Spinal Disease

Locomotor Ataxy This is a syphilitic disease of the spine in which the patient does not feel the ground well and cannot walk properly. Treatment In the initial stage—Secale 3, then Fluoric Acid 6. In syphilitic cases, Kali Iod. Ө or…

Coccygodynia This is a neuralgic pain effecting the last bone (coccyx) of the vertebral column. It is caused by cold, injury, forcep- delivery, or suppression of skin-eruptions. Treatment Pain is bruising or band-like in…

Progressive Muscular Atrophy This waste starts in the muscles of the palms and extends to all over the body, till ultimately the patient becomes a living skeleton. Try—Plumbum 6, Phosphorus 3, Argent. Nit. 6, Gels. 3x, Arnica 6, Sulphur…

Myelitis This is an inflammation of the whole part of the spinal cord due to injury, cold or infectious disease. There is at first a sense of constriction of the trunk, followed by paralysis of the limbs. Treatment In accute attack…

Spinal Meningitis The cause and symptoms are the same as in the case of cerebral meningitis. (q.v.). If there be fever, restlessness, dry skin or history of injury—Aconite 3x. Pain all over the body, aggravated by movements—Bryonia 3.…

Spinal Apoplexy Bleeding occurs into the spinal cord or its coverings producing almost the same symptoms as those of apoplexy (quod-vide). The same medicines are to be used according to indications. If the tongue and the extremities become…

Spinal Hyperaemia Found in those with history of taking strychnine, or exposing to cold or suffering from menstrual disorders, piles or sexual excesses. Pain along the spine in the loins; pin and needle sensation in lower limbs are the…

Spinal Anaemia Found in those with heart disease or anaemia. Try Ferrum 6, Ars. Iod. 6x (trit.); Phosph. Acid 1x-2, Calc. Carb. 6, China 3, Secale 3.

Spinal Irritation It is a sort of debility of the spinal cord, manifesting itself more among females than among males, as pain in the spine when same is pressed upon or when much work is done. Treatment: Argent. Nit. 6, Agar. 3, Picric…