Homoeopathy — Page 394
Hyoscyamus 394 Before their periods, women become hysterical and develop cramps. Even during their periods they experience stiffness in the muscles and sweat profusely. There is a feeling of tightness over the chest as well as suffocation. The patient bends over due to the severity of the pain. At night, the patient develops a dry cough , which worsens on lying down and is relieved on sitting up. At night, a Hyoscyamus patient may develop epileptic convulsions in which the toes become very stiff. The child cries and graons, while asleep. The patient feels very uncomfortable at night and cannot sleep. There is widespread twitching of the muscles. The patient does not like to cover himself. The suffering of a Hyoscyamus patient aggravates at night, after taking food and on lying down. The patient is afraid of being alone. The symptoms improve on bending over. Antidotes: Camphor, Belladonna Potency: 30 to 1000