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He was fine thru the day but at night before sleeping complained of ear pain.
Here are the answers.
Does he have any specific fears? He does not like to be alone. Wants company. Does not like falling asleep alone. Before this acute, if he woke up and was alone in the room (in the morning) that was okay, he'd come out of his room happy. But while falling asleep, did not want to be left alone.
Occasionally before sleeping asks if there are monsters, but he doesn't dwell upon it. And actually likes to watch *scary stuff* on tv.
He does ask: 'what if i'm lost and you can't find me?' but again during the night before sleeping. But if we go out during the day, he runs away from me easily, but is quick to turn around to see where i am.
What does 'extremely possessive' mean?
He does not like his dad to hug/kiss me or sit next to me... my son will have to come and either pull me away from him, or hug me closer to him. Same way with his sister, if other people approach her, he's quick to put his arm around her, and tell that person that she's *his* sister.
What kind of attention does he love?
He loves when he's the center of attention. When he's making jokes (which he does often), and other people laugh. He likes to dance/sing and other people cheering him on. His favorite line is: 'Mama watch me'.... while he does a stunt (jumping, climbing, etc)
What does he do to get attention?
Makes jokes, talks ALOT... to anyone... asks a lot of questions, join me in whatever i am watching just to get that 'companionship', interrupts to talk to the person i am talking to, jumps, if ignored, bothers his sister...
What does he say when he wakes up at night?
He cries if he wakes up at night and looks for either me or his dad, lately it has been his dad. He has been wanting him more. He asks him to hug him (which is how he falls asleep). The last few months, i've 'weaned' him from the hugging, and just went to touching the side of his bed, which is 'good enough'.
Where does the playing with himself take place?
Watching tv. More so when he's sick, when he's doing nothing...
How is he with other children?
Mixed. He's very popular with his classmates, he's loved... has very good/close friends.
Teachers say he'll be a lady killer. Girls like him. He's nice to them.
He defends his ground if someone hurts him, ie: if someone pushes him, he pushes that person back. If someone tells him off, he'll tell that person off- regardless if i'm around or not. He won't look for me if attacked, he'll just defend himself however he sees fit.
Where does he sweat? On his forehead. Does it smell? No. What is his temperature? I don't know what you mean. What does he do while asleep? Some nights he sleeps soundly, barely moves doesn't wake up. Other nights, he tosses and turns, talks in his sleep, yawns in sleep, grinds his teeth, always pees in his diaper... but always always wants to be covered by his comforter. If it's taken off, he'll wake me up to put it properly.
Is he craving any foods or drinks?
He loves eggs. Loves food generally. Loves meat, deli meats, likes shrimp, crab. Doesn't likes cakes, or sweet stuff aside from ice cream and frosting and chocolate. Does not like candies. Fruits he only likes apples and bananas, nothing else. Does not like vegetables at all. Recently, after much coaxing, he's open to mushrooms and carrots. He eats well (more than me!) but he's tall and thin. He likes to be fed tho, but will sit in one place and eat. If hungry will ask to eat. If he wants desert, will say that he'll finish his meal first and then have it. Does not overeat junkfood. He's pretty *easy* like that.
Tell me what happened when his sister was born, in terms of his behavior?
My husband's whole family came so he spent a lot of time with them, with his cousins. He was very happy when she was born, started to sleep thru the night when she was born... he played alot with his cousins during that time, so he didn't demand too much of my attention. Loved to hug and kiss her, and still does. She was 'his baby'... so he coddled her alot and kept asking when she was gonna run around with him. He helped me with her, brought diaper, etc. ALways wanted to do stuff for her.
A side note: he's a perfectionist... he chooses his clothes, clothes are specific. Hairstyle is specific. If his jeans don't fit the perfect length, he starts crying. He doesn't like his hands dirty, so rarely eats with his hands. He doesn't really lose stuff.. if he can't find something, he gets upset- very conscientious about his things. Has good memory for incidents with details (like the last time we went to a specific restaurant (all be it months ago) he'll remember it was raining that time.
Does not like change. If something changes, he wonders why, gets upset, does not like that. Does not like sharing.
If he cries, oh my gosh it's loud, and it doesn't stop. Doesn't matter where we are, he'll wail- so the whole town can hear him. Difficult to stop for trivial things.
Stubborn, if he wants something, he wants it now...
I hope this info helps.
Karina
Here are the answers.
Does he have any specific fears? He does not like to be alone. Wants company. Does not like falling asleep alone. Before this acute, if he woke up and was alone in the room (in the morning) that was okay, he'd come out of his room happy. But while falling asleep, did not want to be left alone.
Occasionally before sleeping asks if there are monsters, but he doesn't dwell upon it. And actually likes to watch *scary stuff* on tv.
He does ask: 'what if i'm lost and you can't find me?' but again during the night before sleeping. But if we go out during the day, he runs away from me easily, but is quick to turn around to see where i am.
What does 'extremely possessive' mean?
He does not like his dad to hug/kiss me or sit next to me... my son will have to come and either pull me away from him, or hug me closer to him. Same way with his sister, if other people approach her, he's quick to put his arm around her, and tell that person that she's *his* sister.
What kind of attention does he love?
He loves when he's the center of attention. When he's making jokes (which he does often), and other people laugh. He likes to dance/sing and other people cheering him on. His favorite line is: 'Mama watch me'.... while he does a stunt (jumping, climbing, etc)
What does he do to get attention?
Makes jokes, talks ALOT... to anyone... asks a lot of questions, join me in whatever i am watching just to get that 'companionship', interrupts to talk to the person i am talking to, jumps, if ignored, bothers his sister...
What does he say when he wakes up at night?
He cries if he wakes up at night and looks for either me or his dad, lately it has been his dad. He has been wanting him more. He asks him to hug him (which is how he falls asleep). The last few months, i've 'weaned' him from the hugging, and just went to touching the side of his bed, which is 'good enough'.
Where does the playing with himself take place?
Watching tv. More so when he's sick, when he's doing nothing...
How is he with other children?
Mixed. He's very popular with his classmates, he's loved... has very good/close friends.
Teachers say he'll be a lady killer. Girls like him. He's nice to them.
He defends his ground if someone hurts him, ie: if someone pushes him, he pushes that person back. If someone tells him off, he'll tell that person off- regardless if i'm around or not. He won't look for me if attacked, he'll just defend himself however he sees fit.
Where does he sweat? On his forehead. Does it smell? No. What is his temperature? I don't know what you mean. What does he do while asleep? Some nights he sleeps soundly, barely moves doesn't wake up. Other nights, he tosses and turns, talks in his sleep, yawns in sleep, grinds his teeth, always pees in his diaper... but always always wants to be covered by his comforter. If it's taken off, he'll wake me up to put it properly.
Is he craving any foods or drinks?
He loves eggs. Loves food generally. Loves meat, deli meats, likes shrimp, crab. Doesn't likes cakes, or sweet stuff aside from ice cream and frosting and chocolate. Does not like candies. Fruits he only likes apples and bananas, nothing else. Does not like vegetables at all. Recently, after much coaxing, he's open to mushrooms and carrots. He eats well (more than me!) but he's tall and thin. He likes to be fed tho, but will sit in one place and eat. If hungry will ask to eat. If he wants desert, will say that he'll finish his meal first and then have it. Does not overeat junkfood. He's pretty *easy* like that.
Tell me what happened when his sister was born, in terms of his behavior?
My husband's whole family came so he spent a lot of time with them, with his cousins. He was very happy when she was born, started to sleep thru the night when she was born... he played alot with his cousins during that time, so he didn't demand too much of my attention. Loved to hug and kiss her, and still does. She was 'his baby'... so he coddled her alot and kept asking when she was gonna run around with him. He helped me with her, brought diaper, etc. ALways wanted to do stuff for her.
A side note: he's a perfectionist... he chooses his clothes, clothes are specific. Hairstyle is specific. If his jeans don't fit the perfect length, he starts crying. He doesn't like his hands dirty, so rarely eats with his hands. He doesn't really lose stuff.. if he can't find something, he gets upset- very conscientious about his things. Has good memory for incidents with details (like the last time we went to a specific restaurant (all be it months ago) he'll remember it was raining that time.
Does not like change. If something changes, he wonders why, gets upset, does not like that. Does not like sharing.
If he cries, oh my gosh it's loud, and it doesn't stop. Doesn't matter where we are, he'll wail- so the whole town can hear him. Difficult to stop for trivial things.
Stubborn, if he wants something, he wants it now...
I hope this info helps.
Karina
karinamom last decade
Forgot to mention, he does not like juices, only water or milk. if thirsty, he'll drink water... and asks for milk twice/thrice a day.
karinamom last decade
I am looking over the case right now.
You said before he is hyper - can you describe this in detail?
You said before he is hyper - can you describe this in detail?
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Nothing in these answers changes my original suggestion here. Lachesis is still the remedy according to me.
A Lachesis boy is often very jealous of his father. The child may also be very possessive of his friends and family and demands that they pay attention only to him and no one else. Also the child here seems to have a precocious awareness of the people around him, which is very indicative of Lachesis.
The charismatic charming personality towards the opposite sex, with the loquacity and jesting behavior, is extremely strong in Lachesis.
If you want, (I am not sure if David will agree but I am absolutely certain of the remedy here) you can give him a single 30c dose of Lachesis in water. Just 1 dose , where 1 pellet is to be dissolved in 250 ml spring water, and 1 teaspoon is to be given from there.
A Lachesis boy is often very jealous of his father. The child may also be very possessive of his friends and family and demands that they pay attention only to him and no one else. Also the child here seems to have a precocious awareness of the people around him, which is very indicative of Lachesis.
The charismatic charming personality towards the opposite sex, with the loquacity and jesting behavior, is extremely strong in Lachesis.
If you want, (I am not sure if David will agree but I am absolutely certain of the remedy here) you can give him a single 30c dose of Lachesis in water. Just 1 dose , where 1 pellet is to be dissolved in 250 ml spring water, and 1 teaspoon is to be given from there.
sameervermani last decade
Lachesis is in a competition, they need to be number one and will eliminate their rivals all costs. They resort to sarcasm, trickery, subterfuge. Lachesis must prove they are the best, they are finished if they come in second. Aggressive, dangerous, backstabbing.
Lachesis is an animal - the animal problem is one of 'me versus them', 'victim versus the agressor'. It is a life and death struggle against enemies, against those stronger (or weaker) than yourself.
Lachesis is also a snake, and so rather than take their opponents head on, they strike from behind, or from a position of being hidden. Ambush is word that describes the Snake family.
Morrison describes Lachesis children in this way:-
'The Lachesis child is usually unable to effectively control his overly-strong emotions. Often the parent will bring the child for behavioral and emotional problems, typically beginning after the birth of a new baby in the family. The child has tremendous jealousy toward the new sibling (Hyos, Verat, Stram, Calc-S). Often physical pathologies will develop from this strong jealousy, such as asthma. The child will actually say he hates the younger brother or sister. A Lachesis boy may be very jealous of his father. The child may also be very possessive of his friends and demands that they pay attention only to him and no other friends. Also the child seems to have a precocious awareness of the people around him. The Lachesis child is able to find the most vulnerable spot and verbally strike at you, like a snake. The child cannot bear to be under the authority of another person; he doesn't tolerate restrictions. This pattern may be carried over in adulthood with an extreme aversion to authority, as when a supervisor at work or his wife asks him to do things.'
So for me the crux of the Lachesis state in a child would be how they treat their rivals - do they try to undermine them, attack them, tear them down so they can be number one? I am not convinced that Karina has described that state here.
In fact for me the case appears to revolve around the need for attention - he appears very sensitive to this. He wants attention from everyone, friends, family, strangers, girls, teachers, his sister. And when he loses that attention he puts a lot of effort into getting it back (and keeping it).
So rather than a 'me versus them' situation, it appears to be a 'sensitive to the presence or absence of' situation, which would suggest to me either a plant remedy or a mineral remedy.
I don't usually find food cravings in infants or toddlers very useful, as their exploration of food and taste means these things can change quite radically on their own as part of a natural process of maturing.
If I look at those symptoms, and the general state they appear to describe - I would consider Phosphorous from the mineral group, or either a remedy from the Lily family or the remedy Sac-alb (sugar cane).
The Lilies feel excluded and left out or neglected, and so engage in attractive behavior to feel included again. Veratrum album or Crocus sativa seem possible choices.
However, if I look at the known materia medica for Sac-alb, this is what I find:-
'Great need to be fondled (forcing parents to stay until falling asleep)
Sweet pleasant mannerisms designed to keep people close to them.
Jealousy both from fear of losing attention or affection.
Loquacious or playing antics to get attention.
Delusion of being neglected.
Fear of being alone, children fear their parents will vanish or sneak away while they are asleep.
Hyperactive children, running and moving about, restlessness when sitting, compelled to touch everything.
Fear of unknown situations.
Alternating or contradictory states - desires to be fondled with aversion to being touched; sensitive to reprimands or disobedient and insolent; gentle or agressive.'
And there is more on this remedy....
'In children we see the compensation in the great need for cuddling, the exaggerated sucking of fingers and the biting of nails (in adult life transformed in a uncontrollable need to smoke), putting everything in the mouth and touching everything. I often could verify the relation between the sucking of fingers and the inveterate habit of smoking, many patients admitting that they changed the first for the latter. I was amazed to find so many adults who were still sucking their fingers. Many people smoke to reduce or to control their weight.
Another mechanism frequently met is loquacity, most patients being not aware of their secret demand for attention.
Children still have a lot of possibilities for asking attention: doing pranks, asking again and again for something or doing things that are forbidden, asking constantly for attention when the parents talk to someone else, being jealous of their brother or sister. All means can be used by the child that needs attention: being restless, shouting, fighting, crying, having pain, being ill, etc.'
'Jealousy And Forsaken Feeling
One of the reasons to be jealous seems to be the impossibility to share love or attention. The oldest child who was the only child for some years and suddenly has to share mother and father with a sibling who demands all the attention causing a profound doubt in him about his parents' love. This feeling can be fixed and cause much trouble later in relationships when the attention the partner gives to other people is felt as if it is taken away from him or her. Often this is coupled with the fear of being abandoned (a strong feature in Saccharum). The child has a tremendous fear of being separated from the mother and is following her constantly, wanting to stay in physical contact with her by being carried, holding her hand or sitting on her lap. If he wakes up in the night, anxious, screaming for his parents, he often can be consoled only when he can lie in close physical contact with his mother, as several mothers told me 'as if he or she wants to creep into me' (DD Stram.). Of course this behaviour closely resembles Stramonium. School is a real tragedy for these children, some can only separate from mother after having asked again and again if she will surely come back to pick them up. Often they refuse to play with other children because they feel insecure when the mother is not in sight.'
For me, that description appears to best match the state of your son. So my suggestion would be Sacchrum album 30c.
Lachesis is an animal - the animal problem is one of 'me versus them', 'victim versus the agressor'. It is a life and death struggle against enemies, against those stronger (or weaker) than yourself.
Lachesis is also a snake, and so rather than take their opponents head on, they strike from behind, or from a position of being hidden. Ambush is word that describes the Snake family.
Morrison describes Lachesis children in this way:-
'The Lachesis child is usually unable to effectively control his overly-strong emotions. Often the parent will bring the child for behavioral and emotional problems, typically beginning after the birth of a new baby in the family. The child has tremendous jealousy toward the new sibling (Hyos, Verat, Stram, Calc-S). Often physical pathologies will develop from this strong jealousy, such as asthma. The child will actually say he hates the younger brother or sister. A Lachesis boy may be very jealous of his father. The child may also be very possessive of his friends and demands that they pay attention only to him and no other friends. Also the child seems to have a precocious awareness of the people around him. The Lachesis child is able to find the most vulnerable spot and verbally strike at you, like a snake. The child cannot bear to be under the authority of another person; he doesn't tolerate restrictions. This pattern may be carried over in adulthood with an extreme aversion to authority, as when a supervisor at work or his wife asks him to do things.'
So for me the crux of the Lachesis state in a child would be how they treat their rivals - do they try to undermine them, attack them, tear them down so they can be number one? I am not convinced that Karina has described that state here.
In fact for me the case appears to revolve around the need for attention - he appears very sensitive to this. He wants attention from everyone, friends, family, strangers, girls, teachers, his sister. And when he loses that attention he puts a lot of effort into getting it back (and keeping it).
So rather than a 'me versus them' situation, it appears to be a 'sensitive to the presence or absence of' situation, which would suggest to me either a plant remedy or a mineral remedy.
I don't usually find food cravings in infants or toddlers very useful, as their exploration of food and taste means these things can change quite radically on their own as part of a natural process of maturing.
If I look at those symptoms, and the general state they appear to describe - I would consider Phosphorous from the mineral group, or either a remedy from the Lily family or the remedy Sac-alb (sugar cane).
The Lilies feel excluded and left out or neglected, and so engage in attractive behavior to feel included again. Veratrum album or Crocus sativa seem possible choices.
However, if I look at the known materia medica for Sac-alb, this is what I find:-
'Great need to be fondled (forcing parents to stay until falling asleep)
Sweet pleasant mannerisms designed to keep people close to them.
Jealousy both from fear of losing attention or affection.
Loquacious or playing antics to get attention.
Delusion of being neglected.
Fear of being alone, children fear their parents will vanish or sneak away while they are asleep.
Hyperactive children, running and moving about, restlessness when sitting, compelled to touch everything.
Fear of unknown situations.
Alternating or contradictory states - desires to be fondled with aversion to being touched; sensitive to reprimands or disobedient and insolent; gentle or agressive.'
And there is more on this remedy....
'In children we see the compensation in the great need for cuddling, the exaggerated sucking of fingers and the biting of nails (in adult life transformed in a uncontrollable need to smoke), putting everything in the mouth and touching everything. I often could verify the relation between the sucking of fingers and the inveterate habit of smoking, many patients admitting that they changed the first for the latter. I was amazed to find so many adults who were still sucking their fingers. Many people smoke to reduce or to control their weight.
Another mechanism frequently met is loquacity, most patients being not aware of their secret demand for attention.
Children still have a lot of possibilities for asking attention: doing pranks, asking again and again for something or doing things that are forbidden, asking constantly for attention when the parents talk to someone else, being jealous of their brother or sister. All means can be used by the child that needs attention: being restless, shouting, fighting, crying, having pain, being ill, etc.'
'Jealousy And Forsaken Feeling
One of the reasons to be jealous seems to be the impossibility to share love or attention. The oldest child who was the only child for some years and suddenly has to share mother and father with a sibling who demands all the attention causing a profound doubt in him about his parents' love. This feeling can be fixed and cause much trouble later in relationships when the attention the partner gives to other people is felt as if it is taken away from him or her. Often this is coupled with the fear of being abandoned (a strong feature in Saccharum). The child has a tremendous fear of being separated from the mother and is following her constantly, wanting to stay in physical contact with her by being carried, holding her hand or sitting on her lap. If he wakes up in the night, anxious, screaming for his parents, he often can be consoled only when he can lie in close physical contact with his mother, as several mothers told me 'as if he or she wants to creep into me' (DD Stram.). Of course this behaviour closely resembles Stramonium. School is a real tragedy for these children, some can only separate from mother after having asked again and again if she will surely come back to pick them up. Often they refuse to play with other children because they feel insecure when the mother is not in sight.'
For me, that description appears to best match the state of your son. So my suggestion would be Sacchrum album 30c.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Ok i'm a little confused.
With the remedy- sac alb here is my response to your description:
Great need to be fondled (forcing parents to stay until falling asleep):
Yes, he likes physical contact, hugs, caress, loves it.
Sweet pleasant mannerisms designed to keep people close to them:
Yes, talks nicely, politely, smiles.
Jealousy both from fear of losing attention or affection. Yes.
Loquacious or playing antics to get attention. Yes, but it's not malicious, never deliberately tries to hurt anyone.
Delusion of being neglected.
I'm not sure. He readily goes to friend's homes, and is confident that I'll come to pick him up. He likes going to school, eager to go.
Fear of being alone, children fear their parents will vanish or sneak away while they are asleep.
This one i'm not sure, maybe the reason for his wakeups.
Hyperactive children, running and moving about, restlessness when sitting, compelled to touch everything.
Running around yes. When he's sitting an watching tv- no, he's just sitting and pretty much lies down to watch tv... very spaced out. For two kids, my house is relatively clean.... meaning, he doesn't open drawers to touch anything really... He knows not to touch chemicals, and never has... regardless if it's 'right there'. He doesn't open cabinets to take stuff out etc..
Fear of unknown situations.
I also don't know about this one. He likes to travel, he likes new hotels, he likes visiting people's homes, he likes strangers...
Alternating or contradictory states - desires to be fondled with aversion to being touched;
No, he likes to be touched, likes hugs, kisses, etc.
sensitive to reprimands
Yes very sensitive to reprimands, always tells me 'to be happy'.
or disobedient and insolent: Hmm, tries to please most of the time.
gentle or agressive.'
Can be both, depending on the person. He's mostly gentle, but can be aggressive if he feels 'threatened' in some way.
Does this confirm your previous remedy of sac alb? You also mentioned phosphorus....
And about lachesis:
He's not jealous of his sister. If i have to attend to her, he lets me. If she's crying and upset, he tells me to attend to her. If she is hungry or thirsty, he tells me to give her food/water. He's very attentive about her needs. He takes care of her. He loves her company, goes down to her level to play with her. Will talk in her language so she understands him. Holds her hand when we are outside. Most of the time, very gentle towards her.
Yes, has been jealous of his dad for a long time until a few months ago, where it seems like he's associating with him now- dressing like him, copying him, wanting to sleep next to him, calling his school 'office', talking more to him. 'He's my buddy' he says.
I don't know if he's possessive of his friends, as he is possessive of me or his sister. He seems to join in on the fun from what i see, and join in whatever it is they're doing. He's more a follower when it comes to his friends. Gets happy when someone is playing with him, and treats that person well.
He doesn't really strike out, unless threatened in some way, more like a defense mech.
He likes routine, listens well to his teachers, does everything he's supposed to do. Eats properly, dresses, knows the time, and is aware of what takes place when, so i don't agree with 'doesn't tolerate restrictions'.
I hope this info helps.
I don't have the remedy Sac alb.... pellets will do?
With the remedy- sac alb here is my response to your description:
Great need to be fondled (forcing parents to stay until falling asleep):
Yes, he likes physical contact, hugs, caress, loves it.
Sweet pleasant mannerisms designed to keep people close to them:
Yes, talks nicely, politely, smiles.
Jealousy both from fear of losing attention or affection. Yes.
Loquacious or playing antics to get attention. Yes, but it's not malicious, never deliberately tries to hurt anyone.
Delusion of being neglected.
I'm not sure. He readily goes to friend's homes, and is confident that I'll come to pick him up. He likes going to school, eager to go.
Fear of being alone, children fear their parents will vanish or sneak away while they are asleep.
This one i'm not sure, maybe the reason for his wakeups.
Hyperactive children, running and moving about, restlessness when sitting, compelled to touch everything.
Running around yes. When he's sitting an watching tv- no, he's just sitting and pretty much lies down to watch tv... very spaced out. For two kids, my house is relatively clean.... meaning, he doesn't open drawers to touch anything really... He knows not to touch chemicals, and never has... regardless if it's 'right there'. He doesn't open cabinets to take stuff out etc..
Fear of unknown situations.
I also don't know about this one. He likes to travel, he likes new hotels, he likes visiting people's homes, he likes strangers...
Alternating or contradictory states - desires to be fondled with aversion to being touched;
No, he likes to be touched, likes hugs, kisses, etc.
sensitive to reprimands
Yes very sensitive to reprimands, always tells me 'to be happy'.
or disobedient and insolent: Hmm, tries to please most of the time.
gentle or agressive.'
Can be both, depending on the person. He's mostly gentle, but can be aggressive if he feels 'threatened' in some way.
Does this confirm your previous remedy of sac alb? You also mentioned phosphorus....
And about lachesis:
He's not jealous of his sister. If i have to attend to her, he lets me. If she's crying and upset, he tells me to attend to her. If she is hungry or thirsty, he tells me to give her food/water. He's very attentive about her needs. He takes care of her. He loves her company, goes down to her level to play with her. Will talk in her language so she understands him. Holds her hand when we are outside. Most of the time, very gentle towards her.
Yes, has been jealous of his dad for a long time until a few months ago, where it seems like he's associating with him now- dressing like him, copying him, wanting to sleep next to him, calling his school 'office', talking more to him. 'He's my buddy' he says.
I don't know if he's possessive of his friends, as he is possessive of me or his sister. He seems to join in on the fun from what i see, and join in whatever it is they're doing. He's more a follower when it comes to his friends. Gets happy when someone is playing with him, and treats that person well.
He doesn't really strike out, unless threatened in some way, more like a defense mech.
He likes routine, listens well to his teachers, does everything he's supposed to do. Eats properly, dresses, knows the time, and is aware of what takes place when, so i don't agree with 'doesn't tolerate restrictions'.
I hope this info helps.
I don't have the remedy Sac alb.... pellets will do?
karinamom last decade
Most of the things I mentioned about Sac-alb fit him - no-one ever has all the symptoms of a remedy, it is just not possible (some of our remedies have thousands and thousands of symptoms).
Antics to get attention has no implication of being malicious - antics are just entertaining actions.
We do not know if he feels neglected - it is one of the innermost feelings of Sac-alb, which results in the need for attention, affection, contact. But we are not able to get to his innermost feeling - he is simply too young. We can only look at the behavior (or your report of it at least).
If Sac-alb works, then we can probably assume this was a feeling that exists within him although we might never know for sure.
He says 'how will you find me if I get lost' - the fear Sac-alb children have is that they will be left alone by their loved ones. So he would be lost and alone and without you. Other remedies have feelings like this - Stramonium comes to mind straight away, but that remedy has much more terror in it. It doesn't lead me directly to Sac-alb, merely helps to confirm it.
Fear of unknown can be related to fear of change - however, it is quite normal for children to enjoy routine and be wary of change. I would not put too much emphasis on this quality.
Remember again, nobody has every symptom of a remedy - he has gentle alternating with aggressive - that is enough to show the alternating state of this remedy. He doesn't need to alternate in everything he does - he is showing it in the main feature of this remedy - the need for affection and attention.
If you cannot get Sac-alb (also known as Sacchrum officicnarum) then we would have to look at another remedy I suppose, but I would certainly feel better about trying this one first.
Antics to get attention has no implication of being malicious - antics are just entertaining actions.
We do not know if he feels neglected - it is one of the innermost feelings of Sac-alb, which results in the need for attention, affection, contact. But we are not able to get to his innermost feeling - he is simply too young. We can only look at the behavior (or your report of it at least).
If Sac-alb works, then we can probably assume this was a feeling that exists within him although we might never know for sure.
He says 'how will you find me if I get lost' - the fear Sac-alb children have is that they will be left alone by their loved ones. So he would be lost and alone and without you. Other remedies have feelings like this - Stramonium comes to mind straight away, but that remedy has much more terror in it. It doesn't lead me directly to Sac-alb, merely helps to confirm it.
Fear of unknown can be related to fear of change - however, it is quite normal for children to enjoy routine and be wary of change. I would not put too much emphasis on this quality.
Remember again, nobody has every symptom of a remedy - he has gentle alternating with aggressive - that is enough to show the alternating state of this remedy. He doesn't need to alternate in everything he does - he is showing it in the main feature of this remedy - the need for affection and attention.
If you cannot get Sac-alb (also known as Sacchrum officicnarum) then we would have to look at another remedy I suppose, but I would certainly feel better about trying this one first.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
What you talk about is an extreme presentation of Lachesis. Not every Lachesis patient has to be a back stabber etc..I have treated numerous number of Lachesis cases, where there is no back stabbing. Here there is 'clear' possessiveness, loquacity, precocity, intuitive awareness about others, and jealousy which is very indicative of Lachesis.
We should be careful that we do not try to pigeon hole remedies into small concepts. This was never the way our materia medica was written nor was it ever meant to be interpreted this way. We never prescribe on ideas, we prescribe on totality of symptoms and the underlying miasm.
We should be careful that we do not try to pigeon hole remedies into small concepts. This was never the way our materia medica was written nor was it ever meant to be interpreted this way. We never prescribe on ideas, we prescribe on totality of symptoms and the underlying miasm.
sameervermani last decade
Yes the totality is important - the totality is the state behind the symptoms, the underlying theme or idea that connects all the little symptoms together. Matching the state of the patient to the state of the remedy is generally more successful than matching just the symptoms.
Each similar symptom in remedies you are trying to differentiate will have a quality, a shade to it, that is connected to this backdrop.
'Possessive' in Lachesis is a paranoid suspicion, and a need to establish ownership (territory).
'Possessive' in Sacchrum is a need for attention and affection, and a fear of being left alone.
Loqacity in Lachesis is like a discharge, they must speak to release the build up of energy inside them. It is pressured.
Loquacity in Sacchrum is to get attention from those around them, to focus others on to them.
Intuitive awareness about others in Lachesis refers to this remedies ability to sense the weakness of others, and to strike where they are most vulnerable (it is very much like Androctonos the scorpion in this respect).
Jealousy in Lachesis, again, is about being number 1, ahead of all competition. When someone else comes to take something from them, they hold on to it and fight for it, because losing is unacceptable to them. Lachesis will often hold on to something they don't want, just to be the winner.
Jealousy in Sacchrum is about being the one most loved. They want everyone to love them, to cuddle them, to pay attention to them. The more attention you have the less likely you are to be left alone.
We do not pigeonhole remedies, we understand the shades of grey that separates them. What we should not do is generalize the expressions so that they lose their meaning. Homoeopathy is all about precision and detail.
Each similar symptom in remedies you are trying to differentiate will have a quality, a shade to it, that is connected to this backdrop.
'Possessive' in Lachesis is a paranoid suspicion, and a need to establish ownership (territory).
'Possessive' in Sacchrum is a need for attention and affection, and a fear of being left alone.
Loqacity in Lachesis is like a discharge, they must speak to release the build up of energy inside them. It is pressured.
Loquacity in Sacchrum is to get attention from those around them, to focus others on to them.
Intuitive awareness about others in Lachesis refers to this remedies ability to sense the weakness of others, and to strike where they are most vulnerable (it is very much like Androctonos the scorpion in this respect).
Jealousy in Lachesis, again, is about being number 1, ahead of all competition. When someone else comes to take something from them, they hold on to it and fight for it, because losing is unacceptable to them. Lachesis will often hold on to something they don't want, just to be the winner.
Jealousy in Sacchrum is about being the one most loved. They want everyone to love them, to cuddle them, to pay attention to them. The more attention you have the less likely you are to be left alone.
We do not pigeonhole remedies, we understand the shades of grey that separates them. What we should not do is generalize the expressions so that they lose their meaning. Homoeopathy is all about precision and detail.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
See what you are able to get - 200c is probably my preference. If you get pellets they must be dissolved in water - preferably again in a bottle so we can adjust the potency between dose by succussing.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
i have not started the med will get it today. But... he's been sleeping well.. and waking up well... but he woke up with a stye in the bottom corner of his right eye.
karinamom last decade
karinamom last decade
they haven't been able to get the med yet.... they seem to be having a hard time for some reason.
he's been pretty happy though lately, eating his veggies, and trying some fruit... energy level is good... he's sleeping well.. but he does say he's cold at night before sleeping, but then as soon as he falls asleep, i feel his hair already damp with sweat- that worries me.
he's been pretty happy though lately, eating his veggies, and trying some fruit... energy level is good... he's sleeping well.. but he does say he's cold at night before sleeping, but then as soon as he falls asleep, i feel his hair already damp with sweat- that worries me.
karinamom last decade
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
okay... well it's just the sweat and the grinding of the teeth at night.. and bedwetting i am concerned about...
he's been sleeping well the last few days tho.
But both kids have been snoring so there's some stuffiness in the nose
he's been sleeping well the last few days tho.
But both kids have been snoring so there's some stuffiness in the nose
karinamom last decade
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
yes, but his mood and behaviour during the day has been really good.... not overly hyper, not clingy/crying... Will the sac-alb effect that in any way?
karinamom last decade
Well I would probably hold off if he is better in himself. Most of those behaviors are the reason I would give the remedy - if they are better then it may be prudent to wait a little.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Okay, he is down today. He woke up complaining of a throat pain. I wasn't sure so i gave him a dose of china 200 (10 hits)... he was somewhat lethargic and complaining, a little clingy.
A couple of hours later he seemed okay.. but again before school complained of sore throat. Took a 10 min nap in the car.
Then coming home from school again complained of sore throat, slept for a few minutes, woke up and threw up.
I gave him another dose upon arriving home (few hours after the first dose). He hasn't been complaining of pain in the throat since, but is lethargic. Not clingy. Fever is at 101.9 one side, and 100.9 on the other side.
Please respond!
thanks so much, karina
A couple of hours later he seemed okay.. but again before school complained of sore throat. Took a 10 min nap in the car.
Then coming home from school again complained of sore throat, slept for a few minutes, woke up and threw up.
I gave him another dose upon arriving home (few hours after the first dose). He hasn't been complaining of pain in the throat since, but is lethargic. Not clingy. Fever is at 101.9 one side, and 100.9 on the other side.
Please respond!
thanks so much, karina
karinamom last decade
No. He has had 'stomach flu' a year ago.... Lots of throwing up one whole day even water and then it was three days of yellow diarrhea after that. It was the one incident. But as an infant- threw up milk a lot. Today it was an orange (and he never eats oranges) that made him throw up later. He' warm and lethargic . Right eye is a little red. Ate some dinner. Not thirsty much.
karinamom last decade
and how is he after repeating the China?
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
Actually rather than waiting I would give him a dose of Sac-alb right away. It also shows a picture of intermittent fevers, nausea, vomiting.
If Sac-alb does not help him the remedy Ant-tart shows this picture of vomiting, lethargy, sleepiness. Do you have that one in stock?
I am doing volunteer clinic today so I am not be able to get on to the net too easily. I will however try to check in as often as I can.
If Sac-alb does not help him the remedy Ant-tart shows this picture of vomiting, lethargy, sleepiness. Do you have that one in stock?
I am doing volunteer clinic today so I am not be able to get on to the net too easily. I will however try to check in as often as I can.
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
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