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For two years my vulval skin cracks without any apparant cause. I am 49 and having irregular periods for last one year only. I have gone to different gynecologists and gone through urine and pap smear tests in these two years. Nothing comes out and yet doctors prescribe some course of medication but nothing has helped me, hence i am writing it to this forum. please help.
 
  anamika_anamika on 2010-04-06
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and post all the questions here duly answered. On that basis your remedy may be worked out.
 
kadwa last decade
Patient ID: F: Age: 49

Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.

1. Describe your main suffering?

Vulval skin cracks for no apparant reason. Sometimes there is discharge but no foul smell. sometimes skin appears raw and red.



2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?

I have allergic rhinitis for last 18 years. four years back i developed mild sinus also but I am able to manage both these things without any regular medicine. some SOS medicine and household tips give relief. But dryness in throat has effected my voice quality.
I had lichen planus five years back. After that I can not tolerate any food that is even little spicy. This condition could not find any cure.



3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?

Feeling of fear that my condition might break my family. I feel guilty towards my husband.Also feel that I am leading an incomplete life as I am dead scared to sexual contact.


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?

Same as above.


5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?

Not really but i think I lost interest in sex gradually after the child birth in 1991. Strangely enough, now I feel for physical contact but my physical condition makes it impossible.

6. Which time of the day you are worst?

Bout of sneezing in the morning. For other problems, no specific time. But yes my allergy and sinus symptoms are worse in rainy season.

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?

Applying baby oil on the vulval skin gives temporary releif.


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)?

cant think of that.



9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
mentally I love rains a lot. I am a nature lover. though sometimes it brings back sinus symptoms. Extreme cold and extreame heat are bothersome.

10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.

I am restless, easily offended,perfectionist, impatient, little easily angered, very very emmotional ( keep crying during femily melodrama hindi movies!), scared of ghost ( cant dare to watch horror movie), self- respect comes above everything.Straight forward, helping others, feel angry and miserable when cheated. Have strong likes and dislikes.

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?

Good. Like a peakock!

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?

Not really. Dont like people say,' poor her. she is suffering so much. Instead they should say, brave her. she is bravely facing this all.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?

yes very sensitive to smell, noise and light in this order.

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
No, But even a little everyday kind of office problem keeps me awake half of the night.
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
I love them and always have a fear of losing them, particulary my husband, after he had heart attack seven years back. The very thought makes me feel miserable. I too have a fear that what if I go insane or physically handicap in some way. I am scared of being dependent on anyone.

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?

No particular dreams. Fears as above.


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Crave for salt, pickles, smooth soupy preparations, spicy food ( which I cant take now). No aversions as such but dont like cheeze and pure ghee.


13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?

Less.

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?

Normal, but intake is less.

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand?

No.

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
I sweat less. Sweat on upperli, underarms, trunk.

17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
Bowl movement regular but stool appears as if five year old child's.

18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
If no stress i sleep within 5 minutes of hitting the bed. I sleep sideways and keep changing sides.


19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
No. Scared because of my problem as in question one.

20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
Not different, I just feel I am among the better human beings, truthfull, kind, helping etc.


21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication? Off and on I take antibiotic and antiallergic but no regular medicine. Allopathic medicines, most often, induce stomach upset and sometimes rashes also.


22. What major diseases are running in your family?
Father has mild asthma and mild eczema and mother had osteoporosis. No other disease.


23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance

I am petite. I am 5 feet 2 inches and my weight is 53 kgs and well in shape. I look younger for my age. I am active though i loose breath very soon.

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?

Menses started at the age of 16. Now I am 49 and for last one year having irregular cycle. sometimes 45 days and sometimes 20 days but it is continuing. earlier period used to last 5 days andnow for a year 3 days.
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?

Some pelvic pain and bloating.
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
Now scanty.
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
bright deep red.
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
Yes. off and on.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Patient ID: F: Age: 49

Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.

1. Describe your main suffering?

Vulval skin cracks for no apparant reason. Sometimes there is discharge but no foul smell. sometimes skin appears raw and red. tolerable itching oncein a while.



2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?

I have allergic rhinitis for last 18 years. four years back i developed mild sinus also but I am able to manage both these things without any regular medicine. some SOS medicine and household tips give relief. But dryness in throat has effected my voice quality.
I had lichen planus five years back. After that I can not tolerate any food that is even little spicy. This condition could not find any cure.



3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?

Feeling of fear that my condition might break my family. I feel guilty towards my husband.Also feel that I am leading an incomplete life as I am dead scared to sexual contact.


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?

Same as above.


5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?

Not really but i think I lost interest in sex gradually after the child birth in 1991. Strangely enough, now I feel for physical contact but my physical condition makes it impossible.

6. Which time of the day you are worst?

Bout of sneezing in the morning. For other problems, no specific time. But yes my allergy and sinus symptoms are worse in rainy season.

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?

Applying baby oil on the vulval skin gives temporary releif.


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)?

cant think of that.



9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
mentally I love rains a lot. I am a nature lover. though sometimes it brings back sinus symptoms. Extreme cold and extreame heat are bothersome.

10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.

I am restless, easily offended,perfectionist, impatient, little easily angered, very very emmotional ( keep crying during femily melodrama hindi movies!), scared of ghost ( cant dare to watch horror movie), self- respect comes above everything.Straight forward, helping others, feel angry and miserable when cheated. Have strong likes and dislikes.

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?

Good. Like a peakock!

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?

Not really. Dont like people say,' poor her. she is suffering so much. Instead they should say, brave her. she is bravely facing this all.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?

yes very sensitive to smell, noise and light in this order.

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
No, But even a little everyday kind of office problem keeps me awake half of the night.
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
I love them and always have a fear of losing them, particulary my husband, after he had heart attack seven years back. The very thought makes me feel miserable. I too have a fear that what if I go insane or physically handicap in some way. I am scared of being dependent on anyone.

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?

No particular dreams. Fears as above.


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Crave for salt, pickles, smooth soupy preparations, spicy food ( which I cant take now). No aversions as such but dont like cheeze and pure ghee.


13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?

Less.

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?

Normal, but intake is less.

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand?

No.

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
I sweat less. Sweat on upperli, underarms, trunk.

17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
Bowl movement regular but stool appears as if five year old child's.

18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
If no stress i sleep within 5 minutes of hitting the bed. I sleep sideways and keep changing sides.


19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
No. Scared because of my problem as in question one.

20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
Not different, I just feel I am among the better human beings, truthfull, kind, helping etc.


21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication? Off and on I take antibiotic and antiallergic but no regular medicine. Allopathic medicines, most often, induce stomach upset and sometimes rashes also.


22. What major diseases are running in your family?
Father has mild asthma and mild eczema and mother had osteoporosis. No other disease.


23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance

I am petite. I am 5 feet 2 inches and my weight is 53 kgs and well in shape. I look younger for my age. I am active though i loose breath very soon.

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?

Menses started at the age of 16. Now I am 49 and for last one year having irregular cycle. sometimes 45 days and sometimes 20 days but it is continuing. earlier period used to last 5 days andnow for a year 3 days.
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?

Some pelvic pain and bloating.
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
Now scanty.
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
bright deep red.
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
Yes. off and on.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Please take three doses of Sulphur 30c at a gap of 4 hours for only one day (not daily) and report back after 10 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, 3-4 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
day 1
Please take three doses of Carbo Veg 30c at a gap of 4 hours.

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, 3-4 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.

day 2 to day 15
Please take 2 pellets each of the following tissue salts thrice a day at a gap of 4 hours

calc fluor 6x
silicea 6x
kali phos 6x

Please report after 15 days.
 
kadwa last decade
Please ignore the above post. It is for another person.

Yours is -

Please take three doses of Sulphur 30c at a gap of 4 hours for only one day (not daily) and report back after 10 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, 3-4 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
Please ignore the above post. It is for another person wrongly pasted here.

Yours is -

Please take three doses of Sulphur 30c at a gap of 4 hours for only one day (not daily) and report back after 10 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, 3-4 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
okay. Understood. will take sulphur 30 as prescribed.thx.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Two days back I have started omega 3 capsule and calcium +biotin vitamin tabs. will these interfere?
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Two days back I have started omega 3 capsule and calcium +biotin vitamin tabs. will these interfere?
**No. These won't interfere.
 
kadwa last decade
will take sulphur today. I shold not take coffee, onion, use perfume etc. for how many days?
 
anamika_anamika last decade
I should not take coffee, onion, use perfume etc. for how many days?
**During the whole treatment period. Mild perfume is ok.
 
kadwa last decade
Can you plz once specify what are the other restrictions apart from this?
Pickles? chinese food? beer or wine? cold drinks? chewing gums? polo mint, I guess?
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Yes. All these restrictions will help further so please follow.
 
kadwa last decade
No changes specifically noticed till now after sulphur.
There was itching and discharge but it happenes off and on, it is sringy in nature and no smell. Sometimes i feel that the discharge corrods the vulva skin and then it cracks. ithing was much for three days. I used calendula cream locally. a little relief. Then I used baby oil.some more relief.
I also think that 5/6 years back when i had lichen planus and the mucus membrane of my mouth and throat also got affected. The rawness and sensitivity to chilly and spices could not be treated since then.
could it be possible that the symptoms of lichen planus now appearing on vulvar skin?
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Please take three doses of Nitric Acd 30c at a gap of 4 hours for only one day (not daily) and report back after 10 days.
 
kadwa last decade
 
kadwa last decade
For a week i was in the no signal area in hills. Now i could see your advice.. nitric acid 30 c.before I take it i would like to tell/ask you more.
1. The itching bouts used to go within 3/4 days with no medication, just temporary relief with calendula cream or baby oil but this time it is continueing till now. what does it indicate? I had my menses in the meanwhile but the itching continued even after that.
2. can/ should I take a 6 day course of caneten vaginal pessary and canesten cream while taking nitric acid 30 c or not? ( i took this anti fungal local course once in march also)
please advice.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Sulphur was selected on the basis of the following-

**Vulval skin cracks for no apparant reason. Sometimes there is discharge but no foul smell. sometimes skin appears raw and red.

**I had lichen planus five years back. After that I can not tolerate any food that is even little spicy. This condition could not find any cure.

**Bout of sneezing in the morning. For other problems, no specific time. But yes my allergy and sinus symptoms are worse in rainy season.

**I am restless, easily offended,perfectionist, impatient, little easily angered

**feel angry and miserable when cheated. Have strong likes and dislikes.

**Now I am 49 and for last one year having irregular cycle.

After Sulphur 30, following options were available-
1. Ars Alb - as you are a perfectionist and you suffer from anxiety due to your husband's health.
2. Sepia - as there was a history of aversion to sex, but now there is no aversion at mental plane and you don't have any problems with your husband's attitude.
3. Nitric Acid - **There was itching and discharge but it happenes off and on, it is sringy in nature and no smell. Sometimes i feel that the discharge corrods the vulva skin and then it cracks.

So there are many options that are available -
1. If you think that Sulphur should work for you, you may stick to it, repeat 30c or move to high potency, now or later.

2. Ars Alb may be considered due to your present state of mind.

3. Nitric Acid seems to be indicated looking at the specific problem you have.

4. Sepia and Natrum Mur may also work for you looking at your past and present symptoms.

As you are not new to homeopathy you may take your own decision or you may write back as to which course of action you would be comfortable with.
 
kadwa last decade
Thank you so much for giving detailed options and also considering my little knowledge of homeopathy worth mentioning. It is true that after one year diploma and lots of reading from Nash to Allens to Vithulkas(excuse spellings plz)I did manage my sons childhood ailments and some of my dogs problems with homeopathy, but when it comes to myself, I am not able to choose correct remedy and get confused.
The other problem is of dose and potency though i know the general rule about it.
But in you I do not only found a doctor but also a guide and a supportive human being who inspire and encourages people like me.
Thanks again for being all this.
Would like to tell you that the day i wrote to you, by evening i noticed 60% reduction in local itching.
I chose to take Nitric Acid 30 c yesterday the way you have mentioned and would report after 10 days. thx.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
sorry but by mistake i consumed strong mint. someone in office offered mouth freshner and by the time i realised it was down the throat. what should i do now? should repeat nitric acid or not? plz advice.
plz read my above post also.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
As you have taken mint on the next day of taking the remedy, there is no need to repeat the remedy. Please report back after 10 days.
 
kadwa last decade
dear doctor, it has been 10 days since i took nitric acid 30 c. no noticeable change observed. you may recall as mentioned in my earlier post the itching vanished before i took this remedy. as such it comes and goes on its own but after taking sulphur it continued for long and then went away. apart from this chronic basic problem i have some immediate concerns as follows..
For last two three years raini season creates sudden health problem, though i love rains and the weather as such notwithstanding the health isuues.
Symptoms are sudden bouts of sneezing frequently and SINUS attack that makes me feel miserable. i have itching and gnawing sensation in my ears and upeer gums. ears stop up as if water gone inside. continuous pain at the root of nose, dull sensation, unable to concentrate, extreme weariness. just want to lie down and sleep. I already had a mild form of this 2 days back after the first rain fall.
plz advice.
 
anamika_anamika last decade
Please take three doses of Arsenicum Album 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, 3-4 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
dear doctor, there is some relief in sneezing bout but the main complaint for which i started this post remains.

In the mean time as suggested by gyne i went for hormone levels test. My estrogen level has dipped though not drastically. I thought to mention it to you.
I would like to tell/ask two things.
1. sometimes i notice apthe type of very small blister ( like it happens in the mouth) on labia minora, which comes and goes, slightly itchy and raw but no oozing.
2. Do you think Hydrastis can be considered seeing the stringy nature of discharge?
incidently Hydr. also has sneezing and sinus. if you think it may work plz tell me the dose and potency.
if not then future course of action.
 
anamika_anamika last decade

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