More Cured Cases

• A sophomore in college had FACIAL ACNE for over 6 years since menarche.  First started on forehead and then involved her cheeks.  Tried several allopathic lotions, wash, and antibiotics with no lasting benefit or cure.  Healed acne left brown spots on the face.  Also had mild dandruff problem for several years.  First used homeopathic combination remedy that did not help.  Was treated with single remedy chosen based upon homeopathic principles to which she responded very well.  Within 3 months, all her pimples were gone; in addition, dandruff and slight hair loss problem were also resolved (00704179). 
  Comments:  Had been off medicine for over 4 years without any recurrence of acne or dandruff (0808).
• Young female with HAY FEVER having rhinorrhea, itchy throat, constant tickling cough, and itchy ears for about 2 weeks during fall season.  Symptoms did not improve despite antibiotic and antihistaminic medications.  Had complete relief of all her symptoms within 1 week of treatment (40052274).  Also had significant relief from homeopathic remedy in her foot pain due to chronic PLANTER FASCIAITIS not responding well to anti-inflammatory medicines and orthotic inserts.
  Comments:  No recurrence of symptoms at 4 month follow-up.
• Elderly person suffering from unexplained, generalized blisters, like skin ulcers, associated with pain and marked burning for the past 3 years was diagnosed as PEMPHIGUS and treated with Prednisone, Dapsone, Methotrexate, and Cellcept at various times.  Only Prednisone provided some control but soon after its discontinuation or tapering because of side effects or long duration, the new lesions reappear in increasing frequency and old ones reulcerate despite continuation of Cellcept and other medications.
• Within 2 weeks after starting homeopathic treatment, Pemphigus blisters and associated pain and burning were about 50% better; at one month follow up, there was about 70% improvement (6005294). 
  Comments:  Two months into the treatment, patient described over 95% improvement with many large, bleeding, painful ulcers completely healed with only erythematous but healthy skin underneath.  Only few small crusty lesions were noted in healing state.
• 4-year-old youngster with a history of recurrent, UNEXPLAINED EYELID SWELLING just about every 2 months for over 4 years.  Associated symptoms included slight erythema of eyelids, itching and mild discomfort from heaviness of the lids; the swelling of eyelids often resulted in marked puffiness with inability to open the eyes.  No associated other eye symptoms, known allergies or systemic illness.  Allergist prescribed Claritin/Zyrtec which did not prevent episodes despite daily intake; Benadryl sometimes helped the swelling a little but did not shorten the duration of episode which usually resolved over 3-4 days.  On 4th days of starting homeopathic remedy, patient developed another episode of eyelid swelling but much milder than usual and disappeared only after 1 day.  No Benadryl was given.  The homeopathic remedy was stopped after 1 month (6305297).
  Comments:  No recurrence of episodic eyelid swelling 3 months later despite discontinuation of all medication (030306).
• A teenager with PIMPLES for 3-4 years primarily involving forehead, top and sides of nose, and chin with small, pus filled, whitehead lesions.  Also had many dark spots from old, healed pimples.  After 3 months on homeopathic remedies, all her pimples cleared up, and no new pimples were noted.  Within 6 months, old spots also disappeared (00304175).
  Comments:  Four years following completion of treatment, has had no recurrence of acne (0808).
• Middle age computer professional had stinging type skin itching, constantly moist and erythematous skin both groins with surrounding areas of dark pigmentation from chronic scratching for over 4 years.  Moderately-severe itching spells often resulted in rawness and bleeding.  Consulted 3 dermatologists and an allergist, diagnosed as having NUMMULAR ECZEMA, and was prescribed Protopic, several antihistaminic agents, steroid creams, etc. with no satisfactory results.  After 6 months of homeopathic treatment, the eczema and itching was all gone with normal groin skin (3105265).
  Comments:  After full control of symptoms and the eczema, the homeopathic treatment will continue for some more time hoping for a complete cure (0306).
• Thirty-plus housewife having frontal headache, eye strain, facial bone pain, nasal congestion, post nasal drip, throat irritation and pain, cough worse during sleep, and tiredness toward the end of the day was diagnosed to have CHRONIC SINUSITIS and had consulted an ophthalmologist and otolaryngologist  in addition to several visits to her primary care physician for over 15 years.  Was treated with Tylenol, Motrin, nose drops, and periodic antibiotics with poor and short lasting to no control of her symptoms.  After a week on single homeopathic remedy based on totality of her symptoms, a 50% overall improvement was reposted.  At 6-week follow up visit, nearly 85% improvement was described with complete disappearance of many sinusitis symptoms.  Described “feeling very good after a long time” (1106311).
  Comments:  Remarkable response within a short time for a 15-year old chronic illness.  Treatment was completed after about 1 year; patient was reported to be doing well and asymptomatic at 2 year follow up call after the last visit (0808).
• Middle age professional diagnosed to have PSORIASIS clinically manifesting as generalized erythematous rash, some ring-like lesions with central clearing, itching, thickening, and crusting of skin and extensive exfoliation from skin and scalp.  Affected areas included primarily the scalp, ear lobes, external ear canals, forehead hair line, back of neck, elbows, chest, and back.  In addition, nails were also involved.  Initial allopathic treatment included several creams, shampoo etc. with no significant relief; new lesions continued despite treatment with some newer allopathic as well as ayurvedic medicines.  When started on homeopathic treatment, there was only partial improvement on initial remedies; later, during the course of further treatment, his psoriasis improved nearly 95% after a different remedy was chosen (3704209). 
  Comments:  Improvement sustained despite discontinuation of all allopathic medicines and only on infrequent dosing of homeopathic remedy (0606).
• Young, primary school-age child having RECURRENT WHEEZING, for nearly 3 years just about every 1-2 month on average, usually starting in the middle of the night, and always FOLLOWING A COLD type illness.  No known allergies.  Has been going to daycare since early infancy.  Had few quite severe episodes of asthma requiring visits to Emergency Room.  After sometime usual doses of Albuterol and Pulmocort failed to provide relief.  Because of frequent and severe wheezing, was advised to take chronic, multi-therapy with oral Singulair, antihistamines, bronchodilator and steroid; parents only gave Singulair and refused other medicines (6205296).
  Comments:  Within a month of homeopathic treatment, there was only one minor episode of wheezing.  Subsequently, during the 9 months, there was one episode of cold without wheezing and one episode of mild wheezing without preceding cold.  Acute remedies helped relief wheezing without need for inhaled Albuterol/steroid.  Parents decided to discontinue Singulair.  During next 6 months, had no more frequent colds or wheezing.  Homeopathic discontinued after 10 months with no recurrence of any colds or asthma episodes for nearly 2 years (0808).
• Young infant came for homeopathic treatment of CHALAZION with crusty lid margin of 6 month duration.  Eye doctor advised surgical drainage under general anesthesia after warm soaks failed to resolve it.  No other medical problems were described. 
  Within a month after homeopathic remedy was given, the chalazion disappeared with normal looking lid and the margin without any further nodular appearance or the crusting.
• Person with a history of ACUTE URTICARIA with swollen red and baggy eyelids, swollen and red ear lobes, blotchy and itchy facial and upper extremity rash came for homeopathic treatment for recurrence of urticaria within 3 days after completing a 6-day course of steroid pills.  Two dosage of homeopathic remedy, given 30 minutes apart, in the office while obtaining the history markedly reduced the itching and redness of rashes. 
  Within 3 days of homeopathic treatment, all the rashes, swelling, redness and itching disappeared completely without the need for the second course of steroid pills she was advised to take (3790407).
• A young child had multiple WARTS on UPPER LIP that recurred despite surgical removal of some bigger ones.  All warts disappeared completely within 2 weeks of homeopathic remedy (5006350).
  Comments:  No recurrence noted during several months after discontinuation of treatment (0808).
• Elderly lady with itching of scalp, painful pimply eruptions, and hair loss for several months was diagnosed to have SCALP FOLLICULITIS and treated by the dermatologist with Minocycline and local application of medicated foam.  Minocycline gave her severe diarrhea and foam application was very cumbersome process for her.  Despite good compliance, during the past 18 months, she was treated with multiple courses of Minocycline/other antibiotics and foam because of recurrence of folliculitis within 1-2 weeks after completion of each course.  Patient sought homeopathic treatment when the derm doc said he did not have anything else to offer other than repeated course of antibiotics (7506375).
  Comments:  Within a week after taking a single homeopathic remedy, she noted significant improvement in the itching and painful pimples.  After about 4 months, her folliculitis was completely gone with no further scalp itching or new pimples.  No antibiotics or foam application was requires during homeopathic treatment (0607).
• A 3-year old youngster was having RECURRENT EPISODES OF COLD with runny nose, cough worse at night often associated with vomiting of swallowed mucus, and wheezing with shortness of breath just about every 4-6 weeks, one after the other, since started going to daycare about a year ago.  Seen by pediatrician and pulmonologist multiple times and treated with different antibiotics; also given Pulmocort, Albuterol, and Singular almost on a regular basis.  Within 2 months of homeopathic treatment, the need for bronchodilator decreased significantly and after few months parents stopped all medicines completely in consultation with pediatrician (0506305). 
  Comments:  While on homeopathic treatment, and even after discontinuation of all allopathic medicines, the child did not have a single episode of typical cold/cough/wheezing he used to have nearly 6-8 times a year (0808).
• An adolescent sought help for recurrent skin rash of 6 year duration described as red, only slightly itchy, slightly raised spots primarily affecting bends (Neck, axilla, elbows, groin, knees, etc) that left nearly flat, dark-brown spots with mainly cosmetic concern without any other symptoms.  Diagnosed as LICHEN PLANUS and treated by several derm docs for over 4 years using different steroid preparation without any significant response.  Within 6 weeks of treatment with single homeopathic remedy, there was about 70-75% improvement with significant clearing of all old lesions - many hardly visible, and absence of any new rashes.  No steroid cream was used during 6 weeks of homeopathic treatment (3608487).
  Comments:   This teenager felt very embarrassed in social gatherings and school because of dark spots especially visible on lower eyelids and neck.  Treatment continues (0808).
• A middle-age IT professional diagnosed to have chronic, red, scaly, itchy rash/eczema for over 11 years being treated with local/oral steroids by derm doc; made multiple visits to ENT specialist for recurrent otitis externa treated with ear drops and antibiotics.  Received homeopathic treatment but without much success despite continuing remedies for nearly 10 years.  Clinical features at first visit were consistent with severe, generalized PSORIASIS affecting scalp, forehead at hairline, behind ear lobes, ear canal, elbows, arms, nails, cuticles, abdomen, back, scrotum, thighs and legs.  Improved over 95% within 8 months requiring 3 different homeopathic remedies based upon totality of symptoms and constitutional features.  Recurrent otitis externa - which was essentially psoriatic rash in the ear canal - also disappeared within few months of treatment (5607431). 
  Comments:  Old lesions continue to heal with normal skin, has not had any new lesions for months, treatment with homeopathic remedies continues (101008).
• A 2nd grade youngster was having RECURRENT COLD type illness with mild fever, COUGH and WHEEZING just about every 6-8 weeks for nearly 4 years.  Over the years, treated with Rhinocort, Singular, Zyrtec, Albuterol, Pulmicort, etc, with only temporary relief.  In between the cold and wheezing episodes, the wet cough sort of persisted, worse in the morning and associated with excessive thick, whitish-green, sticky mucus that was often swallowed.  Within 4 months of homeopathic treatment, all recurrent and persistent symptoms disappeared; parents stopped all allopathic medicines 2 weeks after starting homeopathic treatment (7307448).
  Comments:  At 1 year follow-up, the child continues to do well, remains asymptomatic, enjoys good health, did not miss any more school days.  Treatment continues with decreasing dosages of remedies (1108).
• Preschool toddler having chronic CONSTIPATION from very ealry infancy described as infrequent bowel movementss and lot of straining despite soft stools.  Defecation made the child cry because of pain in the ano-rectal area.  After several consultations with two GI docs, undergoing a colonoscopy and taking Miralax, Tummy Little, Senna, etc. for months, symptoms did not improve.  The child was only able to pass stools while gripping on to something, stomping feet, and only in standing-leaning forward posture with great difficulty (7808529).
  Comments:  Within 4-5 days after starting a homeopathic remedy, the straining disappeared as if it never existed.  Bowel movements also became regular - gooing everyday.  Symptoms remained fully controlled at 2-month follow-up; treatment continues (010609).
• A teenager boy having ENLARGED TONSILS for nearly 7-8 years with no spontaneous resolution despite wishful waiting for several years delaying operation recommended by two ENT docs. Both tonsils were noted to be quite large kissing uvula and making food swallowing little uncomfortable and embarrassingly noisy. It took long but after about 1 year of treatment, both tonsils gradually decreased in size significantly with disappearance of pitting noted at the beginning of the homeopathic treatment (6906369).
  Comments:  Patient remained asymptomatic with continued regression in the size of tonsils even after stopping remedies for several months (1108).
• Superimposed on severe eczema of several months duration, a primary school youngster came for persistent MRSA CELLULITIS of leg with periodic exacerbations unresponsive to several antibiotics and steroid cream treatment. At initial evaluation the skin on the back of leg, knee and lower thigh was swollen, dark red with patches of black skin, thick, crusty, oozing, cracked, bleeding, ulcerated, looking like a raw meat with tenderness to even the slightest touch (5708508).
  Comments:  After only 4 dosages of single homeopathic remedy, family reported significant improvement. Within 2 weeks the entire leg improved nearly 90-95%. At 3-month follow up, the whole thigh, knee and leg skin was completely normal except for some residual but improving hyperpigmented areas (0109).
• A thirty-something sought homeopathic help for a 3 year history of frequent bowel movement (6-7/day), urgency with forceful expulsion of stools, loose and foul smelling stools, undigested food in the stools, excessive and explosive flatulence, feeling of emptiness in the stomach with intense desire to eat (Diabetes ruled out). Consulted a GI doc, initially diagnosed to have hyperacidity, treated for H. Pylori infection, and also given proton-pump inhibitor and Zantac for over 1 year with no results. Underwent colonoscopy with normal findings; subsequently diagnosed to have IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS). Later tried Ayurvedic treatment without any success. Also consulted a naturopath and treated with multiple dietary supplements, lactobacillus, and antifungal medicines for bowel candidiasis. Continued to have good-days bad-days scenario but no real relief despite all treatments. Also had bronchial asthma for over 20 years with frequent, often daily, use of Pulmicort and Albuterol keeping good control of his asthma symptoms; skipping the Pulmicort resulted in some shortness of breath and sensation as if not enough air is going into the lungs (5808509).
  Comments:  Based upon the homeopathic principles, given a single remedy with primary focus on IBS symptoms. Within 4 days of taking the remedy, in patient's words: "I feel better", "There is unbelievable change", "Bowel movements have drastically improved", "Urgency is nearly gone", "There is hardly any undigested food in the stools", "Stools are very much toward normal".
  At 4 month follow up, all IBS symptoms remained under good control. As expected with constitutional homeopathic treatment, patient commented - "Coincidentally, my asthma symptoms have also improved a lot as I did not feel the need to take Pulmicort for the last several weeks". Treatment continues (0109).