Hairloss, Eczema, Acne, Endometriosis

Gender: Female
Age: 28
Body Type: Slender - Average
Single/Married: Single
Height: 5'5 (165 cm)
Weight: 130 pounds (59 kg)
General appearance: slender. not a lot of tone or muscle. pale.

Have you used homeopathic medicines before? If so what, and what homeopathic potencies did you use?

yes. I've tried calcarea sulphurica last month. i tried at 6C for 3 weeks. Then at 30C for 1 week. It did not help with acne. But it helped a lot with my stutter/stammer. My speech was better and I could pick better words to say. It also helped reduce the white coating at the trunk of my tongue. It also gave me an increased appetite especially for bread and sweets.



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

1. Describe your main suffering?
Acne ( jaw line, chin, cheeks), hair loss, eczema, and severe lower left pelvic pain during 2nd/3rd day of menstruation (doctors think it could be endometriosis)

2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Speech - Stuttering ( not as much after calcarea sulphurica)
Dandruff/Seborrhea
Scalp - stinging burning feeling on top right side.
Scalp - smelling a little like fungus.
thread veins on upper thighs
Cellulite, stretch marks
lower back pain ( herniated disks)
frequent cold sores on face
tonsil stones ( better after calcarea sulphurica)
Lack of energy - tiredness


3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
Procrastination/lack of motivation/unable to get work done
Forgetfulness/Lack of concentration
Feeling rushed/hurried/never enough time
Messy/Unorganized


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst? Describe the sensation in your own words.
I feel lots of pain on the left side of my pelvis when I’m on the 2nd day of my period. It's a tearing pain. I almost faint from the pain. I feel frustrated and upset that this is happening. I wonder how long I'm going to suffer. I feel frustrated and helpless that I can’t solve my help problems and that doctors are not helping. I feel angry that the doctors are not able to help. These problems also make me feel unattractive and sometimes sad for myself. I feel insecure.

5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
Yes. It started at 23 years old after a traumatic event. At 23 when the Hair Salon damaged my hair and made it ugly, it upset me so much I cried, and couldn’t eat for several days. I was in shock. I was very upset and traumatized by this experience. I did not want to be seen. Soon after my hair started falling out. Which made me even more upset and depressed. I went to several doctors who couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. Which made me more upset, frustrated, helpless and angry. About 6 months after my hair started falling out I began experiencing burning and stinging sensation on my scalp, which was VERY painful. 6 months after the burning/stinging scalp I started having dandruff and it turned into seborrhea where I had thick greasy flakes, and even more hair fell out. No doctor was able to help me. I was so upset I lost my appetite and started to lose weight. I lost about 40 pounds in 1 year ( I used to weight 160-165 pounds) . I became very forgetful, tired and not able to concentrate. I also started developing eczema on my body.
I also had a stomach infection ( H. Pylori) which was treated with antibiotics.
I did some research on the internet of my symptoms, and started taking supplements ( B complex & minerals, copper) and that helped improve my dandruff and hair loss by 90%. It cured my eczema. But if I stop taking vitamins, the eczema and hair loss and dandruff and forgetfulness come back. Now in the fall and winter time even if I take vitamins I still get a little more dandruff and eczema on my nipples (mostly right nipple).
Also about 1-2 years after my hair started falling out, and I started taking vitamins, my menstruation changed. It changed from 28-29 day cycle to 23-35 day cycle. My periods became heavier and I started experiencing severe pain on the left side of my pelvic area. The pain only stays during 2-3rd days of the period. The pain has gotten so severe in the past year, that I have to take Apap/codene for pain during the 2st day of my period. And sometimes the pain killer doesn’t even help.
Initially vitamins helped my acne, but now the vitamins are not helping so much and my acne has moved to my jaw line and upper neck. And it’s cystic and painful. Also taking Calcarea Sulphurica did not really help my acne, but it did help my speech a lot. It reduced stuttering and made me better able to pick the right words to say. I also noticed increased appetite for bread and sweets with Calcarea Sulphurica.
I have also been grinding and clenching my teeth at night ever since I was a teenager. My dentist says it’s from stress. ( I don’t grind my teeth much now). Also at the recommendation of my dentist ( about 2 years ago), I went to a chiropractor to help me with adjusting my back to help my jaw from grinding. My chiropractor did a bad job and I ended up with severe back and neck pain. I had an MRI done and it turns out that he gave me 4 herniated disks ( 2 in my neck & 2 in my lower back). I was in a lot of pain for about 1 year. I couldn’t sit for long periods of time or lay in bed because my back would hurt and get sore. In the past 6 months my back has gotten much better.
I also seem to fidget and move around a lot. Even when I’m sitting down I’m always readjusting my body or moving my head and looking in every direction so that I can see everything. I also have trouble going to bed on time and stay up late and don't get enough sleep/


6. Which time of the day you are worst?
In the morning

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same? Example- time, temperature, pressure, rubbing, washing, eating, tight clothing etc.

Morning, cold and wet weather make me worse. I HATE feeling cold and wet.


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)?

Yes. I think my sufferings are related to hormones and menses.

9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?

I like dry and hot weather. In the summer my eczema and dandruff get better.

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

Irritable frequently. In a hurry and Impatient ALL THE TIME. Forgetful. Stressed out. Frustrated. Worry about keeping job or finding another job. Feeling insecure. Judging other people. ( I also used to have a lot of fear, anxiety and depression from 19 – 23 years old). I have trouble showing people affection. I hide a lot of things about myself from people and even my family. I don’t like them knowing my weaknesses. What other people say or think of me affects me greatly.
I also have a very strained relationship with my mother. She is very overprotective, overbearing, critical, and judgmental. She lectures me all the time and tries to start arguments with me. I always end up fighting with her or lose my temper. Daydreaming and fantasizing all the time. Imagining being better more powerful than I am. Imagining I had more talents and that I was impressed people. Imagine myself beautiful and healthy.

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
normal

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
yes. I like being consoled. But sometimes I like to hide my feelings and sufferings.

- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
no. I hate feeling cold or wet.

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting,
Weeping, talking to one self etc?

I pick at the skin around my nail. I always pick at my cuticles and try to get dry skin off. Sometimes pulling at the dry skin I make the skin around my nails bleed. Or I pick at my nail hoping to make them more even (I never bite my nails).
I also move my hands a lot (rapidly and quickly) when I speak. I also move around a lot and fidget even when I sit.
I also talk or smile to myself sometimes when I'm daydreaming or fantasizing.


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

I feel good with my family, but I don't open up to them or share my feelings with them. I have a strained relationship with my mother. She is very controlling and critical of me.

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
I'm afraid of not being liked by people.
Sometimes i dream like i'm in school and I have a test or homework assignment due, and I'm late or been procrastinating and I have a little time to get my work done or I will fail the class. I also dream about strange little creatures that have the potential of attacking or harming me.


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
I love avocados, eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, pickles, chips, smoked meat, tea. Indian food. Very hot, heavy rich food.
I crave eggplant and garbanzo beans all the time.
I dislike all soft drinks and sweet drinks. I rarely drink milk.

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

14. How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? normal (it became excessive after taking calcarea sulphurica)

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand? soft drinks (pepsi, cola).

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs? Sweat normal. not sure.


17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
Urine – yellow, sandy
Stool – Softer, sticky, light brown/somewhat orange. foul smelling


18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
I sleep well. But I go to bed very late and stay up on the computer very late. I get 5-6 hrs of sleep a night. then I feel sleepy during the day. Especially after lunch time. I like to sleep on the side, with my hands under the pillow.

19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? yes.

20. Do you have any strange, peculiar or unusual symptom or feelings? How are you different from others? I think I have trouble connecting closely to people. I don't trust or open up to people. I keep a lot of things hidden about myself. I am more fearful than other people. I am less adventurous than other people. I have trouble making very close friends.

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

I have been taking Calcarea Sulphurica ( for 1 month and now I stopped) for the acne ( self prescribed)
I’m taking digestive enzymes to help with digestion.
I’m taking Vitamin B Complex and Minerals ( Zinc, Magnesium, Iodine, Boron, Manganese) & Copper, to help with Skin and hair loss & dandruff. Taking these supplements has helped with my eczema, and dandruff and hair loss very much, but it has not cured it.



22. What major diseases are running in your family?

Maternal Grandmother - has arthritis
Maternal Grandfather - dead, heart attack, had very stressful hard life
Paternal Grandmother - had colon can-cer ( & surgery, she is still alive)
Paternal Grandfather - had heart attack, dead, had alcoholism problems
Father – has thyroid problems, some arthritis in his knees.
Mother – has chronic insomnia ( not able to sleep), anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, bulimia, has trouble digesting food.
Maternal Aunt - has leg/knee problems pain
Maternal Uncle - had acne, seborrhea
Paternal uncle - alcoholism


23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
slender. normal height. pale skin. greasy face sometimes. hair not shiny but frizzy. My body is skinny on top but bigger thighs. very little muscle tone. some saggy skin.

(For Females)
24. If your menstrual cycles are not normal, please describe the irregularities, like pains, moods, flow type, clots etc.

Normal cycle used to be 28-29 days. Now the cycle is 24-25 days. It lasts about 4-5 days. It is very heavy flow of blood for the first 1-2 days. With blood clots. I also have severe pelvic pain on the second and sometimes third day of the period. The pain is on the left side. Lower pelvis. It feels like tearing and pulling. I don't have any bad moods or PMS during period.

25. What major diseases have you had in your life and when. Please write them in a chronological manner.

Nuchal Cord. The umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck when I was a baby. (in womb)

Pneumonia/bronchitis. ( small child)

Sick with cold/flue all the time as a small child. given lots of antibiotics.

Eczema (from 5 years old -14/15 years old, then at 17 years old, then at 25 years old and until now)

Stutter ( from 5 years old, until today. Mother says i started stuttering after i got a shock/fright)

Weight Gain ( from 10 years old to 23 years old)

Teeth Grinding ( about 14 years old- now)

Hair Loss ( 23 years old - now)

Dandruff/Seborrhea ( 24- now)

Stomach Infection ( 25-27 years old)

Eczema ( 25 years old until now)

Menstrual Pain/Endometriosis? (25 years old - now)

Herniated Disks in Back/Back Pain ( 26 years old - now)
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