The normal duration of menstruation varies from woman to woman and can be anywhere between 3 to 7 days. Once in a while having a period that is shorter than normal is not a cause of concern. However, a decrease in the duration of a menstrual period for several months altogether in a female when compared to the usual pattern should be investigated. It is normal to have menstrual irregularities and change in the duration and flow of periods at puberty. This is because it takes time for the hormones to regularise a specific pattern for the first few years after menarche. It is also normal to face changes in menstrual flow and duration during the perimenopausal age. Homeopathic medicines for short periods or scanty periods help regularise the natural processes and treat the condition effectively. 

Apart from these, short periods may arise from several hormonal problems and other factors that need to be corrected and treated to solve this problem. They mainly include PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and thyroid dysfunction. Other factors that contribute to short periods include breastfeeding, low body weight, stress, excessive exercise, eating disorders, use of OCP’s (oral contraceptive pills) also make changes in duration/flow of the menstrual period. Certain medications like NSAID’s (non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs), antidepressants and thyroid medications also tend to shorten menstrual flow. Premature ovarian failure and Asherman syndrome are rare conditions in which short periods appear.

Homeopathic Medicines for Short Periods

The complaint of short or scanty periods can be effectively treated with natural homeopathy medicines. The top grade medicines to treat cases of short periods are Pulsatilla, Sepia, Conium, Viburnum, and Lachesis. The most suitable medicine among them is selected as per every individual case based on the characteristic features. Homeopathy medicines work at treating the root cause which is leading to a short duration of menses. Once the root cause is corrected the duration of periods is improved.

1. Pulsatilla – Top Grade Medicine to Treat Short Periods

Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant named Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known by the name of pasque flower or windflower. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is top-listed medicine for treating complaint of short periods. The flow of blood is also scanty in addition to being short. The flow is most prominent in the daytime only in cases needing Pulsatilla. The flow may be dark or blackish in color. Pain during periods with cramps abdomen and vomiting may attend. Chilliness may be present during periods. Before and after periods vaginal discharge may be prominent.

2. Sepia – For Scanty Periods that Last for One Day

Sepia is the next well-indicated medicine to treat short periods. It is useful in females in whom periods last only for one day. Menses may be irregular too appearing early or late but last for short duration only. Bearing down pain in the pelvis during periods is a characteristic attending feature. During periods sadness, headache, nausea, vomiting and great prostration are felt. Yellowish, thick, profuse leucorrhea appear before and after menses.

3. Conium – For Short and Late Periods

Conium is a beneficial medicine to treat cases where periods are short and appear late. Sometimes menses don’t appear for two to three months altogether in females needing Conium. When they appear they are short and may be clotted. Drawing pain in legs during menses may be felt. Violent itching in the vagina may appear after periods.

4. Viburnum – For Short Periods that Last only for Few Hours

Viburnum is prepared from fresh bark of a plant named Viburnum Opulus. This plant has many common names including High Cranberry Bush, Cramp Bark, and Water Elder. The natural order of this plant is Caprifoliaceae. Viburnum is prominently indicated medicine for cases of short periods where flow last only for a few hours. Menstrual flow is also scanty, thin and light-colored where Viburnum is required. During periods, nausea, cramping pain and great nervous restlessness is felt. Before periods severe bearing down pains in uterus and drawing in anterior muscles of thighs are present.

5. Lachesis – For Short and Scanty Periods

Lachesis is useful for treating short and scanty periods. The menstrual flow is dark, black, dirty looking and lumpy. They also have an offensive odor. During periods labor-like pressure from loins downwards is felt. Bruised feeling in hips and Soreness about the pelvic region is also prominent. A tendency to have late periods may be there in some cases.

6. Apis Mellifica – For Short Periods that Last for One to Two Days

Apis Mellifica is beneficial to treat short periods that last for one to two days only. Violent, cramp-like pain appear during periods. Flow is scanty of dark, bloody mucus. The menses are accompanied by great weakness. Ovarian pain of cutting, stinging nature is felt especially on the right side during periods. Frequent urination is another symptoms arising during periods in cases requiring Apis Mellifica. It is a high-grade medicine to treat menstrual complaints linked with cysts, tumors, inflammation of the ovary.

7. Euphrasia – For Short Periods where Flow Lasts for an Hour

Euphrasia Officinalis is a plant commonly known by the name of Eye-Bright of the natural order Scrophulariaceae. Euphrasia is helpful for cases of short periods where flow lasts only for one hour. Periods have a tendency to appear late in females, the flow is scanty and the menses are painful in addition to being short and scanty.

8. Thuja – For Early and Short Periods

Thuja is prepared from fresh green twigs of a plant Thuja Occidentalis having common name Arbor Vitae of the natural order Coniferae. Thuja is indicated to treat cases where periods are very short and appear too early. Before menses, pain in left ovary, heat in head, profuse sweating, headache, and labor-like abdominal pains are present. During and after menses tiredness arise. Sleeplessness also tends to appear after menses.

The menstrual cycle in a female can range from 21 to 35 days, varying from person to person. Periods are considered to be delayed or late when they don’t begin even after 5 or more days from the date they are expected (as per the usual duration of her menstrual cycle). In some cases, the periods may even get delayed by weeks or months altogether. It is normal for the periods to be irregular or delayed in the initial months or year when they first begin (menarche). Delayed periods are also normal in women in the menopausal age. In some cases, delayed periods may also indicate pregnancy. Homeopathic medicines for delayed periods aim at removing the cause that is causing hindrance/suppression of periods.                                                                 

Some other medical conditions that can cause periods to get delayed include hormonal imbalance, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), thyroid disorders, pituitary tumors, and several other diseases including diabetes, liver dysfunction, celiac disease. Other contributing factors include being overweight/underweight, extreme exercise, stress, use of oral contraceptive pills (they can bring changes in the normal menstrual cycle ) and some medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants.

Homeopathic Medicines for Delayed Periods

Homeopathy medicines are highly effective in treating cases of delayed periods. These are constitutional remedies that work at treating the root cause behind the condition to bring excellent results. The top grade medicines to treat delayed periods are Pulsatilla, Sepia, Natrum Mur, Conium and Senecio Aureus.

1. Pulsatilla – Top Grade Medicine for Delayed Periods

Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant named Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known by the name of pasque flower or windflower. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla tops the list of medicines for treating delayed periods. Uterine pains may appear from suppressed periods. When periods appear they may be profuse or scanty. Blood may be thin/thick and be dark or black in color. Chilliness along with these features may be present. Pulsatilla is a very helpful medicine for treating delayed periods during puberty and in the case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).

2. Sepia – For Delayed Periods from Hormonal Imbalance

Sepia is highly beneficial to treat delayed periods from hormonal imbalance. It helps to correct the hormonal imbalance and treat menstrual irregularities wonderfully. Females needing Sepia have delayed periods. The flow may also be scanty and dark colored. The periods are preceded by violent pains in the abdomen and backache. Bearing down sensation in the pelvis is also a prominent attending feature. Pressure, heaviness or pain in ovaries may also be felt. Profuse yellow-green vaginal discharge may be present. Along with the above symptoms, sadness and irritability are marked before periods.

3. Natrum Mur – For Delayed Periods in Young Girls

Natrum Mur is a prominent medicine for delayed periods in young girls. Heaviness in the abdomen may be present from delayed periods. When the periods arise the flow may be scanty or profuse. They are pale, thin, watery. Anemia and general debility are marked. During menses sadness, headache and palpitations may appear.

4. Conium – For Delayed, Scanty and Short Periods

Conium is suitable for cases where menses are late, scanty and last for a short duration. Menstrual flow is clotted. Weeping, restlessness and anxiety and pains in breasts may appear before periods. In some cases skin rash precedes periods. During periods pain in the hypogastric region, legs and sharp pain in the back may be felt. Inflammation, enlargement, and pain in the ovaries may be present where Conium is indicated.

5. Senecio Aureus – For Cases with Sensation as if Periods would Appear but they Don’t

Senecio aureus is prepared from a plant named Golden Ragwort or Squaw-weed of the natural order Compositae. Senecio Aureus is valuable medicine for treating delayed periods. Females needing Senecio have a sensation as if periods are about to come but they don’t. Other general symptoms including sleeplessness and loss of appetite. Pain in back and shoulders may also appear. It is also highly useful for suppressed periods in young girls.

6. Lachesis – For Late and Scanty Periods

Lachesis is a helpful medicine for treating late and scanty periods. In cases requiring Lachesis, menses appear late and are dark, lumpy, acrid, dirty looking and offensive. There attends menstrual colic with scanty flow. Lesser the flow is the more the pain is. The pain is most marked in the left ovary. Vertigo and headache from suppressed periods may be there in some cases.

7. Graphites – For Late Periods attended with Violent Colic

Graphites is useful to treat late periods when attended with violent colic. There is stitching, shooting, griping pain in the abdomen, pain in hips and back. Stitching or burning pain in the vagina may be felt. Headache and nausea may also appear. Hands and feet are cold. When menses appear the blood flow is pale, dark or black colored. In some cases, leucorrhea arises instead of a regular period. In such cases, vaginal discharge occurs in gushes during the day or at night.

8. Kali Carb – Where Periods get Delayed by Several Months

Kali Carb is a valuable medicine to treat cases where periods are delayed by several months. Backache attends suppressed periods. When the periods arise they are pale, scanty and attended with soreness about the genitals. The menstrual flow may have a pungent odor. Chilliness and cramping pain in the abdomen, headache, weight in small of the back, nausea, and vomiting may appear with menses. Itching of vulva and violent colicky pains may precede periods.

9. Silicea – For Late and Profuse Menses

Silicea is indicated for cases of late and profuse menses. Suppressed periods are attended with pain in the abdomen. Acrid vaginal discharges, pain in the forehead may arise before periods. When menses arise they are profuse, strong-smelling and may be acrid. They also last for longer than usual duration. Icy coldness over the whole body may attend. Silicea is also indicated when a vaginal discharge of white color appears instead of menses.

The term chorea is derived from the word “choreus,” which means to dance. Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterized by involuntary and unpredictable body movements, mainly of the limbs and the face. The main symptoms of chorea can be minor like fidgeting (restlessness) or severe uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs. Depending upon the cause difficulties with speech, swallowing and gait may accompany. The cause of chorea can be genetic or non-genetic/acquired. Homeopathic medicines for chorea help manage the associated symptoms in chorea and should only be used as a supportive treatment.     

Causes of Chorea

As stated, chorea can be genetic or acquired.

Genetic causes for chorea include Huntington’s disease (the most common inherited cause of chorea), neuroacanthocytosis, Wilson’s disease, and Benign hereditary chorea.

Non-genetic or acquired causes for Chorea are Sydenham’s chorea (arise as a complication of streptococcal infection), Chorea Gravidarum (that occurs during pregnancy), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), drug-induced (as from medications, anti-epileptic and antipsychotics), senile chorea (uncommon, that occurs in elderly adults ), metabolic disorders like hypoglycemia and endocrine disorders.
In some rare cases, AIDS may also cause chorea.

 

Homeopathic Medicines for Chorea

Homeopathy plays a supportive role in managing chorea. Homeopathy medicines for managing chorea are of natural origin and don’t have any side effects. The top grade medicines for managing chorea are Tarentula Hispanica, Mygale, Agaricus, Cina, and Causticum. The most suitable medicine is selected based on the individual characteristic features in every case.

1. Tarentula Hispanica – Top Grade Medicine for Chorea

Tarentula Hispanica tops the list of medicines for managing chorea. In cases where this remedy is required, all the limbs are affected with involuntary movements. This can be attended with intense hyperaesthesia (increased sensitivity of skin). Constant movements of the arm, tossing of the arms from side to side, constant motion of hands that leads to difficulty in doing anything with the hand are some accompanying symptoms. Involuntary movements of the leg and feet are prominent, leading to an inability to walk. Difficulty in speech, heaviness of the tongue with involuntary movements, and choreic movements of the head are also present. In such cases, the head is turned violently from side to side and in other directions. Nervous contractions in muscles of the face are also noted. All these movements are less intense at night in cases where Tarentula is required.

2. Mygale – For Uncontrollable Movements of Face, Arms, and Legs

Mygale is a beneficial medicine to treat chorea with uncontrollable movements of arms, legs, and face. Among them, the contractions and movements of facial muscle are most marked. There is a constant motion of the legs. The legs jerk excessively, making it difficult to stand or walk. The gait becomes unsteady and it becomes difficult to keep hands in the same position even for a minute. The person needing Mygale may also have involuntary head movements, throwing the head backward and then forwards is prominent. Constant jerking of the head (mostly to the right side) is also noted. Shrugging of shoulders, difficulty in putting out tongue and grating of teeth at night are other indications to use Mygale. The chorea symptoms get better during sleep and are worse in the morning where Mygale is indicated.

3. Agaricus – For Chorea with Uncertain, Unsteady Gait

Agaricus is well-indicated for cases of chorea where an uncertain, unsteady gait is prominent. While walking the person tumbles over everything in the way. It is given for both involuntary motion/jerking of single muscles of a body part as well as involuntary trembling/dancing of the whole body. The limbs may feel cold and weak with above indications. It is also helpful when chorea affects limbs crosswise i.e. left arm and right leg.

4. Cina – For Chorea Affecting Face and Upper Limbs

Cina is a helpful remedy for chorea affecting the face and upper limbs. The involuntary movements on the face are marked around the eyes. Another feature is throwing of arms from side to side. The limbs are distorted with jerking and trembling. A weakness of the hand is also present, making it difficult to hold things. Complaints usually appear on one side. Few general symptoms like irritability, screaming, striking and restless sleep may also be present.

5. Causticum – For Right-Sided Chorea

Causticum is the next prominent medicine for managing chorea. Causticum is most indicated in cases of chorea when the right side of the body is more affected. The face, tongue, arm, and leg get affected. There is a marked twisting and jerking of limbs. An unsteady gait is present with involuntary body movements. A weakness of muscles is also present with the above symptoms. Worsening of symptoms may be noted during the night. Causticum is also indicated for chorea during pregnancy.

6. Cuprum Met – For Left-sided Chorea

Cuprum Met is a valuable medicine for chorea affecting the left side of the body. There is jerking of arms and legs. The arms and legs also feel weak, weary and lame. There may be muscle contractions. Jerking of hands is also present. The person can hold nothing in hand and the objects fall to the ground. Speech is also affected with trembling of the tongue.

7. Magnesia Phos – For Chorea when Symptoms are Better During Sleep

Magnesia Phos is an important medicine for chorea when symptoms are better during sleep. Involuntary shaking of limbs, face, mouth, and head is present. Involuntary movements of limbs along with contortions may also appear. A sudden forward motion of the head is well-noted. There is jerking of the mouth and speech is also very defective. The symptoms appear only during waking hours.

8. Veratrum Viride – For Chorea when Symptoms are Worse during Sleep

Veratrum Viride is a well-indicated medicine for cases of chorea where symptoms are worse during sleep. The symptoms present are involuntary motions of facial muscles (face turned into horrible contortions), jerking/continual nodding of the head, jerking of arms and legs. Constant movement of the lower jaw may also be present. The speech also gets affected, with the dropping of words when speaking. All of the above movements continue to occur during sleep.

9. Secale Cor – For Chorea when Symptoms Start from the Face

Secale Cor is used in cases of chorea when the chief indication is symptoms beginning in the face and then spreading all over the body. The symptoms may become severe and rise to dance and jumping. The arms and legs are in constant motion. Head movement from side to side is present. The trunk also appears to be in constant motion. The tongue jerks out and speech becomes difficult and indistinct.

10. Kali Bromatum – For Violent Chorea from Fright

Kali Bromatum is a significant medicine to treat violent chorea that arises from fright. Great trembling of hands is noted. Legs and arms are affected. The gait is unsteady, irregular, and staggering (similar to a drunk person walking). The muscles of the face are affected, the tongue protrudes with a jerk, and the person can barely speak. All the movements are violent.

Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) refers to pain experienced during or after vaginal intercourse. It is a common problem and many women tend to face it at one point or another in their life. The pain in dyspareunia can be felt at the vaginal opening or deep in the pelvis. It may be burning, aching or throbbing pain varying from case to case. It can lead to distress, mood changes, loss of sexual interest and relationship problems. Homeopathic medicines for dyspareunia help treat the condition effectively and offer long term relief.     

Homeopathic Medicines for Dyspareunia

Homeopathy medicines are highly effective to treat the complaint of dyspareunia. Dyspareunia arising from various reasons can be managed with homeopathy medicines as they work to treat the root cause behind it They are natural remedies that bring about excellent results. The top medicines to treat dyspareunia in females are Sepia, Natrum Mur, Platina, Argentum Nitricum and Staphisagria. The most suitable medicine among them is selected individually for every case based on its characteristic features. These have been discussed as follows:

1. Sepia – Top Grade Medicine for Dyspareunia

Sepia is a very beneficial medicine for treating dyspareunia. Females needing Sepia experience intense pain during intercourse. In such cases, the vagina is dry and extremely tender. Sexual intercourse is often intolerable, and blood may appear from the vagina after coition in some cases. There may be some associated pelvic disease like ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and endometriosis. In such conditions, other symptoms like abnormal vaginal discharge, menstrual irregularities, painful periods may be present along with dyspareunia. Sepia is also a leading medicine for managing the complaint of painful intercourse in women during menopause. There may be other attending symptoms like hot flushes, excessive vaginal bleeding, low libido, irritability, sadness, indifference, and mood swings during menopause. It is also well-indicated for dyspareunia arising with some skin infection or eruptions of the female genitalia.

2. Natrum Mur – For Painful Intercourse from Dryness of Vagina

Natrum Mur is very beneficial to treat cases of painful intercourse from dryness of the vagina. Along with dryness, the vagina is also sore and itchy. Burning and smarting are felt in the vagina during coition along with pain. There is also an aversion to sexual intercourse. There may be some depression or history of grief present in cases needing Natrum Mur.

3. Platina – For Painful Intercourse from Sensitivity and Vaginismus

Platina is a significant medicine to manage cases of painful intercourse from a sensitive vagina. Females requiring Platina have sensitive, tender vagina and cannot bear to touch it. They may even faint during coition. In many cases, there may be vaginismus that makes intercourse impossible. Pains of drawing nature may appear in the ovaries and uterus after intercourse that tend to last for several hours altogether.

4. Argentum Nitricum – For Pain followed by Vaginal Bleeding

Argentum Nitricum is considered in cases of dyspareunia when painful intercourse is followed by vaginal bleeding. There may be a complaint of vaginal discharge with cervical erosions in females needing this medicine. Here the vaginal discharges are profuse, yellow, corroding. They may be bloodstained too. There may be many phobias and anxieties in females with above symptoms in cases where Argentum Nitricum is indicated.

5. Staphisagria – For Painful Intercourse from Sensitive Genitals

Staphisagria is prepared from seeds of a plant named Delphinium Staphisagria also known by the name of Stavesacre. The natural order of this medicine is Ranunculaceae. Staphisagria is another medicine for managing painful intercourse from sensitive genitals. It is a useful medicine for women to manage the complaint of dyspareunia in the early days of married life. Along with painful coition burning while urination and constant urge to urinate may be present. Staphisagria is also a prominent medicine for cases where a history of sexual abuse is present.

6. Kreosote – For Pain, Burning in Vagina during Intercourse followed by Bleeding

Kreosote is well-indicated for treating dyspareunia with the characteristic feature of pain and burning during intercourse and bleeding the next day. The genitals feel sore and fear and trembling arise from the mere thought of coition. There may be vaginal discharges that are highly offensive. The discharges are also acrid, leading to violent itching in the vagina with soreness and burning after scratching.

7. Ignatia – For Managing Sore Pain in Vagina during Intercourse

Ignatia is prepared from seeds of a plant called Ignatia Amara which belongs to the natural order Loganiaceae. Ignatia is indicated for dyspareunia when there is extreme sore pain in the vagina during intercourse. A heated sensation may be present in the vagina. Some prominent symptoms related to the mind may also be present. These include sadness, weeping, excessive irritability, desire for loneliness, aversion to talking and sudden mood swings. Excessive worries, depression, and history of grief may be there with the above symptoms.

8. Lycopodium – For Burning in Vagina during Coition

Lycopodium is prepared from the spores of a plant called Lycopodium Clavatum also known as Club Moss and Wolf’s-Claw. This plant belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae. Lycopodium is helpful for managing the sensation of burning in the vagina during coition. The burning persists after coition in most cases, and vaginl dryness may also be present.

Main Causes of Dyspareunia

Some causes of dyspareunia include vaginal dryness, insufficient lubrication, skin disorders of the genital area (like eczema, lichen planus), vaginal infections, PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and vaginismus (involuntary spasms of the muscles of the vaginal walls leading to temporary narrowing of the vagina). Pelvic disease like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids are some other reasons for dyspareunia. An injury/trauma to the genitals can also lead to painful intercourse. Congenital abnormality also leads to painful intercourse (eg., in case of vaginal agenesis where the vagina is not fully formed and imperforate hymen). Apart from the above, certain psychological issues are other contributing factors behind painful coition. These include stress, anxiety, depression and a history of mental trauma including sexual or emotional abuse. Women may also complain of dyspareunia during menopause and after childbirth.

Celiac disease is a gastric disorder in which eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains like rye and barley. Whenever a person with celiac disease eats gluten, an immune response damages the small intestine. Homeopathy medicine for celiac disease help in managing and reducing the intensity of symptoms. Though, there are no specific medicines in homeopathy for celiac disease. But, treatment for celiac disease can still provide natural, safe and very effective relief in such cases.  It is best to select the medicine most beneficial to the patient of celiac disease according to the individual set of symptoms. Homeopathic treatment for celiac disease includes medicines like Natrum Sulph, China, Lycopodium, Kali Carb, Carbo Veg, and Arsenic Album. These are some of the most well indicated homeopathic medicines for treating celiac disease symptomatically. 

What happens in Celiac Disease?

The small intestines are lined with villi. The function of the villi is to absorb the nutrients present in the food that we eat. When the villi get damaged from the immune response of a patient suffering from celiac disease, the absorption of the nutrients is hindered. This loss leads to deficiencies of minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. The cause of celiac disease is not yet fully clear. Genetic predisposition may increase the risk for celiac disease. Genes linked to celiac disease are HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8. Celiac disease often runs in families.

Symptoms of Celiac Disease

The symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps and a bloated abdomen. The stool is pale, loose, voluminous and greasy. Due to malabsorption of nutrients; anemia, weak bones, fatigue, deficiency of copper, zinc, iron, and selenium can also arise. In children, celiac disease hinders growth and development.

Homeopathic Treatment for Celiac Disease

1. Natrum Sulph – For Yellow and Watery Stool

Natrum Sulph is the best treatment for celiac disease. Natrum Sulph is useful in cases of diarrhea with yellow, watery stool. The stool is voluminous and greasy. A burning sensation in the anus after passing stool may also be noted. There is rumbling and gurgling in bowels along with diarrhea. A person may also experience cramps around the umbilical region. Pain in the abdomen is another symptom. Gently rubbing the belly gives relief from the pain.

2. China – For Diarrhea With Marked Weakness and Exhaustion

China is another well-indicated medicine for celiac disease. The most prominent indicator for using China as a homeopathic treatment for celiac disease is the occurrence of diarrhea along with marked physical weakness and fatigue. The stool is yellow, frothy and there is excessive flatulence while passing stool. Undigested food may also pass in the stool. The abdomen seems bloated with gas. Due to gas, pain in the abdomen is also a symptom. Bending double affords relief in the abdominal pain. Another feature is belching with a bitter taste.

3. Lycopodium and Kali Carb – For Excessive Gas in the Abdomen

Lycopodium and Kali Carb are great homeopathic cures for celiac disease. Lycopodium is a well-suited treatment for celiac disease when excessive gas is a primary symptom. In these cases, there is bloating of the abdomen as well. The stomach feels full and distended, and there is a feeling of rolling of gas. There is also a sharp, persistent pain in the abdomen. A characteristic symptom for using the homeopathic medicine Kali Carb is unreleased gas with hard distension of abdomen. The stomach feels as if it will burst. Sour belching may also be present in some cases. Painless diarrhea can also be a symptom.

4. Carbo Veg – Homeopathic Medicine For Celiac Disease When Stool is Very Bad Smelling

Carbo Veg is a useful medicine for celiac disease when stool is frequent and very bad to smell. The stool may also be extremely foul smelling in some cases. There is an ineffectual urge to pass stool, accompanied by a lot of release of wind. A distended abdomen makes it difficult to wear any tight clothing around the waist. Another symptom is a burning sensation in the stomach.

5. Arsenic Album – For Extreme Weight Loss

Arsenic Album is mostly indicated as a treatment for celiac disease when extreme weight loss is present. Another symptom is acute exhaustion. Diarrhea with foul smelling stool and wind are also symptoms in such cases. Sometimes the stool smells of rotten eggs. Cramping in the intestines arises along with stool. Pressure in the rectum is also present. Heartburn, nausea, and vomiting may also occur. Anxiety and restlessness may also accompany these symptoms in an extreme degree.

Ovaries are a pair of female gonads (part of female’s reproductive system) that produce ovum (eggs). Pain in ovaries may arise from various reasons and may be one-sided or both-sided. Ovarian pain can be attended with some other symptoms depending on the cause behind it like vaginal discharge, menstrual irregularities, nausea, vomiting, painful intercourse, burning with urination,  frequent urination, lower backache, bloating.

Homeopathy offers a very natural and effective treatment for ovarian pain without any side effects. Homeopathy works deeply to treat the root cause behind ovarian pain to give long-term results. Along with ovarian pain, homeopathic medicines manage attending symptoms like vaginal discharge, irregularities in menstrual cycle, frequent urine, burning with urination, painful intercourse, etc. In conventional mode of treatment, ovarian pain is treated with medicines such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hormonal pills, antibiotics depending on the cause behind it. These medicines can have side effects with long-term use. In some cases, surgery is also recommended for ovarian pain cases. But homeopathy treats ovarian pain naturally without any harmful effects and also helps to prevent surgical intervention in most cases of ovarian pain. However, it is to be noticed that in case of intense ovarian pain where some critical reason like ruptured ovarian cyst or torsion of the ovary is suspected, emergency medical help should be taken from conventional mode immediately.

Homeopathy treats the root cause

Homeopathy gives excellent results in cases of ovarian pain by treating the core problem. As known, there are various causes behind ovarian pain, so to completely cure this condition homeopathy targets to treat this root cause. Along with pain, homeopathy also manages associated problems arising as per the cause behind ovarian pain.

Personalized treatment

In homeopathy, the most suitable medicine for ovarian pain has to be selected from the list of different medicines for ovarian pain as listed in homeopathic therapeutics. Before starting medicines for ovarian pain, the reason behind it needs to be properly investigated. The cause and the individual symptoms in every case of ovarian pain are taken into consideration to finalize the medication for ovarian pain. It is best to get any case of ovarian pain evaluated by a homeopathic doctor for the best prescription. These medicines help to manage ovarian pain in cases where no critical/life-threatening cause is present for it.

Safe, natural, gentle homeopathic medicines

Homeopathic medicines are gentle, 100% safe to use due to their natural origin. They have zero side effects and can be used safely among women of all age groups.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Ovarian Pain

The top homeopathic medicines to treat ovarian pains include Apis Mellifica, Lachesis, Sepia, Belladonna, Colocynth, Medorrhinum and Podophyllum.

1. Apis Mellifica – For Ovarian Pain on Right Side

Apis Mellifica is a well-indicated medicine to manage ovarian pain on the right side. For using Apis the ovarian pain is burning and stinging in nature. However, it may also be a sharp, cutting, shooting or drawing pain. A feeling of weight, heaviness and bearing down in the ovarian region is felt. The pain from the ovarian region may extend down to the thigh. The pain may get worse on stooping and when beginning to walk. The right ovary is sore and tender on pressure. In cases needing Apis, the ovarian pain is seen to get worse before and during menses. Pain in the ovaries that gets worse from intercourse is also indicative of this medicine. There may be greater frequency of urination with the above symptoms in many cases. Burning may also be felt while urinating. Apis is a top-listed medicine for ovarian pain in cases of swelling, inflammation, enlargement, induration, and cyst in the ovaries.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine is best choice to manage right sided ovarian pain that can be burning, stinging, cutting, shooting or drawing type.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

It can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day as per severity of the complaint.

2. Lachesis – For Ovarian Pain On Left Side

Lachesis is a prominent medicine to manage left-sided ovarian pain. In cases needing Lachesis, the ovarian pain may be sharp, shooting, stitching, pressing or burning in nature. The pain tends to get worse in the morning. The left ovary may be swollen, indurated and inflamed. The menses may be irregular and the menstrual blood is dark and smells foul. Pain in the left ovary is felt during menstruation and the lower abdomen is very sensitive to touch.

When to use Lachesis?

It is prominently indicated medicine for ovarian pain on the left side that gets especially worse in the morning.

How to use Lachesis?

Lachesis 30C can be used once a day, and in cases having less intense pain once or twice a week only.

3. Sepia – For Ovarian Pain With Vaginal Discharges

Sepia is a beneficial medicine for ovarian pain attended with vaginal discharge. There is a dull, stinging or burning pain in ovaries. Pressure and sensation of heavy weight appear in ovaries. Congestion is felt in the ovarian region. Vaginal discharge is yellow or green in color. The discharge is profuse, lumpy and fetid. It causes itching of vulva and vagina. Marked bearing down in pelvis accompanies. Sepia is also valuable to treat ovarian pain along with menstrual irregularities.

When to use Sepia?

This medicine is of great use to help cases of ovarian pain along with vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) of yellow or green color.

How to use Sepia?

Both the low and high potencies of this medicine are credited with excellent results. But as it is a deep-acting remedy hence initially low potency, 30C is usually preferred once a day. Otherwise, 200 C or even higher potencies may also be used but not very frequently and always under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.

4. Belladonna – For Ovarian Pain During Menses

Belladonna is a very helpful medicine to manage ovarian pain during menses. The pain may be throbbing or stitching in nature. A burning sensation is also felt in the ovaries. Drawing pain in the pelvic region may be present along with uneasiness and sensation of weight in the uterine region. Jarring also tends to worsen the ovarian pain in cases needing Belladonna.

When to use Belladonna?

Belladonna should be considered to manage cases of ovarian pain felt during menses mainly for throbbing or stitching type of pain.

How to use Belladonna?

It can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day.

5. Colocynth – For Cramping Pain In Ovaries

Colocynth is a useful medicine to manage cramping pain in ovaries. The ovaries feel as if they are squeezed, and a deep stitching pain is felt in the ovaries. Excessive restlessness appears with the above symptoms. The pain makes the patient bend double. Pressure and warm drinks help relieve the pain.

When to use Colocynth?

Colocynth is an effective medicine when it comes to manage cramping pain in the ovaries that gets better by applying pressure over the ovarian region and from bending double.

How to use Colocynth?

The most commonly used potency of Colocynth is 30C which can be taken two to three times a day.

6. Medorrhinum – To Manage Ovarian Pain during Ovulation

Medorrhinum is a highly valuable medicine to manage ovarian pain during ovulation. There is a sensation of distension in the ovary with a feeling as if it would burst. The ovaries are sore, and heat is felt in the ovarian region. A drawing sensation in the ovaries along with vaginal discharge may appear. The discharge is acrid, excoriating and has a fish-like odor.

When to use Medorrhinum?

This medicine should be opted to deal with ovarian pain felt during ovulation usually with vaginal discharge having smell associated with fish.

How to use Medorrhinum?     

This medicine is recommended in high potencies in infrequent doses. Initially Medorrhinum 200C can be used once a week or once in fifteen days only.

7. Podophyllum – For Ovarian Pain That Radiates Down The Thighs

This medicine offers help in cases of ovarian pain where pain radiates down the thighs. Dragging pain ovaries is felt in the ovaries. Bearing down in the abdomen, back and ovarian pain running down to the thighs during periods is treated well with Podophyllum. It is also indicated in case of ovarian pain with delayed menses.

When to use Podophyllum?

This medicine is best suited to manage ovarian pain extending down the thighs.

How to use Podophyllum?

Podophyllum 30C can be used once or twice a day.

Causes of Ovarian Pain

The main reasons of ovarian pain include:

1. A part of menstrual pain/dysmenorrhea(pain felt in uterus, ovaries, back).

2. Ovulation– Ovulation refers to the process of an egg’s release from the ovary around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. Some women tend to feel pain in the ovary during ovulation (known as Mittelschmerz pain.) The pain can be one-sided or be present on both sides. It also may be attended with vaginal discharge, bleeding, and nausea.

3. PID(Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) – It is an infection that has spread to the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes. It mainly arises from sexually transmitted bacteria that have ascended the genital tract from the vagina and cervix. Apart from pain, PID may have other symptoms that include, an abnormal vaginal discharge, irregular bleeding, nausea, vomiting, painful intercourse, burning with urination, fever, and chills.

4. Ovarian cysts– They are fluid-filled sacs or pockets that form on the surface of an ovary. Most cysts don’t show any symptoms. When symptoms arise they include pelvic pain, bloating / fullness in the abdomen, frequent urination, and changes in the menstrual cycle. Ovarian cysts carry a risk of rupturing in which sudden and severe abdominal pain is felt along with fever and vomiting. It may also lead to shock. So immediate help from the conventional system should be taken in any case of suspected ovarian cyst rupture.

5. Endometriosis– A disorder in which the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue can grow in the ovaries too. Other accompanying symptoms of endometriosis include painful periods, excessive bleeding, painfand ul intercourse.

6. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome– In this condition, ovarian pain arises after a recent surgery on the ovaries, due to some of the tissue being left behind in the ovaries.

7. There is a possibility that a medical condition in another organ can cause referred pain in the ovaries. Such conditions include appendicitis, kidney stone, ectopic pregnancy, constipation, urinary tract infection (UTI).

8. Other reasons include ovarian torsion and ovarian cancer.

Numbness in feet can be occasional, momentary, and short-lived in many cases, like the one that arises simply from tight-fitted shoes, sitting on the haunches or sitting cross-legged for too long. However, persistent numbness can arise from many medical conditions. There is little or no sensation in the feet in case of numbness. Some other symptoms that may accompany numbness are tingling, burning, crawling, prickling or pin-needles sensation in the feet and toes. In some cases, there may be a feeling of weakness in the feet. It becomes difficult for a person to walk because he/she may be unable to properly position the foot on the ground.

Homeopathic medicines are highly effective in treating numbness in feet. These medicines treat the root cause, apart from managing the attending signs and symptoms. Homeopathic medicines for numbness in feet offers long-term relief rather than temporary symptom management.

Homeopathy treats numbness of feet by fixing its root cause that varies from case to case. After giving initial relief in numbness, it works to treat the underlying cause in a natural way by boosting the self-healing mechanism in the body that can help to overcome health issues naturally.  An effective homeopathic treatment with proper guidance from a homeopath can bring great cures. The amount of relief varies from case to case based upon the duration and intensity of the complaint.

Homeopathy follows an individualized approach to treat numbness in feet. This means it prescribes medicines considering the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. This well selected medicine works wonderfully to produce great cure. It is advised to consult a homeopathic doctor for proper homeopathic prescription as it varies from case to case and also the potency and dosage of medicine differs from person to person.  Only a homeopathic doctor can prescribe the correct medicine after detailed case evaluation.

Homeopathy uses medicines prepared from naturally occurring substances to treat numbness in feet. They do not contain harmful chemicals, hence are very safe to use with no side effects, and are non-habit forming.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Numbness in Feet

The topmost remedies indicated to treat numbness of feet include Agaricus, Kali Phos, Arsenic Album, Hypericum, Apis Mellifica, Carbo Veg, Alumina and Calcarea Carb.

1. Agaricus – Top Grade Medicine For Numbness And Tingling In Feet

Agaricus is a top listed medicine for treating numbness in feet. Along with numbness, formication (crawling ants sensation) and tingling sensation is felt in the feet. One may also complain of weakness and heaviness in the feet. A crawling or prickling sensation in the toes also appears. Agaricus is a prominent medicine for numbness of feet and toes linked with frostbite. Numbness of legs upon crossing them is also indicative of Agaricus use.

When to use Agaricus?

Agaricus is a highly preferred medicine for managing numbness in feet along with tingling, crawling, prickling and formication sensation.

How to use Agaricus?

It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.

2. Kali Phos – For Numbness And Prickling In The Feet

Kali Phos is a Schussler’s biochemic remedy for treating nervous complaints. It is a well-indicated medicine for treating numbness in feet attended with prickling. Along with this, burning in toes and soles is present. A general prostration and debility are marked with the above symptoms.

When to use Kali Phos?

Kali Phos is highly suggested for cases of numbness in feet with pricking sensation and burning in toes and soles.

How to use Kali Phos?

Its use is mainly advised in 6X potency that can be used twice or thrice a day.

3. Arsenic Album – For Numb, Weak, Weary Feet

Arsenic Album is the next beneficial medicine for numbness of feet. Along with numbness, weakness and weariness in feet are marked. In a few cases needing Arsenic Album, numbness of feet is accompanied with occasional pain in feet. Swelling of feet may also be noted in some cases.

When to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine can be considered when there is weakness along with numbness in the feet, sometimes swelling too.

How to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine can be used once a day in 30C potency.

4. Hypericum – For Numbness Of Feet From Nerve Injury

Hypericum is a natural remedy prepared from the plant Hypericum Perforatum used to treat numbness of feet from a nerve injury. A crawling sensation in the feet is also marked. Tingling in the feet may also be present. Another accompanying feature is a burning sensation in feet. Sometimes, a sensation in the feet as if they are being pricked with needles may also appear.

When to use Hypericum?

Hypericum is the best choice of medicine for cases of numbness in feet post some nerve injury accompanied with tingling and burning.

How to use Hypericum?

The use of this medicine is recommended in both low and high potencies. Initially one may use its 30C potency twice or thrice a day. For using high potencies, prior consultation with a homeopathic physician is a must.

5. Apis Mellifica – For Numb And Cold Feet

Apis Mellifica is helpful for numb and cold feet. The feet may feel stiff. There may be swelling of the feet, and the tip of the toes may get numb, indicating the need for this remedy.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine can be used for numbness in feet attended with coldness and stiffness of feet.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

From its various available potencies, it is advisable to begin with its 30C potency once a day.

6. Carbo Veg – For Numb And Sweaty Feet

Carbo Veg is a valuable medicine to treat numb and sweaty feet. The sweat has a foul odor, and the feet become red and swollen. The feet become insensitive to touch and may also feel very cold during the evening. There may be numbness of thighs, particularly on walking.

When to use Carbo Veg?

Carbo veg is beneficial to manage numbness of feet when there is a tendency of increased sweating on feet having a bad smell.

How to use Carbo Veg?

Initially, Carbo Veg 30C can be used two to three times a day. Once relief begins, the dose should be reduced.

7. Alumina – For Numbness Particularly Around Heels

Alumina is a significant medicine for treating cases of numb feet, especially the heels. Heels feel numb on stepping. A burning sensation under the toes may appear. Heaviness in lower limbs may also be present, leading to staggering while walking. Numbness and loss of sensation in the legs at night along with stiffness is also a key symptom to use Alumina.

When to use Alumina?

This medicine should be opted to help cases having numbness particularly near the heels.

How to use Alumina?

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once a day.

8. Calcarea Carb – For Numbness Of Feet In The Evening Or Night

Calcarea Carb is an excellent medicine to treat numbness of feet arising mostly in the evening or during the night in bed. Coldness and dampness of the feet are present. Sweat on the feet having a sour smell is also marked.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine is well indicated to manage numbness in feet occurring in evening and at night with cold feet and sour smelling sweat.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be used once a day in 30 C potency. Its higher potencies can also be used afterwards under guidance of a homeopathic physician.

Causes of Numbness in Feet

Numbness of feet is usually the result of damage, irritation or compression of a nerve that reaches the feet. The main cause of numbness in feet and toes is diabetic neuropathy. It can also result from conditions that affect the blood vessels supplying blood to the foot. While other reasons include herniated disc (pushing of the soft center of the intervertebral disc out through its tough exterior part), sciatica (pain traveling along the path of the sciatic nerve from the lower back down the leg), and multiple sclerosis (autoimmune disorder causing damage of cover of nerve cells). Other causes may be a spinal cord injury/foot injury, peripheral arterial disease (a condition resulting from reduced blood flow to legs due to narrowing or blockage of arteries) and alcoholism. It may also be caused due to Guillain-barre syndrome (an autoimmune disorder resulting in weakness, tingling, numbness mostly starting in feet and legs and eventually spreading upwards), vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels), tarsal tunnel syndrome (condition arising from compression of tibial nerve in foot) and frostbite (skin damage from extreme cold).

Barber’s itch is mainly a type of folliculitis affecting the beard area of men. Folliculitis refers to infection or inflammation of the hair follicles. Barber’s itch is caused by infection of hair follicles of the beard by bacteria staphylococcal aureus. A condition similar to barber’s itch that affects the beard area in men is tinea barbae. However, tinea barbae is caused by a fungal infection.

Symptoms of Barber’s Itch

The symptoms of Barber’s itch include a cluster of eruptions in the beard that may be red-colored, pimple-like or pus-filled (pustular). It is attended with itchiness. Redness, burning, and inflammation of the skin is observed. The eruptions or break out is followed by crust formation. Scarring may also appear as the eruptions heal.

Homeopathic Medicines for Barber’s Itch

Homeopathy is a very safe and effective mode of treatment for Barber’s itch. Homeopathy medicines work on curing Barber’s itch rather than suppressing it. They boost the self-healing mechanism of the body and make it strong enough to fight the infection naturally. Homeopathy medicines heal the eruptions in Barber’s itch and treat the attending symptoms such as itching and burning. Top rated among Homeopathy medicines prominently indicated for Barber’s itch are Calcarea Sulph, Graphites, Phytolacca Decendra, Rhus Tox, Silicea, Sulphur, Sulphur Iodatum, Tellurium, and Thuja. The most appropriate Homeopathy medicine is selected based on the individual symptom presentation.

1. Calcarea Sulph – For Pimples under Beard that Bleed when Scratched

Calcarea Sulph is one of the most wonderful medicines for Barber’s itch where the indicating feature is pimples under the beard that discharge blood when scratched. These pimples are tender to the touch. Calcarea Sulph is also indicated in case of eruptions in the beard covered with yellowish or greenish scabs. Also, for pustular eruptions in beard discharging yellowish pus, Calcarea Sulph is one of the best Homeopathic medicines for Barber’s itch.

2. Graphites – For Sticky Discharge-oozing Pimples under Beard

Graphites is rates among the most useful medicines for Barber’s itch with pimples in the beard that ooze sticky discharge. This is followed by crust formation. Heat worsens the eruptions. Burning and stinging in the eruptions is observed. Falling of hair from the beard may also be noted.

3. Phytolacca Decendra – For Barber’s Itch with Pale Red or Dark Red Inflamed Spots

For cases where the chief symptom is pale or dark red inflamed spots in the beard, Phytolacca Decendra is an excellent choice among medicines for Barber’s itch. The spots are attended with itching. Washing worsens the inflammation. The skin in the beard area feels dry.

4. Rhus Tox – For Moist Eruptions with Thick Scabs under the Beard

Rhus Tox is one of the most suitable medicines for Barber’s itch cases where the beard area is covered with moist eruptions with thick scabs. Suppuration in eruptions may be noted. It is attended with itching. Washing with hot water may bring relief. Sweating worsens the itching as also rubbing the eruptions.

5. Silicea – For Pustular Eruptions under the Beard

In the case of pustular eruptions in the beard, Silicea is one of the most effective medicines for Barber’s itch. Discharge of offensive pus is an attending feature. The eruptions itch a lot. Itching is most prominent during the daytime or in the evenings.

6. Sulphur – For Marked Itching and Burning in Eruptions

Sulphur is among the most beneficial medicines for Barber’s itch where eruptions in beard are attended with marked itching and burning. Burning sets off when eruptions are scratched. Itching is worse mainly in the evening and night. Washing the face worsens the itching. Sulphur is also a good choice of medicine for Barber’s itch that has been suppressed with use if ointments in the past.

7. Sulphur Iodatum – For Obstinate cases of Barber’s Itch

For cases of Barber’s itch that are obstinate, Sulphur Iodatum is one of the most prominently indicated medicines. In fact, Sulphur Iodatum is almost specifically meant for such cases. It is indicated both where painful, suppurating eruptions arise under the beard and where the beard hides red, inflamed skin.

8. Tellurium and Thuja – For Barber’s Itch with Sensitive Eruptions

Tellurium and Thuja are counted among the most effective medicines for Barber’s itch and have shown remarkable recovery. Among them, Tellurium is the ideal choice where bright red pimples with very sharply defined borders are present in the beard area. Small vesicles may also be present. Thuja is mostly prescribed for sensitive eruptions in the beard. Itching and burning attend. Washing with cold water worsen the itching and burning in most cases.

Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder characterized by widespread pain in the body, accompanied by general fatigue. There may be sleep issues, memory issues (brain fog) and depression. A person suffering from fibromyalgia tends to have pain in specific areas of the body (known as tender points) that are extremely sensitive and painful. Even the slightest pressure on the tender points can cause pain. This unexplained pain that goes on for more than three months at a stretch is diagnosed as fibromyalgia.

Homeopathy medicines offer a natural treatment for fibromyalgia and help alleviate the symptoms and treat the problem for long-term relief. Complaints of pain, weakness, sleep issues, brain fog – all can be managed wonderfully with these medicines. The traditional treatment for fibromyalgia involves the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), anti-seizure drugs, pain relievers and antidepressants. As evident, these methods are palliative (only treat the pain) and mask the symptoms instead of addressing the root of the problem. Long-term use of these can cause some severe side effects as well. But, on the other hand, homeopathic medicines have no side effects and are safe for use.

Symptomatic treatment

Homeopathic treatment for fibromyalgia is given according to the symptoms in every individual case. A detailed case history is taken in every case that includes symptoms on both physical and mental level. Then the case is evaluated as per the homeopathic principles. Based on that, homeopathic prescription is done. This properly prescribed medicine works on every aspect of the case and provides remarkable results.

Homeopathy Treats the root cause

Homeopathic medicines work on the core of the problem to address the underlying cause. Due to this reason, it works beyond just symptom relief. It aims for complete cure in cases of fibromyalgia. Initially, with homeopathic medicines the intensity of the symptoms reduces and with a complete course of treatment as prescribed by a homeopath, gradually the symptoms resolve completely and cure sets in.

Homeopathy is natural mode of treatment

The best part of opting homeopathic treatment for fibromyalgia is that it has zero side effects due to natural medications. It works in a very gentle, safe and harmless way to ensure natural recovery.                                                                                                                         

Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Fibromyalgia

Rhus Tox, Arnica, Kali Phos, Bryonia, Magnesia Phos, Arsenic Album, Coffea Cruda, Ignatia and Phosphoric Acid are the top remedies for fibromyalgia.

1. Rhus Tox – Effective Medicine For Managing Pain In Fibromyalgia

Rhus Tox is a top-listed medicine for treating fibromyalgia. It is indicated in cases where there is widespread pain in the body. The pain is present in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments and can be tearing, shooting, stitching in nature. The pain gets worse at rest and better by movement. Along with pain, there is marked stiffness in the body. Back pain is very prominent, and it gets better with movement. Rhus Tox is also indicated for numbness and a prickling sensation in the limbs.

When to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox is an excellent medicine to manage pain in different body parts along with stiffness in case of fibromyalgia. A key feature is worsening of pain at rest and better from movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

It works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day. High potencies should be used under the supervision of a homeopathic expert.

2. Arnica – For Sore Pain Worse From Touch

Arnica is a natural medicine for fibromyalgia used in cases of sore, bruised pains in the body that get worse from touch. The affected part is highly sensitive to touch, and the person feels afraid to touch the painful parts. The body feels lame and sore as if beaten. Fatigue, numbness, and tingling of limbs may be present. A history of injuries is usually present in people needing this medicine.

When to use Arnica?

This medicine is highly suitable to manage sore bruised pain in body parts that gets worse from the slightest touch in cases of fibromyalgia.

How to use Arnica?

This medicine is usually used in 30C potency that can be taken once or twice daily.

3. Kali Phos – For Fatigue, Tiredness And Sleep Issues

Kali Phos is a wonderful remedy to treat marked tiredness, fatigue and sleep issues in cases of fibromyalgia. There is severe weakness and the whole system feels drained out. The affected person gets easily fatigued and has body aches. Exertion worsens the condition. Sleeplessness is another major issue that is treated well with this medicine. A prickling sensation in the hands and feet and fibromyalgia linked with stress are also indicative of this remedy.

When to use Kali Phos?

Kali Phos is an effective medicine to manage tiredness, weakness and complaint of sleeplessness in cases of fibromyalgia.

How to use Kali Phos?

Usually its biochemic form is preferred in 6X potency that can be used two to three times a day.

4. Bryonia – When Pain Gets Worse from Movement

Bryonia is a very beneficial medicine for fibromyalgia when pain gets worse from motion. Lying down and absolute rest offers relief in pain. The type of pain varies from sharp, stitching, bursting, sore to tearing in nature. Pressure causes pain on tender points. Stiffness also attends the pain.

When to use Bryonia?

Its use should be considered in cases of fibromyalgia with pains that increases from movement and get better from rest.

How to use Bryonia?

Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency twice or thrice a day.

5. Magnesia Phos – When Warmth Relieves Pain

Magnesia Phos is a prominent medicine for fibromyalgia cases where warmth relieves pain. The pains in the body are mostly shifting in nature, changing from one place to the other frequently. The character of the pain is mostly sharp and shooting. Light touch tends to worsen the pain, and there is a pain in the neck, lower back, and lower limbs. The pains also tend to radiate from the point of origin. Restlessness and extreme weakness are present, and cold tends to worsen the pains.

When to use Magnesia Phos?

This medicine should be opted to manage pain that gets better from warm applications in cases of fibromyalgia.

How to use Magnesia Phos?

This medicine gives the best results in 6X potency and can be taken two to three times a day.

6. Arsenic Album – For Marked Tiredness, Weakness

Arsenic Album is a useful medicine for fibromyalgia with marked tiredness, weakness, and fatigue. The key indications for using this medicine include sudden weakness, excessive tiredness, exhaustion from slight exertion, burning pain in the body in areas like the back and limbs. Use of this medicine is also considered in cases of fibromyalgia when intense anxiety (particularly about health) and restlessness are present. All the complaints are seen to get worse during night.

When to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine is very helpful for cases of fibromyalgia with tiredness, weakness along with anxiety, restlessness.

How to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine can be used once a day in 30C potency.

7. Coffea Cruda – For Sleep Issues

Coffea Cruda is a medicine used to treat sleep issues in fibromyalgia. The person needing this medicine has severe insomnia (sleeplessness). It is indicated in cases of restlessness and disturbed sleep. Hypersensitivity towards pain is another common feature.

When to use Coffea Cruda?

This medicine is highly recommended to help manage sleeplessness in cases of fibromyalgia.

How to use Coffea Cruda?

It is advised to use Coffea Cruda 30C once or twice daily.

8. Ignatia – For Fibromyalgia with Depression

Ignatia is a herbal medicine for fibromyalgia and depression. A history of some emotional shock like loss of a loved one, or any major grief or disappointment may be present in people needing this medicine. Symptoms of depression like sadness, weeping, desire to be alone are well marked along with mental and physical exhaustion.

When to use Ignatia?

This medicine is of great help for cases of fibromyalgia attended with depression with marked sadness and weeping spells.

How to use Ignatia?

It proves effective in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day.

9. Phosphoric Acid – For Fibromyalgia With Brain Fog

Phosphoric Acid is indicated for fibromyalgia where a person suffers from extreme brain fog. The person needing this remedy finds it difficult to collect thoughts, faces difficulty to concentrate on a task and comprehend things. In most cases, a history of some grief or sorrow may be present. Issues of sleeplessness and extreme weakness may also be present with the above symptoms.

When to use Phosphoric Acid?

This medicine suits well cases of fibromyalgia with marked brain fog with difficulty in concentration and intense weakness.

How to use Phosphoric Acid?

Phosphoric Acid 30C can be taken once a day.

Causes Behind Fibromyalgia

No clear mechanism explains the cause of fibromyalgia. The most common theory suggests that people who have fibromyalgia are in fact, suffering from some problem with the pain reception. Such people develop an increased sensitivity towards pain. Their body’s tendency to feel pain is higher as compared to others. In other words, we can say that they have low threshold levels to tolerate any painful condition.
The most common factors responsible for this increased sensitivity to pain are serotonin, Substance P (a peptide) and nerve growth factors. In fibromyalgia, there is a low level of serotonin which plays a vital role in inhibiting pain signals. Further, there are high levels of Substance P and nerve growth factor present, which spread the pain signals. All these factors together lead to central sensitization of the brain, causing hypersensitivity to pain and chronic pain. So, the individual suffering with fibromyalgia will experience more pain in the same injury as compared to someone who does not have fibromyalgia.
Due to central sensitization, the patient tends to develop hypersensitivity to touch or to the things which generally do not cause pain. Their brain is in a constant state of high reactivity. That is why they also experience pains, even if touched gently. Because of central sensitization, the pain tends to get worse if the individual is going through some psychological or physical stress like anxiety, depression, injury/trauma or sleeplessness. This central sensitization can develop due to multiple factors in people with fibromyalgia, like after an injury/trauma or surgery, depression, insomnia, and some genetic factors.

Triggering Factors

Family History – A person with a family history of fibromyalgia is at risk to develop it.

Gender – Women are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia. According to NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases), between 80 to 90 % diagnosed cases of fibromyalgia are women, and the female hormone estrogen has been linked to this.

Age – Fibromyalgia is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 to 50 years.

Other Diseases – People with certain diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, are at an increased risk to develop fibromyalgia.

Sleep Disorders – People with sleep disorders including sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome tend to develop fibromyalgia.

Infections – Infections caused by certain viruses tend to trigger or worsen fibromyalgia. These viruses include the Epstein-Barr virus, influenza virus, and viruses that cause hepatitis B and C. Apart from this, Lyme disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is also linked with fibromyalgia.

Trauma – Physical or mental trauma can trigger fibromyalgia. Physical injury mainly in the cervical spine is linked with fibromyalgia. Emotional trauma like a divorce or the death of a family member/ loved one is another trigger factor noted in cases of fibromyalgia.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

1. Pain is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia. The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is widespread and is described as a constant deep, dull ache. However sometimes throbbing, sharp, shooting, burning pains can also be present. The pain is present in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and around the joints. Exercise tends to worsen the pain. Numbness and tingling sensations and stiffness upon lying in the same position for too long are other symptoms.

A person with fibromyalgia has tender points, which are about nine pairs of specific points in the body which when pressed cause intense pain.
As per the guidelines of American College of Rheumatology guidelines, a person is said to have fibromyalgia when at least 11 of these 18 tender points are painful when a certain amount of pressure is applied on them. The tender points are located around the back of the neck, front of the neck, hips, elbows, lower back, upper back knees, chest, and shoulders.

 2.Fatigue (tiredness) is another major complaint in people who have fibromyalgia. Even after sleeping for long hours, people with fibromyalgia feel tired and drained out. Some people describe this fatigue similar to that experienced during the flu. The person feels too tired to do simple, everyday things.

3. Most people with fibromyalgia havesleep issues. They may have difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep. Some may experience poor sleep quality in the form of light or easily disturbed sleep. Sleep disturbances arise due to a pain that wakes the person frequently at night. Sleep disturbance may also be linked with other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea that many people with fibromyalgia tend to have. Feeling lazy and weak in the morning is also very common.

4. Fibro-fog and cognitive problems are other symptoms of fibromyalgia wherein a person has difficulty paying attention, focussing and concentrating on mental tasks. Remembering information, learning new things, and following conversations also becomes difficult.

Apart from the above, other symptoms and related conditions include headaches, depression, anxiety, tingling, prickling, numbness, burning sensation in hands, feet, arms, legs, pain in lower abdomen, painful periods in women, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

It is often difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia because of the lack of a specific investigation. Further, its symptoms (mainly pain) mimic many other conditions. A diagnosis of fibromyalgia is made when the patient experiences widespread pain in the tender points of the body for a minimum of three months for no specific reason.

Clinical Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

There are no lab tests that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Certain tests are done to rule out other conditions that have symptoms (mainly chronic pain) similar to fibromyalgia. These include a rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP ( anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide), ESR, CBC (complete blood count), and thyroid function test.