Homoeopathy — Page 500
Mercurius 500 remedies. I also use a biochemic prescription for such conditions and that is Natrum Phos, Ferrum Phos, Silicea, Kali Mur and Calcarea Phos in 6X. For inflamed tonsils , Calcarea Fluor should also be added and the mixture administered repeatedly. This prescription has often proved very useful. If the illness is still not controlled and the patient has the symptoms of Mercury, then Mercury must be used, after Hepar Sulph of course. Mercury has a fluctuating nature. Its ailments show ups and downs in their severity. Blood pressure and fever can also behave the same way. In other words, Merc Sol should be used for the treatment of any inconsistent type of condition. When the symptoms of Mercury become severe, the hands tremble and become weak. One becomes incapable of even holding a cup of tea. Mercury may possibly be of benefit in the treatment of epilepsy-like conditions in children as well as neurological diseases associated with spontaneous involuntary movements of the limbs (chorea, athetosis). A Mercury patient has an impulsive nature , speaks rather fast and is impatient. He wants to do things at the spur of the moment. His anger knows no bounds. The tendency towards insanity may be very strong. When emotionally excited, he is very dangerous. He may commit a serious crime or kill himself. He remains tense and is extremely restless. He is fearful of becoming insane and of death. He becomes a coward and possesses a suspicious mind. He loses hope in life. When questioned, he replies carefully and slowly. Memory and the mind become weak. The headache in a Mercury patient is connected to the suppression of body discharges. For example, the suppression of sweating of feet or the sudden stoppage of nasal secretions will precipitate the headache. A sudden cessation of menses will also provoke the headache. The head feels tied up with a bandage. On lying flat on the back, the patient feels dizzy. The Skull feels tightly squeezed and under pressure. Burning and itching are also common.