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Painful sore throat-gerd?
Hi, I'm a usually fairly healthy 28yr old female. Have been noticing for last few weeks a slight bitter taste in mouth during the day. About a week and a half ago awoke in the morning with chronic sore throat ,really painful, assumed it was a cold but no other symptoms have appeared and I now awake every morning with a sore throat that makes swallowing difficult. My throat starts to improve through-out the day but always returns at night/morning.If anything the soreness seems to be worsening!:( Did some research and symptoms point to gerd so have tried tums/peptacid but no luck and am interested in trying a homeopathic remedy! Please help!!green on 2010-03-22
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♡ kadwa last decade
Patient ID: Sex:female Age:28
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering?
Persistent sore throat on waking that also troubles me at night.Difficulty swallowing when sore and feeling of need to clear my throat
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Occasional bitter taste in mouth. Recently more headaches than usual (Prior to this december I rarely ever suffered from headaches) Other than this, no problems
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
I can be paranoid about my health-I worry over small things, for example the headaches mentioned above.Can be prone to over-think things!Tend to think the worst regarding any symptoms I may have which in turn causes stress
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Quite severe pain in back of throat and feeling of constriction when swallowing. No cold/flu symptoms.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
About a week and a half ago- came on fairly suddenly one morning and has persisted since. I haven't had any gastric problems in the past.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
In the morning and increasingly during the night when I am awakened with sore throat etc.
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
Nothing seems to aggravate during the day, It only seems to be when I lie down to sleep. I love yoga but am wary of practising at the moment incase I aggravate throat bending too much.
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
No, I am hardly affected at all by my period- its always very light and have never suffered any pain from it.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
I prefer cool fresh days, I dont mind rain. Don't like being too hot, ideally am warm and at a comfortable breathing temp.
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
Thoughtful,can be paranoid, interested, affectionate,like my own space,can be impatient,usually agreeable/mild, talkative, determined
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
i enjoy it
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
No, I often find peace through thinking things through myself though I like to be able to talk to those close to me if need be.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
Not particularly though I love light, daylight and bright mornings
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
Not really, rarely cry but when I do it makes me feel better
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
Very close to my family and make time for friends- both v. important to me
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
Not particularly fearful,rarely remember dreams.If i fear it is of being sad- i am an optimistic person. Dont think of this too much though. Also fear for wellbeing/health of loved ones and self. I don't usually dwell on this however
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Love salty things like crisps/savoury snacks. Recently stopped drinking fizzy drinks as felt I did so too much. Love food. Will eat almost anything.Not overly keen on very meaty things like steak/ham etc but will eat it. Prefer chicken, fish, vegetarian meals and carbohydrates! Love potato! Usually have a strong stomach, never affected by any particular food type.
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
I drink alot, usually water and tea. not excessive though
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Not excessive though enjoy eating. Tend to pick at food whenever hungry/have small meals rather than big ones
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
No. Only thing I dont really like are olives. Not a fussy eater
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
normal sweat/trunk usually, sometimes feet.
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
can be constipated. often hard
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
Alwyas sleep very well. like to sleep on my front.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
yes
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
I see everyone as very different and like the variation. Sometimes think of myself as more introspective
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
gaviscon/tums/peptacid- over the counter reflux treatment- no effect if anything I had a worse sore throat after taking the peptacid
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
none in particular
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
small, dark haired, healthy looking I suppose
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?
light sometimes scanty periods, recently lighter than normal but had this checked out and all ok. Have always been like this- sister the same.
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
no, occasionally but rarely stressed around this time
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
light
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
red
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
no
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering?
Persistent sore throat on waking that also troubles me at night.Difficulty swallowing when sore and feeling of need to clear my throat
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Occasional bitter taste in mouth. Recently more headaches than usual (Prior to this december I rarely ever suffered from headaches) Other than this, no problems
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
I can be paranoid about my health-I worry over small things, for example the headaches mentioned above.Can be prone to over-think things!Tend to think the worst regarding any symptoms I may have which in turn causes stress
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Quite severe pain in back of throat and feeling of constriction when swallowing. No cold/flu symptoms.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
About a week and a half ago- came on fairly suddenly one morning and has persisted since. I haven't had any gastric problems in the past.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
In the morning and increasingly during the night when I am awakened with sore throat etc.
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
Nothing seems to aggravate during the day, It only seems to be when I lie down to sleep. I love yoga but am wary of practising at the moment incase I aggravate throat bending too much.
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
No, I am hardly affected at all by my period- its always very light and have never suffered any pain from it.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
I prefer cool fresh days, I dont mind rain. Don't like being too hot, ideally am warm and at a comfortable breathing temp.
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
Thoughtful,can be paranoid, interested, affectionate,like my own space,can be impatient,usually agreeable/mild, talkative, determined
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
i enjoy it
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
No, I often find peace through thinking things through myself though I like to be able to talk to those close to me if need be.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
Not particularly though I love light, daylight and bright mornings
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
Not really, rarely cry but when I do it makes me feel better
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
Very close to my family and make time for friends- both v. important to me
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
Not particularly fearful,rarely remember dreams.If i fear it is of being sad- i am an optimistic person. Dont think of this too much though. Also fear for wellbeing/health of loved ones and self. I don't usually dwell on this however
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Love salty things like crisps/savoury snacks. Recently stopped drinking fizzy drinks as felt I did so too much. Love food. Will eat almost anything.Not overly keen on very meaty things like steak/ham etc but will eat it. Prefer chicken, fish, vegetarian meals and carbohydrates! Love potato! Usually have a strong stomach, never affected by any particular food type.
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
I drink alot, usually water and tea. not excessive though
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Not excessive though enjoy eating. Tend to pick at food whenever hungry/have small meals rather than big ones
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
No. Only thing I dont really like are olives. Not a fussy eater
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
normal sweat/trunk usually, sometimes feet.
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
can be constipated. often hard
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
Alwyas sleep very well. like to sleep on my front.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
yes
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
I see everyone as very different and like the variation. Sometimes think of myself as more introspective
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
gaviscon/tums/peptacid- over the counter reflux treatment- no effect if anything I had a worse sore throat after taking the peptacid
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
none in particular
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
small, dark haired, healthy looking I suppose
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?
light sometimes scanty periods, recently lighter than normal but had this checked out and all ok. Have always been like this- sister the same.
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
no, occasionally but rarely stressed around this time
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
light
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
red
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
no
green last decade
Please take three doses of Lycopodium 200c at a gap of 4 hours for only one day (not daily) and report back after 15 days.
One dose means
If the medicine is in pills form 4 pills. Don't touch pills with hand. Use cap of bottle to take pills.
If the medicine is in liquid dilution form, 3 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.
Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.
One dose means
If the medicine is in pills form 4 pills. Don't touch pills with hand. Use cap of bottle to take pills.
If the medicine is in liquid dilution form, 3 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.
Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.
♡ kadwa last decade
Thank you kadwa,
Sorry I have never tried homeopathic remedies before- in the option to buy it says pillules- made to order potency 200c. For size, is 7g enough or should it be 25 or 50g?
Thanks again, may I ask do you think the symptoms sound like gerd or do I have something else? And does this high potency have side effects (sorry to ask, I am just a little wary when it comes to new medicines!) Thank you so much for your advice
Sorry I have never tried homeopathic remedies before- in the option to buy it says pillules- made to order potency 200c. For size, is 7g enough or should it be 25 or 50g?
Thanks again, may I ask do you think the symptoms sound like gerd or do I have something else? And does this high potency have side effects (sorry to ask, I am just a little wary when it comes to new medicines!) Thank you so much for your advice
green last decade
Sorry I have never tried homeopathic remedies before- in the option to buy it says pillules- made to order potency 200c. For size, is 7g enough or should it be 25 or 50g?
**7 g may be enough. If you buy 25g you will have the remaining with you at any time if there arises a need.
may I ask do you think the symptoms sound like gerd or do I have something else?
**Your remedy has been suggested on the basis of totality of your symptoms. Please take the remedy and report, please don't worry unnecessarily.
And does this high potency have side effects (sorry to ask, I am just a little wary when it comes to new medicines!)
**200 is not a very high potency. Homeo remedies work best at dynamic plane at 30 and above. 200 is just above 30 in terms of homeopathic potency.
**7 g may be enough. If you buy 25g you will have the remaining with you at any time if there arises a need.
may I ask do you think the symptoms sound like gerd or do I have something else?
**Your remedy has been suggested on the basis of totality of your symptoms. Please take the remedy and report, please don't worry unnecessarily.
And does this high potency have side effects (sorry to ask, I am just a little wary when it comes to new medicines!)
**200 is not a very high potency. Homeo remedies work best at dynamic plane at 30 and above. 200 is just above 30 in terms of homeopathic potency.
♡ kadwa last decade
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