This Article Published in “The Torch Of Homoeopathy”, Vol.
IV, No. 3, July 1962.
Clinical Hints
From Mr. S. W. Long’s note book
Rheumatism :-
Pains going from one joint to another -
Ferrum Phos. (Pulsatilla, Lac. Can.)
Rheumatism when the needle held in the
fingers gets so heavy that she cannot sew. Copious diarrhea with rheumatic
pains in ankle joints, but not in the wrists; thirst for large quantities of
cold water, similar to Bryonia – Podophyllum.
Gouty and rheumatic conditions worse by
warmth and better by cold applications – Ledum Pal, Lac-can, Pulsatilla, Secale
cor.
Rheumatism worse rest – Euphorbium Off, Pulsatilla,
Rhododendron, Rhus tox.
Rheumatism worse warmth – Chamomilla, Kali-mur,
Ledum Pal, Mercurius, Pulsatilla.
Rheumatic affections accompanied by
perspiration and soreness of the bones – Eupatorium perf.
Rheumatic pains in the extremities worse
from becoming heated and from exertion of the body – Zincum met.
Rheumatic pains worse from the heat of the
bed, better after rising and entirely disappearing on walking about – Vertarum
Alb.
Rheumatic pains in the limbs ( rarely in the
joints) worse during rest after previous exertions, better from movements –
Valerina.
Rheumatic pains especially in the joints
better in the evening and at night in bed – Strontium carb.
Dull rheumatic pains worse when exercising,
better whilst at rest – Scilla.
Rheumatic pains in the limbs; pains in those
places where the bones are least covered with flesh, but not in the joints; or
touching the painful part the pain immediately vanished and appeared in some
other part – Sanguinaria.
Arthritic complaints; tearing, stinging in
the joints after they become swollen, arthritic nodositis – Sabina.
Sensation of soreness, as from a contusion,
bruise or fall, from a blow, especially in the limbs and joints – Ruta G.
Rheumatic pains extend upwards – Eup-p,
Ledum pal, Nux V.
Rheumatic pains extend downwards – Kalmia,
Phytolacca.
Rheumatic troubles which were very obstinate
under our usual remedies, cured with – Medorrhinum. ( E.B.Nash, “Homeopathic
Recorder”,1932)
Rheumatic tension, drawing and tearing in
the limbs mostly with sensation of numbness, especially when at rest – Rhus
Tox.
Rheumatic and arthritic pains (drawing and
tearing) in the limbs, mostly on the periosteum, caused by stormy weather, and
worse when at rest; mostly in the forearms and lower legs – Rhododendron.
Rheumatic and arthritic soreness with
stitches over the whole body –
Ranunculus Bulbosa.
Rheumatic swelling with stinging pains –
Pulsatilla, Apis.
Pain in the legs, especially on the tibia
and in the soles of the feet, as from over-exertion in walking, with great
restlessness in the legs, better on rising – Psorinum.
Restlessness in the legs, has to change the
position continually – Prunus spinosa.
Paralytic sensation, numbness and stiffness
in the limbs, generally accompanied by coldness – Platinum Met.
Cracking and arthritic stiffness in joints –
Petroleum.
Stinging pains in all parts of the body,
especially the limbs – Paris
The lower legs and feet feel too full, with
restlessness in the legs till he lies down – Osmium.
Pain in the lower limbs with weakness and
numbness – Oxalic acid.
Numbness and insensibility of the body and
limbs – Opium.
Rheumatic pains mostly in the upper arms and
lower parts of the legs; worse when going to sleep, Rheumatism often attacks
the heart and generally goes from the upper to the lower parts – Kalmia lat.
Rheumatic pains in the hip joints and knees
on moving and more especially during the day. Pains which wander quickly from
one part of the body to another – Kali Bichromicum.
Chronic rheumatism of the joints with
violent pains at night, without swelling – Iodine.
Rheumatic pains in the shoulders, arms,
fingers, particularly in the elbow and wrist joint – Gratiola.
Rheumatic pains (wandering) in the bones and
joints at night – Gelsemium.
Paralytic tearing pain from the shoulder
joint into the upper arm (Left) he cannot raise the arm, slow movement improves
it gradually – Ferrum Met.
Paralytic weakness in the joints, especially
felt when beginning to move – Euphrasia.
Rheumatic pains in the arms, extending into
the fingers, especially the joints of the fingers; great weakness with
sensation of lameness through all the limbs – Colchicum.
Paralytic immobility of the limbs, with
drawing pains in the bones, pains, as if bruised, in the shoulder and bones of
the arms, when lifting them up and when touching them – Cocculus Indicus.
Rheumatic pains in the metatarsal bones and
the phalanges of the toes, worse from contact, not from motion – China
Paralytic, trembling weakness of the limbs,
tension and shortening of the muscles contracting the joints and bending the
limbs – Causticum.
Rheumatic and gouty pains in the limbs with
tension; worse from motion and contact – Bryonia.
Rheumatic pains in the joints flying from
one to another; Coxalgia with stinging pain or burning in the hip-joint; worst
at night, aggravated by the least contact – Belladona.
Rheumatic pains from the elbow up to the
shoulder, worse at night; tearing pains in the arms and legs which do not
permit one to lie on the painful side, but which are relieved by moving the
affected part – Arsenicum Alb.
Drawing (Gouty) pains in the fingers and
their joints; when symptoms reappear, they change their locality, or go from
one side of the body to other – Antimonium Crud.
Pains in the left hip, as if the tendons
were too short, causing limping or pain as from dislocation – Ammonium Mur.
Tearing in the muscles of the joints, often
on one side (from the small of the back through the right leg) – Ambra Grisea.
Drawing and tearing in the limbs, especially
at night and during rest, or on alternate afternoons; involuntary alternate
extension and contraction of the muscles in different parts of the body –
Lycopodium.
Rheumatic and arthritic pains, tearing and
stinging, especially in the limbs and joints, worse at night, with profuse
perspiration which gives no relief – Merc V.
Pain in the periosteum of the long bones,
especially in the tibia, worse at night in bed, and then the least touch in
intolerable – Mezereum.
Tension in the bends of the limbs and
sensation as if the tendons were shortened; painful contraction of the
hamstrings – Natrum Mur.
Wandering pains, only attacking a small spot
and lasting but a short time, returning frequently – Nux Moschata.
Sensation of great weakness of debility in
the legs; the joints feel as if lame – Senega.
Stiffness of the joints (hands, knees and
feet), paralytic drawing and tearing in the arm and armpit to the fingers –
Sepia.
Tearing in the limbs, in outer parts, in the
muscles and joints, from above downward; stinging pain in outer and inner parts
in the muscles; in the joints; from within outwards – Sulphur
Menses appear for about an hour only with
great pains – Euphrasia.
Pain in and around the eyes – Eupatorium
Perf.
