Pontederia cordata
Remedy code: 3-633.31.11
A 72-year-old man, he is sent by his daughter. Together with his wife, they tell the story, often taking turns to say a sentence, adding or correcting each other, without any visible tension. For a year now, he has had regular bladder infections, has been treated three times, and is still recovering. He also lumped his jaw, which disappeared after antibiotics. The infection led to sepsis; he became confused and couldn't remember things. It started with pain in his upper legs, a lack of motivation, and mild flu-like symptoms the day before. Then he became confused, developed muscle pain, and lost his energy. He was confused, looked uncertain, and didn't even remember anything about it. His reactions were “Don't point at me.” Fever, high blood pressure, high pulse, and he collapsed. He has never had anything else, his family is 'powerful'. He is normally an optimistic and humorist person. Before this, he worked in an office, which required a lot of concentration: wonderful, fun, with young people. Hobbies: making films on the computer, reading, puzzles, cycling, walking. His family life used to be good, he had a happy childhood, wonderful. He doesn't worry about anything, has no concerns, is always full of humor, sometimes curt, and is easily irritated. It's not like last year yet, mentally he has been doing better in recent weeks, and he is less confused. The biggest setback: he gets tired quickly, and can't walk for long, in the afternoon you see him drifting off, he looks grayer, a lot of muscle pain in his legs. He often suffers from cramps in his hands after holding something, cutting something, or washing the car. At night, he has cramps in his feet. In the last year, he has had a lot of mouth ulcers. He is against medication; if he doesn't have to take it, he won't. He has hay fever: sneezing, a runny nose, and his eyes have been closed since he was four years old. It varies from year to year, always from February until after the summer. He takes hay fever medication when necessary, but with some medications, the skin on his hands peeled off. Illicium anisum does not cause an amelioration, but it does cause dry hands and cracks on the back of the hands, especially on the little finger. Zingiber officinalis (found under the heading 'forgetful' and Lillidae) gives him more energy for three months, and the mouth ulcers disappear. After that, he becomes confused again, forgets a lot, does everyday things in a different order, and drives in the wrong direction. He goes to the toilet frequently again and looks unwell. He falls asleep during the day, his calves itch, 'full of ants', and you can see the muscles moving. His hands occasionally cramp up, and he has to straighten them himself. Repeating Zingiber officinalis now has no effect.
Analysis
Silicon series: His childhood was fantastic; this is the only thing he talked about enthusiastically and emphasized. The unity with his wife and the strong bond with his daughter emphasizes 'family life', doing everything together.
Silicon series: the confusion and bladder (polarity, complaints in head and pelvis, known from the Liliales, this can be extrapolated to the entire Class).
Phase 3: dependent on others.
Phase 1: spontaneous, emptiness (in thinking)
Stage 11: cramps, caring, keeping irritation inside.
Prescription: Pontederia cordata.
Follow-up
The bladder complaint disappeared immediately, and after two weeks he recovered mentally very quickly, his memory returned, and he can remember better, and knows what things are about again. The bladder complaint disappeared immediately after taking the remedy.
The cramps in his hands are much less, although they still occur occasionally after carrying a bag. He is enthusiastic about everything again, goes for walks, and reads books. He has a great sense of humor, and is cheerful, together with his wife, touching each other, grabbing each other. Acts very lighthearted. After this, things go well for years.