Minutus

Seems there are two questions being answered here:

Is this a case for homeopathy? Despite current drug therapy, it has
all the hallmarks - sudden change, sudden marked and vivid mental Sx
in someone previously not exhibiting any - may or may not be related
to the drugs - but there was an aetiology prior to that which led to
the first sudden hospitalisation. Not enough information in a short
phone call but sounds like our kind of case.

The second issue is whether YOU Rochelle take the case on or not.

As far as payment goes, it's always a complex issue and to some
extent not your responsibility. You decide what fee you will ask for
and they will decide whether they can meet it or not. Driving past a
house will actually tell you nothing about their financial situation.
They might have a relative willing to pay for the treatment for
instance.

It seems from what you say that it's as much to do with you not
wanting to take on a case that might not resolve because of the
effect it might have on your reputation? I don't think any of us
ever know before we take a case in full and begin treatment what the
issues really are - cases which sounded complex resolve easily,
others which sound a breeze on the phone are actually very
complicated once the real story unfolds.

What about the possibility of referring the case to someone else???

Carol

Carol Boyce BSc(Hons), LCH, MCH, CCH
Director of Education
The Homeopathic Symposium
http://www.homeopathicsymposium.com
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I was observing a case where the hallucinations were brought on by some drug administered in the emergency room (he was taken there for low blood pressure - he had just started meds and they were not adjusted properly), and aggravated by poor medical practices and more drugs. Problem was, the patient was now suicidal - well, his actions were interpreted by wife and nurses as suicide attempts. In this case, once released to go home the gentleman (who certainly appeared to be getting better) tripped one evening and had a bruise on his arm the next day. When this was observed he was rushed to the hospital, put in restraints and heavily medicated out of fear (OK - his wife really needed the treatment at that point since she was the one 'freeking out'). A part of these problems is you must obtain a great deal of information from family or caretakers, and they sometimes have their own agenda. On the other hand, if he did commit suicide during homeopathic treatment - you can imagine the legal uproar. Do you have 'traditional' doctors in your area that are willing to work with you on such a case?

Dear Carol
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That I think was the main purpose of me posting what little I know to the group.

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Good point



I would not wish to take on the case if I felt it was a complete no hoper as I feel that is deceiving the patient.


Also a good point



Only if I am not honest to begin with about my chances of geting through the drug layer.
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This was a recommendation and also I am the most experienced practitioner in the town (6 years) I think . I would have to go to the house as he refuses to go out most of the time. His wife said that sometimes she can get him to the end of the road but that is it. There are a couple of others who have been qualified just over a year and one more experienced practitioner who comes in 1 day a week from out of town but I believe she has given up. (This is a strange seaside town of a lot of elderly peopel!!)
Regards
Rochelle

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(Sung to the tune of Handel's Hallelujah)
Bell-a-donna!

I saw 1 case similar to this; a 10 y.o. female of normal intelligence who would suddenly, as her mom put it, "violently fly off the handle".
The state intervened and had her institutionalized for a while. I recommended Belladonna 30c prn and mom reports that it helps a lot. I don't know exactly what 'helps' means as she is not local to me.
By the way, I always accept the difficult cases if the patient appears to 'want' help as those are not only our teachers, but very gratifying to solve. It gives me extra-ordinary satisfaction to help those that allopathic (drug) medicine says can't be helped!
Grace & Peace

From: Donna Rona
. Do you have 'traditional' doctors in your area that are willing to work with you on such a case?

Very doubtful - mention homeopathy round here and they either laugh or tell the patient that they are wasting their money.

Rochelle
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I gave Bell 200 to a young girl hearing voices and it definitely helped. Unfortunately she was then put on medication so I lost touch.

It is not the patient who wants help in this case but his wife who is also his carer who wants me to help!!!

Rochelle

Good enough! I would give his 'helpful' caretaker wife the chosen remedy, no promises and sit back and.......learn! If you do, let us know what you learn however, my mini-plea is that you 'not' be intimidated by the bleakness of the situation or the negative reports from the (non-homeopathic) MD's.

I treated a patient with a history of "parasomnia" which several MDs mistook for seizures despite EEG's that said otherwise. He was origionally injuried in the US Marines and had suffered 5-100 episodes a day for about 8 years. He asked me if I could help him and I responded that I was just dumb enough to try! I gave Rheum 30c once a day and the episodes stopped cold. After 2 weeks the patient stopped his med and 5 weeks later he had a repeat episode. I instructed him to take 1 dose a week. It has been 2 years now and he has been totally symptom free!

Why I am going to such great lengths to relate this story? To boost your faith both in yourself AND homeopathy; don't be intimidated! Whatever you do you will learn and, beside, you will feel better about yourself for having tried; you know, leaving no stone unturned!

I would probably not charge for this one, just another layer of protection for you as as you acted as a good Samaritan helping at the request of the wife and there was no exchange of money for services but perhaps this would only serve to help protect under US law as I am not familiar with British law. (OK Enough said Howie)
Regardless, blessings to you Rochelle

After this encouraging post I am thinking of phoning the wife again!!

Rochelle