Symphytum Potency for Corneal Ulcer

[kristen_acri]

Quick question on this - I've been reviewing other forum posts about these ulcers. I'd like to offer Symphytum to my friend for her 11.5 year old Dachshund with a recurring corneal ulcer, same eye. I only have 12C. Any problem with that?

I'm thinking the reason 6C potency is suggested is because of re-dosing daily for a while?

Thanks!

Kristen

 

[Dr. Christina]

There is no magical potency. I have never had Symphytum work on an ulcer.
first, take the whole case - meaning list ALL other current symptoms. See if there is a trigger for the ulcers. See if she will take the 101 class (free).

12c is fine to try.
Maybe do it in water, daily, starting with 5 shakes, and carefully observe ALL changes, especially BEAM.

Dr. Christina

 

[kristen_acri]

Thank you! I hope to see him tomorrow and will get a full picture and answers to questions. He's seen the ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg three times this round. The first time resulted in surgery and some vision loss. He was misdiagnosed with allergies at first and it kept getting worse as time went by. The only other symptom I could pull out today was that it starts with his eye watering profusely.

Thanks again!

Kristen

 

[Dr. Christina]

Would he be willing to consult with a homeopathic vet?
That would have a higher chance of success than merely trying a remedy.

Does he live near you? Is Dr. Ed Shaeffer taking on new clients?
Dr. Christina

 

[kristen_acri]

Would he be willing to consult with a homeopathic vet?
That would have a higher chance of success than merely trying a remedy.

Does he live near you? Is Dr. Ed Shaeffer taking on new clients?
Dr. Christina

Possibly -- she, the owner, lives a few blocks from me and I occasionally take care of Rufus. I'll let her know about Dr. Ed. He's amazing as all of you are. I can't believe he's still practicing...my first homeopathic vet in 1991.

Thanks!

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Thanks so much Kirsten for helping Rufus's mom with his eye challenges.

Yes, 12c is great!

As Christina said, succuss, dose, and evaluate.

Perhaps monitor any changes for a few days, after dosing up to twice a day (if needed).

 

[Dr. Christina]

And another great homeopathic vet is in doylestown - Dr Laura Weiss - Holistic Vet in Doylestown, PA - Comprehensive Pet Care
- maybe not too far.
Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Symphytum is known as "Arnica for the Eye" - I had a Siamese cat who got hit in the eye with a baseball - TWICE! - and Symphytum worked fabulously. No lasting effects from the trauma. But an ulcer is a different process, not bruising as would fit Arnica.

 

[Dr. Christina]

In Kent's repertory:
Eye: Ulceration: of cornea - over 70 medicines. Symphytum is not there. Just goes to show how prescribing on a single symptom can be misleading.
Sub rubrics, if any apply, are: right to left; one, then the other; painful; from scars, vascular - each has a few medicines.

Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jeff]

An ulcer is an "injury" to the cornea (bathing, abrasion, scratching, etc.).

Eye Injury

Eye injury refers to any trauma or damage to the structures of the eye. Injuries may cause pain, redness, swelling, blurred vision or even loss of vision. Here are 7 commonly used homeopathic remedies for eye injury:

www.homeopathyschool.com

 

[kristen_acri]

I know, I know, I know!!! ?

All good things to keep in mind...

Thank you all!

Kristen