DONE: Homeopathy

Question 1

Independent, fiery temper, irritability, competitive, workaholic, easily angered.

Cold and better with warmth. frequent constipation with ineffectual urging and belching. nausea. hypersensitive to odors. sights, everything. urge to urinate but cannot pass it. overwork causes fatigue and collapse. angry when things are not in their place. cramping, sharp pain in the abdomen. insomnia from thoughts of work. hyperreflexia and spasm. increased sex drive. type A. easily offended.

agg: 3 am, cold, dry, wind, after eating, alcohol, tobacco and spices in excess, touch
amel: warmth and warm applications

Crave spicy/fatty food, stimulants (coffee), warm drinks.

Answer 1

Nux vomica
(compare to lycopodium and carbo veg w frequent belching)
(compare to calc carb - workaholic, constipation with urge)
(compare to silica - constipation without urge)
(compare to cantharis - intolerable urging and burning pain w urination)
(compare to equisetum - urging when bladder is almost empty, pain at end of urination that is sharp)

Question 2

rude, narcissistic, of royal birth

sexual promiscuity, narcissism, feeling of forsakenness, violent impulse, tall and looks down on others, sensations are constricting - headaches, etc. numbness or coldness. aroused by the slightest touch.

Answer 2

Platina

compare to colocynthis, anacardium, lachesis, lycopodium

Question 3

Respiratory conditions. dry, hacking, constricted, irritated cough worse from slight exertion, croup

anxiety, difficulty breathing, cough sounds like a seal bark or saw going through wood = croup. palpitations are worse at night. swelling of testes.

agg: before midnight, when lying supine. from heat.
amel: hot drinks, eating

Answer 3

Spongia tosta

Question 4

violent, sudden headache that is bursting and pulsating, sudden tachycardia and palpitations

forgetfulness, irritability, angina, intolerance to constriction/tight collars, confused, disoriented, suppressed menses, menopause, sunstroke,

agg: heat (sun), alcohol, motion, shaking, jolts, tight collars
amel: open air, lying in the dark, pressing head between hands

Answer 4

Glonoinum

similar to lachesis - cannot handle constriction around neck

Question 5

easily angered colicky, strong sense of right/wrong

Abdominal colic in hollow organs. Impatient, easily angered. during pains - easily angered, esp when humiliated. strong sense of right and wrong. sense of constriction “iron clamp”.

agg: their own anger. indignation, excitement, strong emotions, touch, motion
Amel: hard pressure, warmth and bending over. fetal position, averse to all food

Answer 5

Colocynthis - Bitter Cucumber
(compare to nux vom - angry and easily offended, better warmth)
(compare to rhus tox - better warmth)

Question 6

Nausea and Vomiting

hemorrhaging red blood. migraine headaches, hemoptysis, cough, bronchitis, pertussis, rattling cough, nausea is unrelieved by vomiting, spasms and irritations.

agg: all food, vomiting

Answer 6

Ipecacuanha

compare to ferrum phos and phos - BRB

Question 7

Urinary Tract. urging when bladder is almost empty

sharp pain during and at the end of urination. less urge and dysuria when the bladder is full. polyuria. enuresis at night with children.

agg: pressure, motion
amel: lying down in the afternoon

Answer 7

Equisetum - horsetail

compare to cantharis and conium

Question 8

Pertussis-like cough

Holds chest from pain of coughing, coughing leaves them breathless, cough worse after midnight. whooping cough. vomiting from coughing. gasping for breath, tickling sensation. cyanosis

agg: after midnight, lying down, warmth of the bed, speaking, laughing, or coughing
amel: pressure of the hands

Answer 8

Drosera
(compare tuberculinum: cough is worse lying down)
(compare stramonium - croupy cough, but usu has fear, insecuirty, delusions)

Question 9

coarse rattling mucus that cannot expectorate.

Wet cough, better when sitting up. overwhelming fatigue. tongue has a thick white coating and small amount of thick mucus feels nearly impossible to cough out. cyanosis of lips. irritable kids who cannot bear to be touched or looked at. pustular acne, chicken pox scars.

agg: heat, lying down
amel: expectoration, sitting position

Answer 9

Antimonium Tartaricum

tuberculinum also has a cough worse lying down

Question 10

very dry, dont want to be touched. concerned about material success and business

Painful dry cough worse with movement, hold their chest or head. serous/mucous membrane sxs. aching in every muscle. irritable. thirst for large quantities of cold water. constipation with dry hard stools. heavy swollen breasts.

agg: any motion or touch, 9 pm
amel: rest, lying on the painful side/pressure, sweating

Answer 10

Bryonia

compare aconite - also wants large cold water

Question 11

Injuries with soreness and bruising

Averse to touch, restless. shock remedy when the victim feels ok but they are obviously injured and might refuse medical care. pain feels like a bruise.. irritable and averse to company. everything is too hard - pillow, bed. good for post op. restless and cant find a comfortable position. concussions.

agg: jarring, jolts, movement, slightest touch (averse to touch)
amel: rest and lying with head down

Answer 11

Arnica montana
(compare to other shock remedies - aconite, cinchona, carbo veg)
(compare to ruta and rhus tox - sensation of bed being too hard)

Question 12

Nerve injuries with sharp/shooting or radiating pains

called “arnica of the nerves”. contusions, lacerations, punctures, pain after dentist, concussion, injuries of spine, phantom limb pain

agg: cold, touch, and pressure and movement.

Answer 12

Hypericum
(opp mag phos and bryonia - pain better with pressure)
(compare mag phos for neuralgia, bryonia and arnica pain worse with touch)

Question 13

Puncture wounds, bruising

Wound feels cold but desire cold application to it. dark purple ecchymosis in areas of thin skin. bites and stings that do not itch, but are purple. inflammation ascends to proximal joints. gout. chilly individuals.

agg: heat, heat from bed
amel: cold and ice cold applications

Answer 13

Ledum

opposite of urtica - stings do itch

Question 14

bloated, bossy, bald, low self-esteem

GI complaints. bloating, flatulence, easy satiety. Better with open air, has anticipatory anxiety. dyspepsia. inferiority complex and prone to being bullies. constipation followed by loose stools.rashes. “brick dust urine”. bulimia. offensive smelling feet. chilly. fine features and deep brow furrows, anxious, bald, narrow chest and large abdomen. proud, authoritarian but easily offended with violent anger. stage fright.

agg: 4-8pm, tight clothing, in the am upon waking, warmth, contradiction. eating, cold beverages, milk, beans, cabbage, oysters.
amel: Craves sweets, cool temps. eructation and flatus. hot food and drinks help heartburn

Answer 14

Lycopodium

Question 15

intellectual, extroverted, skin remedy

Diarrhea, worse in am, drives out of bed at 5 am. Craves sweets, overindulges in food and alcohol. Skin - acne. intelligence. social interaction issues - egotistical and critical of others. dont bathe regularly, disorganized. warm, stick feet out of the covers. blood sugar issues, skin, overindulgence in foods. itching and burning. fears heights, disease, infection, failure, and claustrophobia. sweats excessively and has offensive discharges but loves his own smell, cant stand odor of others. hemorrhoids itch or burn.

agg at 11 am with hunger and headahce, standing, heat of the bed

Answer 15

Sulphur
(compare to hepar sulph - offensive discharges)
(compare to graphites - skin conditions, but scaly and cracked, simple and down to earth)
(opp rhus tox and medorrhinum - sxs better with heat worse with cold)

Question 16

anxious, controlling, perfectionists with a fear of health issues and dying

GI complaints. Anxious and controlling. Agg 12-2 am. Chilly and worse from exposure to cold. Worries about their health and germ exposure, death. constantly calling the doctor. Perfectionists, anxious when things dont go as planned. Likes to sip warm water. Pains are burning with restlessness and anxiety. vomiting from food poisoning. skin: herpetic eruptions, burning in nature. anxiety with a desire for reassurance. diarrhea has burning pains. are not overly pessimistic, but alternate between the two - optimism. their symptoms are very rhythmic.

agg: cold (except headaches), 12-2 am
amel: all forms of heat

Answer 16

Arsenicum album
(compare to nux vomica who is not as anxious and no fear of illness)
(compare to rhus tox - vesicular eruptions, chilly and better with warmth, however rhus tox is depressed not anxious)
(opp carbo veg - depressed, not anxious)
(compare to nit acid, psorinum, nat sulph)
(compare to cantharis and sanguinaria - also burning)
(compare to the other restless remedies:
-aconite = high strength but have a fear of dying
-arsenicum = weakness with a fear of dying, alternate between anxiety and exhaustion
-rhus tox= agitated but movement relieves their pain)

Question 17

inconsolable, abnormally sensitive

Diarrhea, extreme irritability, bright green stool, Angry and warm. abnormally sensitive to pains, numbness, spasmodic. inconsolable children who are capricious, must be carried and fears the wind. adults have fits of anger when theyre usually nice. toothaches, earaches, hot sweats on head and face. fears the wind. gets hot and rids the covers at night.

Agg: 9 am, anger, coffee
amel: passive movement (rocked, carried, car/train)

Answer 17

Chamomilla

compare aconite - one cheek red/pale

Question 18

irritable dysmenorrhea and cramping

Spasmodic dysmenorrhea, cramping pains and spasms. Oversensitive, irritable. right sided neuralgia. colic and pains. writers cramps, sciatica.

agg: light touch, cold, motion
amel: heat and pressure. Crave very cold drinks.

Answer 18

Magnesium phosphoricum
(Phosphoricum part = cold drinks)
(Magnesium part = better with heat)

Question 19

high fever of unknown origin, bright red blood

hemorrhages from wounds, anemia, pale. chilly but thirst for cold water. cold hands and feet. right sided. Irritable, sensitive.

Answer 19

Ferrum phosphoricum
(ferrum = fever)
(phos = irritable, sensitive)

Question 20

Hypersensitive, bleeds easily, hemorrhaging. fears being alone

Worse with heat, better with pressure. crave cold drinks, chocolate and ice cream. colds go to the chest. anxiety when alone. sensitive and sympathetic. unable to exert the mind. nose bleeds. bright red blood. increased sex drive. every cold goes to chest and coughs are tickling and lingering. sleeps well and refreshed by sleep. fears thunderstorms and something bad will happen. gets up at night to eat. sensitive to odors, noise and light. fears robbers, earthquakes, the future. incapable of moderation

agg: fasting, lying on left side, spicy foods, warm foods and salt, in the evening when the sun sets, being alone, in the dark
amel: cold drinks (but vomits when warmed in the stomach), eating, rubbing affected part

craves chocolate and ice cream

Answer 20

Phosphorus
(mag phos - also sensitive and better with pressure, but worse with heat)
(compare to lachesis - worse with heat and touch)
(opp sepia - apathetic and indifferenti, better alone, crave acidic foods)
(opposite sepia, arnica, and nat mur - who all desire to be alone)

Question 21

urticaria of a allergic or cholinergic nature, edema with sensation of burning, rheumatic pains, cold water or applications does not help

agg: scratching

Answer 21

Urtica urens - stinging nettle

compare to apis - both have stinging, but cold water does not improve urtica

Question 22

• hormonal and menstrual complaints, hot flashes, apathetic, prolapse*
  chilly. depression, irritability, feels guilty about how they treat their family. morning sickness. nausea from smell of food. apathetic. desire to be alone. crave acidic foods, sweets, and sour things. apathetic and indifferent. candida. itching. uterine prolapse.

agg: 2-4 or 3-5 pm. before and during menses, pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, sex
amel: strenuous exercise, occupation, evening. headaches are better from being in the sun.

Answer 22

Sepia
(compare to nux vom for nausea - also sensitive to odors and irritable, but crave spicy/fatty foods, not acidic)
(compare to pull for morning sickness, but craves fatty foods/butter)
(opposite sanguinaria and belladonna - headaches worse in the sun)
(compare to staph - worse from sex)

Question 23

Quickly progressing acute complaints

redness, heat, bursting pains. red, hot, moist face with profuse sweating. intense dryness of mucous membranes. Perfectionistic, passionate, peace keeper. Fever - bright red face with dilated pupils and strong sensitivity to stimuli. pain worse with any motion, fright, flushed face and cold extremities. craves lemonade. thirst is variable.

agg: bright light, noise, temp change, motion, peaks 3PM or 11 AM, menses or hormone imbalance
amel: pressure, rest
craves lemonade

Answer 23

Belladonna

compare to sanguinaria, headaches are worse in the sun, opposite sepia - headaches are better in the sunlight

Question 24

Mania, violence, strong fears, short periods of excitation with long periods of fatigue

nervous system remedy. nervous exhaustion from intellectual work, sleep deprivation, prolonged worrying. spasmodic cougth, spasms, tremor, jerking. desires to be naked. pale face, pupils dilated. incontinence. extremely dry

agg: when lying down, emotions, jealousy or fright
amel: when sitting up

Answer 24

Hyoscyamus

(compare to belladonna - delirium, but B is more febrile with a red face and more violent)
(compare to stramonium - delirium but way more violent)

Question 25

*workaholic, cold clammy, sour perspiration* typically given for metabolism, bone and lymph tissue, and mucosal proliferation. Sour head perspiration esp at night that leaves pillow wet, obese, chilly (but wants cold drinks), restless sleep, constipation with urge. workaholic that burns out from exhaustion. "fat, fair, flabby". headaches at the vertex - cutting or stabbing. heartburn. apprehensive. forgetful. fears loss of reason and mind. gets a cold with change in weather. chronic swollen tonsils as a kid. onset of GERD is gradual, not acute. eructations are sour. must wear socks to bed, but has cold clammy extremities. agg: damp cold, intellectual or physical effort, the full moon. averse to boiled meats (wtf who boils their meat?) amel: dry weather. cravings for sweets and eggs

Answer 25

``` Calcarea carbonica (compare to silica - constipation without urge, sweating of head and feet, also has swollen glands) (compare to nux vomica - constipation with ineffectual urging) ```

Question 26

*perfectionist, grief, headaches like hammers* grief remedy, disappointed love, but cannot weep. Depression more than anxiety. emotionally stoic or closed off, weep when listening to music. no suicidality or darkness. bashful kidneys, insomnia from thinking about grief and disagreements from the past. agg: company and consolation. sun and heat, 10 am, fat, chicken. HA worse from light sun and reading amel: craves salt, thirsty for ice cold drinks

Answer 26

Natrum muriaticum - sea salt (compare perfectionism to arsenicum and nux vom, but different from them b/c likes cold drinks and more depressed than anxious) (compare to aurum - depression) (compare to ignatia - grief, cries after holding it in too long)

Question 27

*hypochondriacs, fears around ill health, irritable, pessimistic, depressed with stitching and splinter like pains* chilly, worse with cold. negative and irritable. depressed, but not suicidal. holds grudges. angry at life. fears death and caner. offensive odor, perspiration, discharges. herpes warts and fissures. hemorrhoids agg: morning, cold

Answer 27

nitricum acidum (compare psorinum who is also pessimisitc, chilly, and anxious about future but has suicidal thoughts) (compare arsenicum who has burning pains and anxiety about health, and are chilly, but not pessimistic) (compare to hepar sulph who also has stitching/splinter like pains)

Question 28

*Drowsy, Droopy, Dazed* weakness, dizziness. thirstless. diarrhea, fatigue, occipital headache that spreads to the forehead, diplopia, head and eyelids droopy. nervous and fragile individuals who are emotional, tremble, and prone to nervous apprehension > diarrhea. quiet, reserved, timid. fear of crowds. insomnia from excitement. agg: bad news, fright, excitement, emotion, 10am headache is worse amel: leaning forward and moving, sweating, profuse urination

Answer 28

gelsemium - yellow jasmine (opp than bryonia - better without movement) (compare to belladonna thirstless and dizziness)

Question 29

*glandular enlargements, ascending paralysis, vertigo* vertigo improved with feet on a chair. lacrimation and photophobia. glandular enlargements (BPH, ovaries, breasts). sxs are slow and progressive. impotence or premature ejaculation, but have a high libido. anxious and depressed. lucid until their death. ascending paralysis of CNS. confused, dull, emotionally closed and flat. agg: suppression of sexual desires, movements amel: heat

Answer 29

conium - poison hemlock | compare to cantharis who has high libido but no impotence

Question 30

*severe, projectile vomiting with diarrhea, cold perspiration on forehead.* extreme weakness, state of collapse, cold, cramping. diarrhea is violent and profuse. V/diarrhea during menses. manic, deeply religious, believes he is christ or a prophet. very philosophical, critical and rude to others. cramps, twitches. hypersecretions. pale face, cyanosis of extremities. headache. desires acidic foods and cold drinks.

Answer 30

veratrum album (opp ipecac - nausea not relieved by vomiting) (opp nux vomica - ineffectual attempts to vomit) (opp ars album - food poisoning vomiting and fear) (compare calc carb perspiration on forehead)

Question 31

*periosteal and tendon injuries, pain constant. stiffness.* critical of others, anxious, panic disorder with fear of death. worse with cold and damp weather. crave warm drinks. weak and exhausted. restless. stiffness. eye strin. agg: cold, damp, lying on affected part amel: lying down, movement

Answer 31

ruta graveolens (opp bryonia pain worse with motion) (compare to rhus tox which is also worse with cold and damp, but crave cold milk) (compare to arsenicum - anxious and worse cold, but pain is burning) (compare to bryonia - worse with any motion)

Question 32

*fluid loss, hemorrhage, bloating* bloated, distention, without relief from belching or farting. nervous exhaustion, debility, periodic fevers, chills, hypersensitivity, moodiness, diarrhea, hemorrhage. shock remedy where there is fluid loss/hemorrhage. frightened. tinnitus, hypersensitivity to touch. fantasizes about heroic deeds at night - insomnia. irritable, sensitive, and touchy. intense thirst. debilitating sweats. fear of all animals. use in prevention of hemorrhage (surgery, etc) agg: cold, light touch, fluid loss, cold drafts, fog, damp weather, fruit and milk and beer and fish (diarrhea) amel: hard or strong pressure, bending over, heat

Answer 32

cinchona (china) officinalis (compare to other shock remedies - aconite, arnica, carbo veg) (compare to others that are better with pressure: colocynthis, bryonia, map phos, phos, bella, cinchona) (opposite worse from pressure: equisetum, hypericum, kali carb, silica, eupatorium)

Question 33

*septic states with offensive discharges. restlessness, influenza* restlessness during fevers. tongue is red and shiny. entire body is bruised and aching. palpitations. amel: movement and changing position

Answer 33

pyrogenium - decomposed lean beef

Question 34

*soft, timid, and easily influenced, changeable* emotional, morning sickness. constantly weeps. feels forsaken. crave fatty foods?, butter. creamy discharges, sxs are changeable in nature. dry mouth with no thirst. otitis media, tooth pain, bladder pain, worse at the end of urination or when trying to retain urine. irregular menses. feet are so hot they lay uncovered in bed. sleeps with hands over head. agg: evening, heat, sun, fatty food. averse to fatty foods butter and pork. worse lying down in evening and night. amel: consolation, open air and breezes. craves butter cream and whipped cream.

Answer 34

pulsatilla

Question 35

*cough from a tickle, better when covering head and mouth* dry and tiring cough that is violent and worse upon inhaling open or cold air. they always wear a scarf over the nose and mouth to warm inhaled air. morning diarrhea, intense *itching*. agg: change in temperature amel: sucking on candy and drinking

Answer 35

rumex crispus - yellow dock | compare to drosera, ant tart, sanguinaria

Question 36

*hacking cough, substernal tickling sensation. headaches that extend to right eye* burning chest pain. headache begins in the occiput and extends into right eye. periodic headache every 7 days. hay fever, watery coryza, burning in the nose, cough, pertussis, feet are hot at night and needs them uncovered. agg: headaches worse from warmth and sun exposure. noise, odors, movements, light, smell of flowers. amel: HA better from vomiting, sleep. passing flatus, and belching. evening

Answer 36

sanguinaria - bloodroot (compare to rumex, drosera, ant tart) (compare to arsenicum - also burning)

Question 37

*herpes, shingles. and poison ivy. restless* ligament and joint injuries, low back pain. vesicular eruptions, chilly and better warm. extreme restlessness and depressed. worse with cold and damp. crave cold milk. tearing joint pain. breakouts on the cheeks and forehead. OCD tendencies, restless. itching is better from scalding hot water - herpes, shingles, and poison ivy. tip of tongue red. thirsty for sips of cold milk. superstitious. agg: initial movements. at night in bed and in the am upon waking. damp and cold weather before storms. drafts. getting wet. immobility. amel: continued physical activity. heat, hot bath. warm dry weather. slow movement and change of position. lying on a hard surface.

Answer 37

rhus toxicodendron - poison ivy. (compare to ars album - herpetic lesions, chilly and better w warmth) (compare to ruta - worse with damp and cold but crave warm drinks) (compare to medorrhinum - also cold, better warm) (compare to the other restless remedies: -aconite = high strength but have a fear of dying -arsenicum = weakness with a fear of dying, alternate between anxiety and exhaustion -rhus tox= agitated but movement relieves their pain)

Question 38

*thick, yellow, honey like fluid drops into golden crystals on the skin* skin eruption: scaly, cracked skin, fissures - impetigo , eczema, psoriasis. cold. mental dullness, simple, down to earth. weight gain and constipation. weeps from music. obese. discharges from the ears, thick skin. agg: heat of the bed, in the am or upon waking. averse to meat salt and sweets. amel: warmth. desires chicken.

Answer 38

graphites | compare to sulphur - skin

Question 39

*intellectual overwork* delusions, hallucinations, nervous dyspepsia relieved by eating. prone to anger and violence towards people. major memory issues. inferiority complex, low self esteem. constricted/pressure feeling around affected parts. two wills - angel/devil on shoulder. intense itching from poison ivy. agg: from intellectual work, an empty stomach amel: eating (ulcers, headaches - but reappear in 2 hours)

Answer 39

anacardium orientale (compare to lycopodium - dyspepsia but worse with eating) (compare to lycopodium - feeling of constriction, but around neck) (compare to rhus tox for poison ivy)

Question 40

*painless watery diarrhea that is plentiful, yellow. fetid, explosive, exhausting, and with gas and cramping* diarrhea alternating with a headache. rectal prolapse sensation. right ovarian pain, depressed, delirious loquacity. agg: 4 am, fruit consumption (diarrhea worsens)

Answer 40

podophyllum - May Apple | opp veratrum - violent and profuse diarrhea

Question 41

*depressed, overeating, apathetic* foul-smelling breath, flatulence, bloating, indigestion. venous stasis. digestive disorders, depressed. shock remedy for shock/collapse/extreme weakness. always negative and depressed. apathetic and indifferent to harsh remarks. irritable towards family. never fully recovered from an illness. overeats food and alcohol. agg: rich or fatty foods, lying flat, being covered amel: sitting up, being fanned, belching

Answer 41

carbo vegetabilis | compare to other shock remedies - aconite, arnica, cinchona

Question 42

*main shock remedy.* sudden and abrupt trauma and terror. sudden numbness, palpitations, feel cold. one cheek red/pale. trigeminal neuralgia. fears dying. intense thirst for large quantities of cold water. red and dry skin agg: cold and wind, midnight amel: onset of sweating

Answer 42

aconitum napellus (monkshood) (compare to other shock remedies - arnica, cinchona, carbo veg) (compare to the other restless remedies: -aconite = high strength but have a fear of dying -arsenicum = weakness with a fear of dying, alternate between anxiety and exhaustion -rhus tox= agitated but movement relieves their pain) (opposite to belladonna: who has red and sweaty skin) (compare to chamomile: one cheek red/pale)

Question 43

*splintering/stitching pains, purulent excretions and offensive discharges* irritable, sour smelling stool, hypersensitive and annoyed with sudden bouts of anger, then become indolent/lazy. ears are sensitive to open air. purulent excretions, agoraphobia, impulsive and irritable children. styes, ENT stuff, abscesses, etc. agg: cold, drafts, winter, slightest touch, uncovering a hand or foot amel: heat and warmly wrapped. desires acidic foods.

Answer 43

hepar sulphuris

Question 44

*highly palpable anxiety, cannot let things go, stitching pains* felt in epigastric region. early morning 2-4 am aggravations, insomnia from inability to let go of thoughts. pains are stitching, sharp, stabbing. pneumonia, spasmodic cough. weakness after sex. conservative, loyal and proper, rigid and unable to break rules, dislikes change, everything is dramatic. agg: cold and drafts, 2-4 am, pressure, lying flat amel: sitting, leaning forward and elbows on knees, motion. intense cravings for sweets and candy

Answer 44

kali carbonicum

Question 45

*profuse, watery nasal discharge that is irritating to the skin. non-irritating bland lacrimation.* nasal polyps, hay fever by flowers. hoarse, spasmodic cough. agg: warm rooms amel: with cool, fresh air.

Answer 45

``` allium cepa (compare to euphrasia - lacrimation is irritating to skin, nasal discharge is bland/non-irritating. ```

Question 46

*lacrimation is irritating to skin, nasal discharge is bland/non-irritating* photophobia, cough in daytime, allergies, asthma

Answer 46

euphrasia (opp to allium - profuse, watery nasal discharge that is irritating to the skin. non-irritating lacrimation) (compare to nat mur and sulphur - ocular irritation and inflammation of the eyes)

Question 47

*scalding urination one drop at a time* intolerable urging and burning/scalding pain with urination - before/during/after "each drop is like scalding water". excessive libido without impotence, but libido cannot be relived by masturbation or sex. bloody urine, constant urge to urinate, urine passes one drop at a time, sensitive kidney region, strong urge to urinate. feels like bladder has not been emptied. foul smelling stool. afraid of water but very thirsty. agg: touch, urination, coffee amel: cold, rubbing

Answer 47

cantharis (compare to conium - excessive libido WITH impotence) (compare to equisetum - urge when bladder almost empty and sharp pain at end of urination) (compare to sanguinaria and arsenicum- also burning)

Question 48

* pessimistic with suicidal thoughts. itching, skin symptoms.* chilly. anxiety about the future. feel they are different from other people. dwell on disappointments and pessimistic about failures. significant anxiety, hoarders. itching and allergy, eczema. anxiety. wears a hat all year round. headaches. feels great the day before an illness. skin has a dingy look even is washed. odorous, purulent discharges from any location. believes they are incurable. restless at night. agg: cold and winter, open air from drafts. before a storm. fasting. from contact with wool amel: heat (except pruritus), eating, lying down - esp lying on the back with arms spread out as if crucified

Answer 48

psorinum - scabies (compare to nat sulph - also has suicidal thoughts) (compare to arsenicum - anxiety about health) (compare to nitricum acidum - negative, worry about health, chilly, but NOT suicidal) (compare to aurum)

Question 49

*suicidal melancholy or personality changes after a head injury* green discoloration of the tongue. liver pains. lays on right side with legs curled up. sputtering watery diarrhea. rattling mucus bronchitis. warty growths over skin. suicidal feelings, but will not because he has a duty to his family, wants to hang himself. serious and responsible. weeps from music. pruritus when undressing. slow. apathetic, easily depressed and bad mood in the morning. agg: 4 am, damp, exertion, photophpobia, warm humid weather, injury to head or spine amel: dry weather, after passing profuse soft stools or diarrhea. craves yogurt.

Answer 49

natrum sulphuricum (compare to nit acidum, psorinum, arsencium) (compare to aurum, arnica, baryta carb)

Question 50

*suppurations with hard adenopathies, delayed growth, sensitive, delicate and fragile* constipation without urging. sweating on the head and feet. swollen glands, low energy. cysts, blocked, abscesses, etc. failure to thrive, cannot tolerate breast milk, loses wieght. strong convictions for which they will not argue*. lack self confidence, test phobia and stage fright. shy child who wont answer you but will whisper to the mother. sweat on feet is corrosive enough to burn through socks*. large head, but thin and small boned. agg: cold weather, drafts or uncovering, after vaccination or immune suppressing drugs, new or full moon. pressure amel: heat, warm dry weather, being warmly wrapped

Answer 50

silica (compare to calc carb - constipation but has the urge, sweat from their head, also better from heat) (compare to nux vomica - constipation w ineffectual urging, averse to touch)

Question 51

*romantic, constantly needs change and excitement* desires travel, hyperactive and restless. allergic to cats and milk, LAD, hard glands in head and neck. compulsive and angry head banging. influenza with cough worse lying down. recurring bronchitis, family HX of TB. short dry and persistent cough. *dark fine hair on the spine along children* agg: lying down, before storms, changes in weather amel: in the mountains and pine forests. craves smoked meats and bacon, pork, ham

Answer 51

tuberculinum

Question 52

*croupy cough. intense fears, insecurity, delusions. religious, devout, averse to the dark.* violent agitation, rage, mania. hallucinations, fears violent death. fear of dark and being alone. fear of water. trembles. convulsions. dilated pupils. high fever and increased thirst but is afraid to drink. sunstroke agg: dark, after sleep, when alone, mirrors and reflecting objects amel: diffuse lighting, with company

Answer 52

stramonium

Question 53

*active, vital, and busy people* bee stings. erythema and edema of the skin and mucosal tissue. urticaria with burning pains. right sided. lack of thirst. stinging pains. high fever with dry heat and perspiration alternating. agg: heat amel: cold

Answer 53

apis mellifica

Question 54

*pulsing, purple, perimenopausal* dislike of clothing around the neck, sxs improve with menses, dusky color of rashes, sxs appear or get worse during sleep. pulsating headaches. alternates between excitation and depression. coma, delirium, and convulsions. easy bruiser. purple hemorrhoids. hypersensitive to touch and esp constriction. lump in throat. fears snakes. loquacious. jealous and suspicious - angry, aggressive, and looking for revenge. tongue trembles. sarcastic, hypersexual. agg: heat and touch. lying on left side, swallowing liquids. sun and heat, during sleep or upon waking, PMS, spring and fall amel: swallowing solids, moderate temps, open air, onset of discharge

Answer 54

lachesis

Question 55

* rigid people with stringy green mucus/discharge* sinusitis. headache in one spot with photophobia. burning pains in stomach. asthma worse around 1-2 am. rattling productive cough with stringy green sputum. strong nasal voice quality. wandering pains that are felt in one specific spot. skin ulcers. pains have a rapid onset and end. rigid conformists who adhere to routine agg: cold, damp, 1 am, beer

Answer 55

kali bichromicum

Question 56

*depression, relieved by thoughts of suicide.* hopeless, fear of failure. violent palpitations and shock. hypertension, alcohol abuse. alternate between forced cheerfulness and hidden depression - sadness, fears failure, lacks confidence. worse from business or financial problems. bone pains are so bad, think of suicide. agg: night, being contradicted (they become angry) amel: listening to music, open air, summertime (depression)

Answer 56

aurum metallicum (compare to nat mur - weeps when listening to music, depression, but not as dark) (compare to psorinum - depression with suicidal thoughts)

Question 57

*honeymoon cystitis. timid, suppressed, trying to please others.* worse with sex and after napping. ailments from grief over a period of years. throws things when angry. depression and low self-esteem. styes. crumbling teeth. cystitis after every intercourse. many sexual fantasies. trembles from anger or emotions. psoriasis. tired all day and sleepless at night. agg: after an afternoon nap, sleep, masturbation

Answer 57

staphysagria | compare to cantharis, equisetum - UTIs

Question 58

*extremist, passionate, gonorrhea* acute arthritis and eczema. passionate, thrill seekers, highly social. warm, worse becoming cold. cruel to animals. bite finger and toenails. chronic sinusitis and need to clear the throat. vaginitis, urethritis, etc esp in a new relationship. extreme sex drive. sensitive soles of feet. uncovers feet at night. agg: 2 am, averse to eggplant amel: sea, evening, nighttime

Answer 58

medorrhinum | compare to anacardium orientale - cruel to animals (compare to sulphur: uncovers feet at night)

Question 59

*grief, deep sighs, hypersensitive to emotion and grief* issues sleeping. lump in throat. bottles up emotions > emotional outpours. easily hurt and offended. tends to be jealous and is ailed after grief or romantic disappointments. inflamed joints are better pressed and sore throat is better on swallowing. fear of birds. headache = nail driven into it. are usually cheerful people, but become tearful easily. agg: emotion, sugar, stimulants, strong smells - coffee, tobacco. aversion to fruit. amel: traveling, in the rain, craves cheese. while eating.

Answer 59

ignatia amara (compare to nat mur - grief but unable to cry) (opp pulsatilla - weepy and emotional)

Question 60

*childish behavior, stunted physical and mental growth* requires reassurance, agoraphobia, fear of being laughed at, sense of inferiority, swollen tonsils that occlude the throat. slow, shy and hide from strangers. difficulty with school work. agg: cold (tends to be chill, mental exertion desires eggs, sweets. averse to fruit

Answer 60

baryta carbonica | compare graphites, nat phos - mental dullness (compare lycopodium and anacardium - inferiority)

Question 61

*intolerable to injustice, weakness, sympathetic* paralysis, musculature and tendon contracture, warts (fingernails, tip of nose). sore, raw, burning, weakness. fear "something bad will happen", sincere, desire to clear throat. agg: dry, cold wind, 4 pm amel: cloudy, wet, rainy, weather. cough better with cold drinks craves: salty foods, bacon, smoked meats averse: sugar, sweets

Answer 61

causticum

Question 62

*worms, itching* nasal and anal pruritus (at night), worms, child with a pale face and blue around mouth or eyes, convulsions or tantrums from being touched or looked at or disciplined, does not like parental authority, yawns a lot, always picking nose, *screams when picked up, but then relaxes and likes being rocked*

Answer 62

cina (antihelminthic)

Question 63

*influenza-like infectious syndromes* broken bone sensation, constant need to change positions without relief, intense thirst for cold water, high fever flu and chills esp from 7-9 am, tender eyeballs agg: pressure on eyeballs, movement

Answer 63

eupatorium perfoliatum "feverwort" (compare to rhus tox: muscular aches, but improved with movement) (compare to gelsemium: aches but gets relief from movements)

Question 64

*thick yellow discharge from ears, slow to answer Qs, weak memory* loss of will power, destructive, internal impulses, and irritableitchy head, offensive breath, *metallic taste in mouth* watery/profuse/slimy stools excessive oily perspiration agg: cold, damp, nighttime, perspiring night sweats, hot and cold. gets hot/cold in the bed and covers/recovers amel: sugar

Answer 64

``` mercurius vivus (compare to graphites - discharge is thick and yellow, but more like impetigo) ```

Question 65

*acidic, green diarrhea with a sour smell, mental dullness* mental dullness, headache, flatulence, acidic belching, , crepitus in joints. yellow coat on tongue, nocturnal seminal emissions, gout, sexual dreams, heartburn, DeQuervians tenosynovitis agg: storms, after ejaculation, acidic food, milk, fat, evening (asthma is worse) desires: fried eggs and salt

Answer 65

natrum phosphoricum

Question 66

*mastitis, tonsillitis, burning hot ball in throat* painful dentition, mastitis, worse in left breast, breast abscess, fibrocystic breast disease, pains at insertion sites agg: cold and damp. but worse from warm drinks amel: warm and dry, clenching teeth. but better from cold drinks

Answer 66

phytolacca

Question 67

*periosteal bone pains* trauma to eye and orbit, fractures with poor healing, phantom limb pain after amputation

Answer 67

symphytum

Question 68

*OCD, compulsive behavior* fear of paralysis, infection, disease, and insanity. headache felt in bones of head, cleft palate, profuse thin watery green leukorrhea discharge, bone pains worse at night, ulcerations and necrosis of tissue agg: night, 2-4 am amel: during the day desires: alcohol, gambling

Answer 68

syphilinum - syphilis

Question 69

*headache with severe nausea* vertigo worse from opening the eyes and motion, better with open air nausea: better from cool air and uncovering the abdomen, worse when opening the eyes nausea in pregnancy desires: tobacco

Answer 69

tabacum

Question 70

*not well since vaccination, low self esteem, warts *forked stream during urination* "people would not like me if they really knew me", low self esteem, unattractive, fragile, mumbles, secretive and will lie about self, delusional, thin lateral eyebrows, warts or tumors, runny nose during stool, onion intolerant, dreams of falling, sleeps on left sweat = oily and sweet or offensive amel: chronic complaints get better during a cold

Answer 70

thuja occidentalis

Question 71

what dilution is 1X? 1C? LM?

Answer 71

1: 10 (X = 10 in roman numerals) 1: 100 ( C = 100) 1: 50,000 (L = 50, M = 1000) the higher the number, the smaller the dilution: 2x = 1/10x10 = 1/100

Question 72

are 6X-12X and 6C-12C considered low or high potency? when do we give them? how often are they repeated?

Answer 72

low potency: hypersensitive individuals, very sick people: 1-3x daily

Question 73

are potencies > 30C considered low or high? when do we give them? how often?

Answer 73

high potency: clear picture, increased energy, confident in remedy, clear modality: take once and repeat as needed for chronic cases

Question 74

aggravation? suppression? antidote? palliation? cure? after prescribing a homeopathic remedy, a symptom from the past returns

Answer 74

curative reaction aka aggravation cure is when there are no more sxs

Question 75

aggravation? suppression? antidote? palliation? cure? symptoms become intense but tolerable 2-5 days after remedy is taken

Answer 75

aggravation - this is usually a sign that the medicine is working (skin conditions usually become worse after taking low potencies)

Question 76

aggravation? suppression? antidote? palliation? cure? the old symptom completely disappears and a completely new, worse sx appears

Answer 76

suppression: the sx was not cured, but driven deeper and is not seen > can lead to a decline in health and new sxs later

Question 77

aggravation? suppression? antidote? palliation? cure? the process of neutralizing a remedy

Answer 77

antidote - aromatic oils, strong odors, strong medications

Question 78

aggravation? suppression? antidote? palliation? cure? we use this in incurable disease - relieve the sxs without curing underlying cause

Answer 78

palliation - also viewed as a suppression

Question 79

what to do when an aggravation appears?

Answer 79

stop taking the remedy until sxs subside, then re continue at a lower frequency

Question 80

what do we do if we suspend a remedy after an aggravation and the symptoms continue to worsen?

Answer 80

try a new remedy - it was likely the wrong one

Question 81

T/F: an aggravation is a new symptom that the patient has never had before

Answer 81

FALSE - aggravations will ALWAYS be a symptom the pt has experienced before in their life

Question 82

what do we do if we cause a suppression?

Answer 82

treat with an antidote, then retake the case

Question 83

pt has no aggravation w a quick and long lasting improvement - next steps?

Answer 83

no need to repeat the remedy

Question 84

pt has a rapid and short term aggravation with long-term improvement - next steps?

Answer 84

no need to repeat the remedy

Question 85

pt has a prolonged aggravation with no real improvement in sxs - next steps?

Answer 85

this is an incurable case - next step is to palliate

Question 86

pt has a prolonged aggravation with slow improvement in sxs - next steps?

Answer 86

continue the remedy at a low potency and continue to observe

Question 87

the remedy improve sxs initially, then causes an aggravation - next steps?

Answer 87

can either continue giving the remedy = palliation of an incurable case can retake the case = had the wrong remedy can antidote the remedy = represcribe

Question 88

small or no apparent aggravation with relief to a certain degree - next steps?

Answer 88

continue palliating - probably incurable

Question 89

4 times we would represcribe?

Answer 89

1. new sxs replace old ones 2. when one low potency dose has been given then at least try one higher potent remedy 3. no effect of the remedy 4. suppression

Question 90

At your 1 month follow up, your patient states that she feels better overall, and her asthma symptoms have improved; she is having less frequent and less intense episodes now. She also mentioned that she is concerned because she noticed some patches of atopic dermatitis appearing on her elbows, like she used to have as a child. Regarding her homeopathic remedy, you decide: a. She is no longer reacting positively; give another dose of the same remedy b. She is proving the remedy; give a dose of Nux vomica to antidote the initial prescription c. Her symptoms are no longer matched by the initial prescription; prescribe a new remedy d. She is still reacting positively; make no change at this time

Answer 90

D: Explanation: An improvement in her asthma symptoms, along with an improvement in her overall well-being, is a sign that she reacted positively. The return of her atopic dermatitis after an improvement of her current asthma symptoms is most likely a return of old symptoms, which is yet another sign that she is still reacting positively, and no change needs to be made at this time. This type of question came up quite often on NPLEX; perhaps a quarter to a third of the homeopathy questions were case management questions. More than once, the question did not specify whether the patient was given a single or multiple dose prescription of the remedy; always assume that the patient was given a single dose. If the patient reacted positively to the single dose and is no longer reacting, you would then give another dose. However, in this case, she is continuing to react, so there is no need to give her another dose or change the prescription in any way.