Complete Recovery From Steroid-Masked Arthritis Found At Life Force Homeopathy
An 83-year-old female, Mrs. N. B. (PIN: 39118) visited Life Force Homeopathy center on 15th January 2019 to get treated for her complaint of Osteoarthritis. She experienced the first symptom of osteoarthritis 4 years back. Initially, she ignored the symptoms, but, when she noticed that her complaints were turning worse, she finally went to see a specialist and was diagnosed as a patient of Osteoarthritis. Initially, her pain started in the knees bilaterally with the stiffness, which was more in the morning and while walking. She was experiencing difficulty rising from sitting posture and needed support to get up and to walk. She could not walk a long distance without support, and she was experiencing a sensation of losing balance for the last 7-8 months. She was suffering from severe pain. Her pain would get aggravated in the early morning, due to the change of weather, and while climbing the stairs. Due to the pain, she was unable to do even her day-to-day activities. Her pain was so bad that she couldn't stand or sit. Her sleep was disturbed, as she would experience pain and wake up in the middle of the night. She was continuously on painkillers for 9 months without much relief from the pain.
Besides Osteoarthritis, she was also suffering from recurrent Backache & Cardiomyopathy.
She had no other major illness in the past.
Family History:
In her family, her mother was suffering from osteoarthritis.
Physical Generals:
She had cravings for sweets. Her thirst had decreased, and her appetite was normal. She was sensitive to extreme temperatures. She had no urinary complaints. Her stools were also satisfactory. Her sleep was disturbed due to the pain. She had dreams of daily routine and she would wake up frequently from the dreams.
Self And Family Set-Up:
She was a homemaker, and her husband was retired. She was having a son and 2 daughters. Her family life was stable and healthy.
Prescription:
Dr. Shah studied her case in detail and evaluated all her reports thoroughly. Based on the detailed case study and evaluation, Dr. Shah prescribed his research-based medicines to the patient. Also, the patient was recommended physiotherapy along with the medicines.
Follow-Ups:
On 5th March 2019, in her first follow-up, she reported relief in her pain in the knees, back, and stiffness in the early morning being 20% better with reduced swelling. Her balance had improved.
On 4th July 2019, in her third follow-up, she reported that her relief in the complaints was better and requested to prescribe the same medicine. But, in between, her pain and stiffness had started again due to the change in weather. The patient was counseled that in the cold or monsoon weather, the muscular and joint pains would get worse. Based on the feedback, revised medicines were prescribed to her.
She was almost 75% better in her relief in the complaints at the 5th follow-up. She showed persistent improvement in her recovery from the complaints.
After another 10 months on 25th May 2020, the patient informed that her pain and stiffness had reduced by more than 95%, and she has no complaints now.
On 15th June 2020, her pain had reduced considerably and her movements had also improved significantly. Her symptoms of pain in the knees & backache along with stiffness had reduced. She reported that she was completely pain-free now, and, in the last 1 year, she had not taken any painkillers. Now, she was able to do her day-to-day activities, which were difficult for her previously, and walk normally with improved balance. She is stable now with her conventional treatment for cardiomyopathy.
The patient is continuing the homeopathic medicine for further improvement as a supportive treatment for other associated complaints.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates that in the case of multiple complaints, proper case-taking, and the right selection of homeopathic medicine by an expert homeopath can provide great relief to the patient and improve the patient’s immunity significantly.
Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that does not have any cure. But, with the help of homeopathic medicines, one can mitigate the pain and experience an improved quality of life. With homeopathic treatment, one can live an active lifestyle with better control over the disease. Homeopathic medicines are as effective and offer long-lasting relief and good results safely without any side-effects.
-Written by Dr. Jyoti, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah M.D.