (Nat-m) as strictly speaking it will interfere with the action of the homeo remedy.
I think you should do your research before following this homeopath's advice.
Sameer
Also, it is the 1 oz Nat-m LM1 bottle which should be shaken BEFORE EACH DOSE and not the 12oz water bottle. The 12 oz water bottle should be thrown after each dose, and each dose should be made afresh.
I am not sure if that is what you are doing.
Also, it is extremely uncommon that a cell salt (Kali) will be prescribed with the homeopathic remedy. (Nat-m) as strictly speaking it will interfere with the action of the homeo remedy.
I think you should do your research before following this homeopath's advice.
Sameer
sameervermani last decade
The bad thing is that I know little about homeopathy, so I don't really know what I should be looking for. I had no clue you shouldn't take more than one remedy at a time, but have (within the past couple minutes) read mixed reviews about it online.
anabanana last decade
Sameer, what she told me to do was empty out the entire contents of the Nat Mur into the water bottle and take a capful of that every night before bed. She said to shake that five times.
So the dose ends up being much larger than the 10 drops to an ounce recommended on the remedy bottle.
So the dose ends up being much larger than the 10 drops to an ounce recommended on the remedy bottle.
anabanana last decade
Is it even safe to treat me while I'm still breastfeeding?
Sameer, can you recommend something for me to take or look over my case, if possible, please?
Sameer, can you recommend something for me to take or look over my case, if possible, please?
anabanana last decade
She has absolutely no idea as to how an LM potency is to be given.
This type of mis-use of LMs (which are deep and penetrating), will always cause horrible aggravations.
Remedy bottle dosages are normally a whole lot of rubbish anyways.
Please list all mental and physical symptoms , fears/anxieties, food cravings/aversions, any odd traits in the form of a list, and I will try to analyze it as soon as I get some time.
This type of mis-use of LMs (which are deep and penetrating), will always cause horrible aggravations.
Remedy bottle dosages are normally a whole lot of rubbish anyways.
Please list all mental and physical symptoms , fears/anxieties, food cravings/aversions, any odd traits in the form of a list, and I will try to analyze it as soon as I get some time.
sameervermani last decade
Oh, thank you SO much!!! I will try to list as much as possible, but it will be a LONG list!
I'll try to list everything starting from head to toe:
Pressure in head, all over. It feels like I can't relax my head. It feels better when laying down, walking, out and about. Worse when thinking, focusing, studying, etc.
Face itches, like creepy-crawlies and the itch moves around.
Neck has swollen thyroid and it's not so huge, but does bother me when I'm sleeping and I always feel relief when I stretch my head up or back or pull down on the skin under my neck.
I have petechiae, especially on my chest and upper arms. Only about 10-15 of them and they are very small, but are growing in numbers.
The skin on my face, neck, chest, arms, back, etc. feels uncomfortably cold. It feels like I'd like something very hot on my skin all the time...even when I'm hot.
My skin is very dry and I have rashes all over...kinda like keratosis pilaris. It's dry and doesn't feel elastic. The rashes are prickly and sometimes they itch.
My arms and hands get very swollen, mostly from movement or exsertion; like from holding something, even something small.
I have this horrible pain on my back where it feels like it needs to be adjusted or I need to stretch a certain way. It's on some sort of cycle where it's worse for a couple weeks, then gets better... It's right in the center of my back, under my chest area. I have very bad posture and feel like sitting in a concave position all the time.
I feel bloated all the time.
I have itching all over; this gets worse from eating too much cheese or meat which I normally try to avoid.
I don't have my gall bladder, if that matters...
I often get a burning feeling around my abdomen...I think it's something I'm eating.
I have this thing (which I actually forgot to tell the homeopath about cuz I find it somewhat embarrassing) where periodically I will bleed A LOT when I go to the bathroom. I've had it for years. For a while it went away and recently it came back. It happens for a couple days and I also get pain and, of course, I feel very week during that time. It's like I go and it's all blood.
I have pain and stiffness all over, especially on my legs. There are some points all over my body where the slightest touch will make them hurt a lot. This is especially on my legs; the inside of my shins.
I have these weird bumps on one of my feet that come and go. They almost look like blisters, but are a bit hard. Sometimes they itch and dry up, scale and then go away. It's ONLY on my left foot. I thought it was fungus at first, but I've had it for years now and I've tried everything to get rid of it...so I don't know.
Medically: I have hypothyroidism (and I think a thyroid resistency cuz they can't get my meds right! I'm only on Synthroid right now), steatosis, anemia (doctor said my blood cells are a bit too small).
Mentally: I'm a total nut case! Where do I start... I have OCD and intrusive thoughts. My OCD consists of following patterns, even for breathing, thinking, etc. I pull on my hair to feel it and it's just something I have to do. My intrusive thoughts can be of anything negative under the sun, something happening to my children, to me, to others. A lot has to do with children. I'm riddled with constant theorizing and planning. I think of how to get out of deadly situations every night, such as fires, break ins, planes falling on our home, diseases, etc. My mind NEVER stops and that's probably the worst thing of all this. I have no peace! Of course, it always has to be something negative; nothing pretty, fun, exciting!
I feel angry a lot now, since I started this remedy and I feel like I have no patience to deal with my toddler.
I'm sleeping a lot during the times where I should be taking care of him. Or at least I'll TRY to...he really doesn't let me. This is because I can't sleep at night, but even when I do, I'll still be very tired. If I by chance fall asleep at night I'll be awake in a couple hours!
I feel anxious, stressed, emotional, etc. Even when I'm excited about something I feel fearful of that very same thing. I can't just enjoy anything; my brain always dims everything with negativity or possible negative scenarios.
I'm indecisive.
I am forgetful, especially short term. I can be writing a sentence and half way I forget what I was writing. I loose train of thought all the time and my mind wanders. I can't focus on what people are saying and they HATE it when I ask the same question several times cuz I can't concentrate on their answer.
I am closed up about some of my feelings, especially things which I find humiliating or that make me out a victim.
I am obssessed with reading and learning, normally, but lately it's more about my health.
I am supersticious. For example, I believe (outside of my better reason!)that things will not happen as long as I worry about them. This is because whatever was to be gained by that experience I've already experienced by worrying, dreading it, contemplating it, etc.
My belief system is in shambles!
I'm paranoid and fearful.
I hate being alone and get very depressed, yet I look forward to everyone going to bed at night so I can have my alone time.
I can't sleep by myself, when my husband is away, I don't sleep.
My dreams consist of my fears. People breaking in, shootings, psychopaths, possessions, natural catastrophes, wars, something happening to my children and things liekt hat. I also dream a lot of trying to drive and not being able to, or trying to run and keep falling or not being able to breath and suffocating (I think that's my thyroid or me sleeping in a weird position). Whenever I wake from a dream one of two things are certain: I will be shivering and trembling from fear and cold and/or some part of my body will be completely numb.
Physically: I already said I'm fat...I'm 5'6' tall. I'm VERY pale, pasty white, dark undereye circles. Have very dark hair, but a lot of it is gray since my last preg with my toddler.
There's much more... ;)
Thanks!
I'll try to list everything starting from head to toe:
Pressure in head, all over. It feels like I can't relax my head. It feels better when laying down, walking, out and about. Worse when thinking, focusing, studying, etc.
Face itches, like creepy-crawlies and the itch moves around.
Neck has swollen thyroid and it's not so huge, but does bother me when I'm sleeping and I always feel relief when I stretch my head up or back or pull down on the skin under my neck.
I have petechiae, especially on my chest and upper arms. Only about 10-15 of them and they are very small, but are growing in numbers.
The skin on my face, neck, chest, arms, back, etc. feels uncomfortably cold. It feels like I'd like something very hot on my skin all the time...even when I'm hot.
My skin is very dry and I have rashes all over...kinda like keratosis pilaris. It's dry and doesn't feel elastic. The rashes are prickly and sometimes they itch.
My arms and hands get very swollen, mostly from movement or exsertion; like from holding something, even something small.
I have this horrible pain on my back where it feels like it needs to be adjusted or I need to stretch a certain way. It's on some sort of cycle where it's worse for a couple weeks, then gets better... It's right in the center of my back, under my chest area. I have very bad posture and feel like sitting in a concave position all the time.
I feel bloated all the time.
I have itching all over; this gets worse from eating too much cheese or meat which I normally try to avoid.
I don't have my gall bladder, if that matters...
I often get a burning feeling around my abdomen...I think it's something I'm eating.
I have this thing (which I actually forgot to tell the homeopath about cuz I find it somewhat embarrassing) where periodically I will bleed A LOT when I go to the bathroom. I've had it for years. For a while it went away and recently it came back. It happens for a couple days and I also get pain and, of course, I feel very week during that time. It's like I go and it's all blood.
I have pain and stiffness all over, especially on my legs. There are some points all over my body where the slightest touch will make them hurt a lot. This is especially on my legs; the inside of my shins.
I have these weird bumps on one of my feet that come and go. They almost look like blisters, but are a bit hard. Sometimes they itch and dry up, scale and then go away. It's ONLY on my left foot. I thought it was fungus at first, but I've had it for years now and I've tried everything to get rid of it...so I don't know.
Medically: I have hypothyroidism (and I think a thyroid resistency cuz they can't get my meds right! I'm only on Synthroid right now), steatosis, anemia (doctor said my blood cells are a bit too small).
Mentally: I'm a total nut case! Where do I start... I have OCD and intrusive thoughts. My OCD consists of following patterns, even for breathing, thinking, etc. I pull on my hair to feel it and it's just something I have to do. My intrusive thoughts can be of anything negative under the sun, something happening to my children, to me, to others. A lot has to do with children. I'm riddled with constant theorizing and planning. I think of how to get out of deadly situations every night, such as fires, break ins, planes falling on our home, diseases, etc. My mind NEVER stops and that's probably the worst thing of all this. I have no peace! Of course, it always has to be something negative; nothing pretty, fun, exciting!
I feel angry a lot now, since I started this remedy and I feel like I have no patience to deal with my toddler.
I'm sleeping a lot during the times where I should be taking care of him. Or at least I'll TRY to...he really doesn't let me. This is because I can't sleep at night, but even when I do, I'll still be very tired. If I by chance fall asleep at night I'll be awake in a couple hours!
I feel anxious, stressed, emotional, etc. Even when I'm excited about something I feel fearful of that very same thing. I can't just enjoy anything; my brain always dims everything with negativity or possible negative scenarios.
I'm indecisive.
I am forgetful, especially short term. I can be writing a sentence and half way I forget what I was writing. I loose train of thought all the time and my mind wanders. I can't focus on what people are saying and they HATE it when I ask the same question several times cuz I can't concentrate on their answer.
I am closed up about some of my feelings, especially things which I find humiliating or that make me out a victim.
I am obssessed with reading and learning, normally, but lately it's more about my health.
I am supersticious. For example, I believe (outside of my better reason!)that things will not happen as long as I worry about them. This is because whatever was to be gained by that experience I've already experienced by worrying, dreading it, contemplating it, etc.
My belief system is in shambles!
I'm paranoid and fearful.
I hate being alone and get very depressed, yet I look forward to everyone going to bed at night so I can have my alone time.
I can't sleep by myself, when my husband is away, I don't sleep.
My dreams consist of my fears. People breaking in, shootings, psychopaths, possessions, natural catastrophes, wars, something happening to my children and things liekt hat. I also dream a lot of trying to drive and not being able to, or trying to run and keep falling or not being able to breath and suffocating (I think that's my thyroid or me sleeping in a weird position). Whenever I wake from a dream one of two things are certain: I will be shivering and trembling from fear and cold and/or some part of my body will be completely numb.
Physically: I already said I'm fat...I'm 5'6' tall. I'm VERY pale, pasty white, dark undereye circles. Have very dark hair, but a lot of it is gray since my last preg with my toddler.
There's much more... ;)
Thanks!
anabanana last decade
anabanana last decade
Food aversions: Sour or very salty
Food cravings: Cheese, BBQ type stuff, rich foods and sweets.
I'm not huge on drinking and will procrastinate even when I'm thirsty sometimes.
Food cravings: Cheese, BBQ type stuff, rich foods and sweets.
I'm not huge on drinking and will procrastinate even when I'm thirsty sometimes.
anabanana last decade
Ana
This forum is only as good as the homeopath you find on here and your level of cooperation with him.
Sameer is the only one here who knows what he is talking about. consider him a friend.
The lesser said about most of the other 'homeopaths' here the better !
Faustian
This forum is only as good as the homeopath you find on here and your level of cooperation with him.
Sameer is the only one here who knows what he is talking about. consider him a friend.
The lesser said about most of the other 'homeopaths' here the better !
Faustian
faustian last decade
Faustian, Yeah, I have noticed some suspicious advice where it seems like the person is just practicing while not knowledgable. After reading a bunch of Dr. Sameer's posts I'm starting to notice the difference! Actually, it was quite evident early on! :)
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Dr. Sameer, I thought I should also mention something that may be of importance. I crave taking very hot baths all the time, but the heat never seems to be enough...
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Dr. Sameer, I thought I should also mention something that may be of importance. I crave taking very hot baths all the time, but the heat never seems to be enough...
anabanana last decade
Okay, so please follow this prescription to the letter..you can buy this remedy at health food stores like whole foods... Give a gap of atleast 1 week from the last Nat-m dose before you take this.
Three doses of Arsenicum Album 30c to be taken for ONE single day ONLY as described below.
Dissolve 2 pellets of Arsenicum 30c in a 250 ml spring water bottle. If leave the pellets in water for 20 mins, they will melt. You can shake it gently after they have dissolved.
Take a teaspoon from this bottle using a disposable spoon 3 times, spaced by 30 minutes. This is to be done for one day ONLY.
Let me know in 7 days after these 3 doses.
Restrictions:
1/. Nothing should enter the mouth for 40 minutes prior to, or after taking the remedy.
2/. Do not touch the tablets with your hands, tip them into the cap of the container they came in and then into the water .
3/. Avoid coffee, tea (including green), and other sources of caffeine such as some fizzy drinks and large amounts of chocolate, except where this would cause a drastic change in consumption
4/. Avoid wearing perfume/aftershave, or exposure to anything with a strong smell on the day and 3 days following the remedy administration. This includes any and all essential oils, and incense.
5/. Avoid the consumption of excessively spicey foods
6/. The use of medicinal herbs, either as 'teas' or supplements should be avoided during Homoeopathic treatment, as should the use of over the counter medication, unless this has been recommended by an MD.
7/. Nothing of a medicinal nature should be applied to the skin
Sameer
Three doses of Arsenicum Album 30c to be taken for ONE single day ONLY as described below.
Dissolve 2 pellets of Arsenicum 30c in a 250 ml spring water bottle. If leave the pellets in water for 20 mins, they will melt. You can shake it gently after they have dissolved.
Take a teaspoon from this bottle using a disposable spoon 3 times, spaced by 30 minutes. This is to be done for one day ONLY.
Let me know in 7 days after these 3 doses.
Restrictions:
1/. Nothing should enter the mouth for 40 minutes prior to, or after taking the remedy.
2/. Do not touch the tablets with your hands, tip them into the cap of the container they came in and then into the water .
3/. Avoid coffee, tea (including green), and other sources of caffeine such as some fizzy drinks and large amounts of chocolate, except where this would cause a drastic change in consumption
4/. Avoid wearing perfume/aftershave, or exposure to anything with a strong smell on the day and 3 days following the remedy administration. This includes any and all essential oils, and incense.
5/. Avoid the consumption of excessively spicey foods
6/. The use of medicinal herbs, either as 'teas' or supplements should be avoided during Homoeopathic treatment, as should the use of over the counter medication, unless this has been recommended by an MD.
7/. Nothing of a medicinal nature should be applied to the skin
Sameer
sameervermani last decade
Thank you so much, Dr. Sameer! I shall follow your directions to the letter! I have a Whole Foods next door, practically, and I go there daily! :)
My last dose of the Nat M was on the 16th. I'll start your indications on Friday the 24th!
I'm feeling very optimistic about this, thank you! :)
My last dose of the Nat M was on the 16th. I'll start your indications on Friday the 24th!
I'm feeling very optimistic about this, thank you! :)
anabanana last decade
Hello Dr. Sameer. I have a quick question for you. If I'm sick with a cold or something like that can I still start the remedy tomorrow?
I guess since I traveled to Miami I picked up something along the way and my throat, ears, and nasal passage ways are sore. It doesn't help that my sister has a bunch of animals and dust in her home which is aggravating it all...
I also wanted to mention that since I stopped taking the other remedies I'm able to sleep, but I also stopped taking my synthroid since it was giving me a whole different type of insomnia. Now I'm very swollen...I'm sure my current diet has much to do with it. I normally eat all organic and lots of fruits and veggies, but I'm staying with my sister and I have to eat what she has/cooks or what we all pick up. I will be picking up some fruits and veggies today to see if that helps...
Anyhow, can I still take my remedy tomorrow?
Thanks!
Best regards,
Anabel
I guess since I traveled to Miami I picked up something along the way and my throat, ears, and nasal passage ways are sore. It doesn't help that my sister has a bunch of animals and dust in her home which is aggravating it all...
I also wanted to mention that since I stopped taking the other remedies I'm able to sleep, but I also stopped taking my synthroid since it was giving me a whole different type of insomnia. Now I'm very swollen...I'm sure my current diet has much to do with it. I normally eat all organic and lots of fruits and veggies, but I'm staying with my sister and I have to eat what she has/cooks or what we all pick up. I will be picking up some fruits and veggies today to see if that helps...
Anyhow, can I still take my remedy tomorrow?
Thanks!
Best regards,
Anabel
anabanana last decade
Oh, I forgot to mention that I did take some Aconitum Napellus from my children's Hylands Kids Kit today for my cold symptoms, does that matter?
anabanana last decade
Since you took the Aconite, I would recommend waiting for 4-5 days after the Aconite dose before you take the remedy.
For future reference, under no circumstances should you be self medicating with homeopathy when under my treatment. You can take allopathy in emergencies if needed. But NO HOMEOPATHIC remedy is to be taken without talking to me.
For future reference, under no circumstances should you be self medicating with homeopathy when under my treatment. You can take allopathy in emergencies if needed. But NO HOMEOPATHIC remedy is to be taken without talking to me.
sameervermani last decade
Sorry, I had a feeling I should have asked first. I will start on Monday, sicne I only took the aconite yesterday morning...it didn't work, but I will just not try anything else.
I've never really used any other meds outside of homeopathy and my synthroid, so not sure what else I can take to feel a bit better. I guess I'll just suck it up and deal with it; it shouldn't last more than a day or so.
I've never really used any other meds outside of homeopathy and my synthroid, so not sure what else I can take to feel a bit better. I guess I'll just suck it up and deal with it; it shouldn't last more than a day or so.
anabanana last decade
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