Coccus Cacti
Allen, The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica, 1874, Vol. III, p. 402
Coccus cacti, Linn. Class, Insecta; Nat. order, Hemiptera ; Common name, Cochineal.
Preparation, Tincture and triturations.
Authorities. (1 to 28, Austrian provings, Oest. Zeit. f. Horn., 4, 500) 1, Dr. Caspar, aged 30, took the 1st dil., morning and evening, for ten days; 2, Dr. A. F., aged 30, took the " 100th dil." (15th cent. dil. of Hahnemann); 3, Dr. Frohlich, " 100th, 60th, and 30th dils. ;" 3 6, same prover took "3d and 1st trits. ;" 3 c, same prover took 10-drop doses of tincture; 4, Theresa Kumtner, aged 33, took " 60th, 30th, 12th dils. and 3d trit, ;" 5, Fr. Gottwald, aged 33, took 3d dec. dil. every other day for ten days, then every three days for three weeks; 6, Dr. Huber took repeated doses of 6th and 4th dec. dil.; 7, the same prover took 3d, 2d, and 1st trits. ; 8, Dr. W. Huber took different dils., 30th to 7th ; 9, the same prover took triturations, 6th to 1st ; 10, same prover took tincture, 40 drops first day, 50 drops second day;. 10 b, same prover, 60 to 120 drops tincture; 11, Dr. Lach took 5 grains of Cochineal dissolved in hot water, on the third, eighth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth days, and 10 grains on twentieth day; 12, Dr. J. G. M., aged 57, took repeated doses of the " 100th dil. ;" 13, Dr. Marenzellatook " 100th, 60th, and 12th dils. ;" 14, Dr. J. O. Muller took 100th, 60th, 30th, and 3d dils.; 15, Dr. Schweikofer took tincture, first day 10 drops, doubling dose each day to seventh day (640 drops); 16, same prover took triturations (6th to 1st), doses of 45 to 200 grains; 17, Dr. Schweikofer's wife, aged 42, took 12th, 9th, 6th, 3d, and 1st dils.; 18, same prover took triturations, 6th to 1st; 19, Schweikofer's son, aged 15, took 1 to 30 grains of powdered drug; 20, Dr. Rachel took 100th to 6th dils.; 21, slime prover took 3d to 1st trits. ; 22, Theresa N., aged 36, took 100th and 30th dils.; 23, Dr. Wurmb took tincture; 24, Prof. Zlatorovich took 1st dec. trit. daily from 8th of February to 7th of July; 25, Rudolph S.,aged 21, took 10 grains of 1st dec; 26, Edward K. took 1st dec. trit.; 27, H., medical student, took 1st dec. trit.; 28, Adolph S., aged 25, took 1st dec. trit.; 29, Dr. Red's provings, Horn. Vierteljahrschrift, 1, 1!»4, having for eight days previously kept accurate records of his urine, took tincture, increasing from 5 to 100 drops daily ; 30, Lembke, effects of the powder on point of knife, six doses, A. H. Z., 49, 185.
Mind p. 403
Emotional. Great excitement after two glasses of beer, which was not relished ; in the open air it seemed as though the pulses beat more violently than usual, with general sensation of heat; this lasted an hour, and gradually disappeared while walking (in the evening, beer caused no change in his condition)
Unusual liveliness and clearness of mind (second day)
Became lively for the first time towards evening (second day)
Talkative mood
Joyous mood
Depressed mood (first day)
Anxious sensation, with uneasiness
Apprehensiveness
Apprehensiveness in the evening
Apprehension (first day)
Irritable mood
Very irritable and out of humor, morning and evening (first day)
Out of humor, with irritable mood (fifth day)
Ill-humor without cause; in the evening it was followed by a lively mood
Fretful mood (eighth day)
Intellectual. Less mental activity than usual
Head p. 403
Confusion and Vertigo, Confusion of the head
Confusion of the head throughout the day
Confusion of the head the whole day (second day)
Confusion of the head, especially on the vertex (seventh day)
Confusion of the head, as after drinking too much
Confusion of the head on the vertex (third day)
Confusion of the head, with slight vertigo in the morning
Confusion of the head in the forehead, with sensation of heaviness and dulness, in the morning on rising
Confusion of the head in the evening
Confusion of the head after breakfast
Confusion of the head, as before the outbreak of violent coryza, relieved in the open air
Confusion of the head in the forehead, with pain extending across the left frontal eminence, involving a small portion of the left half of the forehead, the parietal bone, and the temple, and reaching to the zygomatic portion of the right jaw, leaving a general sensation along all those parts of a dull tearing or cutting, transient (after one hour)
Slight confusion of the head
Great confusion of the head (third day)
Great confusion of the head, iu the evening while walking (especially on the vertex), (seventh day)
Great confusion of the head in the evening, with pressive pains on the vertex, with burning in the skin of the forehead, lasting into the night,-4.
Dizzy confusion of the head (first day)
Dizzy confusion of the head, in the morning on waking
Head was confused and felt intoxicated, especially towards evening
Slight vertigo
Transient vertigo
Dizziness, as after intoxication, after eating (first day)
General Head. Rush of blood to the head,-1.
Rush of blood to the head, on going into a warm room after a walk ; he was obliged to leave the room, when he felt better, repeated three times in one forenoon
Headache, not relieved in the open air (first day)
Headache in the morning on waking; it soon ceased, but frequently returned for a short time through the day (sixth day)
Headache, with such great weakness that she was obliged to sit down frequently during a hurried walk (after 3d trit.)
Headache, consisting of fulness, with increased warmth and slight stupefaction (second day)
Sensation of swelling of the head
Dull pain in the whole head all the forenoon, aggravated hy violent motion of it
Pressive pain in the hrain, especially at the bridge of the nose
Pressive headache, like that frequently experienced with disordered stomach
Pressive headache, as after drinking too much, in the morning after waking, disappearing after rising
Pressive headache in the evening (third day)
Pressive headache, aggravated by stepping hard (first day)
Painful stitches shoot through the brain
His accustomed beer caused headache (second day)
The headache and chest symptoms were somewhat relieved after lying down, for some hours in the forenoon (fourth day)
Forehead. Indefinite pain in the forehead, aggravated by shaking or turning the head, or even moving it
Dull headache above the right eye, in the morning on waking
Dull, burrowing, frontal headache
Pressive pain in the right side of the forehead, sometimes extending to the occiput (first day)
Dull pressive pain in the forehead (first day)
Pressive frontal headache at breakfast, which was eaten without remarkable appetite (fourteenth day)
Tearings in the frontal bone
Tearing pain, extending from the left eye up into the forehead, in the evening alter lying down
Temples. Violent raging pain, extending from the right eye along the squamous portion of the temporal bone, on its inner side to the occiput ; it seems as though a fluid were injected paroxysmally into a small bloodvessels
Sensation as if the temples were too narrow
Pressure in both temples
Pressive pain in the right temple
Pressive pain in the left temporal region soon after rising, which frequently extended to the left eye, and lasted nearly the whole day
Slight pressive pain, extending from the temples towards the vertex, which completely disappeared after the customary washing with cold water (second day)
Sticking pain in both temples, with painful sensation of fulness of the whole head (3d trit.)
Dull sticking pain in the left temporal region, lasting several minutes, disappearing on pressure, but returning on leaving off the pressure (seventh day)
Violent throbbing and pressive pains in both temples, lasting more than an hour, equally during rest and motion, frequently alternating with heat and redness of the face (second day)
Vevtex. A painful elevation on the vertex as large as a pea, lasting the whole day
Severe pressure and burning pain in the vertex, in the morning on waking, lasting an hour, but on rising after a short subsequent sleep it disappeared
Sensitiveness of the head on the vertex
Parietals. Dull burrowing headache in the posterior portion of the right parietal bone, paroxysmal, continuing only a short time, while lying in bed in the morning (one hour after 25 drops)
Rather severe sticking in the head, in the coronal suture of the right side
Occiput, Sensation as though a hot constricting band extended from one mastoid process across the occiput to the other ; this region seemed tense and constricted ; the condition became worse, until at last it affected the whole skull, in which the pain seemed to fix itself, and it seemed as though the bones became drawn closer and closer together, also involving the whole scalp (in which the pain appeared to be seated), and which seemed to be drawn tighter and tighter about the skull (second day)
Dull boring pain in the left side of the occiput towards the ear
Indefinite drawing and pressing in the occiput, temples, and right eye
Pressure and sensation of warmth in the occiput, at 6 P.M. in a warm room
Pressing pain in the occiput, with sensation as if the scalp were swollen ; this sensation extended to the left cheek and side of the nose
External Head. Gooseflesh at the roots of the hairs and bristling of the hair (second day)
Sensation as if the scalp were drawn tightly over the skull (after one hour)
Stitches in the occiput like the bite of a leech woke him from sleep and caused scratching
Crawling pain in the scalp on walking, which obliges him to scratch (eleventh day)
Eyes p. 405
Pressure upon the left eye, especially at the inner canthus
Hrow and Otbit. Frequent pressive pain in the superciliary ridges during the whole proving
Pressive pain in the orbits
Lids. Slight agglutination of the eyes
Frequent twitching-like jerking in the left lower eyelid
Slight burning in the margins of the lids
Feeling as though the margins of the lids were swollen
Lachrymal Apparatus, Increased lachrymation, especially in the open air, so that the eyes were constantly swimming in tears of a thicker consistence than natural
Conjunctiva. Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eyes, to which he was subject
Conjunctiva of the right eye inflamed
Ball. Sensation as of a foreign body in the eyes between the lids and balls
Pressure in the left eyeball
Frequent smarting pain between the left eye and lid, as though a hair were between them
Smarting-biting between the eyeballs and lids, as if a hair were between them, on waking in the morning, obliging him to rub them
Vision. Sight much weaker than usual
Lar p. 405
External. Constant pressive-tensive pain in the left mastoid process
Drawing pain on the convex surface of the left concha, especially severe on touch
Violent biting-sticking in the left antitragus
A pressive sticking pain above and behind the left ear, increased to a painful burrowing congestion, that only seldom remitted, and when worst extended not only to the left side of the neck and clavicular region, but also to the last back teeth of the left lower jaw and the left side of the occiput/.
Drawing-tearing pain upon and behind the left ear, followed by constant roaring in it
Severe and deep stitches in front of the left ear, between the antitragus and zygoma
Frequent biting stitches in the left antitragus
Violent, pressive, throbbing pain in the left mastoid process, which at times increases to a burrowing from within outward, when warm in bed before midnight; when most severe it extends into the left ear, in the left occipital region, the last back teeth of the lower jaw, and along the sternocleido-mastoid muscle to the left clavicle-pectoral region ; on touch the parts pain as if suppurating
Pain iu the region of the right parotid gland, followed by a similar pain in the submaxillary gland under the tongue, with constant accumulation of saliva in the mouth
Internal. Stoppage of both ears, with sensation of pressure in the meatus auditor! us (sixth day)
Sensation as if the external auditory passages were closed, with crackling in the right ear (aggravation of the usual roaring in the ear)
Feeling as though the left ear were stopped, or the hearing impeded, with tensive-pressive pain in the left mastoid process, extending to the clavicular region of the left side and to the last back teeth of the lower jaw ; aggravated by lying upon the ear, lasting the whole day, with short intervals
Pressive pain in the right Eustachian tube, aggravated by turning the head to tbe right side and on. swallowing; this occurred suddenly an hour before dinner, and suddenly and completely disappeared after warm soup (seventh day)
Drawings in the right ear, and also at times in the left
Drawing in the right meatus auditorium, lasting the whole evening
Frequent painful drawing within the right ear/
Painful cramplike drawing within the right ear
A drawing pain within the right ear, which at times became sticking, with great roaring in the left ear
Severe stitches in the left ear
Violent stitches within the right ear, followed by aching in the back teeth of the right upper jaw
Biting stitch in the right meatus auditorium, and in the right temporal region
Transient drawing-twinging pain within the left ear
Throbbing pain within the left ear synchronous with the pulse
Rhythmical throbbing in the ear upon which he was lying (first day)
Tickling and itching in the left meatus auditorium, frequently repeated through the day, and afterwards becoming a pressure in the concha (third day)
Tickling and voluptuous itching in both ears, from the external canal through the inner ear to the mouth, lasting only fifteen or twenty seconds
Itching in the right external meatus auditorium, obliging him to bore in with the finger
Itching and roaring in the left ear
Much itching within the left ear
Severe itching and roaring in the left ear
Itching within the ear is especially noticed on going from the cold air into the warm room
Heai'tJlff. Impaired hearing
Difficulty in hearing, as if the ears were stopped with cotton
The left ear seems stopped, so that he hears less distinctly than usual
Cracking in the left ear on empty swallowing
Cracking in the left ear and a sensation as though earwax would flow from it, on swallowing saliva
Loud ringing within the left ear, with bruised pain about the outer left ear, especially in the mastoid process ; the pain extends down the left side of the neck to the clavicular and pectoral regions
Great roaring in the ears, as from a storm in a forest
Extremely troublesome roaring in the left ear
Seething-roaring in the left ear
Nose p. 406
Objective. Redness of the nostrils, with sensitive soreness in them (after 3d trit.)
Crusts form on the outer margins of the nostrils
A yellowish pulverulent substance on the margin of the nostril
Sneezing, with cough and expectoration
Violent sneezing
Violent repeated sneezing in the morning, with discharge of mucus from both nostrils
Frequent sneezing
Frequent sneezing, several times in succession
Frequent sneezing in the evening
Frequent sneezing, with dry cough
Very violent paroxysms of sneezing, with burning in the mucous membrane of the nose and on the margins of the wings, as from pepper; these attacks of sneezing occurred nearly every half hour, but the burning of the nose was quite constant (third day')
Secretion of much mucus in the nose (third day)
Secretion of much mucus in the nose, without the usual catarrhal symptoms
Very great secretion of mucus in the nose
Secretion of thin white mucus in the nose
Profuse discharge of thin mucus from the nose throughout the day
Slight coryza, with sticking pain in both temples, rawness and soreness of the throat (third day after 3d trit.)
Subjective. Nose dry, stopped
Dryness of the mucous membrane of the nose and throat, somewhat relieved by water
Dryness of the mucous membrane of the nose and throat, so that no mucus could be loosened, either by blowing the nose or hawking
On account of the dryness of the posterior nares he was frequently obliged to draw water through the nostrils ; after the water he was able to dislodge some hard masses of mucus by blowing the nose, followed by relief for a short time
Pressive pain above the arch of the nose and in the frontal sinuses
Sensation of stoppage of the nose, with watery discharge from it (3d trit.)
Itching in the nose, followed by frequently repeated violent sneezing (ninth day)
Face p. 407
Redness of the face and hands, with distension and throbbing of the vessels (first day)
Crawling and drawing in the left side of the face and nose, corresponding in extent to the infraorbital plexus of nerves, and resembling prosopalgia (second day)
Cheeks. Crawling in the malar bones
Crawling, beginning in the left malar bone, extending across the back of the nose to the right cheek, repeated three times during the day (third day)
Crawling sensation, extending from the right malar bone across the back of the nose to the left cheek, in the evening (second day)
Sensation of heaviness in the left upper jaw, as if the teeth were pressed out of their sockets (third day),'-
Lips. Small cracks in the lips, which seem covered with meal (eighth day)
Sensation as though the lower lip were drawn from both sides towards the middle (frequently alternating with the pulsating beats in the heart)
On chewing, pain in the left articulation of the lower jaw, with cracking in it when swallowing
Sensation of soreness in the toothless places of the lower jaw (sixth day"*,20.
Mouth p. 407
Teeth. Drawing in the left teeth
Sudden drawings in the teeth
The toothache continued for several days, so that he was obliged to have the old roots taken out ; although this relieved the pain somewhat there remained an aching in the cavities for some time ; he noticed that they bled much longer than usual in such cases
Very sore pain in the teeth and gum of the left upper and lower jaws, with great sensitiveness to touch, which waked him from sleep; he had scarcely changed his position (he was lying on the left side) when the pain disappeared
Sensitiveness of the lower row of teeth, with sensation as though they were too long
Increased sensitiveness of the teeth for cold things
Great sensitiveness of the teeth, on rinsing the mouth with cold water
Great sensitiveness of the teeth to cold water, in the morning
Constant drawing in the right lower incisors
Sudden drawing in the incisors and right meatus auditorium
Sensation in the lower row of teeth, as if one of the lateral incisors were grasped by cold fingers and forcibly drawn upward (6th dil.)
Momentary jerking pains in the left lower canine teeth, after smoking
Jerking toothache, especially severe in the left upper incisors and eye tooth, in the morning after waking, with a sensation as if cold air were blowing upon the teeth; this sensation continued the next day, increasing in severity, aggravated by inspiring air, or holding a cigar with the teeth ; on the third day the teeth became very painful on biting them firmly together
Slight pain in the last teeth of the left lower jaw
Toothache in the hollow roots of a left upper third molar, which had been broken off a year before ; this pain became a simple aching, relieved by neither warmth nor cold ; the place was very sensitive to every touch (twentieth day)
Slight burrowing dull pain in the upper posterior right molars, in the morning on waking
Drawing in the right back teeth
Drawing in the left back teeth in the forenoon
Awoke in the morning earlier than usual, after which he fell into a doze, wdiich was interrupted by frequent painful shootings in the right hollow molar back tooth (second morning)
The toothache, which awoke him two mornings in succession, increased in severity on the third day
Gums. Biting-sticking in the gum of the right anterior incisor, with great dryness of the mouth and frequent itching in the left external meatus auditorium
Tongue. Small vesicles on the tongue
Tongue coated white,8; (fourth day),1010b.
Tongue became so rough and dry that rubbing it against the palate caused an audible noise
Tongue dry, coated brown, on waking in the morning
Great dryness of the tongue and whole mouth, with much thirst and desire for cold water
Biting-sticking on the left side of the tip of the tongue, with accumulation of much tasteless saliva in the mouth
Biting sensation on the anterior part of the tongue, as from pepper
General Mouth. Odor from the mouth, as from a disordered stomach, 10b.
Sourish odor from the mouth,10b.
Slight redness of the arches of the palate (seventh day)
The arch of the palate and fauces as far as visible slightly red ; on the right arch of the palate pustules as large as mustard-seed,3b.
Sensation as though the mouth and fauces were covered with velvet, immediately, lasting some hours
Dryness of the mouth
Dryness of the mouth, causing much thirst (sixth day)
Dryness of the mouth, with accumulation of mucus on the uvula (fourth day)
Dryness of the palate, with great thirst (fourth day)
Dryness behind the arches of the palate
Slight burning in the mouth and throat (third day)
Tension in the arches of the palate
Tensive pain in the arches of the palate on attempting to swallow, relieved by water
Sticking and burning in the palate and tongue (sixth day)
Rawness of the mouth
Rawness of the mouth and throat
Rawness in the mouth and pharynx,10b.
* Great sensitiveness of the mouth and fauces, so that rinsing the mouth caused cough and vomiting of thick masses of mucus
Scraping in the arches of the palate
* The arches of the palate became very irritable, so that loud speaking, or brushing the teeth, causes cough and vomiting
Tickling irritation to vomit, in the palate in the morning ; on rinsing the mouth with cold water it increases to real vomiting of mucus,5. Talking or swallowing aggravated the painful sensation in the soft palate (fifth day)
Saliva. Salivation
Increased salivation (first day)
Accumulation of saliva
Accumulation of saliva in the mouth (eleventh day)
Accumulation of tasteless saliva in the mouth
Increased accumulation of saliva in the mouth aud erratic appetite, which obliged him to eat at a very unusual hour (noon), (first day)
Mouth seemed full of water the whole day (second day )
* Constant desire to spit, with metallic taste in the mouth (second day)
Taste. Sweetish taste,3b.
Taste sweetish, bitter, slightly aromatic, on the second day; after 10 drops and after larger doses, bitter, causing nausea
Pasty taste
Nauseous, flat taste
Nauseous, flat taste in the mouth
Nauseous, offensive taste (1st trit.)
Metallic taste
* Metallic taste, with accumulation of water in the mouth,u.
Metallic taste confined to the tip of the tongue (third day)
Metallic taste, especially annoying when smoking (sixth day)
Unpleasant metallic taste (first day)
An unpleasant, almost metallic, and pasty taste (fourteenth day)
* An unpleasant, sweetish, metallic taste in the mouth™.
(The first dose caused a bitter taste in the mouth)
Bitter taste throughout the day
Bitter, nauseous taste
Unpleasant, bitter, often nauseous taste
Extremely offensive, bitter, sour taste at the root of the tongue and entrance of the fauces, lasting the whole forenoon
Sharp, bitter, sour taste, especially towards the root of the tongue, provoking vomiting
Very offensive, sweetish, resinous taste in the mouth after a glass of water
Was able to eat but little dinner because the food was distasteful
Throat p. 408
Objective. Slight redness of the inner throat, without difficulty in swallowing (after 3d trit.)
Hawking of mucus
Hawking of mucus, with tickling in the larynx, followed by three short paroxysms of cough (third day)
Frequent hawking of in mucus,3b.
Frequent easy hawking of mucus, in the afternoon (fourth day)
Subjective. Dryness in the throat,'-7.
Dryness and scraping in the throat, especially on the palate, disturbing sleep
Dryness of the throat awoke him several times m the night, always relieved by cold water
Dryness of the throat, as it it were full of dust, increasing till in the evening it was accompanied by burning in the arch of the palate
Extreme dryness of the throat
Sensation of dryness in the throat
Sensation of dryness in the throat, immediately after taking the drug
Sensation of dryness in the posterior nares,1-.
The throat was dry, with painful tension on the right side, when swallowing
Feeling as of commencing inflammation of the throat,3b.
Burning in the throat and fauces like cramps, soon after taking
Burning in the throat, with frequent attempts to hawk (third day)
Burning in the throat, with hawking of mucus (sixth day)
Smoking caused an almost burning pain in the throat
Burning in the throat and lips while smoking, increasing so that he was obliged to stop smoking
Slight burning in the throat (second day)
Excessive burning in the throat, somewhat relieved by drinking cold water (fourth day)
Choking in the throat, with constriction commencing at the stomach and extending up into the throat
Pressive sensation in the throat (eighth day)
Sensation in the throat as if a crumb were sticking behind the larynx
Sensation as if a hair were sticking in the throat, which caused hawking of various-colored mucus
Griping-sticking and constriction of the throat (fourth day)
Sensation of soreness in the throat (after 3d trit.)
Sensation of soreness in the throat, without difficulty on swallowing (after 3d trit.)
Scraping in the throat, with frequent expectoration of mucus
Scraping in the throat
Scraping in the throat, from morning till noon, relieved after dinner
Slight scraping in the throat
Scraping sensation in the throat
Scraping sensation in the throat which caused frequent paroxysms of cough, with expectoration of considerable mucus
Rawness and scraping in the throat, as after highly seasoned food
Rawness and roughness in the throat throughout the day, with a deep hoarse voice, somewhat relieved in the warmth of the bed, at night (second day)
Sensation of rawness in the throat, compelling frequent hawking of mucus,3b.
Sensation of rawness in the throat and frequent expectoration of mucus, which was easily loosened
Sensation of rawness in the throat, and, in consequence, a very violent paroxysm of coughing, lasting nearly half an hour
Unpleasant sensation of rawness in the throat, the whole day (third day)
Tickling in the throat
Tickling in the throat, in the morning, not allowing him to lie in bed, causing loud violent paroxysms of cough without expectoration, although there seemed to be considerable mucus collected in the throat ; only after warm drinks the mucus was loosened and expectorated in large loose masses ; the irritation to cough seemed to be especially in the uvula, the soft palate, and the mucous membrane covering the posterior wall of the fauces, and was characterized by only occurring in the morning, in bed, and being loosened after breakfast (consisting of weak coffee and milk), so that throughout the forenoon there was only a slight hawking, with expectoration of loose mucus (second day)
Tickling irritation to vomit, in the throat, in the morning
Sensation as if a thread were hanging down the throat, with constant hawking of mucus
Throat symptoms were aggravated iii warmth, especially in bed
After the throat symptoms had lasted eleven days, I was obliged to take Lachesis as an antidote ; within five minutes after the 7th dil., I experienced relief; with the paroxysms of coughing, easy expectoration of lumpy mucus, followed by relief, quiet night ; swallowing was quite free ; the next morning the roughness of the throat had disappeared
Uvula and Tonsils. Sensation as if the uvula were elongated, causing constant headache (sixth day)
Swelling of the right tonsil
Fauces, Pharynx, and CEsopJiaij us. Burning in the fauces, every morning
Irritation in the fauces, as if they were tickled with a feather
Dark redness of the pharynx, with difficult swallowing (ninth day)
Dryness in the pharynx, causing cough (ninth day)
Dryness of the pharynx, obliging him to swallow, with slight scraping (first day)
Sensation of dryness in the posterior wall of the pharynx
At noon, a sensation as if a piece of ice had slipped down the pharynx (fourth day)
Sensation as of a plug in the pharynx
Pressure in the pharynx, especially on empty swallowing
A peculiar scraping in the pharynx, with slight constriction of the throat (third day)
Burning in the oesophagus
Swallowing, Constant desire to swallow, with a sensation as of a large lump in the pharynx, and great swelling and redness of the right tonsil
Difficulty in swallowing, in the evening; a sensation as if the larynx were swollen, with difficult speech, 3b.
Unable to drink water (second day)
Sensation on swallowing liquids, as though they were forced downward by a spasm
Stomach p. 410
Appetite. Increased appetite
Good appetite for dinner and almost ravenous hunger for supper (second day)
Great appetite, or rather ravenous hunger, but he had scarcely eaten a spoonful of soup when the appetite disappeared and he ate without desire, though without aversion
Great appetite for dinner, which, however, was eaten without relish and with speedy satiety; the food,, though light and easily digested, caused discomfort and pressure in the stomach, and frequent eructations, which did not relieve ; the stomach was only somewhat relieved after repeated uprisings of food, whereby portions of it were thrown off (second day)
Appetite variable
Hunger at an unusual time, at 6 p.m., obliging him to eat; in spite of this frequent taking of nourishment he was not strengthened, but felt weary the whole day, and disinclined to work (second day)
Ravenous hunger, even soon after eating (second day)
Ravenous hunger for dinner, which, however, is very soon satisfied (tenth day)
Sensation of hunger, even after eating (second day)
Sensation of hunger, even after eating (second day)
Unpleasant sensation of hunger; was obliged to eat much and often (second day),u.
Satiety, soon after eating dinner
Sense of satiety from water, with aversion to drinking (tenth day)
Loss of appetite,8; (after 3d tut.)
Loss of appetite (after 3d trit.)
Loss of appetite, without aversion to food (twentieth day)
Loss of appetite, with increased thirst
No appetite for breakfast, but afterwards ravenous hunger
Aversion to food and drink
-Aversion to smoking (fourteenth day)
Thirst Thirst
Thirst, especially in the morning
Thirst somewhat increased after eating
Great thirst, in the evening (tenth day)
Great thirst, in the evening, with longing for beer, after a glass of which he experienced pains in the whole of the head, with sensation of great weakness, so that he was unable to sleep before midnight (fourteenth day i,u.
Great thirst after eating; a large quantity of cold water caused unusual chilliness
Aversion to coffee and water (third day)
Eructation. Eructations and inclination to cough (first day)
Eructations of air
Loud spasmodic eructations of air, every evening
Tasteless eructations (first and sixth days)
Heartburn, Heartburn, with tensive pain in the throat, in the afternoon
Heartburn at night
Heartburn, for two hours after eating
Heartburn, while walking after smoking
Heartburn, with eructations of almost corrosive fluid
Severe heartburn, and pressure in the stomach, after wine
Nausea. Nausea
Nausea in the stomach
Nausea, with eructations of air
Nausea, with inclination to vomit, in the morning (tenth day)
Nausea, with cramp in the stomach, and sensation of hunger
Nausea, especially after a violent paroxysm of coughing, which brings water to the eyes
Constant rising towards the stomach, causing nausea (fourth day)
Some nausea (after 20 drops)
Slight nausea, in the morning, after taking
Sensation of general nausea, in the morning on waking (second day)
The thought of drinking causes nausea and tendency to vomit
Inclination to vomit
Inclination to vomit, caused by slight griping sensation in the throat
Slight inclination to vomit, relieved by some weak wine
Retching
Frequent retching
Excessive retching, with great nausea and accumulation of saliva, in the morning on waking (fifth day)
Stomach. Distension of the stomach
Distension in the stomach, immediately after rising, with retching rising up to the throat
Flatulent distension of the stomach, after eating
Emptiness of the stomach
Sensation of emptiness in the stomach
The sensation of crumbs in the throat seemed to frequently descend towards the stomach, and then to rise again, lasting the whole day
Sensation as though a stone of the size of the fist were lying in the stomach
Heaviness and pressure in the stomach
Pain in the stomach
Pain in the stomach, with a sensation as if a great ball were lying in it
Several attacks of pain in the stomach, with commencing nausea and almost vomiting
Indefinite slight pain in the pit of the stomach and left hypochondrium
Burning and pressure in the stomach
Stomachache and flatulence (fifth day)
Fulness and sensation of pressure in the stomach, with pressing upward, and choking as far up as the fauces
Sensation as though the stomach were too full, though he had eaten nothing, and as though it would be relieved by vomiting
Sensation as though the stomach were swollen, after eating less than usual (first day)
Transient pain in the stomach, like a commencing cramp
Cramplike aching in the stomach (first day )
Griping and sticking in the stomach (first day)
Slight griping, beginning in the stomach and extending to the coecal region, at times intermitting (fifth day)
Oppressive gnawing sensation in the stomach, soon after taking a drink
Pressure in the stomach (first day)
Pressure in the stomach, as from indigestion, the whole day
Pressure in the stomach after a light dinner, as if it were overloaded with food ; with a sensation as if this pressure extended upward to the fauces, lasting during the rest of the day until going to sleep
Pressure in the stomach, as after drinking mineral water; for several moments I thought I would vomit, then the stomach became glowing hot, which was frequently repeated for several hours, followed by a sensation as though I had drank too much water, which lasted the whole forenoon (first day)
Pinching pressure in the stomach ,?c.
Pressive painful sensation in the epigastric region
Sticking pain in the pit of the stomach, on every inspiration, which, however, completely disappeared on expiration
Violent sticking pain in stomach, on lying down in the afternoon, so severe that it brought tears, at last was obliged to sit, and remained sitting until overpowered by sleep (second day)
Two dull stitches in quick succession, first in the fundus of the stomach, then in the coecal region (first day)
Sensitiveness of the pit of the stomach to pressure (fourth day),lj.
Sensitiveness of the epigastric region, especially the pit of the stomach, to pressure
Sensitiveness of the pit of the stomach and the whole abdomen to pressure (eighth day)
Great sensitiveness to pressure in the pit of the stomach, afterwards extending over the whole abdomen
Epigastric region painful to touch
Abdomen p. 412
Hypochondria. Burrowing, tensive, dragging, and drawing pain in the hypochondriac, pubic, and inguinal regions
* Pains in the left hypochondrium, as from incarcerated flatulence ; the pains extended to the left side of the back and lumbar vertebral (sixth day)
* Burning drawing in the left hypochondrium, waking him at night, relieved by application of the warm hand, so that he fell asleep (third day)
Dragging in the hypochondriac and pubic regions, with discharge from the vagina
Slight transient stitches in the left hypochondrium, extending up into the thorax of that side, in the forenoon, while walking (second day),u.
* Burning drawing in the region of the spleen, and extending up into the left side of the chest, with frequent, constant, violent stitches (third day)
Dull stitches in the spleen, which gradually change to a sensation of fulness in the left hypochondrium (second day)
Transient severe stitches at times in the region of the spleen (sixth day)
TJnibil ieal and Flanks. Transient griping in the umbilical region
Cutting pain in the umbilicus, on account of which she dreaded every motion, because the pain was aggravated thereby (after 3d trit., fifth day)
Pain about the navel, at times extending towards the ilium and its vicinity
Digging pain about the navel
Pain in the navel, and deep in the coecal region
Sticking pain in the right flank, extending from the border of the false ribs to the right side of the back, aggravated by pressure with the hand, relieved by passage of flatus
General Abdomen. Distension of the abdomen, with sensitiveness of the pit of the stomach to touch (first day)
Flatulent distension of the abdomen
Noises and movements of flatus in the bowels, relieved by short passages of flatus (first day)
Rumbling in bowels
Rumbling in the intestines
Rumbling in the abdomen, with pain in the loins and small of the back (fourth day)
Continual rumbling in the abdomen, beneath the right short ribs
Constant rumbling and gurgling of the bowels (fourth day)
Painless rumbling in the intestines after eating
Painless, long-continued, annoying rumbling and gurgling in the intestines
Audible rumbling in the intestines, constantly troublesome, so that I was obliged to forego my midday nap ; while walking up and down the room these borborygmi were relieved by short and slight passages of flatus (second day)
Flatulence, while eating (first day)
Much flatulence
Profuse passage of flatus
Passage of odorless flatus
Pain in the abdomen, followed by pasty stool, accompanied by chilliness
Fulness of the abdomen, as if he had eaten too much (fifth day)
Griping in the abdomen, above the pelvic region, as from incarcerated flatus, relieved by passage of flatus
Griping in the abdomen and pasty evacuation
Griping in the abdomen, followed by diarrhoea, on waking in the morning (second day)
Slight griping in the intestines after eating
Slight griping in the bowels, with frequent ineffectual urging to stool (second day)
Slight griping in the abdomen, followed by liquid stool, after dinner
Severe griping in the bowels on waking, relieved after stool (third day)
Violent griping in the abdomen, in the morning, followed by some liquid stools, repeated three times during the day
Violent griping in the abdomen, with headache
Twisting pain deep in the abdomen, on the left side of the vertebral column, whether in the kidneys or uterus (?), (sixth day •,29.
Cutting pains in the abdomen
Pains in the abdomen, extending towards the hypochondriac region (apparently to the bladder); not a sensation as though menstruation would occur, but sticking pains, here and there (fifth day)
Hypogastrium. Audible moving in the lower abdomen towards the genitals; followed by fine sticking as with needles, from the bladder along the whole urethra to the glans penis, while sitting, frequently recurring during three minutes
Sensation of fulness in the abdomen, mostly in the hypogastric region (fourth day)
Sticking-d rawing and dragging pains in the inguinal, hypochondriac, and pubic regions
Dragging downward, as during the first day of menstruation, with frequent urinating (ninth day)
Cutting in the lower abdomen, with passage of much odorless flatus,-3.
Stitches in the left groin (second day)
Rectum and Anus p. 413
Rectum. Burning pain in the rectum, following the stool (first day)
Sticking in the rectum
Sticking pains in the rectum with every stool, for several days, much worse on the ninth day, with great exertion to stool, when it lasted several hours, always aggravated on walking (ninth day)
Violent jerking and boring stitches in the rectum, constantly jumping to the neck of the bladder and along the ureters to the kidneys, and at last disappearing (fifth day)
Amis. Much secretion of moisture in the fissure between the nates and anus
Slight burning in the anus
Severe twinges in the anus, after moderate exercise
Slight crawling in the anus
Rather severe itching in the anus
TJvgiing, Urging to stool, followed by hard faeces
Urging to stool, frequently ineffectual
Frequent urging to stool, without result (fourth day)
Frequent ineffectual urging to stool, followed by three evacuations, relieving the pains in the lumbar and sacral regions (ninth day)
Diarrhoea-like urging to stool, followed, however, only by a pasty-like evacuation, with much flatulence
Stool p. 413
Diavihcea. Some diarrhoea
Three soft stools mingled with hard lumps, during the day
Two soft stools, in quick succession, on the third day, soon after taking the drug
Soft stool, preceded by griping about the umbilicus, at 11 a.m., twice repeated in the afternoon (third day)
Very copious soft stool (seventh day)
Copious stools after walking (fourth day)
Daily copious pasty stool (unusual),3b.
Very profuse, pasty, not offensive evacuation, with much flatulence and decided relief, an hour after eating (follows constipation for a week), (eleventh day)
Stool, with straining, with slight burning and protrusion of the haemorrhoids, consisting of fieces enveloped in mucus (first and second days)
Stool with straining, fieces gluey; stool followed by spasmodic, exceedingly troublesome pain in the rectum, just at the lower end of the sacrum, for a short time
Stool irregular, throughout the whole proving
Stool normal, first and second days; hard, third day; much pasty stool, fourth day; one normal, another thin, after four hours, fifth day ; an unsatisfactory hard stool in the afternoon, sixth day ; the same, seventh day; no stool, eighth day; very copious pasty stool, ninth day; scanty hard stool, tenth day; no stool, eleventh day; the stools before the proving were very irregular, sometimes hard, sometimes thin, pasty; (normally they occurred twice a day)
Constipation, Hard dry stool (fifth day)
Hard unsatisfactory stool, the first after six days (eleventh day)
Stool delayed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first day)
No stool (third and fourth days)
Urinary Organs p. 414
Kidneys and Bladder. Very painful sensation in the region of the kidneys and bladder (eighth day)
Drawing pain beginning in the right kidney and extending along the ureter to the bladder, at 5 a.m., waking him from sleep
Dull pressive pain in both kidneys, especially in the right, which was particularly noticed on pressure, or on moving the upper part of the body, during the day, disappearing towards evening ; the next day it returned more severe than ever and extended to the bladder, relieved by frequent passage of flatus
Almost incessant sensation of soreness in the region of both kidneys, which gradually extended to the bladder, especially into the sphincter, accompanied by frequent urging to urinate, and increased secretion of dark urine
Much painful drawing in the region of the left ureter (seventh day)
Pain in the region of the bladder, with ineffectual urging to urinate, waking him from sleep in the night (seventh day)
Sensation of tension and fulness in the bladder, without leading to micturition ; this tension remained even after micturition
Cramp, heat, and coldness constantly alternating in the region of the urinary bladder (fourth day)
Pressure on the bladder (tenth day)
Severe pressure in the bladder, and constant urging to urinate, relieved after micturition (seventh day)
Repeated attacks of severe pressure on the bladder ; cutting pain in the hypochondriac region, whereby he became very hot in the face (sixth day)
Sensation of pressure and heaviness in the bladder, especially in the forepart towards the urethra, with constant urging to urinate and frequent discharge, of normal color, slightly acid in the forenoon (soon after taking)
Very violent twisting pain in the neck of the bladder, lasting a quarter of an hour, not relieved by micturition nor by passage of flatus
Severe, long-drawn stitch, extending from the kidney along the ureters to the bladder (twelfth night)
Urethra. Pain in the urethra on. urinating, as from an obstruction
Burning in the urethra, during the passage of urine (eighth day)
Slight burning in the urethra, while urinating
Pain in the urethra on urinating, violent, burning, with a sensation as though there were a small stone in the urethra
Excessive burning along the urethra, with at times almost intolerable prickling at its orifice; after urinating the, burning and tickling disappeared, but the latter occurred during the day previous to much micturition (third day)
Stitches and constant dull pain in the urethra, in the region of the navicular fossa
Transient stitches in the urethra, in the forepart of the glans penis, at 11 p.m. (second day)
Stinging and tickling at the orifice of the urethra
Very slight tickling in the forepart of the urethra twice before urinating, as if dull needles were suddenly forced into it (fifth day)
Itching and biting at the orifice of the urethra, so that he was obliged to rub it (first evening)
Itching in the orifice of the urethra (eleventh day)
Violent itching in the orifice of the urethra (fifth day)
Violent itching at the orifice of the urethra, in the evening (fifth day)
Very violent jerking and dull sticking pain in the forepart of the urethra, especially in the glans penis, which caused loud complaints, lasting a minute and a half
Urging to urinate
Urging to urinate, immediately after taking
Frequent urging to urinate
Frequent urging to urinate throughout the night, without result (third day)
Frequent urging to urinate, with passage of urine clear as water
Frequent sudden urging to urinate
Great urging to urinate, in the morning
Very great urging to urinate, although he was obliged to wait a long time before the urine passed (eighth day)
Twice awakened by desire to urinate, which was only accomplished after long waiting and much exertion
Irresistible desire to urinate
Micturition, Frequent micturition,31' ; (ninth day)
Frequent micturition, nearly every hour, in the afternoon
Frequent micturition, especially disturbing him at midnight, and 4 a.m. (first night)
More frequent micturition (third day)
Frequent urination (ninth day)
Frequent evacuation of saturated urine (first, second, and other days )
Evacuation of pale odorless urine, almost every hour (first day)
Frequent passage of large quantities of urine, the whole day/'b.
Frequent passage of watery urine, which seems heavy and as thick as oil,3c.
-Frequent copious discharge of pale-yellow urine (secondary)
Increased secretion of urine (sixth day)
Urine profuse
Copious evacuation of urine as clear as water, followed in the afternoon by discharge of dark-colored urine, with much sticking along the urethra, especially near the glans penis, lasting several minutes
The amount of urine passed was greater than the amount of water taken
Micturition seldom (second day)
Micturition more seldom than usual (fourth day)
The frequency of micturition was diminished in spite of frequent urging to urinate; ordinarily urine was passed eight times a day, but during the proving only six times
Diminished secretion of urine
The quantity of urine during the proving was diminished, indeed soon after taking 15 to 20 drops in a day and a half; the diminution re-- mained the same, even with the largest doses, from 100 to 400 drops and more in one day ; (fourth day) there was relative increase in the quantity of urine (45 ounces) ; the diminution amounted to half the normal quantity
Urine scanty, dark-colored, very ammoniacal and very concentrated (second day)
Very scanty secretion of urine through the night
Retention of urine until there is excessive urging, when it is passed very slowly and painfully; sometimes there is also sticking-jerking on urinating, extending into the sore pudenda (fourth day)
Waiting a long time for the stream of urine (tenth day)
Slight strangury, in the evening
Urine, Urine yellow and turbid (fourth day)
The color of urine was at first straw-yellow, on the third day it became lemon-yellow, on the sixth light-brown, then brownish-red, and finally red
Urine red, scanty (fifth night)
Urine thinner than usual and hot, at 9 p.m. (second day)
Urine acid, always causing burning (fifth day)
The urine was acid, much more so than normal (this acid reaction seemed to depend upon the Coccus acid)
Urine turbid, cloudy
The freshly voided urine was always clear, and would stand several hours and even three or four days, without becoming turbid ; on the fourth day it would become turbid after one to three hours ; on the sixth day it began to decompose in half an hour
The first traces of mucus in the urine were seen on the fourth day, forming in part flakes, clouds, and threads, mixed largely with the sediment
Urine deposits a brick-red sediment (which on shaking the vessel mixes easily with the fluid)
Brick-red sand deposits after the urine has stood a long time
Sexual Organs p. 415
Male. Erections towards morning, greater than usual
Frequent erections (third day )
Frequent erections at night, also during the day
Fine itching stitches here and there in the glans penis, then in the scalp, or in the skin of the abdomen
Dull throbbing in the glans penis, with tickling in the urethra (third day)
Itching in the glans penis (tenth day)
Much itching on the glans penis (tenth day)
Drawing sticking in the right testicle, extending into the inguinal region, very transient
Night tormented by great sexual desire and voluptuous dreams
Sexual desire much excited on waking (eighth day)
Very great sexual desire
Extreme excitement of sexual desire
Sexual excitement, first four days
Great sexual excitement (towards the end of the proving)
Lasciviousness, with lascivious actions, without erections, in the morning
Great lasciviousness, in the morning, with erections
Lascivious mood
Emissions, at 5 a.m.,23.
Emission, with diminished sexual desire at night (sixth day)
Emission at night, without dreams,20.!
Female, Great swelling of the pudenda, especially towards the front ; they are very sensitive ; it seems as though there were a swelling in these parts, for the orifice of the urethra seems so contracted that the urine flows slowly over the sore parts, often with very severe burning; frequent discharge of fluid which is very painful ; it, however, does not seem to be leucorrheea, since the discharge is very thin (first day)
The swelling in the pudenda increased, became hard and hot (second day)
The swelling of the labia, with the urinary troubles, lasted eight days, and gradually disappeared
Discharge of mucus from the vagina, preceded by drawing-dragging pain in the inguinal, hypochondriac, and pubic regions
Sensation as though the pudenda were swollen, as I believe they were (seventh day)
Sudden burning and throbbing in the pudenda, with great sensitiveness
Shooting pain, like electric shocks, in the pudenda (first day)
Menstruation three days too early, more profuse than usual, black and thick
Menstruation three days too early, lasting too long, with unusual sensation towards the close (which usually occurred at the beginning), a tensive constriction in the abdomen, rising up towards the stomach as though I should vomit water
Menstruation seven days too early, black and thick
Respiratory Organs p. 416
Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi, '''Collections of mucus in the air-passages
Scraping in the airpassages and irritation to cough
* Rawness of the air-passages, which frequently compelled him to cough (second day)
Inclination to cough
Irritation to cough, followed the next day by short dry cough (first day)
Sensation of burning after every paroxysm of cough (fourth day)
Roughness during and after speaking, 3b.
Catarrh of the larynx and airpassages
Choking and sensation as if a crumb stuck behind the larynx,10b.
Sensation as though a crumb of the size of a walnut were sticking behind the larynx, which obliged him to swallow constantly (second proving)
Irritation to cough in the larynx in the evening, interrupting sleep at night
Pain and rawness in the larynx, after speaking a short time,3b.
Burning sensation behind the larynx, as from a corrosive fluid
Stitches in the larynx, with a hoarse voice (third day)
Fine stitches in the larynx,3b.
Scraping in the larynx and trachea, the whole day (third day)
Slight scraping in the larynx, provoking hawking and cough (after one hour)
* Scraping sensation in the larynx, causing some paroxysms of cough, with expectoration of little balls of mucus
Tickling in the larynx, followed by hacking cough (sixth day)
* Tickling in the larynx, very violent, waking him at 11.30 p.m., causing cough, with expectoration of much tenacious mucus, for ten minutes
Voice Fatigue of the vocal organs, even after speaking without exertion; the voice becomes rough and hoarse ; respiration is somewhat laborious™.
The vocal organs become weary after talking a long time, with a hoarse voice
Huskiness of the voice, which has a deep tone, often noticed on going from the room into the open a\v;h
Hoarseness (after 3d trit.),45 ; (seventh day)
Hoarseness, at times very decided (towards the end of the proving)
Hoarseness in the morning
Hoarseness towards evening
Slight hoarseness, in the evening (third and fourth days, and subsequently)
Hoarse voice (third day)
Hoarse voice in the morning, with much mucus in the throat, which compels violent hawking, whereby some tenacious mucus is expectorated (ninth day)
Voice hoarse and rough, in the afternoon (first day)
Voice hoarse and rough, with irritation to cough, slight paroxysms of cough, and hawking of mucus, relieved by rinsing the mouth with tepid water or eating warm food, every -morning
Voice somewhat as though he had not spoken for a long time, at first somewhat hoarse, but soon becoming clear (third day)
Couffh and Expectoration. Cough caused by constant irritation in the bronchi and larynx, which made the soft palate so painful that even swallowing the saliva or food was difficult (fourth day)
Cough woke him at 1 a.m., he was unable to fall asleep again on account partly of the cough, partly of a burning sore sensation in the lungs, and partly of the pressing headache ; he slept uneasily from 6 to 7 a.m. ; on waking the headache was less, but the chest troubles continued with their previous severity (second night)
Cough, especially from 10 to 11 a.m. (tenth day)
Cough seldom, only in the forenoon, in single paroxysms, not racking (ninth day)
Cough, especially severe in the evening, and troublesome on account of sensation of soreness and subsequent burning in the chest (second day)
* Cleaning the teeth provoked violent cough, which was followed by vomiting of a slimy fluid
Was unable to speak in a very hot room on account of excessive coughing (eleventh day)
Cough aggravated by the warmth of the stove
The ordinary smoking provoked cough, after dinner
Cough better in the evening and night
* Paroxysm of tickling cough, ending with expectoration of mucus
Frequent paroxysms of cough, as from tickling in the larynx and pharynx (eighth day after 80 drops)
Short paroxysms of cough
Dry cough in the morning, lasting several minutes, causing vomiting of mucus
Dry cough at night, lasting half an hour, caused by tickling in the air-passages; in the morning, the cough became looser, with easy expectoration (twentieth night)
Dry cough, with some pain, especially in the apices of the lungs (third day)
Dry cough, afterwards the cough became loose, with slight mucous expectoration
At times dry cough, at times expectoration of thick mucus, for several days
Frequent dry cough, with expectoration of offensive sweetish mucus, seldom yellow,ltb.
Frequent short dry cough, caused by irritation in the trachea, during the forenoon
Frequent dry hacking and hawking, with increased thirst
Wakened twice at night by dry cough (third night
The accustomed smoking repeatedly caused dry cough
Constant dry cough in the morning
Short dry cough (after 3d trit.)
Very short, dry, hacking cough
Cough racking, dry, and painful (fourth day)
Paroxysm of coughing, repeated in the warmth of the bed at night, lasting from 2 to 3.30 a.m. ; the cough became again dry and left an aching in the throat, as if it were fatigued, with heat and sore burning (eleventh day)
Violent, long-continued cough, without expectoration, after waking in the morning
Awoke at 6 A.M., cough intermitting for several minutes, at first barking, clear, and dry, afterwards becoming looser, with expectoration of some tenacious mucus, the hawking of which pro-
Chest p. 417
27 voiced vomiting several times; with sensation of soreness in the throat and pressive frontal headache ; the cough was relieved on rinsing the mouth with cold water and drinking a few swallows, which was very refreshing to the sensation of heat in the throat; this latter, however, returned after half a cup of warm milk, but was not as severe as before; although the weather was very unpleasant, yet did not cough in the street, and only a few times on going into a very hot room (fourth day)
Cough, with expectoration of lumpy mucus
* Cough, with expectoration of a large quantity of viscid albuminous mucus
Cough, with constant tickling in the bronchi about their bifurcation, caused by a feeling as though a plug of mucus were moving in the chest, in spite of profuse expectoration of mucus (fourteenth day)
* Cough returned punctually at 6 a.m., as yesterday ; it troubled him through the day and about 3 p.m. (an hour after eating), vomiting resulted in consequence of an incessant coughing ; previous to this he hud drunk a glass of cold water without relief; after this renewed vomiting, followed by relief ; there ivas considerable tenacious expectoration (fifth day)
Frequent cough, with expectoration, through the night (sixth night)
Frequent cough, with considerable expectoration (towards the end of the proving)
Paroxysm of cough, with easy expectoration of grayish, gelatinous, lumpy mucus
* Short paroxysms of cough, repeated three times before going to bed, and followed by easy expectoration of globules of mucus (first day)
Cough in short paroxysms, with easy expectoration of greenish lumpy masses
Slight paroxysms of cough, with expectoration of round masses of grayish mucus (second day)
Morning cough, with easy expectoration, which was slimy and mingled with very tenacious threads (eighth day)
Expectoration increased, tough and sweet, on the fifth day; on the sixth day it became lumpy and of a grayish-blue color, and was expectorated with less exertion ; on the seventh day it became still looser
Expectoration of easily loosened mucus
Expectoration of yellow, sour mucus (sixth day)
Expectoration of thick mucus
Expectoration of lumpy mucus
Expectoration of lumpy yellow mucus after slight hawking
^70.] Expectoration of yellowish mucus, which had a tinge of red, and tasted sourish-sweet (second day)
Expectoration of large masses of whitishgray mucus,3b.
Towards evening the cough was accompanied by some expectoration (fourth day)
Frequent expectoration of mucus
Frequent expectoration of mucus, alternating with dry hacking cough
Frequent expectoration of thick nauseous mucus
Frequent expectoration of easily loosened mucus, in the afternoon
Frequent slight expectoration of white mucus in lumps as large as a pea from the larynx, with a dry sensation in the mouth, extending into the fauces (symptoms noticed even at the beginning of the proving and which constantly recurred)
After making great exertion, some mucus was raised by the cough ; this was greenish-yellow, and almost as sweet as sugar-cane (fourth day)
ReS- piration. Hot breath,::b.
Short, oppressed breathing, after rising
Involuntary deep inspiration, frequently while walking, with some relief from yawning (second day)
Difficult breathing?1.
Respi ration more difficult than usual while walking (fifth day )
Dyspnoea and oppression of the lower portion of the chest (first day)
Chest p. 418
Increased vigor of the thoracic organs
Sneezing was impossible on account of the violent pain in the lung
Sensation of heat deep in the chest, which became so severe momentarily that it caused burning, especially in the precordial region
A suffocative sensation, as though the thorax were too narrow; this symptom was aggravated by drinking beer (seventh and eighth days)
Pressure upon the chest, with hoarseness
Severe pressure in the chest in the evening, followed by ulcerative pain in the precordial region
Frequent dull sticking pressure m the region of of the bend of the fifth and sixth ribs (first day)
Sensation of pressure, weakness, and bruisedness of the chest
Pressive sensation in the chest, with at times increased sensitiveness about the left nipple
Pinching-pressive pain in the middle of the chest
Oppression of the chest,3" 24.
Oppression, with soreness of the whole external chest (fourth day)
Oppression of the chest and soreness of the apices of the lungs on ascending a hill, a sensation as if he had run too violently
Some oppression of the chest, in the forenoon while speaking
Frequent oppression of the chest
Transient oppression of the chest (eighth day)
Sticking in the lower part of the chest
Transient sticking pain in the ribs and precordial region, in a place of the size of a dollar, which on pressure feels as if suppurating
Stitches in the upper part of the chest
Fine stitches in the walls of the thorax, especially iu the epigastric region, on uncovering the abdomen
Sensation of soreness in the apices of both lungs, with transient chilliness in spite of very warm temperature, when walking (first day)
Sore pain in the chest beneath the clavicles, with much affection of the air-passages
Sore pain in the lungs became at times dull sticking or slightly boring, and sometimes seated in the pleura and pericardium ; at another time it seemed deep in the lungs and heart, and at the same time seemed to be associated with stronger beats of the heart (second day)
Very sore pain, with pressure and tension in the chest and pulsating throbbing, especially in the apices of the lungs, following the sensation of heat (second day)
The symptoms in the chest became gradually worse, the sore pain became burning, and frequently changed its seat, but it affected most the heart and apices of the lungs, with irritation to breathe deeply and to cough (second day)
Frequent sensation as though a vessel were pulsating here and there in the lungs (first day)
JFi'Ollt. Burning beneath the sternum
Painful pressure in the middle of the sternum, extending from before backward, coincident with a similar pain between the shoulder-blades, extending from behind forward, in the forenoon while walking (second day )
Sensation of pressure in the middle of the sternum, extending to both scapulae (after 3d trit.)
Feeling as if the lungs were affected by fine stitches behind the middle of the sternum
Sensation of soreness and pressure beneath the sternum
Sides. Slight burning and sticking between the ribs, first left, then right (fourth day)
Tensive pain in the upper part of the left chest (first day)
Tensive pain in the upper part of the left chest near the clavicle, especially noticed during the day, and aggravated by moving the left arm (eighth and ninth days)
Drawing pain in the region of the left clavicle, aggravated by lying upon the left shoulder
Sticking, not very painful, in a small circumscribed spot iu the middle of the first false rib of the left side, after going into the street, ceasing when quiet in the room
Sticking pain in the left side, extending forward towards the sternum, with pressive pain on the chest
Sticking pain in the left side of the chest, in a circumscribed spot, aggravated by walking, but not by deep breathing
Pressive sticking pain in the lower portion of the right lung, immediately after rising in the morning; the pain was very severe, especially on deep inspiration, but was not affected by motion
Stitches in the left half of the chest, especially on rapid walking
Stitches in the left upper half of the chest, aggravated towards evening
Stitches in rapid succession in the region of the left nipple, which disappear on paying attention to them, and do not return (fourth day)
Stitches in quick succession at the greatest curvature of the last true ribs of the left side (60th dil., second day, also second day after 30th dil.); they appeared while sewing, and were aggravated by walking or ascending steps, but not by deep breathing; relieved during rest
Some stitches in quick succession in the lower left side of the thorax, in the forenoon when walking in the street, also returning in the evening (second day)
Transient, very painful stitches, at times in the left, at times in the right side of the chest
Very transient stitches between the sixth and seventh ribs, first in the left and then in the right side (sixth day)
Dull stitch in the lower lobe of the right lung, on deep inspiration, at 4 p.m.,23.
Fine stitches in the right half of the chest along the sternum
Frequent fine stitches between the fifth and seventh left ribs, disappearing on deep inspiration, and immediately returning on expiration (third day)
Deeply piercing, sharp stitches in the upper part of the left chest near the clavicle, followed by long-continued ulcerative pains, frequently repeated for several days, and seeming similar to a commencing tuberculosis (third day)
Severe piercing stitches near the left nipple
Several biting stitches on the margin of the left false ribs between the stomach and left flank (deeply seated)
Sensation of soreness at the apex of the left lung, with at times pulsating sensation that constantly alternated with slight contraction of the lower lip (like cramp in the skin)
Bruised pain in the region of the left clavicle, which pains as if sprained, on moving the head or left arm, or when lying on the left shoulder
Bruised pain in the region of the left clavicle, aggravated by moving the arm, and changing while lying to a pain in the left shoulder, as if sprained
Bruised pain in the left clavicular region, on waking from sleep in the morning
Heart and Pulse p. 420
Prcecordium. An indefinite pain in the heart, which was not seldom interrupted by the beating of the pulse ; sensation as if everything were forced towards the heart ; towards evening of the same day throbbing pain in the heart, with at times pulsations on its upper surface
Pressure in the precordial region
Pressive burrowing pain in the region of the heart, on rising, continuing the whole time he was driving, and only disappearing on leaving the carriage
Severe pressive pain in the precordial region, with palpitation, at night
Dull stitches through the heart from time to time, with throbbing in it, which seemed to be audible, but was not perceptible to the hand (third morning)
Constant sensation of soreness in the heart from morning till noon (sixth day)
Throbbing, like a violent pulsation, now in the heart, in the middle of the chest, now in the apices of the lungs; throbbing, consisting of several beats in rapid succession, followed by five to ten minutes intermission until it appeared at another place (first day)
Sensation as though an artery were pulsating very rapidly on the upper surface of the heart, repeated several times while walking
Heart's Action. Tumultuous action of the heart, while lying down after dinner (first day)
Palpitation, causing anxiety, lasting several minutes (second day)
Frequent palpitation at night, waking him from sleep
Sudden violent palpitation, as from great fright, lasting twenty to thirty seconds, whereby the whole body was shaken, waking him about midnight from a doze, and recurring with constantly decreasing severity
Irregular beating of the heart in rapid ■succession, causing anxiety, after eating
Pulse. Pulse accelerated,76 ; (after 3d trit.)
Pulse accelerated, tremulous (first day)
Pulse moderately accelerated
Pulse 64 (fifth day after 3d trit.)
Neck and Back p. 421
J^eck. Transient pain iu the neck between the second and third cervical vertebrae
Great tension in the left cervical muscles, on waking in the morning, disappearing after rising
Sticking pain in the nape of neck
Sticking pain in the left cervical muscles, on turning the head
Back. Pains in the back, with sensation as though several places were hard (second day)
Slight backache
Drawing in the back (sixth day)
Dorsal. Pressure between the scapula?, after a while extending towards the sacrum, and becoming seated in the region of the kidneys
Sticking pain in the scapulae, continuing several days (after 12th dil.)
Sticking pain in the region of the left scapula, extending into the left elbow, aggravated on moving the arm, associated with sticking pain in the left side (second day after 6th dil.)
Slight sticking pain in both scapula?,2.
Stitches between the shoulders
Dull stitches between the shoulders, extending in rays
Z/lMlbar. Pain in the loins and small of the back, towards evening
Pain in the loins, corresponding to the position of the kidneys, every evening
Tension and drawing, extending from the loins towards the rectum (fourth day)
Drawing and dragging pains in the loins, small of the back, in the joints, and hips (sixth day)
Severe pressive and drawing pain in the lumbar and sacral regions
Digging-sticking pain deep in the right lumbar region, corresponding in position and extent to the kidney, in the evening, in bed, soon followed by an extremely violent stitch, which made him jump
Two dull stitches in succession, beginning in the lumbar and ending in the coecal regions (first day)
Bruised pain in the left lumbar region
Bruised pain in the left lumbar, sacral, and hip regions
Pains in the small of the back and loins (fifth day)
Pains in the small of the back and region of the kidneys (tenth day)
Pain in the small of the back in the evening, increasing in severity through the night
Pains in the small of the back, while eating (seventh day)
Severe pain in the small of the back in the afternoon (second day)
Sudden, extremely violent pain in the region of the kidneys, in the afternoon while sitting quietly, it streamed out from both sides ; this pain was distinguished from the other kidney pains by its spasmodic character and its extent, as well as its drawing or pressive nature, and could only be compared to the cramplike pain which is experienced after an injury of the testicles; he endeavored to ameliorate the pain by springing from his seat, by sudden motion, by bending up, and by rubbing the abdomen, but it only disappeared after a few minutes, on the passage of much flatus
Dull pain in the region of the right kidney (second day)
Pressive pain in the region of the kidneys
Pressive pain in the region of the kidneys and heart
Oppressive pain in the region of the kidneys (fifth day)
Sacral. Pain in the sacrum
Dragging in the sacral region, extending downward and forward towards the bladder
Bruised pain in the left sacroiliac region, in the morning after waking
The tuber ischia becomes sensitive when sitting a long time, or on pressure
Extremities in General p. 421
Weakness and tearing in the limbs (first day)
Prostration of the limbs
Sensation of weakness in all the limbs, in the morning after rising (third day after 3d trit.)
Slight drawing in the left shoulder, which gradually became a heaviness, and in the evening changed to a kind of painful lameness, as after taking cold in a draft of air when heated (second day)
Tensive-pressive pain, now in the left shoulder, now in the finger-joints of the left hand, and in the right hip, never very definite, but frequently repeated till evening, when it quite disappeared (second day)
Fine stitches, as from splinters of glass, now in the nail of the left great toe, now in the tips of the fingers and beneath the nails of the thumb and index finger of the right hand
Tearings here and there in the long bones
Slight tearing in the knee and elbow-joints
Superior Extremities p. 422
Shoulder Pain in the shoulder, much relieved by lying on the painful part and pressing it firmly against the bed (second night)
Heaviness like a pressure on the right shoulder, extending down the back to the region of the kidneys (first day)
Peculiar tensive heaviness across the shoulder and lower portion of the back of the neck (third day )
Tension, drawing, and tearing in the right shoulder (seventh day)
Drawing and tearing in the right shoulder, extending to the forearm and index finger (fourth day)
Tearing pain in the right shoulder and small of back, which, in the evening, extended to the forearm, and at times became very violent
Arm. Obstinate drawing in the right deltoid muscle, making motion of the upper arm, especially raising it, difficult
Dull sticking pressure in the middle of the right upper arm (first night)
Violent tearing pain extending from the right scapula across the outer surface of the right upper arm
Drawing-tearing pain in the anterior surface of the muscles of the right upper arm, during rest
Transient sticking-tearing pain in the fleshy portion of the anterior and inner surface of the left upper arm
A kind of burning drawing in the condyles and joint of the left elbow, after waking in the night, and preventing his going to sleep for a long time (first night)
Violent pressive pain near the left elbow
Sticking pain in the muscles at the bend of the right elbow, when at rest
Severe stitch in the tip of the left elbow
Violent stitch, as from a leech, in the bend of the left elbow
Forearm. Drawing pain in the muscles of the right forearm
Transient tearing in the tendinous expansion of both forearms, followed by some pain in both lower legs
Wrist. Paralytic pain in the right wrist
-ITcmd. Biting-sticking on the back of the right hand
Fingers. The left thumb became swollen and it was difficult to move it, every motion of it or pressure upon it was extremely painful
Sticking alternately in the tips of the fingers, in the temples, and soles of the feet (fourth day)
Transient tearing pains in the little finger of the right hand, especially on moving it, also of the left great toe
Inferior Extremities p. 422
General lassitude and weariness of the lower limbs, especially noticed in the cars (first day)
Great exhaustion of the lower limbs (first day)
Frequent waking at night, with lameness of both legs and of the left shoulder (first day)
Painfulness of the whole right leg
Aching in both legs, along the course of the large vessels and nerves
Hip. Drawing-sticking pain, extending from the left flank along the left hip, lasting several seconds
Thigh. Aching in the thighs, as after a long walk (ninth day)
Drawing down the thighs and calves, with great weariness in the latter (first day)
Sudden drawing in the anterior portion of the right thigh above the knee, also in the right great toe and left thumb
Transient drawing pain on the upper and outer side of the left thigh (during rest)
Tearing-sticking pain in the left sciatic nerve, extending from the left gluteal muscles to the outer and posterior surface of the thigh, during rest
Tearing stitches in the anterior inner muscles of the thigh
Transient tearing pain along the anterior inner surface of the right thigh, afterwards a similar pain in the outer side of the right upper arm, followed hy painful drawing in the metacarpal bone of the right thumb, and several fine stitches in the right inner malleolus
Bruised pain in the thigh behind the great trochanter, disappearing when walking
Knee. Pressive pain in the left patella to the side
Pain in the right patella, during a long walk, especially marked in its inner margin, and so much aggravated by motion and pressure that, in the evening, walking was impossible ; in the night, both knees and toes were swollen and hot to touch, the pain was pressive and prevented any motion, he was obliged to go to bed; this gradually disappeared during the next three days
Sticking and tearing in the knee (first day)
Sudden sticking-tensive pain in the bend of the right knee, in the afternoon while walking, so that he could not stretch out the foot, and could scarcely walk for several minutes (second day).20.
Stitching in the margin of the left patella, as from an electric spark
Severe stitch in the right patella
Severe stitch in the right patella, as from an electric spark, in the evening
Deeply piercing stitches in the hollow of the knee, extending along the course of the left tendo Achillis to the back of the right foot
Let/. Sensation of weakness in both legs, in the evening (first day)
Pain extending upward and downward in the lower half of the left tibia, while sitting, frequently in the afternoon (third day)
Burning in the legs
Severe burning and itching in the right leg
Drawing spasmodic pain in the right calf ; this pain, together with a similar one in the shoulder, foot, etc., frequently returned with more or less severity
Frequent spasmodic drawings in the right calf
Slight ■ drawing-pressive pain in the left tendo Achillis, only when walking, and then noticed when stretching out the foot; touch of the painful part (about an inch above the insertion of the tendon into the os calcis) showed no morbid change, the tendon could be pressed or pulled here and there, or stretched without pain ; when the foot was quiet in any position, the pain immediately disappeared, but returned on walking, and then only on stretching out the foot (twentieth day)
Very transient stitches in the right lower leg, towards the ankle, after eating
Tearing stitches along the muscles of the right calf, frequently repeated
Frequently returning throbbing stitches in both lower legs
Sticking-tearing pains on the inner side of the right tibia, rather severe
Sensation of soreness on the right tibia
Scraping pain in the tibireand in the elbows
The pain in the tendo Achillis did not appear through the whole night, was only slightly felt on walking about the room; walking in the street was very difficult, so that he limped ; he was obliged to turn the foot outward, frequently stop and hold it up in order to moderate the pain, was only able to walk slowly and with short steps ; the next day the pain continued so that he was unable to go out ; pressure upon the tendon was somewhat sensitive ; ascending steps was especially painful ; the following day the pain became somewhat less; after this it gradually improved until the twenty-seventh day, when he noticed very decided cracking in the tendon on moving the foot up and down ; it seemed as though the tendons were dry ; he was unable to stretch out the foot completely, and walking for some time caused pain ; the trouble lasted some days and gradually disappeared
Ankle. Severe stitches in the inner malleolus of the left foot
Pain as after a bruise on the malleoli, and on the inner surface of the heel, on bending the foot (fourth day)
Foot. Great weariness of the feet, in the evening, after a short walk
Excessive weariness in the feet, especially troublesome so long as he was sitting quietly in the room, but disappearing immediately on going out
Forepart of the left foot became somewhat painful on walking ; it seemed as though the mobility of the joints were impeded by the swelling of the articular surfaces
Burning in the soles of the feet
The soles of the feet are painful, especially the forepart, even after a moderate walk, lasting several days; the pain is for the most part burning ; after sitting a short time it becomes a sensation of heat and gradually disappears
Fine stitches in the sole of the left foot, near the toes
Toes. Cramp in the right toes
Violent cramp in the three last toes of the right foot, lasting several seconds, on lying down at night
Pressive pain, swelling, and redness of the great toes ; this prevented walking, and seemed almost like gouty inflammation, lasting four days, but not very violent (nineteenth day)
Pressive pain in the left great toe, which became worse, so that by evening he could not step upon that foot; he became chilly, which continued some time after going to bed
Slight sticking, as from a splinter of glass, beneath the nail of the left great toe, at 4 a.m.,7.
Fine sticking as from splinters of glass, on the lower surface and in the tip of the left great toe
Severe pain in a corn on the right little toe, so that he limped while walking
Generalities p. 424
Objective. General excitement on waking in the morning; the pulses beat so violently that it seems as though he himself hears them
General mental and physical excitement first four days, followed by a half-stupid condition
Great indolence (fifth day)
Disinclined to all exertion, indolent, exhausted and tired, but to-day not illhumored (ninth day)
Disinclination to rise, and after rising weariness and lassitude (second day)
Great weakness, so that it was impossible to take the usual morning walk (first day)
Great weakness and sleepiness, in the morning
Prostration
Prostration of the whole body
An attack of uneasiness; even in bad weather he was forced to go into the open air, while usually he preferred to be quiet
Subjective. Weariness, prostration, and fretful mood, with great irritability after a short nap after dinner
Great weariness the whole afternoon (seventh day)
Great weariness the whole afternoon, without cause (seventh day)
Great weariness, with yawning, in the evening (sixth day)
Great weariness and much yawning (sixth day;,29.
Sensation of weariness (first day)
Fulness and heaviness of the whole body, as if he were stuffed (first day)
Sensation, as if the whole body were swollen while half awake at night ; it seems as if his body were adherent to a woollen sack ; everything that he touched seemed to be thicker than natural
Sudden sensation, as though something were distending within me, together with a severe sticking, apparently in the rectum (?) ; after the sensation of distension increased, warmth extended over the whole abdomen (ninth day)
Drawings and tearings, here and there in the body, especially in the neck, between the shoulders and in the forearms
Painful tensive-pressive sensation in the bones, just above and behind the left ear, especially in the mastoid process, coincident with accumulation of tasteless saliva in the mouth
Sticking-tearing pains, here and there in the muscles, especially violent in the right hip-joint ; often intolerable on rising or on sudden motion
Tearing or drawing sticking as from splinters, especially in the warm bed, in the evening and at night when at rest, sometimes from slight exertion of certain muscles, as for example, holding a book in the hand caused them in the upper arm
Frequent biting stitches in various places in the body, in the scalp, concha, right side of the neck and throat, on the margin of both rami of the lower jaw, near the nipples, in the back, pit of the stomach, axillse, bends of the thighs (inguinal region) ; all of which symptoms were completely relieved as soon as he left the warm bed
The action of the drug was so persistent, that on the twenty-eighth day he took Lachesis as an antidote
Stein p. 425
Objective. Here and there, small red spots and itching pimples, iu various parts of the skin
Longish, bluish-red spot on the upper hp (eleventh day)
Pimples on the right side of the forehead
Pimples on the tip of the nose and to the right of the nose
Some pimples on the malleoli
Small boils on the left wing of the nose (third day)
A pustule in the middle of the penis
Subjective. Biting sticking, here and there in the skin, even of the scalp, when warm in bed ; this sensation was followed by intolerable itching in the left external meatus auditorium, which could only be relieved by boring in with the fingers
Repeated sticking biting in various points in the skin
Biting stitches in different places in the skin, even in the prepuce, as from leeches
Annoying biting in various places in the skin, before going to sleep
Annoying itching of the skin (first day)
Itching of the skin, especially of the extensor surface of the limbs, abdomen, and back
Feeling as though the skin of the lower lip were contracted (first day)
Biting sticking in the skin of the right pectoral muscles and in the right groin
Biting in the feet above the malleoli, causing scratching ; in the afternoon this extended up to the knee, afterwards returned to the other places,12.-
Transient sticking biting at various points of the abdominal wall, with sensation as if leeches were drawing at these points ; after an hour a similar sensation near the right nipple and on the prepuce
Momentary sticking biting in the skin, in the region of the right clavicle
Intolerable itching biting, now in the right, now in the left antitragus
Prickling sensation on the anterior surface of the thigh while walking ; sensation as if warmth were streaming through the skin
Prickling on the internal surface of the thigh, a sensation similar to that experienced on taking sparks from an electrical machine (this sensation in the thigh alternated with the heat in the chest with palpitation of the heart)
Itching in the left upper arm
Itching in the lower limbs, obliging him to scratch
Itching on the lower legs and on the fingers of the left hand, in the afternoon
Itching on the lower legs, causing scratching
Itching and biting on the prepuce and glans penis (eighth day)
Itching biting-drawing, in the inguinal and pubic regions, on the prepuce and glans penis, in the back, in the feet, and on the toes (fourth day)
Itching biting-drawing, on and between the toes (sixth day)
Severe itching in the right external concha and in the external meatus auditorium
Very severe itching and burning in the right lower leg
Violent itching of the scrotum, on rising in the morning
Intolerable itching in the fold beneath the left great toe
Sleep and Dreams p. 425
Sleepiness. Inclination to yawn andstretch the limbs, with tensive pain in the small of the back
Great sleepiness during the day
Great sleepiness in the afternoon (seventh day)
Increased sleepiness after eating, so that he could scarcely keep awake, followed by general prostration
Irresistible desire to sleep
Sound sleep the first part of the night, but on waking in the morning the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat was dry and the tongue stiff, with sensation of heat in it, relieved by cold water
Constant groaning during sleep (first night)
Sleeplessness. Sleep uneasy on account of previous vexations
Sleep uneasy and disturbed by pains
Sleep uneasy, interrupted by dry cough
Uneasy sleep, with excited sexual desire, though without complete erections
Sleep was uneasy, frequently interrupted by cough, pressive throbbing headache, and pulsating throbbing in the heart (third night)
Sleep only after midnight, very restless and light, so that he was awakened by the slightest noise, with palpitation as from fright
Restless night (fifth night)
Night restless; he could not sleep on account of internal heat
Night restless; sleep frequently interrupted ( third night after 3d trit,)
Night restless, especially disturbed by audible noises in the intestines, worse while lying on the right side (first night)
Night extremely restless ; no sleep
Frequent waking at night, with general excitement, as after strong coffee
Dreams. Sleep interrupted by dreams
Sleep with many dreams of many people, and full of care
Affectionate dreams, with reminiscences of my youthful loves
Vivid dreams at night
Vivid dreams at night (first night)
Vivid dream at night
Sleep disturbed by vivid dreams
Night disturbed by vivid fretful dreams
Fever p. 426
Chilliness. Chilliness of the whole body, especially of the back
Chilliness, more or less, throughout the day
Chilliness throughout the day ; she does not feel the heat although the thermometer stood at 31° (C), (after 3d trit.)
Chilliness always coming on in the afternoon and lasting till into the night, with slight general weakness and heaviness of the limbs,14.f
Chilliness the whole afternoon (third day)
Chilliness between 3 and 5 p.m.,23.
Chilliness in the evening
Chilliness after dinner, lasting a few hours
Chilliness all over, on going to bed, especially in the back, with thirst ; the accustomed bed coverings seemed too cool for him ; after half an hour dry heat of the head, with red face, while the rest of the body was chilly ; after a while this dry heat became general and lasted till midnight, when sweat broke out, but only on the upper part of the body, which lasted till 5 a.m. (third night)
Chilliness, immediately relieved in the open air
Constant chilliness, with increased thirst, in the afternoon; in the evening, chilliness, with dull throbbing in the heart, and sensation of soreness within the chest (fifth day)
Great chilliness the whole day (third day)
Great chilliness, followed by headache and coughing, from a sensation of rawness in the airpassages, while lying, at 10 a.m. (third day)
Evening chill over the whole body (after 3d dec. trit.)
Shaking chill, with heat of the head, before going to sleep, lasting half an hour, followed by general dry heat and sweat, which lasted the whole night, and brought relief (fifth night)
Shivering over the whole body, at 9 p.m., lasting half an hour; pulse 100, 23.
Transient attacks of shivering over the whole body
Feeling of coldness, without chilliness (second day)
Unusual sensation of coldness, without chilliness (soon after 50 drops, second day)
Chilliness through all the limbs, immediately
Uneasy dozing at night, from which he was frequently awakened by chilliness in the thighs (first night),14.;|]
Creeping chills along the spine
Shivering across the scapula, extending down the arm, with sensation as if the skin would be loosened from the flesh ; repeated several times, but disappearing on moving in the open air, after dinner
Coldness of the stomach, with a sensation as if cold air were blowing in it (fifth day)
Coldness of the feet, with perspiration of the upper half of the body, in the morning
Sensation of coldness in the
f Possibly to be ascribed to the damp cold weather.
j This symptom may have been caused by increased coldness during the night occiput, as though he were in a draft
Sensation of coldness and discomfort in the stomach
Frequently recurring cold sensation in the skin, on the right shoulder, and across the back
Peculiar cooling sensation, extending up the oesophagus to the mouth (first day)
Heat. Increased warmth of the body (first day)
General heat over the whole body, followed by slight perspiration (first night)
Dry heat, with uneasiness, at 3 A.M..,23.
Sensation of heat, as though it spread through the whole body, in the evening, in bed
General sensation of heat, in the evening, in bed
Greatly overpowered by moderate heat
On entering an ordinarily warm room the temperature seemed intolerably hot, with confusion of the head, which increased till evening to a moderate headache, relieved in the open air
Slight febrile symptoms, towards evening
Heat in the head on the vertex
Heat in the cheeks, in the morning, on waking
Violent heat in the cheeks for half an hour, at 5 p.m. (second day)
11000.] Persistent heat and ringing in the left ear
Prickling heat in the cheeks, without redness (first evening)
Sensation of heat in the chest, abdomen, and thighs; in the thighs it was associated with a prickling sensation, while walking (second day)
Sensation of heat in the lungs, while walking, lasting half an hour, and suddenly disappearing ; on the next day, a quarter of an hour after another dose, the same sensation, with a feeling as though the expired air was warmer than usual
Sensation of internal heat in the chest, especially severe in the precordial region and in the lower half of the right side of the chest
Frequently increasing warmth in the stomach (first day)
Sensation of increased warmth in the region of the stomach and ileum ; it seems as though these parts were bathed in warm water (first day)
Sensation of increased warmth in the whole abdomen
Feeling of unpleasant warmth in the glans penis and in the left testicle
Sweat. Profuse sweat, with great weakness, on rapid walking
General profuse sweat (seventh day)
General copious sweat, in the morning
Skin dry and hot; the heat is somewhat relieved in the morning by cold water
The back, sacral and coccygeal regions, covered with sweat, at night
Sweat on the right lower leg,-4.
Slight perspiration on the lower legs and feet, in the morning (second day)
Dryness of the lips (seventh day)
Conditions p. 427
Aggravation.
(Morning), Confusion of head, etc.; on rising, confusion in forehead, etc. ; on waking, dizzy confusion of the head ; on waking, headache ; after waking, headache ; on waking, headache above right eye ; soon after rising, pain in temporal region ; on waking, pressure, etc., in vertex; while lying in bed, headache in parietal bone; on waking, biting between eyeballs and lids; sensitiveness of teeth to cold water; after waking, worse on inspiring air, or holding a cigar with the teeth, toothache; on waking, pain in right molars; irritation in throat; burning in fauces; irritation in palate; thirst ; nausea, etc. ; on waking, sensation of nausea; on waking, retching, etc. ; immediately after rising, distension in the stomach, etc.; on waking, griping in abdomen; at 5 oclock, pain beginning in right kidney; urging to urinate; at 4 oclock, frequent micturition; on waking, sexual desire; lasciviousness, etc. ; at 5 oclock, emissions; hoarseness; dry cough; after waking, cough ; at 6 oclock, cough ; after rising, short, etc., cough ; immediately after rising, especially on deep inspiration, pain in right lung; on waking, pain in clavicular region; on waking, tension in cervical muscles; after waking, pain in sacro-iliac region; after rising, sensation in limbs; weakness, etc.; on rising, itching of scrotum ; coldness of feet, etc.; at 3 oclock, dry heat, etc.; on waking, heat in cheeks ; general sweat ; perspiration on lower legs, etc.
(Forenoon), Drawing in back teeth; while walking, stitches in left hypochondrium ; especially from 10 to 11 oclock, cough; cough; while speaking, oppression of chest; while walking, pressure in middle of sternum ; at 10 oclock, while lying, chilliness.
(Afternoon), Towards evening, confusion of head ; at 6 oclock, in a warm room, pressure, etc., in occiput ; the symptoms are most frequent and most violent ; hawking of mucus ; heartburn ; lying down, pain in stomach; frequent micturition; towards evening, hoarseness; voice hoarse, etc. ; towards evening, stitches in left chest; pain in loins, etc. ; pain in small of back ; while sitting quietly, pain in region of kidneys ; while sitting, pain in tibia; weariness; itching on legs, etc. ; sleepiness; chilliness; between 3 and 5 oclock, chilliness ; thirst; towards evening, febrile symptoms; at 5 oclock, heat in cheeks.
(Evening), Apprehensiveness ; confusion of head, etc. ; after walking, confusion of the head ; pressive headache; after lying down, pain from eyebrow into forehead; difficulty in swallowing; great thirst; eructations of air; itching at orifice of urethra; strangury; at 9 oclock, urine thinner, etc. ; irritation to cough; short hoarseness ; cough ; pressure upon chest ; pain in the loins ; in bed, pain in lumbar region; pain in small of back; sensation in lower legs; after a short walk, weariness of the feet ; weariness, etc. ; in warm bed, tearing, etc. ; chilliness; on going to bed, chilliness ; chill; at 9 oclock, shivering; in bed, sensation of heat.
(Night), Heartburn; at 11 oclock, stitches in urethra; towards morning, erections; at 11.30 oclock, tickling in larynx; dry cough ; cough; pain in precordial region ; palpitation; on lying down, cramp in toes; when at rest, tearing, etc.; sweat on back, etc.
(Before midnight), When warm in bed, pain in mastoid process.
(Midnight), Frequent micturition ; sudden palpitation ; sweat.
(After midnight) , Sleep restless, etc.
( Open air), Lachrymation ; after being in warm room, huskiness of voice.
(Ascending a height), Oppression of chest, etc. ; stitches at left ribs ; pain in tendo Achillis.
(After beer), Great excitement ; temporary aggravation; pains in head, etc.; sensation in thorax.
(At breakfast), Frontal headache.
(After breakfast), Confusion of head.
(On the cars), Lassitude in lower limbs.
(After coughing), Nausea.
(After dinner), Griping in abdomen; tumultuous action of heart; after short nap, weakness, etc.; chilliness; on moving in open air, shivering across scapula, etc.
(Driving), Pain in region of heart.
( While eating), Flatulence ; pain in small of back.
(After eating), Dizziness ; thirst ; distension of stomach ; rumbling in intestines ; griping in intestines ; beating of the heart ; stitches in lower leg; sleepiness.
(Heat of room), Cough.
(On deep inspiration), Stitch in right lung.
(Lying upon part), Feeling in ear.
(Lying on left shoulder), Pain in region of clavicle.
(Motion), Pain in umbilicus; pains in little finger, etc.; pain in patella.
( Violent motion of part), Dull headache.
(Moving head), Pain in forehead.
(Moving arm), Pain in region of left clavicle.
(Pressure), Pain in flank ; pain in patella.
(During rest), Pain in sciatic nerve; weariness in feet.
(Smoking), Pain in canine teeth; dry cough.
(Stepping hard), Pressive headache.
(After stool), Pain in rectum.
(After going into street), Sticking in left false ribs.
(Empty swallowing), Pressure in pharynx.
(Talking), Sensation in soft palate.
(Turning head to right), Pain in Eustachian tube.
( Uncovering abdomen), Stitches in walls of thorax.
( Walking), After smoking, heartburn ; deep respiration ; difficult respiration ; soreness in apices of lungs ; pains in rectum ; copious stools ; pain in left chest ; stitches at left ribs ; stitches in left thorax ; sensation in heart ; pain in tendo Achillis ; pain in foot ; sensation on surface of thigh ; sensation of heat of chest, etc.; sensation of heat of lungs.
(Rapid walking), Stitches in left chest; profuse sweat.
( Warmth), Especially m bed, throat symptoms.
(In warm bed), Stitches in various places ; sticking in skin.
(In warm room), After a walk, rush of blood to head; alter being in cold air, itching within ear
( Warmth of stove), Cough .
(After wine), Heartburn.
Amelioration p. 429
(Towards evening), Became lively.
(Evening), Lough.
(Night), In warmth of bed, rawness, etc., in throat; cough.
(Open air), Confusion of head; chilliness
(On paying attention to 4he pain .Stitches in left nipple disappear
(Change of position), When lying, pain in teeth, etc., disappear.
(Co Id water), Cough.
(After washing xvith cold water), Pain from temples towards vertex disappears.
(After dinner), Scraping in throat.
(Passage of flatus), Pain in flank ; griping in abdomen.
( Lying down), Headache, etc.
(Lying on painful part and pressing it firmly against bed), Pain in shoulder.
(Micturition), Pressure in bladder, etc.
(On pressure), Pain in temporal region disappears
(Rest), Stitches in left ribs ; pain in left tendo Achillis.
(On rising after short sleep), Pressure on vertex disappears
(Stool), Griping in bowels.
(From Chinese tea), Relief.
( When walking), Pain in thighs disappears.
( Warmth), Drawing in left hypochondrium.
(After warm soup), Pain in Eustachian tube disappears.
( Water), Pain in arches of palate.
( Wine), Inclination to vomit.
Footnotes p. 416
† A very rare occurrence, not noticed since my last Sulphur proving.