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help 6 yr old w/ chalazion- my approach is not working
hello,I have a 6 yr old son w/ a chalazion that does not seem to want to go away. Any homeopathic experience/input is greatly appreciated!
basic info of child:
-6 yr old boy, an identical twin
-has had chalazion for at least a month, right lower lid
- there was no stye present before chalazion
- child had a tendancy towards nail biting, cold sores always after illness, shy intorverted, bright and very creative but stubborn and gets bored easily, light sleeper wakes up early and trougout the nite, grinds teeth at night, pale complexioned (same for twin), picky eater.
I have tried silicea 30c off and on for a few weeks. he got sick w/ an earache for spring break so i had to switch remedies for a week or so.
I have not been consistant w/ silicea 30c or warm compresses, as i get forgetful! If anything it is getting bigger ever so slightly?
please advise, thank you!!
elaine
ebuzzle on 2013-04-05
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
The remedy that has helped many is Arnica 6c in the Wet dose taken twice daily also applied directly applied on the Chalazion as often as possible by dabbing it with the medicated liquid in the bottle. Do not however insert your finger into the bottle as this will antidote the remedy.
The Wet dose of any Homeopathic remedy is made as follows:
Order the remedy in a 5ml Alcohol pack aka Liquid Dilution in a bottle with a dropper arrangement.
Get a 500ml bottle of Spring Water from the nearest supermarket.
Pour out about 3cm of water from the bottle to leave some airspace.
Insert 3 drops of the remedy into the bottle and shake it hard to produce bubbles. This is homeopathic succussion and must be done every time before a capful of the bottle which is the dose is taken as directed.
Please post your response to the Arnica therapy in a week.
Stop the Silicea
The Wet dose of any Homeopathic remedy is made as follows:
Order the remedy in a 5ml Alcohol pack aka Liquid Dilution in a bottle with a dropper arrangement.
Get a 500ml bottle of Spring Water from the nearest supermarket.
Pour out about 3cm of water from the bottle to leave some airspace.
Insert 3 drops of the remedy into the bottle and shake it hard to produce bubbles. This is homeopathic succussion and must be done every time before a capful of the bottle which is the dose is taken as directed.
Please post your response to the Arnica therapy in a week.
Stop the Silicea
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
calc carb 30 may work.
♡ kadwa last decade
Thank you for your response Joe De Livera, I will try your arnica.
Question: I will order liquid arnica 6c from abc homeopathy- it only comes in 1 ounce bottle, I have not seen it available for purchase in a 5ml size? Do you have a specific supplier where I can get the liquid remedy as you describe?
thank you!
ek
Question: I will order liquid arnica 6c from abc homeopathy- it only comes in 1 ounce bottle, I have not seen it available for purchase in a 5ml size? Do you have a specific supplier where I can get the liquid remedy as you describe?
thank you!
ek
ebuzzle last decade
Please make sure that you are ordering the Liquid Dilution of Arnica 6c as this is what matters to make the Wet dose.
Quantity is not material.
Quantity is not material.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
ebuzzle last decade
hello Joe,
I had given the remedy as you describes, wet dose twice daily (morning and nite). After 4 days I had noticed no change in chalazion. My child did develope a fever/flu cold for two days whereby I switched to Occilloccocinum. He is better today and has resumed school.
Should we start again/resume Arnica protocol? His chalazian is not irritated/red/swollen, just a lump under the lower eyelid.
thank you for your help,
Elaine
I had given the remedy as you describes, wet dose twice daily (morning and nite). After 4 days I had noticed no change in chalazion. My child did develope a fever/flu cold for two days whereby I switched to Occilloccocinum. He is better today and has resumed school.
Should we start again/resume Arnica protocol? His chalazian is not irritated/red/swollen, just a lump under the lower eyelid.
thank you for your help,
Elaine
ebuzzle last decade
Give it another 3 days and add fomenting it with a hot towel soaked in hot water which can be borne by the face but if there is no improvement you can presume that this therapy is not working as the Chalazion is too hard to be treated as there is no blood supply to it.
The only way that you can treat it is by surgically scooping it out under a mild local anesthetic which will be done by an Opthalmic surgeon (Eye doctor)
The only way that you can treat it is by surgically scooping it out under a mild local anesthetic which will be done by an Opthalmic surgeon (Eye doctor)
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
I am looking to treat this problem with homeopathic remedies. I am not ready to have it lanced as I feel there is still more remedy to try again.
We have tried the Arnica 6c as advised, with not much improvement. HOWEVER, each time I tried to use the Arnica remedy, my son came down w/ a common cold by day 3 of protocol. SO I cannot say for sure if it did not have any affect as he got sick twice! Same for the Silicea 30c, he can down with earaches and common cold then as well. It has been a terrible winter/spring for illness in my house.
SO, to recap - please advise:
-6 yr old boy with chalazion under right eye, low under skin not near eyelashes.
- has been there at least 2 months
- no redness or irritaion/swelling unless has been crying
-it is a hard firm nodule
-getting larger, visible lump
- very low under the skin, not sure if i can 'reach' the eyelash area to drain?
-child is sensitive and has been crying alot, easily upset
- has a stubborn streak as of late (competes for attention w/ twin brother and 9 mo sister)
-very creative child
- tosses and turns in sleep, 'jimmy legs'
- wakes up during the nite/restless sleep at times
- very early riser, 6:30 am most days.
-dislikes brushing his teeth & washing face; impatient.
- picky eater: dislikes carrots, cheese at times.
-eat wiwth fingers alot
-chews fingernails
-gets sick easily, prone to earaches.
-grinds teeth while asleep
-pale faced
I hope this helps to pinpoint a best single remedy if possible!
thank you for your help:)
[message edited by ebuzzle on Thu, 02 May 2013 16:34:34 BST]
We have tried the Arnica 6c as advised, with not much improvement. HOWEVER, each time I tried to use the Arnica remedy, my son came down w/ a common cold by day 3 of protocol. SO I cannot say for sure if it did not have any affect as he got sick twice! Same for the Silicea 30c, he can down with earaches and common cold then as well. It has been a terrible winter/spring for illness in my house.
SO, to recap - please advise:
-6 yr old boy with chalazion under right eye, low under skin not near eyelashes.
- has been there at least 2 months
- no redness or irritaion/swelling unless has been crying
-it is a hard firm nodule
-getting larger, visible lump
- very low under the skin, not sure if i can 'reach' the eyelash area to drain?
-child is sensitive and has been crying alot, easily upset
- has a stubborn streak as of late (competes for attention w/ twin brother and 9 mo sister)
-very creative child
- tosses and turns in sleep, 'jimmy legs'
- wakes up during the nite/restless sleep at times
- very early riser, 6:30 am most days.
-dislikes brushing his teeth & washing face; impatient.
- picky eater: dislikes carrots, cheese at times.
-eat wiwth fingers alot
-chews fingernails
-gets sick easily, prone to earaches.
-grinds teeth while asleep
-pale faced
I hope this helps to pinpoint a best single remedy if possible!
thank you for your help:)
[message edited by ebuzzle on Thu, 02 May 2013 16:34:34 BST]
ebuzzle last decade
Please fill up this questionnaire, I will take it up:
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/188925/
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/188925/
♡ Zady101 last decade
Patient ID: Sex: Age:
6yo male
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering? somewhat large chalazion under right eye. not painful. swells only when crying. low beneath the lashes. no oozing/drainage.
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
sore fingers due to chewing fingernails, common cold w/ mild nasal drainage, moderate loss of hearing in right ear due to common cold,catches colds easily.
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
nervousness/bad habit chewing fingernails
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
generally:crying,stubborn,dramatic/overreaction
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
chalazion for at least 2 months. had a common cold first, then small irritation at the right lower eyelashes. did not seem like a big deal.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
perhaps evening
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
crying makes the lump swollen and red - more backed up/no drainage?
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
dirty fingers in eyes perhaps, generally congested in the head and neck after a common cold.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather? does not matter
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
shy,somewhat lazy: rushes to clean up room/brush teeth/wash face. very creative, generally mild mannered but changeable to stubborn and obstinant. sensitive/cries easily. perhaps inward anxiousness (chews nails and grinds teeth while sleeping)
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm? no problems
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? yes most times
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? no
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? nail biting, at times: restless sleep/lots of movement, grinds teeth while asleep. early to rise in the morning 6:30 am generally
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
generally very loving and affectionate child, somemwhat jealous w/ less attention from parents w/ new baby in the house. loves kissing baby!
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
fear of new situations, afraid of the dark, going places by himself without his identical twin brother
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
picky eater, dislikes carrots, tomatoes, onions, brussel spouts and cheese(not always!) loves to eat lettuce/salad, hard boiled eggs. craves sweets!
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal, eats less due to pickiness
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand? not known
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
head sweats during sleep
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
normal (will not BM at school)
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
sometimes restless sleep, sometimes teeth grinding. early to rise.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? n/a
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? very creative
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication? YES after 2 rounds of antibiotics last year (for 1 ear infection) became a picky eater/eats less quantity at meals - says tummy is full.
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
heart disease, diabetes
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
thin body, fair skinned, pale face, darkness under eyes, blond hair blue eyes
6yo male
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering? somewhat large chalazion under right eye. not painful. swells only when crying. low beneath the lashes. no oozing/drainage.
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
sore fingers due to chewing fingernails, common cold w/ mild nasal drainage, moderate loss of hearing in right ear due to common cold,catches colds easily.
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
nervousness/bad habit chewing fingernails
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
generally:crying,stubborn,dramatic/overreaction
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
chalazion for at least 2 months. had a common cold first, then small irritation at the right lower eyelashes. did not seem like a big deal.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
perhaps evening
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
crying makes the lump swollen and red - more backed up/no drainage?
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
dirty fingers in eyes perhaps, generally congested in the head and neck after a common cold.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather? does not matter
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
shy,somewhat lazy: rushes to clean up room/brush teeth/wash face. very creative, generally mild mannered but changeable to stubborn and obstinant. sensitive/cries easily. perhaps inward anxiousness (chews nails and grinds teeth while sleeping)
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm? no problems
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? yes most times
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? no
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? nail biting, at times: restless sleep/lots of movement, grinds teeth while asleep. early to rise in the morning 6:30 am generally
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
generally very loving and affectionate child, somemwhat jealous w/ less attention from parents w/ new baby in the house. loves kissing baby!
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
fear of new situations, afraid of the dark, going places by himself without his identical twin brother
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
picky eater, dislikes carrots, tomatoes, onions, brussel spouts and cheese(not always!) loves to eat lettuce/salad, hard boiled eggs. craves sweets!
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal, eats less due to pickiness
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand? not known
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
head sweats during sleep
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
normal (will not BM at school)
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
sometimes restless sleep, sometimes teeth grinding. early to rise.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? n/a
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? very creative
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication? YES after 2 rounds of antibiotics last year (for 1 ear infection) became a picky eater/eats less quantity at meals - says tummy is full.
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
heart disease, diabetes
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
thin body, fair skinned, pale face, darkness under eyes, blond hair blue eyes
ebuzzle last decade
Hi,
Please take Pulsatilla 30 as per the below method:
Please put 5 pellets or 2 drops in 3 teaspoons water. Take 1 teaspoon every 15 minutes for a total 3 times. This is to be done once on one day only. No repetitions.
Please use disposable cup.
Please update me after 5 days.
Please take Pulsatilla 30 as per the below method:
Please put 5 pellets or 2 drops in 3 teaspoons water. Take 1 teaspoon every 15 minutes for a total 3 times. This is to be done once on one day only. No repetitions.
Please use disposable cup.
Please update me after 5 days.
♡ Zady101 last decade
Thank you for your help.
I have Pulsatilla 30x in lactose tablets that melt on contact (hylands) not pellets. How many should I use for the dose?
I have Pulsatilla 30x in lactose tablets that melt on contact (hylands) not pellets. How many should I use for the dose?
ebuzzle last decade
Please put 2 tablets in 3 teaspoons water. Wait for them to dissolve first before taking the dose as described before
♡ Zady101 last decade
ok, I have dosed the remedy as described on sunday. I have noticed very slight improvement:
-no new growth of chalazion,it has reduced sized very very slightly.
- child is no longer overdramatic and crying at every whim (allowing chalazion to stop growth i believe). better temperment.
What is next step/remedy? Please advise
thank you!
-no new growth of chalazion,it has reduced sized very very slightly.
- child is no longer overdramatic and crying at every whim (allowing chalazion to stop growth i believe). better temperment.
What is next step/remedy? Please advise
thank you!
ebuzzle last decade
ok, I am not noticing much change on the outside appearance of the size/coloring of the chalazion- still somehat large esp. after crying. He's temperament is still better/more stable w/ less crying bouts. However, this morning upon waking there WAS some dried discharge(?) on the eyelid where the chalazion is, so perhaps it is finally releasing the contents? Another change is on the inside of the eyelid where the chalazion is there is an ulcer/bubble/inflamation. He has not complained of pain or irritation.
How to procede? I have been applying moist heat at nite as well.
thank you
How to procede? I have been applying moist heat at nite as well.
thank you
ebuzzle last decade
♡ Zady101 last decade
hello,
I have repeated Pulsatilla dosing as described, there has been no measurable/visible improvement. Chalazion remains same size, now with redness inside eyelid, no discomfort or drainage.
Next step?
thank you
I have repeated Pulsatilla dosing as described, there has been no measurable/visible improvement. Chalazion remains same size, now with redness inside eyelid, no discomfort or drainage.
Next step?
thank you
ebuzzle last decade
♡ Zady101 last decade
hello, thank you for your reply - just to be clear: I had given the pulsatilla and waited 5 days ending today. You say, I should wait 7 more days to see if a result?
ebuzzle last decade
ok, some small improvemnts:
the ulcer-like lesion inside the eyelid seems to be releasing very small amounts/draining thin white 'goop' at times. Very small amounts, the chalazion is still very noticable and still somewhat large, still a firm nodule. Upon waking in the morning is the most drainage/crust on eyelashes (small amounts).
How to procede? is there a remedy to improve/move the drainage more efficiently? Silicea?
thank you
the ulcer-like lesion inside the eyelid seems to be releasing very small amounts/draining thin white 'goop' at times. Very small amounts, the chalazion is still very noticable and still somewhat large, still a firm nodule. Upon waking in the morning is the most drainage/crust on eyelashes (small amounts).
How to procede? is there a remedy to improve/move the drainage more efficiently? Silicea?
thank you
ebuzzle last decade
Hi
Thanks for your patience and reporting things precisely!
We should not change the remedy at present.
Please repeat Pulsatilla once again. Since you are giving it 3rd time, please remember to stir vigorously once the remedy dissolves and before giving the dose.
Please update me after 12 days.
Note: Stirring is only before beginning the doses, and should not be repeated in between doses.
[message edited by Zady101 on Thu, 30 May 2013 20:59:19 BST]
Thanks for your patience and reporting things precisely!
We should not change the remedy at present.
Please repeat Pulsatilla once again. Since you are giving it 3rd time, please remember to stir vigorously once the remedy dissolves and before giving the dose.
Please update me after 12 days.
Note: Stirring is only before beginning the doses, and should not be repeated in between doses.
[message edited by Zady101 on Thu, 30 May 2013 20:59:19 BST]
♡ Zady101 last decade
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