Panicum paludosum
Sybninyms: Anantherum; Vetiver.
Remedy code: 3-633.24.09
A 62-year-old woman, previously suffered from depression, stomach issues, and joint problems. She is lively and creative, often dresses strikingly, and performs on stage. When talking, her eyes look down and then back up to say something. She used to come in previous years whenever she felt too intensely and for too long somber, dealing with it through therapy, training, and 'self-development'. It often improved, 'but not completely' (responded very well to Solanum tuberosum at the time). After two years: I need something again, there are a few small things. She has made a list that she reads aloud. She speaks expressively, openly, and decisively. For two years she got orthopedic insoles. That was a burden, but now it is going well, she can dance a lot again and is happy with it. On the right foot, there is still something left: blisters with fluid, which can itch tremendously in the middle of the sole and the ball of the foot, the edges, and the outside of the foot. The skin peels off in large patches, sometimes itching terribly. Additionally, she has a bit of eczema on her hand, near the fingers, and the webbing. It is slowly increasing, but not dramatically. Her nails are brittle. Also, she has limp hair and cold feet. She still has pain in the top of her foot and ankle, which makes her somewhat despondent and grumpy. Her father also developed eczema on his hands and whole body after retirement. The eyes: it seems there is tear fluid that irritates, the right eye corner laterally has some irritation, antibiotic drops did nothing. She feels despondent again upon inquiry, for the first time in years. There are no worries, the business is doing slightly less well but has been like this for years, but now it affects her more. She sleeps poorly, and her back nags sometimes under the scapula. She feels tense upon waking and needs to shake it off. Dreams are very confusing, always awakes at 5 hr, and falls asleep poorly due to very restless legs, she finds it terrible. Furthermore she withdraws more and more, not engaging with people as much. No longer gets involved in all conversations. Things are going their way, the grandchildren are growing up, there are no problems with them, and they live their lives. They rarely see them, but it is important how they are doing, she is at peace with it. Previously she was very involved with the children, her divorce, and taking care of grandchildren. For more than ten years it has often been financially difficult which caused tension and worry about her husband, which determined their lives for a long time. Socially, she was always very busy.
Analysis
Silicon series: her mood is still not good, but she skirts around it and accepts it, because it used to be 'much worse', but now she only mentions some physical things. Her social life was very busy, she has been doing less of it for years, now focusing on the care of her grandchildren, children, and husband. Family life determines her life now. Theme Liliidae: restlessness, head-pelvis, family, partner fits well.
Phase 4: in recent years she was the 'pillar of support' and saw herself as a rock in the storm. She comes across as strong, presents herself as a problem solver, and tackles everything. Unquestionably present, taking on the task.
Stage 9: she is always smart, handy, and staying a step ahead of the situation: that is the impression she gives. It has been much better for years, but 'not quite good'.
The rubric 'eruptions sole' mentions Anatherum, which seems to directly fit the characteristics of the Liliidae: family-oriented, restlessness in legs and head. Stadium 9 is a 'smart one' and almost good (the mood in previous years), constantly trying is Stadium 7, which fits the situation from years ago, always in therapy to keep her head above water.
Phase 2: the situation is still relatively new, previously she was always socially busy, engaged in her own therapy and development Stadium 7. Prescription: Anatherum muriaticum MK.
Follow up
After two weeks emotionally it is already better. The sadness is gone, and the 'on the verge of crying' feeling was gone within a few days. The eczema spots are unchanged, the left eye is now involved. It can flare up daily. The foot is no longer active, and dry, but it has been like this for years, up and down. Fingers vary daily, itching a lot. Sleep is restless, with many dreams. She is feeling things again and calls it a déjà-vu. She notices that she is more open again, thinking of someone and they call, for example. Previously this was burdensome and disappeared after Solanum tuberosum. She is less closed off, feels calmer, and more perceptive. The restless legs are gone, cold feet are gone. Previously she bottled up annoyance, her husband is heavy-handed, and she couldn't handle it, it would come out. These past two weeks she could express it well, without burden and quarrel, she could clear it up. In a short time, she is emotionally better, and can handle annoyance and the situation better. The skin takes a few months to improve. After this, it remains good for years.