A Good Explanation Of Autonomic Neuropathy

Many people write to the blog worried that their peripheral neuropathy is turning into Autonomic neuropathy because essential involuntary functions in their bodies seem to be letting them down, alongside their normal neuropathic symptoms. Today's post from lodiseases.com (see link below) provides a comprehensive description of possible features of autonomic neuropathy and will give you enough information to begin a constructive discussion with your doctor or specialist. It is tempting to believe that more of these symptoms apply to you than you think; or that they are all neuropathy-based when in fact they can be the result of aging or other conditions. It's important to have the experts assess your neuropathy. If you have idiopathic neuropathy (no apparent cause) then your account of the progression of symptoms becomes very important - try to keep a record of what's happening and when - it will help your doctor enormously. Remember, individual symptoms of autonomic neuropathy may well be individually treatable, so try not to let it get you down too much.

 

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Autonomic neuropathy
lodiseases | December 30, 2012 |

Definition:
Autonomic neuropathy is a nerve disorder that affects involuntary body functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration and digestion.

It isn’t a specific disease. Autonomic neuropathy refers to damage to the autonomic nerves. This damage disrupts signals between the brain and portions of the autonomic nervous system, such as the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands. This can cause decreased or abnormal performance of one or more involuntary body functions.

Autonomic neuropathy can be a complication of a number of diseases and conditions. And some medications can cause autonomic neuropathy as a side effect. Signs, symptoms and treatment of autonomic neuropathy vary depending on the cause, and on which nerves are affected.

Symptoms:
Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy vary, depending on which parts of your autonomic nervous system are affected. They may include:
Dizziness and fainting upon standing caused by a drop in blood pressure.
Urinary problems, including difficulty starting urination, urinary incontinence and an inability to completely empty your bladder, which can lead to urinary tract infections.
Sexual difficulties, including problems achieving or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) or ejaculation problems in men, and vaginal dryness and difficulties with arousal and orgasm in women.
Difficulty digesting food, due to abnormal digestive function and slow emptying of the stomach (gastroparesis). This can cause a feeling of fullness after eating little, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing and heartburn.
Sweating abnormalities, such as excessive or decreased sweating, which affects the ability to regulate body temperature.
Sluggish pupil reaction, making it difficult to adjust from light to dark and causing problems with driving at night.
Exercise intolerance, which may occur if your heart rate remains unchanged instead of appropriately increasing and decreasing in response to your activity level.

When to see a doctor
Seek medical care promptly if you begin experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy. If you have diabetes, a compromised immune system or another chronic medical condition, see your doctor regularly to be checked for nerve damage.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that people with type 2 diabetes be screened every year for autonomic neuropathy starting as soon as they receive their diabetes diagnosis. For people with type 1 diabetes, the ADA advises annual screening beginning five years after being diagnosed with diabetes.

Causes:
Autonomic neuropathy can be caused by a large number of diseases and conditions or can be a side effect of treatment for diseases unrelated to the nervous system. Some common causes of autonomic neuropathy include:
Abnormal protein buildup in organs (amyloidosis), which affects the organs and the nervous system.
Autoimmune diseases, in which your immune system attacks and damages parts of your body, including your nerves. Examples include Sjogren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Autonomic neuropathy may also be caused by an abnormal attack by the immune system that occurs as a result of some cancers (paraneoplastic syndrome).
Diabetes, which is the most common cause of autonomic neuropathy, can gradually cause nerve damage throughout the body.
Injury to nerves caused by surgery or radiation to the neck.
Treatment with certain medications, including some drugs used in cancer chemotherapy, some antidepressants and some heart medications.
Other chronic illnesses, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Certain infectious diseases. Some viruses and bacteria, such as botulism, leprosy and diphtheria, can cause autonomic neuropathy.
Inherited disorders. Certain hereditary disorders can cause autonomic neuropathy.

Treatments and drugs:Treatment of autonomic neuropathy includes:
Treating the underlying disease. The first goal of treating autonomic neuropathy is to manage the disease or condition damaging your nerves. For example, if the underlying cause is diabetes, you’ll need to control your blood sugar to keep it as close to normal as possible. Treating the underlying disease can help stop autonomic neuropathy from progressing.
Managing specific symptoms. Some treatments can relieve the symptoms of autonomic neuropathy. Treatment is based on what part of your body is most affected by nerve damage.

Digestive (gastrointestinal) symptoms
Your doctor may recommend:
Modifying your diet. This could include increasing the amount of fiber you eat and fluids you drink. Supplements containing fiber, such as Metamucil or Citrucel, also may help. Be sure to increase the fiber in your diet slowly to avoid gas and bloating.
Medication to help your stomach empty. A prescription drug called metoclopramide (Reglan) helps your stomach empty faster by increasing the contractions of the digestive tract. This medication may cause drowsiness, and its effectiveness wears off over time.
Medications to ease constipation. Over-the-counter laxatives may help ease constipation. Ask your doctor how often you should use these medications. In addition, increasing the amount of fiber in your diet may help relieve constipation.
Antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine (Tofranil) or nortriptyline (Pamelor), can help treat diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dry mouth and urine retention are possible side effects of these medications.

Urinary symptoms
Your doctor may suggest:
Retraining your bladder. Following a schedule of when to drink fluids and when to urinate can help increase your bladder’s capacity and retrain your bladder to empty completely at the appropriate times.
Medication to help empty the bladder. Bethanechol is a medication that helps ensure complete emptying of the bladder. Possible side effects include headache, abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea and flushing.
Urinary assistance (catheterization). During this procedure, a tube is threaded through your urethra to empty your bladder.
Medications that decrease overactive bladder. These include tolterodine (Detrol) or oxybutynin (Ditropan XL). Possible side effects include dry mouth, headache, fatigue, constipation and abdominal pain.

Sexual dysfunction
For men with erectile dysfunction, your doctor may recommend:
Medications that enable erections. Drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) or tadalafil (Cialis) can help you achieve and maintain an erection. Possible side effects include mild headache, flushing, upset stomach and altered color vision. Men with a history of heart disease, stroke or high blood pressure need to use these medications with caution and medical supervision. Seek immediate medical assistance if you have an erection that lasts longer than four hours.
An external vacuum pump. This device helps pull blood into the penis using a hand pump. A tension ring helps keep the blood in place, maintaining the erection for up to 30 minutes.

For women with sexual symptoms, your doctor may recommend:

Vaginal lubricants. If vaginal dryness is a problem, vaginal lubricants may make sexual intercourse more comfortable and enjoyable.

Heart rhythm and blood pressure symptoms
Autonomic neuropathy can cause a number of heart rate and blood pressure problems. Your doctor may prescribe:
Medications that help raise your blood pressure. If you get dizzy or feel faint when you stand up, your doctor may suggest a drug called fludrocortisone acetate. This medication helps your body retain salt, which helps regulate your blood pressure. Other drugs that can help raise your blood pressure include midodrine (ProAmatine) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon). High blood pressure when lying down is a possible side effect of midodrine.
Medication that helps regulate your heart rate. A class of medications called beta blockers helps to regulate your heart rate if your heart rate doesn’t respond normally to changes in activity level.
A high-salt, high-fluid diet. If your blood pressure drops when you stand up, a high-salt, high fluid diet may help maintain your blood pressure.

Sweating
If you experience excessive sweating, your doctor may prescribe:

A medication that decreases perspiration. The drug glycopyrrolate (Robinul, Robinul Forte) can decrease sweating. Side effects may include dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, changes in heart rate, loss of taste and drowsiness.

There is no medication to increase sweating if you have lost the ability to sweat.

 

http://lodiseases.com/448/autonomic-neuropathy.html

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Myasthenia gravis  is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control.

Myasthenia gravis is caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles.

There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, but treatment can help relieve signs and symptoms, such as weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulties with speech, chewing, swallowing and breathing.

Though myasthenia gravis can affect people of any age, it's more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

CAUSTICUM 1M- Start treatment with this remedy. Abnormal exhaustability of the voluntary muscles over which control is completely lost

CALCAREA CARB 30- When large back muscles badly torn and there is evidence of formation of fibrous tissues. Pain in the back as a result  thereof

FERRUM METALLICUM 30- An excellent remedy for myasthenia. Weakness of muscles with anemia

PLUMBUM METALLICUM 30- Muscular atrophy with paralysis of muscles and constipation. It has special affinity to lower extremities

STRAMONIUM 30- With easy mobility. Voluntary muscles fail to follow influence of will

ANACARDIUM 30- Cannot control voluntary muscles. Paralysis with imbecility

Gastro Intestinal Problems With Neuropathy

Today's post from blog.diabetv.com (see link below) looks at another underrated and more frequent than you think form of neuropathy - stomach and bowel problems as a result of autonomic neuropathy (affecting the many involuntary functions we take for granted). It's another form of autonomic neuropathy that can be very difficult to pin down for doctors because stomach and bowel problems can have many causes. However, if you have been diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy and you suffer from these problems, you need to take into consideration that these may well be a result of your nerve damage. The article gives some helpful explanations and tips but it's important to mention here that you have to be certain you have autonomic neuropathy, before committing to long term stomach and digestion treatments. This is especially true if you're taking medications for both neuropathy and other conditions. Taking many of these stomach and bowel pills may affect the absorption of other necessary medications, with potentially serious consequences. Try all the 'change of diet' and 'patterns of eating' options first and then discuss any drugs for digestion problems with your doctor. The problem is that many of these drugs can be bought over the counter, so it's important to tell your doctor what you're taking. Also, for those who are wondering, gastrointestinal neuropathy is not confined to neuropathy caused by diabetes. Many of these articles refer to diabetic neuropathy but you can safely take the content of these articles and apply it to most other forms of neuropathy - you're neuropathy is relevant here too.

TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL NEUROPATHY
by Dr. Leonel Porta

When we speak about Diabetic Neuropathy we immediately think of very intense chronic pain in our lower limbs that characterizes Polyneuropathy.

In DiabeTV we’ve talked about the different types of Diabetic Neuropathy and the available treatment possibilities to the dreaded and frequent polyneuropathy.

Today we will focus on the treatment of one of the main components of Autonomic Neuropathy. This is  Gastrointestinal Neuropathy. The variety of symptoms that can occur when this condition is present are many and they deserve equal recognition as tools for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neuropathy.

The most common symptom in this type of Neuropathy is constipation. This can be caused by a delayed gastric emptying (Gastroparesis) caused by reduced contractions of the stomach muscles.

The treatment options for Neuropathy varies and depends on the judgment of your doctor. Generally, several drugs are used and while they do not cure the disease, they will help relieve the symptoms so that the patients improve their quality of life.

Nonetheless, before even considering any treatment, it should be noted that good eating habits can help control Gastroparesis and other gastrointestinal disturbances such as neuropathic diarrhea and stool leaks.

Some of the nutritional measures that can be recommended are the following:

Eat less at each meal. It is preferable to increase the meal frequency than to increase the amount of food consumed.
Eat more slowly.
Sit upright while eating.
Take a walk after meals.
Avoid foods high in fat because they slow down digestion.
Avoid high fiber foods because they can be difficult to digest and can form obstructions inside the intestines.

The most commonly used drugs to improve digestion and improve Gastrointestinal Neuropathy are: 
 
Metoclopramide: (Primperan®) acts on dopamine receptors in the stomach, intestine and brain, stimulating contractions in the stomach to facilitate the emptying of it. It also controls the vomiting reflex in the brain to reduce nausea. Long-term use is not recommended as it can cause agitation, facial spasms and breast pain.
Domperidona (Motilium®): it also acts on dopamine receptors favoring gastric emptying and reducing nausea and vomiting. It must be used under strict medical supervision as it has significant adverse effects on the heart.
Loperamide (Loperam®, Lomotil®, Fortasec®): This is an anti-diarrheic compound which acts on the muscles of the digestive tract diminishing intestinal motility, secretion of fluids and electrolytes, and increases the absorption of water, thus increasing stool consistency .
Antibiotics can be useful to treat some Gastroparesis complications. However, remember that a reduction of the intestinal movement favors bacterial overgrowth.

In severe cases, particularly when other methods fail, there is a surgical procedure called Jejunostomy, and this may be an option. It consists of inserting a tube through the abdominal skin into the small intestine for the administering of nutrients and drugs directly into the intestinal lumen.

As we mentioned before, in most cases, treatment is not a cure for Gastroparesis. Treatment only allows control of the symptoms allowing patients to be as healthy and comfortable as possible. A Jejunostomy will not be necessary if you can keep your glycemia levels under control, follow your medical treatment and the dietary recommendations of your Doctor. Don’t worry about Gastroparesis, just prevent it!

http://blog.diabetv.com/treatment-of-gastrointestinal-neuropathy/

Colon Cancer Drug may cause Neuropathy

It's of course pretty well known that chemotherapy can leave patients with neuropathy as a side effect but how does this have anything to do with HIV- patients, besides the normal percentage who unfortunately contract a form of cancer?
One of the fastest growing cancers, especially for HIV positive men, is colon or rectal cancer and this associated with the alarming rise in HPV infections means that significant numbers of HIV patients are needing cancer treatment.
One of the best known drugs aimed specifically at colon cancer is Oxaliplatin and its success rates make it more and more popular but there's a sting in the tail and that is permanent and debilitating neuropathy. Once more HIV patients are being faced with unexpected extra problems, something we're long used to but the reality is that neuropathy is the price that sometimes has to be paid for extending your life. This article from sciencedaily.com (see link below) explains the pros and cons of using Oxaliplatin. Once again, a serious discussion with the oncologist, neurologist and hiv-specialist is necessary - don't be palmed off without the facts - in that way you avoid nasty surprises!

Popular Colorectal Cancer Drug May Cause Permanent Nerve Damage, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily (Sep. 28, 2011)

Oxaliplatin, a platinum-based anticancer drug that's made enormous headway in recent years against colorectal cancer, appears to cause nerve damage that may be permanent and worsens even months after treatment ends. The chemotherapy side effect, described by Johns Hopkins researchers in the September issue of Neurology, was discovered in what is believed to be the first effort to track oxaliplatin-based nerve damage through relatively cheap and easy punch skin biopsies.

The Johns Hopkins investigators emphasize that the drug therapy clearly improves length of survival in advanced cancer by months to years, and that the goal of their new study is to find ways of preventing or slowing the damage through nerve-protective therapies identfied through simple skin testing.

Many patients who take oxaliplatin report bothersome neurological side effects, including pain in the hands and feet and a numbness or tingling in the throat that affects swallowing, according to study leader Michael Polydefkis, M.D., M.H.S., associate professor of neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the EMG Laboratory and Cutaneous Nerve Laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Though these symptoms develop over time in the majority of patients, some report neuropathies as early as when the drug is first infused.

To get a better sense of how oxaliplatin affects nerve cells, Polydefkis and his colleagues recruited eight cancer patients about to begin oxaliplatin treatment at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. All had been diagnosed with advanced colon cancer.

Before their first oxaliplatin infusion, each patient underwent a comprehensive neurological examination, including nerve conduction testing, a clinical exam to look for signs of nerve damage, and a punch biopsy that removed tiny (3-mm diameter) portions of skin near their knees and ankles. Once oxaliplatin treatment began, consisting of infusions over two days once every two weeks for 12 cycles, the researchers performed the same tests after 30, 90 and 180 days. Another 180 days after they finished with treatment, the patients received one final exam.

Test results showed that each of the patients' nerve function and neuropathy symptoms worsened over time and that results from the punch skin biopsies neatly mirrored the side effect arc. Using a microscope, the researchers saw that nerve cells' long extensions, called axons, degenerated over the course of oxaliplatin therapy. This progression persisted after treatment stopped. Even 180 days after their last doses, seven out of the eight patients' axons continued to wither.

"This drug has rapidly become the standard of care for people with advanced colon cancer, but we really knew little about how oxaliplatin affects nerves over time," he says. "With people living longer lives on oxaliplatin, it's important to know more about these neurological side effects so patients and their physicians can make educated choices on how this drug is used, and perhaps suggest ways to limit the damage."

The new study strongly suggests that punch skin biopsies could be an easy and inexpensive way to follow nerve cell degeneration, a crucial prerequisite for testing the effectiveness of drugs currently in development to trace, prevent or slow nerve damage.

"Skin biopsies can be done pretty easily, uniformly and cheaply anywhere, including hospitals, doctors' offices and clinics, and those places can have the tissue sent to Hopkins for analysis," Polydefkis says. "High-quality neurological testing isn't nearly as easy or economical to do, so it's possible that the biopsies could play a pivotal role in bringing neuroprotective drugs to fruition."

Other Johns Hopkins researchers who participated in this study include Ahmet Z. Burakgazi, M.D., Wells Messersmith, M.D., Dhananjay Vaidya, M.D., Ph.D., Peter Hauer, B.S., and Ahmet Hoke, M.D., Ph.D.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928105911.htm

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR INFLUENZA

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is not the same as stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.

For most people, influenza resolves on its own. But sometimes, influenza and its complications can be deadly. People at higher risk of developing flu complications include

·        Young children under 5, and especially those under 2 years

·        Adults older than 65

·        Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities

·        Pregnant women and women up to two weeks postpartum

·        People with weakened immune systems

·        People who have chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes

·        People who are very obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher

Causes

Flu viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object — such as a telephone or computer keyboard — and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth.

People with the virus are likely contagious from the day or so before symptoms first appear until about five days after symptoms begin, though sometimes people are contagious for as long as 10 days after symptoms appear. Children and people with weakened immune systems may be contagious for a slightly longer time.

Influenza viruses are constantly changing, with new strains appearing regularly. If you've had influenza in the past, your body has already made antibodies to fight that particular strain of the virus. If future influenza viruses are similar to those you've encountered before, either by having the disease or by vaccination, those antibodies may prevent infection or lessen its severity.

But antibodies against flu viruses you've encountered in the past can't protect you from new influenza subtypes that can be very different immunologically from what you had before.

Symptoms

Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu.

Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:

·        Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)

·        Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs

·        Chills and sweats

·        Headache

·        Dry, persistent cough

·        Fatigue and weakness

·        Nasal congestion

·        Sore throat

Risk factors

Factors that may increase your risk of developing influenza or its complications include:

Age. Seasonal influenza tends to target young children and older adults.

Living conditions. People who live in facilities along with many other residents, such as nursing homes or military barracks, are more likely to develop influenza.

Weakened immune system. Cancer treatments, anti-rejection drugs, corticosteroids and HIV/AIDS can weaken your immune system. This can make it easier for you to catch influenza and may also increase your risk of developing complications.

Chronic illnesses. Chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or heart problems, may increase your risk of influenza complications.

Pregnancy. Pregnant women are more likely to develop influenza complications, particularly in the second and third trimesters. Women who are two weeks postpartum are also more likely to develop influenza-related complications.

Obesity. People with a BMI of 40 or more have an increased risk of complications from the flu.

Complications

If you're young and healthy, seasonal influenza usually isn't serious. Although you may feel miserable while you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two with no lasting effects. But high-risk children and adults may develop complications such as:

·        Pneumonia

·        Bronchitis

·        Asthma flare-ups

·        Heart problems

·        Ear infections

Pneumonia is the most serious complication. For older adults and people with a chronic illness, pneumonia can be deadly

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathic remedies are effective for treating and the prevention of influenza . Some of the important remedies are given below--

ACONITUM NAPELLUS 30-Aconite is prescribed for Influenza when sudden cold air exposure is the cause. The exposure is followed by immediate fever and watery nasal discharges. Extreme anxiety and restlessness accompany the fever.

ANAS BARBARIAE 30- Controlled scientific studies have proven this remedy effective in treating the flu. It is particularly effective if it is taken during the first 48 hours of onset . There is primarily helpful when the flu has a rapid onset, bursting headache, a painful cough, or when flu symptoms begin after being exposed to a cold wind.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 30- Arsenic Album is one of the excellent remedies for Influenza.It is prescribed when there is a thin watery discharge from the nose. The discharge leads to a burning sensation and most of the times it is accompanied by sneezing. The person’s condition gets worse in cold air. Being in a warm room can provide some relief to the person.Another striking symptom are restlessness with  thirst for small quantities of water at short intervals.

GELSEMIUM 1x—Gelsemium is one of the top remedies for influenza.  Gelsemium is prescribed when there is   running nose, which is bland and sneezing accompanied by pain in eyes and head. The patient may also experience weakness and drowsiness.There is frequent and violent chilliness up and down the back, face flushed and dark red. Aching pain in muscles. No thirst but severe headache that is a leading symptom.

EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM 2X- Eupatorium Perfoliatum is of great help to treat the fever in Influenza when the patient experiences severe deep  pain in bones , relieved by pressure and movement. It is also indicated in fever with chill followed by vomiting of bile. Shivering runs down the back and spreads to extremities. The patient also has coryza with sneezing , hoarseness and loose cough. The patient feels dryness of the body.

RHUS TOXICODENDRON 30-Rhus tox is another effective remedy for Influenza.There is constant chilliness as if cold water was poured over the body or as if the blood ran cold through the veins , with pain in limbs. Another prescribing symptoms are restlessness and the patient tosses about in bed which gives relief. The tongue is dry with triangular tip. There is hard tickling cough.

DULCAMARA 30-Dulcamara is one of the best remedies in acute form. It is brought on by wet or change to cold weather. Other symptoms are – eyes suffused, throat sore, cough hurts due to muscular soreness.

BAPTISIA TIN. Q- Baptisia tic. Is effective in epidemic Influenza with besotted countenance , bleary eyes, aching head, sore throat, pains and soreness all over the body and profound prostration. Stupid look with stupor from which it is difficult to arouse the patient.

CAUSTICUM 1000- Causticum is also effective when there is high fever , flushed face, no chilliness, much prostration, could hardly get out of bed. Nose stopped, coryza free , watery. Hoarseness. Dry hacking cough which is persistent.

INFLUENZINUM 200- Influenzinum is a nosode and should be given as an itercurrent remedy when other well selected remedies fail to improve the condition.It is given as preventive in epidemic form of flu. It also cures. Treatment may be started with this remedy.

BRYONIA ALB. 30-Bryonia alb is indicated when flu is complicated with pneumonia. There are shooting pains in muscles which are aggravated by least movement. Dry hacking cough causing much pain in the lungs and chest. There is sweating of the body.

KALI BICHROMICUM 30-Kali bichromicum is indicated for cough after fever which is not dry. Sticky phlegm which can be drawn into a thread. There is weakness , ulceration of the mucus membrane of the nose with pain in the root of the nose and clinkers .

AMMONIUM CARB 200--Ammonium carb. is indicated cough after Influenza when Bryonia and other remedies fail. For such a cough Ammonium carb. should be tried first.

CARBO VEG. 200- Carbo veg is an excellent remedy for post Influenzal symptoms such as prostration, lack of energy, residual bronchitis, burning in soles of feet as if from a red pepper

PREVENTION—Homoeopathic remedies are found to be very effective for the prevention of Influenza. Give Influenzinum 200, in the first day , second day onwards give Arsenic alb 200 two times daily ( morning  and night ) for one week

Infra Red treatment for Neuropathy

I have no reason to doubt the good doctor and his claims for infra-red light treatment but if this is so miraculously successful as claimed, why isn't every neurologist on the planet throwing away his or her prescription pads? He claims that the treatment 'calms the nerves down' but that seems just a little too simple to my uneducated mind. I strongly feel that I need to see the results of large scale test groups and be told by my neurologist and/or HIV specialist that this is a realistic option. Don't get me wrong, I'm open to believing anything and am willing to try alternative treatments, especially if they're going to help me personally but this leaves me feeling more than a little unsure.
Has anybody had this treatment? Was it successful or not? Where did you go to get it? Please let us know your own experiences, positive or negative.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR BRAIN FAG

Brain fag is a condition characterized by excessive mental tiredness. While most people have experienced symptoms of mental fatigue from time to time, true mental fatigue can potentially lead to serious problems, including reduced productivity, poor job performance and impaired physical functioning. Learning to recognize the symptoms of mental fatigue can help prevent unnecessary complications.

Brain fag may manifest in different ways for each person. Difficulty concentrating and solving problems, anxiety, irritability with co-workers and loss of passion for work are potential symptoms of mental fatigue. Other symptoms include sleeplessness and confusion or frustration triggered by problem-solving tasks like simple math.

While there is no set time frame for mental fatigue, symptoms may persist indefinitely if not addressed early on. Generally, mental fatigue is associated with symptoms that get worse over time, though it may be transient in some cases. External factors such as career stress and academic pressure can greatly influence the duration of mental fatigue.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

AESCULUS HIP. 3X- Loss of memory. Sadness. Confused and bewildered

ALLIUM CEPA 30—After wine

ALUMINA 30- Confusion of intelligence. Unable  to affect a decision. Judgement disturbed. The things that he knows or has known to be real seem to him to be unreal and he is in doubt whether they are so or not

AMRA GRISEA 30- Nervous and mental weakness due to shock of loss in business, death of a loved one, failures, etc. Dwells  upon disagreeable  happenings  unnecessarily

ANACARDIUM ORI. 30- Brain fag with marked loss of memory  or due to over study

ARGENTUM NITRICUM 30-Brain fag and general debility. Impulses to jump  out of windows. Trembling. Vertigo. Fear of death. Headache with coldness. Feeling of strangulation in throat

BELLADONNA 30- Brain fag after delirium

CALCAREA CARB. 30- Brain fag on account of fear of failure, tension, depression, or wounded pride

COCA 30-Wearing out under mental and physical strain

HYDROCYANIC ACID 30- Feels as if cloud going over brain

IGNATIA AMARA 30-Changeable mood. Silient brooding. Mental and physical depression . Sad  and tearful. Sighing and sobbing

KALI BROM . 30- In melancholia, caused by overwork, sensation as if about to lose senses

KALI PHOS 6x, 200x- One of the best remedies for prostration of brain, mental and physical depression. For sleeplessness use 200x , otherwise use 6x potency

LACHESIS 200- Brain fag in diphtheria

NATRUM MUR. 30- Sleeplessness due to dwelling over unpleasant events of the past and thus tires his brain

NUX VOMICA 30- Fatgue caused by mental work or by worries

PICRIC ACID 30- Mental fatigue due to headache . Mental fatigue in teachers who have to teach lengthy hours against their will. Mental fatigue of literary persons and writers who work for long hours

SILICEA 30- Brain fag in students, lawyers, clergymen, due to prolonged efforts and sleepless nights in completing their task

SULPHUR 200-Brain appears tired on waking up in the morning

ZINCUM PHOS 30- Brain fag due to business worries. Weak memory. Attacks of vertigo which is better on rest and lying down