644.75.01 Ecballium elaterium, CaseWoman, 50, backache.
The backacke is located in the lumbar and sacral region, with pain points on the sacro-iliac joints. The pains are worse sitting, standing still, lifting heavy things. They are not influenced by heat, cold, walking or lying. The pains are worse the last six months since she has had financial problems. Her dental situation is so bad that she needs a lot of dentistry, which will lead to a great dal of expense. She has no money and has to find ways to earn money to repay her debts.
The first time she had a backache was when she was working as a student in a factory, lifting heavy boxes. It was a boring job that she only did to earn money for a holiday. As a student she did not have enough money, just a small grant and had to work extra to survive. It felt like a restriction.
Her family did not have a lot of money. Later her father was doing well. Once she asked her father for money, which he refused. Now she does not dare to ask him for money anymore. Due to lack of money in her life she developed terrible worries about big debts. On the other hand she can spend money easily, more than she has. She can even be extravagant in spending, like phone calls.
In the past she had diarrhoea, an amoebic dysentery with loose stools and abdominal cramps.
Dream: missing train connection due to having too much luggage.
Dream: getting train connection but having to leave the luggage in the former train because there was too much.
AnalysisThe theme of money is a strong one for the
Cucurbitaceae. Her desire for cucumber points in the same direction.
Typical is that she has “terrible” financial worries on the one hand, which indicates the
Cucurbitaceae. But on the other hand she can spend money so easily, as if it slips out of her hands, as she is too impulsive with it,
Stage 1.
An analysis with Reference Works also indicates Elaterium.
Cucurbitaceae (same remedy) knee.
Cucurbitaceae (same remedy) teeth.
Cucurbitaceae (same remedy) back.
Follow upAfter Elaterium MK she feels much better and has much more energy. She says that it has a harmonising effect on her: in the past everything felt as jagged, now all feels smooth. Her financial worries are much less. She has bought an old car that gives her independence.
Her knee pain is almost gone after chiropractic treatment of her pelvis. Her hearing ameliorated such that she can hear the clock tick.
Half a year and 5 doses of Elaterium MK later she is still doing well.