How Homeopathy Helped To Overcome Years of Cervical Spine Pain
Mrs. JLG, a 61-year-old female (Patient ID: 43761), consulted our Malleswaram Branch on 21.9.2020 with complaints of constant neck pain that she had been experiencing for the past 7 years. The pain usually begins in her head and radiates down to her fingers. Along with this, she had pinprick sensations and tingling in both arms, which affected her daily activities and quality of life significantly. Her cervical spine MRI confirmed the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, which is a degenerative condition affecting the cervical vertebrae and intervertebral discs. This condition often leads to stiffness, pain, and neurological symptoms due to nerve root compression.
During the initial consultation, a comprehensive case history was taken, with special focus on both her physical complaints and mental health state.
Physical Generals:
The Patient had an average appetite without any specific cravings or aversions to certain foods. Her urinary function was normal, and bowel movements were regular and satisfactory. Despite this, she faced difficulties in her sleep pattern due to constant overthinking and restlessness. She described her dreams as vivid, often involving snakes or occasionally memories of past incidents. She mentioned being allergic to dust, which sometimes worsened her condition.
Family History and Background:
The patient is a housewife and has two children who both reside in the USA. She lives with her husband, who supports her care.
Her father had a history of hypertension.
Mental state:
Mentally, she described herself as being easily angered or irritated. She suffered from persistent negative thoughts throughout the day and night, often fearing that something bad might happen. These ongoing mental stressors seemed to exacerbate her physical symptoms, including the neck pain and sleep disturbances.
After a detailed analysis of her entire case history, Dr. Shah prescribed the constitutional homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb, tailored to her physical and emotional symptoms.
Follow-up and Progress:
After 2 months of consistent medication, on 17.11.2020, on her first follow-up. She reported a 40% overall improvement, especially a notable reduction in radiating pain and tingling sensations. This improvement encouraged her to continue treatment.
By 8.1.2021, she experienced further relief overall, though occasional neck pain occurred after overexertion or housework. The tingling and numbness persisted in her right hand. Feeling significant relief,
On 14.6.2021, Symptoms reappeared following vigorous exercise. At that time, she noted being approximately 60-70% improved compared to her initial state. Medicines were Revised and Continued.
By 24.11.2021, Mrs. JLG was approximately 80% better, with significant symptom relief and She had no need to use painkillers in the past year.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shah and the entire Life Force team for their dedicated care and successful treatment.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the potential of homeopathy in managing chronic and degenerative spinal conditions like cervical spondylosis.
It demonstrates not only consistent physical relief but also significant improvement in emotional and mental well-being—all achieved without dependency on conventional painkillers or invasive procedures. It''s an encouraging example of how individualized homeopathic treatment can improve the quality of life for patients suffering from long-term degenerative conditions, addressing both physical symptoms and underlying mental stressors effectively.
- Case study written by Dr. Shweta R., (M.D.), an associate of Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom).