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Mrs. S, a 52 years old West Indian lady consulted for Lichen Planus on the 23rd
December 1999.
She developed a skin rash on her left foot about 15 months back and spread to
feet, both the legs, hands and back in about three months time. It was diagnosed
clinically as Lichen Planus and confirmed with a biopsy. It was an extensive
form of Lichen Planus affecting about 45% of the body area. It did not affect
her mouth or vagina, however. She was complaining of mild itching on the skin.
Other complaints:
She has been a hypertensive patient and has been receiving antihypertensive
medication for last five years. She is also diabetic with controlled blood sugar
with oral hypoglycemic medicines.
Personal history:
She is a fair skin, average build. She eats well. She desired fish very much.
She hated boiled vegetables! Her thirst was average. She would prefer cold more
then heat. She would perspire more on back without any strong odor. Her bowels
do to move regularly for which she takes herbal purgatives.
She had had hysterectomy four years ago due to uterine fibroids. Her sleep is
not sound. She would wake up several times, suddenly. She sleeps on her sides.
She does not see peculiar dreams.
Her Family:
She is a housewife. Her family consists of her husband (60 years old, retired),
son (31 years old, advertising officer), son (26 years, computer animator), Son
( software engineer, settled in the US), Daughter-in-law, son (20 years)
About her mental sphere and emotions:
She is mild person. She is quite and less communicative. Tends to be sad and
reserved. Does not share her feelings with others, does not talk about her
problems with others. Keeps her sad emotions within. Dwells on past unpleasant
events. When some sad event takes place, recalls the old but similar events and
feels the sadness afresh! Tends to have silent grief.
Concerned about family. Cares for everyone. Sacrificing. Weeps easily, not in
presence of others, though. Sheds tears when alone. Does to expect any
consolation. However, if consoled sincerely, she feels better.
Kind hearted, helpful, sympathetic. Very systematic in her work, perfectionist.
Anxiety about lichen planus.
Past history:
:: Hysterectomy
Family history:
:: Her father had tuberculosis, maternal uncle had cancer of liver.
Past Treatment:
She had used cortisone creams as well as some oral steroids with temporary
relieve. Since she is diabetic, she was discouraged to take more oral steroids.
Homeopathic Treatment: Case Approach:
After the case study as above, the total understanding about the case
was gathered. She is an introvert lad with strong emotions harbored within,
which has provably given her a tendency to have physical 'let-out'. The Lichen
Planus was probably a socialization of her emotional mind-frame. She did not
have any specific disturbing event, however, her personify was that of an
introvert and self-suffering type.
Based on this theme and incorporating her other physical attributes as described
above, a Homoeopathic remedy called Natrum Muriaticum was selected for her as a
constitutional remedy.
Natrum Muriaticum was prescribed to her on the 23rd December, 1999 in certain
dose. The patient was received a month later, when her itching has reduced
drastically but the eruptions remained the same. Her sleep had improved
remarkably, which was considered as a good sign of general improvement.
The Lichen Planus eruptions are deep rooted, take time to show changes. The
remedy was continued further in appropriate dose for one more month. She was
seen again on the 25th March to find that her Lichen Planus was better by over
50%. The medicine was continued for two more months.
All the eruptions disappeared completely. Her treated was terminated. At the
time when this case-study is being written (10th April, 2001), we contacted the
patient over the telephone to find our the latest status. It was reported that
she is completely free from Lichen Planus eruptions. She had no relapse till the
date.
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