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Treatment for Lichen Planopilaris AND Menstrual Issues

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Sex: F Age: 46

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

1. Describe your main suffering? Starting in 2002/2003 my hair began to fall out. I went to several dermatologists and internists and no one could discover the cause. This kept up gradually, and over the past 3 or 4 years is has progressed at an alarming rate. Last year I had a biopsy done at a 'hair specialty' dermatological practice and they are the ones who suggested my condition was most likely LPP. (The test was inconclusive, but pointed to LPP)The hair started falling out in the temple areas only, but now my entire hairline has receded, all around my head, even in the back. I have long hair and have been able to hide this condition well, but cannot wear my hair back or up anymore, and worry that anymore hair loss will occur as I will no longer be able to interact with people without being overly self-conscious. Also, weirdly, all the hair on my arms is gone, and my eyebrows are also almost completely gone - I have to draw them in each morning. My eye lashes have also become weird - sometimes the lashes seem to be growing in the wrong direction - toward my eye and not away from it. The hair on my legs is very sparse too.



2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body? I have been diagnosed recently with low iron levels. I am a poor sleeper, always tired, and have frequent neck, back, and joint pains in my knees. My period had been fairly regular (arriving within a week or so of due date for the past year) until a two months ago, when it abruptly stopped. I thought I might be pregnant, which would have been THE BEST NEWS EVER, but I am not. Though I am advanced in years for someone wanting to have a baby, I don't care - I very much do, and will continue to pray about it. I feel that my underlying condition has contributed to my inability to sustain pregnancy - almost a year and a half ago I spontaneously aborted early in the pregnancy.



3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings? I have a nearly constant state of anxiety and anguish over the diminished amount of hair and whether it will continue to fall out. I have all but given up hope that it will ever grow back, but I don't know how I will get a job, or relate normally to others if the hair loss progresses. Additionally, my inability to conceive has added to my depression, and now with the abrupt disappearance of my period, I just try not to think about all these things too much, as I am in the process of job hunting, and it is difficult enough.


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst? Despair, uncertainty, forlorn, surrender


5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease? I first noticed significant hairloss after a period of tremendous stress in my life - post 9/11, horrible job with despicable boss, money problems, and family issues all contributed to the onset of my illness I believe



6. Which time of the day you are worst? whenever I look in the mirror, or see a photo of myself

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
when I see hair in the shower, when I brush it and it comes out at the root, when I walk down the street and the wind blows it back to reveal the balding sides of my head, when my husband wants to run his fingers through my hair and I pull away, all of these things add to the stress of this affliction. The only thing which ameliorates it is spiritual faith, and the hope that I can find a solution before things get worse, and when I distract myself with positive thoughts like the desire to have a child, and find a job, and purchase a home.


8. Do you 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)?
I have long felt that being around NYC after 9/11 has contributed to my being ill. Another hypothesis is that I had gotten a kitten, who also has a strange pattern of thinning hair around her eyes, and shortly after that, say within 6 months, my hairloss began. At that time, I had also been living in a house which had a visible mold problem, and was subsequently diagnosed as allergic to mold - not sure if there is any correlation. Today I read an interesting article suggesting that something called cavitation might be a contributing factor? It has to do with long term disease in the jawbone or dental cavities caused by extractions and/or root canals. Not sure of the validity, but it is an interesting theory.
Two years ago there was a time period when I had been having hot flashes b/c I quit taking birth control pills and my body was all out of whack. Subsequently, I was treated with accupunture and began taking mineral salts and my body normalized. Recently, around the time of my last period two months ago, I went through about two weeks of intense hot flashes, but they have since stopped. I feel strongly that my body does not handle stress well, and I think the pressure of LPP, and worry over my inability to have a baby, and my inability to find a job have caused the abrupt disappearance of my cycle.

9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
I feel better during warm weather, but not when it's excessively humid

10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
I had always been very affable, and personable, but at the same time, I am suspicious of most people's motives. If the offender is someone about whom I care deeply I can get offended easily, otherwise I don't pay much mind. As all these things weigh on my mind, though, I find myself happy less and less, and fretting more and more, but I think that's to be expected, isn't it?
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
I have never liked thunderstorms - they make me tense and nervous.

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? It depends, I would only like my husband to console me, or a very dear friend - I am generally a private person.

- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
Yes, I am very sensitive to noise and light, I am not sure about smell, possibly though.

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? I have always talked to myself, I tend to play with my hair, and clear my throat a LOT, which is super annoying.

- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?

I love them all a great deal - but, you know, they have their moments when they get under my skin.

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly? Fears are continued infertility, hairloss, that my life will have no lasting purpose, that my marriage will fall apart, that I won't find a rewarding job...no repeating dreams that I can recall.


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Lately I have a diminished appetite, nothing really appeals to me except for potatoes and pasta with sauce, and ice cream...I used to be a strict vegetarian but when my hair started to really fall out, I reincorporated meat into my diet, though I really dislike eating it.

13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
I would say normal.

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
About the same as always, a little less if anything.

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand?
Creamed corn, rice pudding, and custards...the thought of them make me sick. Also, as I mentioned, I really don't enjoy eating meat of any kind.

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
I guess normal.

17. How is your bowel movement and stool type? Very regular - every morning I have a bowel movement after coffee. It is typically not that loose but not that solid - I guess it depends on my diet.

18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?

I wake up constantly all through the night - I have not slept well in at least 10 years, maybe more. I toss and turn all night long, and though I try not to sleep on my stomach, I sometimes do.

19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
Yes, but with so much on my mind all the time and being so tired from lack of good sleep I am not really in the mood many days.

20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?

I used to think I was very unique, and even that God had some sort of plan or use for me. I think I've made some poor choices which have caused me to miss out on some really great opportunities, and I know we have free will so I can't blame anyone but myself. These days I think I might feel sorry for anyone who felt as I do about themselves and their prospects for a happy future...I fluctuate between feeling that way about myself, and being optimistic and turning to my faith.

I've read some of the stories on this site, and I'm hopeful that you can help me get back on track, health wise.

21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?


22. What major diseases are running in your family?


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

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?
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
 
  aldebaran on 2010-04-22
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
Please take a single dose of Graphites 200c 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
Hello.
If I'm allowed to make a suggestion? So would it be that she starts with Ignatia amara. She has trouble sleeping and she also tells of a stressful situation for some time ago. I think it will be important and appropriate to begin with ignatia. This will remove obstacles so the next medicine, possibly Graphite can act stronger and better.
Start with Ignatia amara 200C.

Sincerely,
Parakletos
 
Parakletos. last decade
Dear Kadwa AND Parakletos:

Thank you for your replies - I have two questions.

First, Kadwa, what do you think about the suggestion made by Parakletos?

Second, what do you both think about me resuming a tissue salts regimen? I mentioned that I had previously been taking some salts, specifically Nat Mur, Kali Sulph, Ferrum Phos, CALC FLUOR, Silica, and on occasion a combination of all 12 salts called 'Bio Plasma.'

Were I to resume ingesting these would it interfere with , hamper, or conversely, facilitate the actions you've prescribed?

Thank you!
 
aldebaran last decade
You may take a single dose of Ignatia 200c. After 7 days you should take a single dose of Graphites 200c. Please don't take the tissue salts during this period of 7+15 21 days. Please report back after 21 days.
 
kadwa last decade
Ok, thanks very much! I will follow your instructions and get back to you in three weeks.

All the best to you!
 
aldebaran last decade

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