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Multiple Sclerosis
- diagnosed in 2005- foot drop (right foot drags when walking)
- balance problems
- walking problems (walk with a limp on the right side and stiffness in legs)
- urgency to urinate
- heat sensation started this year in the form of hot flashes
- tingling sensation in left fore finger and thumb
- slow movement of left foot
- cannot spread/extend left toes apart fully
- cannot curl left toes under
- handwriting is horrible
- cannot jump up
The symptoms above started in 2009 with the exception of the hot flashes. I was on the MS treatment called Beta Seron of which I stopped using in January of 2009.
I use to see a homeopathic practioner but that was before I was diagnosed with MS.
I also have high blood pressure. All tests came back fine for kidneys and heart. I do realize I don't handle stress very well to the point where I get really nervous when I am in a highly stressful situation.
I have thoughts of fear. There are times when a thought of someone breaking into my house arises and I begin to check the closets to make sure no one is in there.
When I was a child (ages 4 - 7) I suffered from having nightmares, sleep walking, and crying easily.
My father and mother divorced when I was 5 years old. I was sad when I watched him walk out the door but then I can remember him coming back fighting my mother. I was terrified. It stopped when I asked my mother not to let him in the house, she did not and that was the end.
I was 6 or 7 there was a girl down the street who was the same age as I was and she would take me to a private area (once incident in particular I remember was our garage. She would point/touch and show me my body parts (chest, vagina). I felt really violated but was afraid to tell anyone.
Her sister and another neighbor who were older would get on top of us and kiss us on the lips. Again I felt violated but was afraid to tell anyone. When they moved before I turned 8 and things were back to normal.
[message edited by Isaiah53 on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:15:31 BST]
Isaiah53 on 2011-09-29
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
for multiple sclerosis..
only arnica Mont 200 daily one dose early in the morning empty stomach...
and for the better result- you can use low cost RTMS device . this is the latest treatment for the ms.
for that you can visit www.healtron.com
dr. deoshlok sharma
only arnica Mont 200 daily one dose early in the morning empty stomach...
and for the better result- you can use low cost RTMS device . this is the latest treatment for the ms.
for that you can visit www.healtron.com
dr. deoshlok sharma
♡ deoshlok last decade
Hi there,
The following additional information is required to help you. Therefore, please do the best you can in providing a detailed and accurate data.
1. ID
2. Age
3. Sex
4. Single/Married
5. weight
6. Height Â….
7. country
8. climate
9. List of your complaints
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
13. Thirst
14. Tongue and Taste
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
16. What exactly is happening?
17. How do you feel?
18. How does this affect you?
19. How does it feel like?
20. What comes to your mind?
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
22. How did that feel like?
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
26. Family Background
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatientÂ…and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
34. Location of the disease
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
Regards
Nawaz
The following additional information is required to help you. Therefore, please do the best you can in providing a detailed and accurate data.
1. ID
2. Age
3. Sex
4. Single/Married
5. weight
6. Height Â….
7. country
8. climate
9. List of your complaints
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
13. Thirst
14. Tongue and Taste
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
16. What exactly is happening?
17. How do you feel?
18. How does this affect you?
19. How does it feel like?
20. What comes to your mind?
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
22. How did that feel like?
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
26. Family Background
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatientÂ…and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
34. Location of the disease
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
1. what do you mean?
2. 45
3. female
4. married
5. 115 lbs
6. 5'3
7. US
8. live in Detroit, MI so climate changes
9. & 10. Complaints:
a. urgency to urinate - since the beginning
b. hair loss in the top - since 1999
c. right leg stiff, difficult to move freely since 2005 before diagnose
d. twitching along right side of face condition called (myokymia) in 2005 (when diagnosed steroid treatment to calm the nerves down; happened again in 2000 but went away after a couple of weeks; happened the first time ever in 1995 but went away after a couple of weeks.
e. not able to stand and hop on and with the right leg for a long period of time and with extended elevation in 2005 when diagnosed
f. blood pressure elevated (135/90) before diagnosed in 2004
g. unable to walk a long distance (greater than 250 ft) without experiencing foot drop and limping of the right foot and right leg after being diagnosed
h. started treatment (Beta Seron 1 ml)injection in August of 2005 with no major side effects
i. continued taking the treatment but still experienced stiffness the next morning but would go away after noon
j. got pregnant in April 2007, neurologist recommended the discontinued use of the treatment
k. blood pressure normal, but did in fact elevated during the last tri-mester; placed on procardia medication in November of 2007, which I am still taking (90 mg 1x/day)
l. had another MRI performed in April of 2008 where the T-cells were better according to the doctor, who also suggested treatment again, but I did not do it until August of 2008
m. stopped taking the treatment when in December of 2008 I was unable to walk with ease after work to my vehicle
n. walking w/ a slight limp but things were going okay; stressful job as always
o. April 2009 walking w/ an obvious limp, unable to walk straight (50 yards); tingling right thumb and right fore finger, more stress at work
p. November 2009 boss left the company his work also fell on me, same conditions as in o.(above)
11. non-diabetic
12. sweets 2-3 times per month and salt once per month
13. thirsty after being out in the sun
14. no issues with tongue or tast
15. BP w/o meds 135/82; w/ meds 125/81
16. What exactly is happening?
- foot drop (right foot drags when walking)
- balance problems
- walking problems (walk with a limp on the right side and stiffness in legs)
- urgency to urinate
- heat sensation started this year in the form of hot flashes
- tingling sensation in left fore finger and thumb
- slow movement of left foot
- cannot spread/extend left toes apart fully
- cannot curl left toes under
- handwriting is horrible
- cannot jump up on either leg one at a time
17. How do you feel?
- good most of the time, still able to work even though moving slow, on the weekends have a tendacy to stay in the bed longer and still moving slow
18. How does this affect you?
- feelings of anger, frustration, & inadequecy because I need to be out playing and experiencing things/life with my 3 year old daughter
19. How does it feel like?
I feel like an old used broken down individual... what did I do wrong in the past that has caused this 'beast' to come upon me?????
20. What comes to mind?
Why hasn't God's healing power manifested in my life yet?
21. One situation that had a big effect on you?
My family (mom, sisters, and close friends who know I was diagnosed with MS) helps me out a great deal, why hasn't my husband done the same. Why do I always have to ask for his help sometimes short of pleading with him. I feel my family also 'pulls' from me a lot financially (husband included). I actually feel bad when I don't help, which is very different from how I used to be. Maybe I should have left home when going to college, or maybe I should not have gotten married. I say these things because maybe I would have been healed by now.
22. How did that feel like?
I feel like I've failed.
23. What sensation do you experience?
I want to just yell 'leave me alone' or 'honey (husband), stop with all the lies and pay the bills on time'. I've done a lot for them (family and husband) who is going to help... ans. no one!
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hands?
Why not go back to the way I used to be and keep my money for baby and me...
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines taken?
Current remedy: liquid herbs -nerve tonic(Lady's Slipper, Blue Vervain, Scullcap, Hops, Valerian Root), black cohosh, evening primrose, reishi mushroom, alfalfa capsules,
Current supplements: alpha lipoic acid (600 mg daily), B-complex, vitamin E w/ selenium, omega 3, vit D3, zinc 15 mg twice/week, magnesium 400 mg twice /week,
Current medicines: procardia (blood pressure)
Previous remedies: brain and nerve tonic (Alfalfa, Parsley, Chamomile, Gotu Kola, Barberry, Black Walnut, Scullcap), herbal adjustment (Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Capsicum, Indian Tobacco, Siberian Ginseng), Research Formula - Antibiotic, energy, balance, solar plexus, prevents infection, fatigue. (Sea Vegetables and Algae with Minerals, Golden Bough (Mistletoe)
26. Family background.
father side - diabetes,
mother side - high blood pressure
27. Educational Qualifications.
Hold a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a MBA
28. Nature of work.
I'm a quality manager in a manufacturing facility.
30. Name of foods which increase your problem.
sweets (been able to pin-point only)
31. Mind-behavior - always thinking something will go wrong
anger - try not to get angry just try to talk it out for fear of another 'ms episode'
irritability - close to my cycle even when i don't have one
hurry - try to slow down but always find myself rushing
impatient - a little bit
How are you different from other persons - I try not to use profanity and am polite public speaking or not - sometimes in my line of work public speaking is a must; i've done it a lot but still get nervous
you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections - i show love to my daughter, when i talk about her and think about her I smile (much like i'm doing now)
my family on the other hand has disappointed me a great deal (mother & sisters - just work to get along with each other consistently and don't talk to me about those issues, talk to each other;
husband - stop lying and pay the bills on time, if you're not happy then do the right thing, just don't 'punk' out and walk away from the situation nor us (daughter and I), but if you want to go then ...
32. Aggravation (increases-time - then the bills don't get paid on time - it makes me angry but in order to keep the peace i say nothing)& Amelioration (Decreases - when things (at work, at home and with mother & sisters) are going the way I think they should go)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. no photos available, I do have a cd of my MRI but I believe it's too large to upload
34. Location of the disease
Brain and spinal cord
35. Side of the problem
Brain and spinal cord
36. Color of the secretions/discharges.
discharg looks like clear mucous
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date?
between the 19th through the 26th
Any monthly cycle issues?
Have not had a cycle for the month of September
38. Are you pregnant?
No
2. 45
3. female
4. married
5. 115 lbs
6. 5'3
7. US
8. live in Detroit, MI so climate changes
9. & 10. Complaints:
a. urgency to urinate - since the beginning
b. hair loss in the top - since 1999
c. right leg stiff, difficult to move freely since 2005 before diagnose
d. twitching along right side of face condition called (myokymia) in 2005 (when diagnosed steroid treatment to calm the nerves down; happened again in 2000 but went away after a couple of weeks; happened the first time ever in 1995 but went away after a couple of weeks.
e. not able to stand and hop on and with the right leg for a long period of time and with extended elevation in 2005 when diagnosed
f. blood pressure elevated (135/90) before diagnosed in 2004
g. unable to walk a long distance (greater than 250 ft) without experiencing foot drop and limping of the right foot and right leg after being diagnosed
h. started treatment (Beta Seron 1 ml)injection in August of 2005 with no major side effects
i. continued taking the treatment but still experienced stiffness the next morning but would go away after noon
j. got pregnant in April 2007, neurologist recommended the discontinued use of the treatment
k. blood pressure normal, but did in fact elevated during the last tri-mester; placed on procardia medication in November of 2007, which I am still taking (90 mg 1x/day)
l. had another MRI performed in April of 2008 where the T-cells were better according to the doctor, who also suggested treatment again, but I did not do it until August of 2008
m. stopped taking the treatment when in December of 2008 I was unable to walk with ease after work to my vehicle
n. walking w/ a slight limp but things were going okay; stressful job as always
o. April 2009 walking w/ an obvious limp, unable to walk straight (50 yards); tingling right thumb and right fore finger, more stress at work
p. November 2009 boss left the company his work also fell on me, same conditions as in o.(above)
11. non-diabetic
12. sweets 2-3 times per month and salt once per month
13. thirsty after being out in the sun
14. no issues with tongue or tast
15. BP w/o meds 135/82; w/ meds 125/81
16. What exactly is happening?
- foot drop (right foot drags when walking)
- balance problems
- walking problems (walk with a limp on the right side and stiffness in legs)
- urgency to urinate
- heat sensation started this year in the form of hot flashes
- tingling sensation in left fore finger and thumb
- slow movement of left foot
- cannot spread/extend left toes apart fully
- cannot curl left toes under
- handwriting is horrible
- cannot jump up on either leg one at a time
17. How do you feel?
- good most of the time, still able to work even though moving slow, on the weekends have a tendacy to stay in the bed longer and still moving slow
18. How does this affect you?
- feelings of anger, frustration, & inadequecy because I need to be out playing and experiencing things/life with my 3 year old daughter
19. How does it feel like?
I feel like an old used broken down individual... what did I do wrong in the past that has caused this 'beast' to come upon me?????
20. What comes to mind?
Why hasn't God's healing power manifested in my life yet?
21. One situation that had a big effect on you?
My family (mom, sisters, and close friends who know I was diagnosed with MS) helps me out a great deal, why hasn't my husband done the same. Why do I always have to ask for his help sometimes short of pleading with him. I feel my family also 'pulls' from me a lot financially (husband included). I actually feel bad when I don't help, which is very different from how I used to be. Maybe I should have left home when going to college, or maybe I should not have gotten married. I say these things because maybe I would have been healed by now.
22. How did that feel like?
I feel like I've failed.
23. What sensation do you experience?
I want to just yell 'leave me alone' or 'honey (husband), stop with all the lies and pay the bills on time'. I've done a lot for them (family and husband) who is going to help... ans. no one!
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hands?
Why not go back to the way I used to be and keep my money for baby and me...
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines taken?
Current remedy: liquid herbs -nerve tonic(Lady's Slipper, Blue Vervain, Scullcap, Hops, Valerian Root), black cohosh, evening primrose, reishi mushroom, alfalfa capsules,
Current supplements: alpha lipoic acid (600 mg daily), B-complex, vitamin E w/ selenium, omega 3, vit D3, zinc 15 mg twice/week, magnesium 400 mg twice /week,
Current medicines: procardia (blood pressure)
Previous remedies: brain and nerve tonic (Alfalfa, Parsley, Chamomile, Gotu Kola, Barberry, Black Walnut, Scullcap), herbal adjustment (Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Capsicum, Indian Tobacco, Siberian Ginseng), Research Formula - Antibiotic, energy, balance, solar plexus, prevents infection, fatigue. (Sea Vegetables and Algae with Minerals, Golden Bough (Mistletoe)
26. Family background.
father side - diabetes,
mother side - high blood pressure
27. Educational Qualifications.
Hold a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a MBA
28. Nature of work.
I'm a quality manager in a manufacturing facility.
30. Name of foods which increase your problem.
sweets (been able to pin-point only)
31. Mind-behavior - always thinking something will go wrong
anger - try not to get angry just try to talk it out for fear of another 'ms episode'
irritability - close to my cycle even when i don't have one
hurry - try to slow down but always find myself rushing
impatient - a little bit
How are you different from other persons - I try not to use profanity and am polite public speaking or not - sometimes in my line of work public speaking is a must; i've done it a lot but still get nervous
you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections - i show love to my daughter, when i talk about her and think about her I smile (much like i'm doing now)
my family on the other hand has disappointed me a great deal (mother & sisters - just work to get along with each other consistently and don't talk to me about those issues, talk to each other;
husband - stop lying and pay the bills on time, if you're not happy then do the right thing, just don't 'punk' out and walk away from the situation nor us (daughter and I), but if you want to go then ...
32. Aggravation (increases-time - then the bills don't get paid on time - it makes me angry but in order to keep the peace i say nothing)& Amelioration (Decreases - when things (at work, at home and with mother & sisters) are going the way I think they should go)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. no photos available, I do have a cd of my MRI but I believe it's too large to upload
34. Location of the disease
Brain and spinal cord
35. Side of the problem
Brain and spinal cord
36. Color of the secretions/discharges.
discharg looks like clear mucous
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date?
between the 19th through the 26th
Any monthly cycle issues?
Have not had a cycle for the month of September
38. Are you pregnant?
No
Isaiah53 last decade
Hi,
Thanks for the details. May God Bless You.
Please hold your horses.
However, I would like to see a list of homoeopathic remedies at home right now.
Many prayers for your speedy recovery from MS.
Regards
Nawaz
Thanks for the details. May God Bless You.
Please hold your horses.
However, I would like to see a list of homoeopathic remedies at home right now.
Many prayers for your speedy recovery from MS.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi,
Please go ahead and buy Gelsemium Sempervirens 200C in the liquid form. Let me know when you get it? I'll give the dosage instructions.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
Please go ahead and buy Gelsemium Sempervirens 200C in the liquid form. Let me know when you get it? I'll give the dosage instructions.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Thank you so much... I will go after work and buy the homeopath remedy and contact you via this site afterwards.
May God bless you!
Isaiah 53
May God bless you!
Isaiah 53
Isaiah53 last decade
Nawaz,
I was so excited yesterday I forgot to inquire as to where I could find the Gelsemium Sempervirens 200C.
Isaiah53
I was so excited yesterday I forgot to inquire as to where I could find the Gelsemium Sempervirens 200C.
Isaiah53
Isaiah53 last decade
♡ nawazkhan last decade
see what the complete repertory shows
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♡ deoshlok last decade
♡ deoshlok last decade
But, what are the basis for remedy change without using it?
'Re: Multiple Sclerosis From deoshlok on 2011-09-30
for multiple sclerosis..
only arnica Mont 200 daily one dose early in the morning empty stomach... '
'Re: Multiple Sclerosis From deoshlok on 2011-09-30
for multiple sclerosis..
only arnica Mont 200 daily one dose early in the morning empty stomach... '
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Each and every prescriber has his own way to assess the case.
Arguments among doctors cause a lot of confusion to the patients.
In my opinion, once a doctor takes up the case, others should not interfere until the first doctor fails to get positive results or there is something extremely dangerous about the prescription.
I have noticed that many doctors just advise the patients to take this and that without proper analyses, if the doctor gives the reasons (list of symptoms) while prescribing a certain remedy, then there are more chances for success and other doctors will also be in a better position to give their point of view.
Many people at this forum just prescribe without having proper knowledge of homeopathy which is dangerous and should be avoided.
In my opinion this case needs more investigation and if both doctors discuss with each other in order to select the right remedy, chances will be brighter for the success.
Arguments among doctors cause a lot of confusion to the patients.
In my opinion, once a doctor takes up the case, others should not interfere until the first doctor fails to get positive results or there is something extremely dangerous about the prescription.
I have noticed that many doctors just advise the patients to take this and that without proper analyses, if the doctor gives the reasons (list of symptoms) while prescribing a certain remedy, then there are more chances for success and other doctors will also be in a better position to give their point of view.
Many people at this forum just prescribe without having proper knowledge of homeopathy which is dangerous and should be avoided.
In my opinion this case needs more investigation and if both doctors discuss with each other in order to select the right remedy, chances will be brighter for the success.
maraheem last decade
As you know, MS is a serious and complex disease. A lot of productive hours were spent to analyze this case. Unfortunately, the patient must be confused by now. This is happening in many threads on this forum. We have the right to exchange views, but, we must proceed with caution and do whatever is good for the patient. There must never be any arguments. I agree with you.
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Thank you all for your input and insight. I have questions/comments for each of you.
Deshoi (sorry about the spelling)
Why Arnica? I understand arnica to address the following: Remove physical shock from the nervous system, bumps, bruises, burns, sprains, injuries, vulnerary (promotes healing), operations, genital inflammations, reduces cholesterol, reduces swelling of boils.
nawazkhan (sorry about the spelling)
Why Gelsemium Sempervirens?
Deshoi (sorry about the spelling)
Why Arnica? I understand arnica to address the following: Remove physical shock from the nervous system, bumps, bruises, burns, sprains, injuries, vulnerary (promotes healing), operations, genital inflammations, reduces cholesterol, reduces swelling of boils.
nawazkhan (sorry about the spelling)
Why Gelsemium Sempervirens?
Isaiah53 last decade
I have actually treated MS in clinic with positive results. It is an *extremely* difficult condition even with homoeopathy to treat. There are constant relapses, and a very aggressive tendency of the disease to progress despite any efforts made by both practitioner and patient.
When I say 'positive', I have not cured any cases yet, although each person is certainly better off than previous to treatment. This I have found frustrating.
I suspect that it is the cortisone and other medications that might create one of the obstacles to full cure. I certainly have found this condition to be one of the more challenging ones. Each patient only improved when the full case was prescribed on - physical, mental and emotional.
It was also necessary to screen out the common symptoms of the disease to get any improvement at all. All those commonly thought of remedies (Agar, Alum, Caust, Plb etc) did not make a dent in any case I saw, and in fact I had to prescribe on the symptoms that were not typically seen in MS (and this is in keeping with homoeopathic philosophy so really it is no surprise).
Treating MS takes a lot of work, a lot of committment on both sides, and takes a huge amount of skill. In homoeopathy it is still one of our great challenges like C-ancer is, and only those practitioners with good experience and skill should be attempting it.
David Kempson
Professional Classical Homoeopath
Dip.Hom.Med. 1994
[message edited by brisbanehomoeopath on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:44:50 BST]
When I say 'positive', I have not cured any cases yet, although each person is certainly better off than previous to treatment. This I have found frustrating.
I suspect that it is the cortisone and other medications that might create one of the obstacles to full cure. I certainly have found this condition to be one of the more challenging ones. Each patient only improved when the full case was prescribed on - physical, mental and emotional.
It was also necessary to screen out the common symptoms of the disease to get any improvement at all. All those commonly thought of remedies (Agar, Alum, Caust, Plb etc) did not make a dent in any case I saw, and in fact I had to prescribe on the symptoms that were not typically seen in MS (and this is in keeping with homoeopathic philosophy so really it is no surprise).
Treating MS takes a lot of work, a lot of committment on both sides, and takes a huge amount of skill. In homoeopathy it is still one of our great challenges like C-ancer is, and only those practitioners with good experience and skill should be attempting it.
David Kempson
Professional Classical Homoeopath
Dip.Hom.Med. 1994
[message edited by brisbanehomoeopath on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:44:50 BST]
♡ brisbanehomoeopath last decade
♡ nawazkhan last decade
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