Introduction
While Delhi braces itself during the 3rd wave of Covid 19, let us review some cases treated exclusively with homoeopathy.
Case series no 3
S. No, Initials, Age/ Sex | Clinical features
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Coexisting diseases | Laboratory and Radiological findings | Severity of
Illness 1: Mild 2: Moderate 3: Severe 4: Critical |
Lesser Accessory Symptoms | Prescription | Date wise follow ups | Inference |
41.
NB 40 years, Male |
Fever ~ 100 – 100.5 F
Cough with whitish phlegm. Vomiting Fatigue [VAS score 4] Loss of sensation of taste Bodyache since 2 days Headache Chills
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NIL | Rapid Antigen test positive
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1 | Felt better when in AC or in open. Headache majorly in the evening. Burning sensation in the nostrils with nasal discharge. | 29-6-2020 Rx. Allium cepa 200 every 3 hours Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time.
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1-7-2020 Afebrile since past 24 hours. No headache now. No vomiting. Coughing reduced
Rx Placebo
3-7-2020 No cough now. Regained sensation of taste. Afebrile. Rx Placebo
6-7-2020 Asymptomatic now. Refused repeat testing since felt alright. |
Allium cepa or what is mentioned in older materias medica as Cepa, has characteristic symptoms of acrid nasal discharge (in this case burning sensation with nasal discharge) that was better in cold air or room. |
42.
DA 48 years, Male |
Sore throat
Fever ~ 101 F Diarrhoea with loose watery consistency of stools Fatigue [VAS score 6] Dyspnoea [grade 3 ] Bodyache Chills Hiccups since 5 days. On testing positive he was being given HCQs and other corticosteroids, with not much improvement. Also, the fever persisted despite medication. |
Known case of Diabetes Mellitus | RT PCR Positive
CRP- 16 mg/ L
S. IL6- 47 pg/ml |
2 | 1-7-2020
Rx. Insulin LM 1 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added. Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and dissolve 1 teaspoonful of medicine in half cup of plain water, stir and drink all of it, each time.) |
9-7-2020
Hiccups subsided after the 2nd dose. Became afebrile day 2nd onwards. Loose stools stopped day 4th onwards. Rx Insulin LM 2 x Thrice a day
16-7- 2020 Tested negative on 12-7-20. CRP- 3.6 mg/ L S. IL6- 9 pg/ml |
Though it is an unproved remedy, Insulin can remedy infection that is accompanied by diarrhoea, in the absence of clear indications for another remedy (E coli). It can also remedy weakness and hiccups. | |
43.
SS 44 years, Male |
Cough
Sore throat Fever ~ 99 F Fatigue [VAS score 5] Loss of sensation of taste and smell Bodyache Headache since 2 days. Was Taking Dexona (corticosteroid) and multivitamins regularly.
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– | Nasopharyngeal swab Positive
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2 | Fever peaked ~ 11.30 am – 12 noon and was followed by warm sweat.
Thermal reaction: HOT Developed fever after his mother tested positive. Disturbed sleep: was feeling sleepy but whenever he tried to, felt uneasy with persistent thoughts about his mother testing positive. |
20-7-2020
Rx Opium LM 1 x 3 hourly.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added. Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and dissolve 1 teaspoonful of medicine in half cup of plain water, stir and drink all of it, each time.) |
23-7-2020 Afebrile post after 12 hours. Coughing reduced. No headache. Rx CST
26-7-2020 Sensation of taste and smell returned on day 5th. Bodyache vanished. Rx Opium LM 2 x Thrice a day.
29-7-2020 Tested negative. |
Cold fear is the keynote of Opium; a fear that is not striking your senses with intensity like in Aconite and Stramonium. He did not complain so much about his fear, but in a subtle way expressed that. The concomitant presence of warm sweat, clinched the deal. |
44.
PS |
Pain in throat with productive Cough [whitish phlegm]
Fatigue [VAS score 6] Runny nose Bodyache Headache since 3 days. Was Taking Dexona (corticosteroid) and multivitamins regularly.
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Nasopharyngeal swab Positive
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1 | Desire: Chilled water [Since the onset of illness whenever drank warm water to relieve the pain in throat and the cough, nausea appeared.]
Sipped cold water frequently. |
20-6-2020
Rx Phosphorus LM 1 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and dissolve 1 teaspoonful of medicine in half cup of plain water, stir and drink all of it, each time.) |
23-7-2020
Cough improved. No headache now. Bodyache improved. Rx CST
26-7-2020 Tested Negative. |
The desire to sip cold water frequently during fever is singular characteristic of Phosphorus. The intolerance of warm drinks was another characteristic confirming the choice of the remedy. | |
45.
US 72 years, Female |
Fever ~ 100.7 F
Cough Sore throat Fatigue [VAS score 8] Dyspnoea [Grade 2] Chest pain Weakness Headache. Diarrhoea Poor appetite since 4 days |
Known case of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and CAD | Nasopharyngeal swab Positive
CRP 32.6 mg/L |
3 | Thermal reaction: Always needs a fan, always feels hot, more since fever.
Since the onset of fever started disliking milk. Thirst: ~ 1L/day. Easy perspiration. On observation: well-marked linea nasalis |
20-7-2020
Rx Aethusa cynapium LM 1 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and dissolve 1 teaspoonful of medicine in half cup of plain water, stir and drink all of it, each time.) |
23-7-2020
Chest pain, sore throat and coughing subsided by the end of day 2. Afebrile after 36 hours. Rx CST
26-7-2020 Weakness reduced. Normal bowels. No dyspnoea now. Headache persists. Rx Aethusa Cynapium LM 2 x Thrice a day
29-7-2020 Tested negative with CRP 7.8 mg/L |
The presence of well-marked linea nasalis and intolerance of milk concomitant to onset of illness brought Aethusa cynapium to mind. The simultaneous reduction in thirst during hot weather (37-38 C) further confirmed the choice of remedy.
Referring to the materia medica highlighted easy perspiration on least exertion. The key takeaway from this case is prescribing for the patient and his symptomatology, not on the basis of diagnosis. |
46.
JC 45 years, Male |
Fever ~ 101 – 102 F
Followed by Chills. Later had sore throat and cough with Loss of sensation of taste. Fatigue [VAS score 8]. Heavy breathing. Weakness. Dyspnoea [Grade 2] Bodyache since 5 days |
Recurrent Respiratory tract infections | RT PCR positive
24-7-2020 X Ray Chest: Ground glass haziness left lower lobe of lung. Prominent hilar shadows. |
3 | Hands and feet were warm. Weakness was felt especially in the chest. Felt cold especially in the belly. One side of the face colder than the other. Body becomes cold with chilliness. Thirst: Poor
Desire: Cold and refreshing especially Sweet lime, Fruits [or may be Juice instead] |
24-7-2020
Acid phos 200 every 4 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
27-7-2020
Afebrile after 18 hours. Coughing and weakness in chest also reduced by all complaints relapsed in last 24 hours. Felt better in the mornings. Fever spiked after 7 pm and subsided by sunrise. Rx Syphilinum LM 1 x Thrice a day.
30-7-2020 Afebrile after 8 hours. Weakness reduced. Coughing and chest pain reduced Sensation of taste returned. Feels much better. Rx CST
31-7-2020 Tested negative
4-8-20 CXR- Prominent hilar shadows. |
Weakness in chest, poor thirst, desire for cold and refreshing things governed the choice of Phosphoric acid.
James Tyler Kent’s 6th observation prognosis, Too short relief of symptoms, means that the patient’s vitality demands a deeper remedy, therefore on the basis of rhythmic aggravation from sunset to midnight followed by amelioration till sunrise, Syphilinum was chosen, which completed the cure. It shall be wise to remember Henry Clay Allen’s observation importance of underlying Syphilitic miasm in febrile affections. |
47.
NK 30 years, Female |
Fever ~ 100.5 – 101 F
Chills Loss of sensation of taste and smell Fatigue [VAS score 9] Entire lower limbs pain. Nausea since 2 days. |
Known case of uterine fibroids. | Rapid antigen test positive
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1 | Tongue: furred white, mouth dry.
Thirst: Poor Feels cold in AC. Better with windows open. Pain in lower limbs feel better when pressed firmly |
25-7-2020
Pulsatilla 200 every 3 hours
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
27-7-2020
Afebrile after 20 hours. Lower limb pain reduced. No bodyache now. Improved levels of energy in the body. Rx. Placebo
30-7-2020 Refused for a repeat test. |
Dry mouth without thirst and better in open air are known characteristics of Pulsatilla. |
48.
PK 60 years, Female |
Fever ~ 99.5 – 100.5 F
Cough Sore throat Chills Fatigue [VAS score 6] Bodyache Headache Since 5 days. |
Known case of Cervical spondylosis | RT PCR positive
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2 | Poor thirst
Post fever paroxysm headaches especially occipital region. Sleeping more than usual. Anxious since son tested positive. Appetite: poor. |
25-7-2020
Rx Gelsemium 200 every 3 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
30-7-2020
Afebrile post 12 hours. Not sleeping much now. Thirst: improved. No bodyache and headache now. Rx Placebo
2-8-2020 Tested Negative |
The patient became anxious and apprehensive about his son, after he was diagnosed with Covid infection. His complaints followed with concomitant sleepiness and poor thirst, which governed the choice of Gelsemium. |
49.
GK 28 years Female |
Profound weakness
Fever ~ 99.6 F Chills Fatigue [VAS score 8] Bodyache. Slight pain in abdomen off and on Since 3 days |
– | RT PCR positive
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2 | Felt cold, especially in the back, could not get warm enough in bed. Sometimes felt too hot at night with desire to uncover and eat a snack. | 3-8-2020
Kali phos 200 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
6 -8-2020
Afebrile within 24 hours with improved energy levels. No chills and body ache. Rx Placebo
8-8-2020 Tested negative |
Prostration, chilliness (especially in the back) and increased hunger during heat, all pointed towards Kali phosphoricum as the curative remedy. |
50.
RM 40 years, Male |
Fever ~ 101 – 102.5 F
With Chills. Took Paracetamol 650 mg. Fatigue [VAS score 9] Dyspnoea [Grade 3] Bodyache Headache Conjunctivitis Chest pain SPO2: 90-91% since 3 days. |
RT PCR positive
6-8-2020 HRCT Chest: Ground glass opacities B/L lung field – likely infective. Multiple lymph nodes also noted. |
3 | Intense bodyache – as if bones are being broken with testicular pain and chest pain. Urine: Increased frequency
Thirst: ~ 2 – 3 glasses/ day. |
6-8-2020
Eupatorium perf. 200 every 3 hours
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
9-8-2020
Afebrile after 24 hours. Bodyache persisted though reduced in intensity. Headache persisted. Conjunctivitis reduced. SPO2 92-93. Rx Placebo
11-8-2020 Fever relapsed 99.6 F after drinking 240 ml of alcohol the previous night. Bradycardia (50-54 bpm) Dysnoea Gd 3. SPO2 89-90. Lost appetite. Nauseous. Rx Digitalis LM 1 x 4 hourly.
12-8-20. Temperature around 99 F after medication for 12 hours, thereafter afebrile. Nausea reduced. Breathing better. SPO2 92-93. Rx continue.
15-8-2020 Slight weakness. Tested negative on 14-8-20. Chest discomfort. Pulse hovering around 60-65 bpm. Rx Digitalis LM 2 x TID.
22-8-2020 No complaints. Pulse 60-80 bpm. Rx Digitalis LM 3 x BD.
2-9-2020 HRCT Chest: Few mediastinal lymph nodes noted |
Prescription of Eupatorium perf is easy to understand, because of bone breaking pains.
Digitalis was prescribed due to simultaneous occurrence of fever with bradycardia, after consumption of alcohol, since it also antidotes its toxic effects. It was continued in ascending LM potencies till repeat CT scan was clear. |
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51.
MB 32 years, Male |
Fever ~ 101 – 102 F
Cough with mucoidal phlegm. Fatigue [VAS score 4] Bodyache especially around wrists and ankles/ feet since 5 days
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– | Rapid antigen test positive
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2 | Chills running up and won the back; fever reduced with perspiration all over; axillary perspiration smells like onions | 14-8-2020
Kali phos 200 x thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
17-8-2020
Afebrile. No bodyache now. Cough improved Rx Placebo
20-8-2020 Tested negative. |
Kali phos is one of the two remedies in Materia Medica that have produced the singular characteristic of sweat smelling like onions in axilla, other being Bovista. |
52.
VA 35 years, Female |
Pain in throat
Fever ~ 101 F Fatigue [VAS score 6] Bodyache No sensation of taste and smell.. |
Migraine | RT PCR positive.
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2 | Thirst: poor
Feels better in open air Desire: Sweet ++, fruits ++ Perspiration: over face Bowels: unfinished feeling feels better post burping. Thermal reaction: sudden hot flushed: wants AC then. |
10-8-2020
Pulsatilla 200 every 4 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
13-8-2020
Afebrile since past 12 hours. No throat pain. Vomited a few times, pure yellow green phlegm and bitter water. Rx Placebo
16-10-2020 Tested negative. |
Prescription of Pulsatilla is fairly obvious. |
53.
JPS 47 years, Male |
Fever since 7 days . Tested Covid positive on day 5. Temperature ~ 99 F
Since 3 days. Slight pain in legs. No other presenting symptoms. |
Known case of Diabetes Mellitus and CAD. | RT PCR positive
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2 | The boss of the patient forced him to attend office every day, even when many of his colleagues had been infected. Just a day prior to his onset of complaints, office premises were sealed and though he returned home with a brave face, he could not really rest till he tested positive and now he was scared of consequences being a diabetic. | 14-8-2020
Opium LM 1 every 3 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
18-8-2020
Fever shot up over 24 hours to 103, followed by profuse sweat and profuse flow of urine. Afebrile after 48 hours. Rx Opium LM 2
20-8-2020 Repeat testing negative. |
Cold fear is pathognomonic of Opium, which prescribed in ascending LM potencies. In fact the fear froze even the development of symptoms on the case! |
54.
PB 28 years, Female |
Dry cough
Runny nose Bodyache Headache Fever 99 – 100 F since 3 days. |
Plantar fascitis | Rapid antigen test positive
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2 | Appetite: Poor
Bitter taste in mouth. Desire: sweets +++ Red lips Febrile episodes accompanied by marked vasomotor phenomenon, cold hands and feet and subsided with cold sweat |
14-8-2020
Thyroidinum LM 1 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
17-8-2020
Afebrile after 36 hours. Cough vanished by end of day 2. No Headache now. Rx continue meds
20-8-2020 Tested negative. |
Thyroidinum is not an often used remedy in clinical practice. It has vermillion red lips (Sulph, Tub), craving for sweets, marked vasomotor phenomenon and cold sweat. |
55. MM, 58 years, male | Had fever ~ 100- 100.7 F for 4-5 days till about 2 days back. Now afebrile.
Fatigue [VAS score 8] Weakness Headache. Poor appetite since 8 days |
Known case of Diabetes Mellitus | Rapid antigen test positive on day 2 and again on day 8
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2 | Had been working hard for nearly one month after business had resumed, since winters are the peak season.
Slept and complained little even when fell ill. O/E : forehead warm while the nose was cold. |
14-8-2020
Arnica montana LM 1 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
21-9-2020
Tested negative on 20-9-2020. Slight fatigue persists [VAS score 2] Appetite returned big time. Rx Arnica montana LM 2 x Twice a day
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Known as an important remedy for ailments from exertion, the patients requiring Arnica complain but a little and while examining them you can feel warm forehead and cool nose. |
56.
KK 55 years, Female |
Fever ~ 101 – 102 F
Followed by Chills. Later had sore throat with Loss of sensation of taste. Fatigue [VAS score 8] since 4 days. |
– | Rapid antigen test positive
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3 | Had her grandson on 15 August 2020 so was overexcited and happy, hence visited the hospital. Still excited talking about the new arrival. Developed fever a week later.
Desires: cold aerated drinks. |
24-8-2020
Coffea cruda LM 1 every 4 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
29-8-2020
Afebrile after 12 hours. No chills. More active now. Rx Placebo
3-9-2020 Repeat test on 2-9-2020 was positive. Fever relapsed after grandson contracted fever. Weakness. Loss of sensation of taste still persisted. Rx Coffea cruda 200 x Thrice a day
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time.
6-9-2020 Afebrile since last 48 hours. No complaints. Rx Placebo
10-9-2020 Tested negative a day before. |
Coffea cruda is one of the remedies that produces personalities violently susceptible to emotions, especially happy ones.
In this case, the happiness felt on arrival of grand child was the single most probable exciting cause, in the otherwise insignificant symptomatology. Relapse of symptoms, warranted prescription of a higher potency, which cured. |
57.
AN 31 years, Female |
Fever since 3 days.
Slight sore throat and cough. Entire family and her 3 years old daughter had tested positive over the previous week. Fatigue [VAS score 9] since 2 days. |
– | RT PCR Positive
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1 | She was relieved that now she was unwell, she would not have to serve her husband and daughter, and she would be allowed to rest.
She just wanted to be by herself and got annoyed by video calls of her child. |
4-9-2020
Rx Sepia LM 1 x thrice a day.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
10-9-2020
Afebrile after 2-3 days (not sure). Weakness reduced. Felt better. Rx Sepia LM 2 x thrice a day.
13-9-2020 Tested negative a day before. |
Indifference to the loved ones, was the single most striking feature in the case. |
58.
JD 22 years, Female |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea since 3 days Nasal obstruction with sore throat 2 days. Fever ~ 99.5 – 100.5 F.
Since 2 days. |
– | Rapid antigen test positive
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1 | Thirst: ~ 2 – 3 glasses/ day Perspiration: Forehead and back
Tongue: clean and moist. O/E Throat: fauces congested. |
2-9-2020
Ipecac 200 every 3 hours.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
5-9-2020
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea tapered over 24 hours. Afebrile by the end of day 2. No sore throat now. Slight nasal obstruction. Rx Placebo
8-9-2020 Tested negative |
Nausea, vomiting with clean tongue and poor thirst are characteristics of Ipecac. |
59.
MK 27 years, Male |
Fever ~ 100-101.6 since 3 days
Weakness Entire family is Covid +ve after attending a wedding |
– | RT PCR positive
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1 | Felt sick while returning from a destination wedding at a hill station.
Felt warm and sweaty in car so pulled down the window and felt the chill. Frequent urination, without burning Frequent loose stools 3-4 times a day
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2-9-2020
Rx Dulcamara LM 1 2-3 hourly.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single drop of the potency in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
4-9-2020
Felt relief in the chills and bodyache after 2nd dose. Feels weak and lethargic. Afebrile last 12 hours. Rx Dulcamara LM2 3-4 hourly
8-9-2020 Tested negative. |
The remedy for a chill is Dulcamara (Hahnemann’s Materia Medica Pura). For example when you get exposed to cold temperature while perspiring, or while the temperature dips suddenly in mountains. Concomitant to that are profuse discharges (coryza, diarrhoea, urination, vomiting etc) and the sureshot curative remedy is Dulcamara. |
60.
TN 4 years, Female |
Fever ~ 101 – 102.5 F since 3 days.
Coughing and chest pain. Lethargic. SPO2: 96-98%. Stuffy nose |
Allergic rhinitis | RT PCR Positive
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1 | Frowns, even during sleep.
Desire: Hot chicken soup +++ sweets ++ |
4-9-2020
Rx Lycopodium LM 1, 3 hourly.
Medicine was prepared in a bottle by dissolving a single globule in 100 ml of water, to which 40 drops of alcohol were added.
Before taking the medicine, the patient was directed to hold the bottle in the dominating hand and strike it 10 times against the palm of the other hand or a firm mattress, and take 1 teaspoonful of medicine each time. |
8-9-2020
Chest pain gone. Coughing reduced. Nose still slightly stuffy. Completely afebrile since last 36 hours. Rx Lycopodium LM 2 thrice a day.
Parents refused re-testing. |
Sometimes, patients demand a deeper acting remedy like Lycopodium (frowning, stuffy nose, desire hot food and sweets) in acute conditions. It is best to remember what Hahnemann writes in
aphorism 248 of 6th edition of Organon, “…. every correctly chosen homoeopathic medicine, even those whose action is of long duration, may be repeated daily for months with ever increasing success….” |
Gyandas G. Wadhwani M.D. (Hom)
Consultant Homoeopathic Physician & Independent Researcher;
Holistic Homoeopathic Clinic & Research Center, New Delhi
Member Aude Sapere groups, South Africa and New Delhi
Former Chief Medical Officer (NFSG) (Homoeopathy), Dte. of Ayush, Govt of NCT of Delhi
Senior Lecturer (Organon of Medicine & Homoeopathic Philosophy), Dr B R Sur Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Govt of NCT of Delhi
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This is presented so clearly and explained so simply that every homeopath and everyone in the medical community can learn and benefit from it. They see that homeopathy is the most accurate and effective approach to covid 19. When the world realizes this, the awful threat from this pandemic will begin to fade. Thank you Dr. Wadhwani.