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Will have to give some thought to this.

What cyclic ills you have? Returning in distinct cycle? Indistinct cycle? What have you observed in this area (looking for patterns)?
Right now, I cannot think of anything that has been cyclical; I usually get colds in one of the winter months but never at the same time each year and 2 years ago, I didn’t get one.

Before about 3-4 years ago, I used to have sinus infections in the Spring and Winter seasons around the same time each year. I would also get a white scaliness in parts of my scalp in the latter part of the year. I noticed it a few times but at different times with no direct pattern.

Around age 7-9ish, I would have tonsillitis in May-July or even into August. All of these infections were treated with antibiotics.

Maybe Indistinct: From childhood and up until about 4-5 years ago, my hands would always peel in later August-October (so badly that it would almost bleed in some parts) as if I were shedding my skin and then it would return to normal and be smooth again.

Maybe indistinct: This pattern has changed and this has been happening on and off throughout the year (right now, I am experiencing it again but it has been primarily in the right hand). It is also a little different, more like dry skin and because it gets so dry, it cracks in a few places as if were cut.

I will let you know if I've missed something or couldn't see it because "I am too focused on it right now".
[message edited by Hahneman2 on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:16:28 UTC]

Current main complaint and lesser complaints. Listed in order of importance--
Neck, shoulder and lower back pain
Skin condition in hand
Digest food well so I gain weight “healthily” (don’t want to be bloated because of inability to digest properly) when I eat food
Food sensitivities (be able to eat foods and not have sensitivities)
Constipation - can be problematic (not recently, but still have gassiness and strain a bit when I need to evacuate)
Sleep (be able to sleep through the night) and wake up restfully; I think if the gut issues are resolved, this will correct itself
Ringing in ears (was bad last night); none of the holistic doctors have addressed this – they listen to what I have to say but offer no explanation one way or another and basically put me off. It doesn’t seem normal to me but I’ve lived with this so long, I’ve adapted to living with it but still know this is not OK.

Concerning current --skin ill characteristics...explain this in detail..
Exact location(s)? Never a particular location and it changes. At this moment, my left hand is fine (smooth to the touch with no rough patches in any part of the hand). My right hand: the tips are mostly smooth.
The fingers…
Thumb: smooth all over
Index finger is mostly smooth with just a slight roughness over 1 portion of middle area and the roughness extends to the outer portion towards the top portion of the finger and back of finger is smooth
Middle finger is extremely rough and the middle portion and where joint attaches to the hand looks as if I used a knife to whittle it through, BUT back portion is completely smooth except where the webbed area looks like some type of dermatitis
Fourth finger has roughness a little like middle finger mostly second joint to where it attaches to the hand with the back is rougher over the knuckle area with the dermatitis look around the webbing area
The little finger has some roughness in the middle area towards the third joint.
The area round the heel of the hand towards the wrist is smooth.
The back of the hand extending to the wrist is completely smooth.
NOTE: I do not use chemical cleaners and try to use gloves when I do the dishes. It is hard to use gloves when cooking.

Sensations envolved with? Rough and very dry and when cracks are present, it burns when I wash my hands. The fingertips get so dry sometimes, that it feels as if I rubbed something very abrasive like sandpaper on it and that hurts to the touch.

What worsens? Sometimes, when I eat foods that are a little spicier (someone else’s cooking) or eat a bit more than my stomach capacity. I am particular about what spices and herbs I use (absolutely no hot peppers in my cooking). I use ground ginger because it is less hotter to the system versus fresh ginger. Also the changes in seasons or weather conditions affect it; if it is windier or hotter, it gets drier. It is extremely windy where I live (didn’t know it when I moved here, but there is a wind tunnel and canal nearby).

What betters? Haven’t observed that any one type of food as having any effect on this. Ghee (add to medicines being used) is about the only thing that helps. I should use it far more often throughout the day but forget. I cook a bit and wash my hands frequently and that is a little difficult to do when you are in that process.

What usually do to treat? Have never done anything about it. Doctors in the past look at it, shake their heads and just recommend not using gloves, no harsh chemicals and moisturize with OTC product. Was never given any prescription allopatic medicine. Homeopaths have never recommended anything and ayurvedic doctor gave me some ghee (clarified butter) which helps a bit. (My opinion is this is tied to my gut with undigested food or foods that are considered more heating that ferments (gives off heat) but I can’t reason out why it is only in one hand primarily. Sometimes, it is both but the right hand is the dominant one. I say it is the gut because if I eat certain foods or especially when I eat out, I have this occurring about 2-3 days later. My system processes food more slowly than a “normal” system and I wouldn’t see reaction the next day.

What currently doing to treat? I use ghee (clarified butter) as a moisturizer because most creams have ingredients that seem to make it worse or don’t do anything.

Please explain the ringing in ears…
when typically occurs...? All the time
body positions? Doesn’t matter, but sometimes, the pitch changes but haven’t correlated it to any particular motion or experience.
what’s going on when this occurs? Do you mean, what am I doing that results in the ringing in the ears?
what worsens? If there is more nasal congestion (tied to more mucous in system), it seems to get a little worse and the pitch can change from a duller sound to a higher more frequent pitch
betters? Haven’t been able to figure that out. It never goes away. I don’t hear certain pitches as well as need to schedule a hearing test (but can hear the garage door go up if I am in the shower in bedroom with outer door closed)
other symptoms accompanying 'ringing'? Haven’t seen a correlation.

6/23/16: Saw a few small “rash looking size” boils on the upper left side of cheek and a few on the lower right side of cheek. Doesn’t itch.

Update:
Neck, shoulder & back pain: Has lessened quite a bit, but still there. Continue to do icing, stretching and breath work.

Rash from 6/21/16: Looks like bug bites and doesn’t itch all the time, but at different times, it starts to itch really badly and I have to be careful that I don’t tear the skin. Have to keep calendula cream on hand (helps to relieve itchiness).

NOTE ON INFO ON HAND: I do get a burning sensation in both hands sometimes, especially after I’ve eaten and even if I eat foods that have no spices or seasonings. This is not connected to peeling since it happens on the left hand too (happening now), but it is not consistent when it happens.

How accesable are homoeopathic medicines to u? Some things are available but not always department is not always consistent in maintaining stock. You could let me know what it is, and I will check.

After prescribing ..how long to obtain medicine? Usually 2 days (however, if ordered today, it could get out very early tomorrow and get to me on Saturday); if not, then on Monday between 11-1.
[message edited by Hahneman2 on Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:18:03 UTC]

The middle finger of left hand is a little rough like the right hand right now. Rest of left hand is the same.

Also, hangnails, torn cuticles and susceptibility of cuts and scratches has been a recurring item. Comes in spurts. Will have to observe and see if there is correlation.

Is it OK to ask how you got interested in homeopathy and did you do formal studies or apprentice under someone?

This is an area that always held an interest to me but didn't pursue, but I am being drawn to it again. The "detecting aspect" of it is very interesting to my brain, but I realize it would also have a degree of compulsion and take much energy.

In one of my first emails I did say thank you for your time. This is not easy and you do it for your reasons, but I am grateful that you have chosen to do this and for all the work you are expending on my behalf.

You are very welcome and I only speak what is true.

Yes, you answered my questions quite eloquently and I like your candor. Thank you for doing that.

I believe I came to this site looking for someone who followed the organon. Recently read something by Luc de Schepper and he reminded me of the structure that Hahnemann out.

An aside, I think my email was meant for Gavin Murty but couldn't remember his name and remembered Kadwa's.

Thank you for the information and I believe I will pursue this because it might be very beneficial to me.

Patience was never my virtue and I knew it would be my lifelong struggle. Many tests have been put my way and I have been a good student, however, still much work to do. Homeopathy requires patience and believe this was put my way.

What you notice with neck pain and skin co-relation? example --may be one is prominent and other subdued--and then switch...Haven’t seen correlation, but I am paying more attention. Will keep you apprised.

I've tried to let you ask the questions in terms of what you need to know and not jump in, but I've wondered about issues that affect emotions and their role in all of this.

What are your thoughts?

Emotions: I suppressed a lot of feelings for a long period of my life starting with childhood and that became a way of life. Around 1990’s, a lot of anger started to show up in little ways and I had a lot to say during spurts of anger. After I had been exposed to a cocktail of homeopathic remedies, I was a volcano that errupted and had quite a bit to say to my mom 2 years ago (being the eldest of 3, I was the one who was the people pleaser and peace maker so that was a shock).
While it felt better on some levels, it still didn’t feel finished because my mother tuned me out (she is also aging and has always tuned out what she didn’t want to hear). My issue was “not being heard” and this has been a nagging “on and off issue” for some time now. Going forward, I am speaking my truth. I’d like to put this to rest because “it was what it was and still is and I am unable to change it. Can homeopathy help with this?
My sister is the middle child and always challenged the rules and said exactly what she wanted to despite the consequences. She is also very blunt and some of what she said in past I did not like but didn’t respond because it wouldn’t have accomplished anything because she had a way of making me feel like I had wronged her even if I didn’t. However, 2 years ago, I seem to have reached my limit when a situation came up; what I expressed was not heard that way and she took great umbrage. We have been estranged since late last year. We saw each other at our brother’s funeral and we got through that; talked a little about the estrangement but “the elephant” is still there. Like mom, she has selective hearing and I am truly not sure whether this is conscious or incapable of processing information the way other people do; the little I know of homeopathy now, pulsatilla personalities flash in neon.
My sister tried to commit suicide in 2008 on the date I got married (July 31) and was under psychiatric care. I became responsible for her and she lived with me until 2014, but still came back frequently on the weekends. She went through therapy and was on meds and started to the re-entry process of living but she changed. I also had to take care of my mom who had fallen apart during this time and at the end, this wiped me out. Two years later is when my issues arose.
At the time all of this happened, I went into proactive mode which is typical and did damage control and took care of everyone. I was not sleeping for weeks because my body was in hyper alert mode. I don’t remember feeling much, anger doesn’t come to mind and all the time that I took care of her, I didn’t feel any ill will; frustration but not ill will.
However, as my sister started to get better, she also changed and had started to think more about self than others. She became less helpful and at that time, I was not well and my energy level was lower. I suppressed the feelings I had but once I was better, they started to bubble up. From my perspective, it seemed as if my sister enjoyed seeing me weaker because I was always the “take charge one” and to see me less confident and weaker gave a sense of superiority.
She and I were always close and I don’t like the discord, but she isn’t easy to deal with and I don’t like the drama that tends to follow her wake sometimes. We are both sensitive to much now and it is difficult to talk about the subject. Counseling isn’t worth it because I sat in counseling situation with her regarding an issue that I wasn’t directly involved in and she manipulates the therapist. The bottom line is, she is my kin and I can’t disown her but want to have a cordial relationship with her, but only time will tell. My issue, I feel like a dog with a bone and still get upset over some of the situations where I felt I was wronged and can’t let it go. Can homeopathy help me with this?
No issues with brother. He was a loner and saw everyone on his terms for short periods and kept to himself but helpful if needed.
The suppressed emotions manifested into anger and since I started holistic medicine, things have accelerated a bit but still was a process. My brain didn’t work as well because of mal-nourishment and maybe damage done to cells so it was hard to bring my thoughts into focus and express myself and thinking uses a lot of energy so I had to wait until my reserves got to be stronger. Also, the dynamic that was established from earlier created the dysfunction and the patterns of behaviour were established. Change takes time and courage. It wasn’t until November 2015 that I had reached that point.

This was left out due to technical issues on the day sent. Have had several incidents of GERD. Currently stable but get just an occasional twinge in diaphragm area.