Strychnos ignatii

665.24.09 Strychnos ignatii, CaseWoman, 30, headache.
She has headaches coming from her neck to the back of her head, sometimes the temples, there is an outward pressing, stitching, pulsating. It is worse rising from stooping, during menses and the stress of her work; it is better from sleep. It started after her boyfriend ended a relationship with her. She kept going after him, wanted him when others told her not to follow him. She scratches and swallows a lot while talking about it.
The headaches started during a difficult period with a man. She was very much in love, but he had just finished an engagement with another woman, so the relation was alternating good and bad, on and off. Others told her to forget him, but she only wept. She was alternating between the idea of only wanting him and the idea that there is another nice man in the world.
She does not make contact easily, it’s difficult for her to talk about herself. It’s easier to talk about music or her work.
She is quiet and holds her emotions in. She is patient and teaches quietly.
She had a happy childhood. Her family was very busy with music, everyone playing instruments and singing. She plays in a band.
She has often been teased at school because of her red hair. She now likes it, especially after compliments from many people.
Neck pain < draught.Weather: chilly, > warmth, > sun, fear of thunderstorm, < draught, > open air, > outside.
Sweat: < exertion.
Time: < 5 pm.
Desire: sweet !, salt !, chocolate, meat, fish, egg, cheese.
Aversion: cauliflower, fat from meat, milk.
Female: menses backache and abdominal pain at the start of the menses.
Sleep: good.AnalysisThe ailments started after a love disappointment. The weeping on her own is a strong indication for Ignatia MK. It fits with her perfectionism, musical talents and being reserved.Follow upOne month after Ignatia MK she is doing very well. The pains are little and she feels good. In the beginning the pains came back a few times.
3 months and one Ignatia MK later the complaints are gone 95%. She feels good in herself, both physically and psychologically.