Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? Martha Nichols-Ketchum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 yes, some people 'prove' a remedy. Which means that they get what it is supposed to cure even from small doses. And it will happen with whatever she takes. I, unfortunately, are also one of those people and have to stay away from anything that will give me 'symptoms' of any kind.... took Lycopodium once and my eyes were so itchy it was unbearable. keria --On Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:52 PM -0600 Martha Nichols-Ketchum <drmartha wrote: > > > > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 She was most likely tossed into a cleanse. The skin is one of the organs in the body that helps secrete toxins. The homeopathic kick- started that action. Most homeopaths will tell you that when you get a reaction like that, it's because it's the correct remedy. While there is a 'minimal' amount of the original substance in homeopathic remedies, it is enough to stimulate the body's natural healing response. Some people are more sensitive than others. While I'm sure you were only trying to help your client, for a chronic imbalance such as this, she should really be seen by a homeopath. That way, the correct remedies and dosages can be prescribed; and if there is a reaction, the client has somebody to follow up with. , " Martha Nichols-Ketchum " <drmartha wrote: > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 , " Martha Nichols-Ketchum " <drmartha wrote: > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 When we take homeopathy, in some cases, the disease aggrevates first. This is very good sign as far as homeopathy is concerned. Later on the medicine starts working and shows the positive result. I have never heard of side effect on homeopathy. It may be a coincident. Rememebr, homeopathy is symptom based and Rhus tox necessarily should work on all. It would have been better if a doctor studies her symptoms and prescribes right medicine in right dose. Why not tell her to take Noni herbal fruit juice twice a day. It works on both without any side effect. Log into www.noniassociation.net for more information. Subbie - Martha Nichols-Ketchum Friday, November 17, 2006 9:22 AM Allergic Reaction to Homeopathic Remedy? I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? Martha Nichols-Ketchum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Try using Tiger Balm, I have used this product for leg cramps and it works great. Takes a few minutes to kick in after applying so use sparingly: http://www.tigerbalm.com/02_whatis.htm Good luck, Myk , " Martha Nichols-Ketchum " <drmartha wrote: > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I don't know if you are an expereinced/trained Homeopath, but Rhus Tox may not have been indicated for her. Her particular case profile may have required a different remedy or a particular dose of the Rhus Tox. When considering deep-seated disorders as arthritis/fibromyalgia, a constitutional remedy is probably indicated and that needs a trained homeopath. I apologize if I stepped on anyone's toes. Dee , " jeagas68 " <jeagas wrote: > > Try using Tiger Balm, I have used this product for leg cramps and it > works great. Takes a few minutes to kick in after applying so use > sparingly: > > http://www.tigerbalm.com/02_whatis.htm > > Good luck, > > Myk > > , " Martha Nichols-Ketchum " > <drmartha@> wrote: > > > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for treatment of > > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. Ended up > > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always understood > > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it couldn't > > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I think she might want to look elsewhere for the cause of the hives. My understanding is that there is not enough of the substance to cause a reaction. As my old homeopath would say, " there isn't anything there " ! I did have a reaction to one remedy but it was dizziness and nausea and the Naturopath that prescribed it said it was because it was the wrong remedy. I have Environmental Illness and at my worst I was having allergic reactions to literally nearly everything I put into my body but never had a problem with homeopathics. I'm interested in hearing from others about this. Julie > > , " Martha Nichols- Ketchum " > > <drmartha@> wrote: > > > > > > I told a client about homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) for > treatment of > > > arthritis/fibromyalgia. She tried it and broke out in hives. > Ended up > > > having to get a predisone prescription from her MD. I always > understood > > > that the dosage in homeopathic remedies was so minimal that it > couldn't > > > trigger side effects like this. Any thoughts/ideas? > > > > > > Martha Nichols-Ketchum > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hi, in homeopathy rhus tox is one such remedy which ,if prescribed in skin ailments, can produce severe to mild reactions. however, it can be controlled by giving just one dose of a higher potency.hence its better not to suggest RHUSTOX in SKIN diseases, unless you are near the patient. Find out what India is talking about on - Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 In Homoeopathy there is no such medicine which 'reacts for sure'. It will be entirely wrong to consider that rhus tox reacts when given for skin treatment. Moreover, it will be more wrong to suggest that a higher potency will bring relief. Not necessarily!! Rhus Tox need not necessarily react when given for skin treatment. The key to homoeopathy lies in its unique combinations that suit differently to different people based on each person's medical history, heriditory traits and lifestyle. Hence, there are no perfect/prescribed medicines for any type of treatment. One set of medicines can cure your neighbour but the same set and dozes may not bring you the same relief, and that's what generally people tend to do. Therefore, many fail to trust this system of medicine and turn to alopathy. But its certainly a fool proof way to cure if given by a proper homoeopath. Everything revolves round combinations of medicines in this stream of medicine, and therefore no one medicine is ever enough to cure a disease/illness completely. It is always better to go to a proper homoeopath and get yourself a complete treatment. Regards, Vantika Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 i took one file of rhus tox 30 for my rheumatoid pain 4 months ago and came out in the most horrendeous rash which i still have today? i have never suffered with my skin all my life (i am 65) to add to this nightmare the GP prescribed Flucloxillian (antibiotic) which in turn caused jaundice! the rash appears to be every bit like the despriptions i have read for people suffering from poison ivy. it is dreadfull and seems like it will never end?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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