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Patterns of disturbance

Patterns of disturbance. Premenstrual Syndrome is any collection of symptoms which appear in the menstrual cycle after ovulation and before menstruation Premenstrual Syndrome can consist of physical and/or emotional symptoms. Common patterns. Lachesis Natrum muriaticum Sepia Pulsatilla.

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Patterns of disturbance

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  1. Patterns of disturbance • Premenstrual Syndrome is any collection of symptoms which appear in the menstrual cycle after ovulation and before menstruation • Premenstrual Syndrome can consist of physical and/or emotional symptoms www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  2. Common patterns • Lachesis • Natrum muriaticum • Sepia • Pulsatilla www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  3. Lachesis • Anger, jealousy, tirades, loquacity. High libido. • Bloating, < tight clothes. Flushes of heat. Left sided. Hot. Intolerance of tight clothes. • > free discharges, e.g. onset menstrual flow, cool air. • < after sleep/waking, morning, heat (sun), alcohol. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  4. Natrum muriaticum • Grief, ailments from grief – can’t cry or weeps alone, < consolation; hides feelings. • Irritable, resentful, critical, dwells on upsets; self-doubt/self-criticism. • Greasy skin and hair. Cold sores. • < sympathy, sea air, exertion, before menses, morning and forenoon. • > fresh air, gentle exercise. • Desires salt or averse salt. Aversion to fat, slimy food. Thirsty. • Desires fresh air; chilly but intolerant of heat. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  5. Sepia • Depressed, apathetic, irritable, put-upon, weary/worn out, averse loved-ones; < consolation. • Libido low or lost. Never well since pregnancy. Pelvic bearing down pain Sweaty. Sallow complexion. • < cold air, before menses, afternoon and/or evening, before storm. • > dancing, strenuous exercise, warmth, thunderstorm. • Desires vinegar, pickles and acids. Aversion to meat,fats and rich food which <. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  6. Pulsatilla • Timid, shy, weepy, desires company and consolation/affection. • Symptoms changeable. Onset at puberty. • < warmth, rest, beginning of motion, twilight, rich foods, fat; • > cold, continued gentle motion, open air; after crying, lying on back. • Thirstless. Desires pastry and rich food, cold food. Averse fat, hot food. < bread, fat, fruit, pastry, rich food. • >open air, < heat, and stuffy/warm rooms. www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  7. Key points • Immediately better at onset of menstruation – Lachesis • Averse to consolation – Natrum muriaticum • Averse to loved ones – Sepia • Better from consolation - Pulsatilla www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

  8. Prescribing in PMS • Potency selection – • Higher potencies for more emotional/mental disturbance • Lower potencies for more physical disturbance • Timing of prescription • During symptoms • Before ovulation www.facultyofhomeopathy.org

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