November 2007. Unity in Diversity: Exploring Various Styles & Methods of Practice (Vol. 12, #1)
The Value of a Characteristic Symptom
A short case which reminds us of the importance of a good characteristic symptom.
James first presented in Oct ’97. Being an octogenarian and nursing his ailing wife these last several years has been wearing. She suffered with a very aggressive Alzheimer’s and he was the principal caregiver. He gave the impression of having been a very cool guy in his time. The moustache was a neat short line not extending to the corners of the mouth. A full head of hair was carefully groomed, greased and combed straight back. James was quite lean and spoke with a kind of charm and humility that made me understand his immense success at selling cars. Caring for his wife was difficult. It was the constant vision of his beloved dwindling away that caused pain. There was sleeplessness, arrythmias and depression. Natrum mur was of great help through these crises. Ignatia and Natrum mur were of assistance in his grief after the passing of his wife.
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