Gelenken Anhängsel
‡ Folgendes hat anthroposofische Einschlüße ‡
Frei nach: Markus Sommer M.D.
Mand. given for inflammatory activation of chronic
arthritis (
Like tin (= Stann-met)/silver (= Arg-met) Mand. relates to cartilage, a
water-based tissue, but shows greater efficacy in counteracting excessive decay
due to inflammatory processes.
Antimony (= Ant-met.) also has a structuring effect in the treatment of
inflammatory conditions that threaten further destruction where degenerative
changes have caused the original damage.
Betula e fol. stimulates the internal kidney process to
encourage elimination of metabolic products in the periarticular region,
products mainly due to inadequate protein degradation.
The above substances will primarily counteract the painful inflammatory
reaction = secondary effect of the disease.
Stannum is a substance relating to embrittlement as much as to fluidity
and plasticity. The alpha
modification of tin which develops at low temperatures (tin pest) is a powder showing none of the
properties of a metal. Tin also goes through a brittle phase before it melts if
heated (possibility to triturate the metal in a mortar). The fluid state which
follows is wide-ranging between the low melting point (232°C) and the high
boiling point (2602° C). This gives us an idea of the universal effect tin may
have on cartilage, a tissue which is between the solid and fluid states of
aggregation. Probably the earliest and most widely metal to be used in alloys,
it changes the properties of its metal partners to a remarkable degree. Adding
just 3% of tin to copper will appreciably increase resistance to wear, at the
same time keeping the alloy ductile. 30 - 40% of added tin give a relatively
brittle but highly lustrous alloy that was used for mirrors
in antiquity. Between these two extremes, the bronze used for casting
bells contains about 20% of tin, which makes it a solid metal with good
resonance and only minimal deadening of sound. These positive tin qualities can
often be utilized by giving low potencies in the treatment of arthritis. Giving
a low potency of the organ preparation, in this case Articulatio coxae, has
frequently proved most valuable in vitalizing the etheric, stimulating
regeneration or at least delaying the degenerative process.
The treatment of joints may be approached by using the 3 qualities:
gold, tin and the zodiacal element.
The 3 need to be complemented with "medicines for rheumatism"
which are often also medicines for the liver. Here, one may think of Bryonia,
Bryonia/Stannum (Wala), Stann-i.
Mand., Mandragora comp w. Rhus-t.
Rhus tox comp. Meniscus. Kalium acet. comp. w.
Colch. Led. Rhod. Spirae. Dnicamara(=
Dulc.) Apis. Form. Wala
joint preparations; the latter influence the etheric aspect of joints and hence
ultimately the liver sphere, a major site for the etheric in the organism.
Gem therapy of the joints, utilizing zodiacal qualities is possibly and
oil dispersion baths (as poultice) Terebin.
Petiv. Arn. Equis. Aesc-h.
Typerende verschijnselen:
[Dr. Vikas Sharma MD]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a narrow band made
of fibrous tissue, which gives support to wrist. Through this band median nerve
bones and ligaments pass through it . Whenever there is swelling in the tissues
of carpal tunnel
it leads to the compression of the median
nerve and hence the whole syndrome or symptomatology of carpal tunnel syndrome
starts to take place: pain , numbness ,
weakness and tingling sensation in hand
or fingers.
Cause: variety of factors that lead to
repeated trauma to the tissues inside carpal tunnel. Certain medical conditions
also predispose towards the development of carpal tunnel syndrome: diabetes,
alcoholism, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, wrist fracture and pregnancy.
It is quite common to find the carpal tunnel
syndrome in people who perform repetitive movements of hands and of wrist. Carpal tunnel is most common in people who
use computers. Typing is one of the most common causes that lead to Carpal
tunnel syndrome. Other mechanical jobs that may lead to the development of
carpal tunnel syndrome are driving vehicles, sewing, using hand tools (those
vibrate – carpenters are at high risk of developing
carpal tunnel syndrome), writing, musical
instruments.
Main remedies for treating carpal tunnel
syndrome: Ruta, Caust. Hyper. and Arn.
1. Causticum ranks the top. Main symptoms are
weakness in hands, numbness and loss of sensation in hands and fingers . It is
more indicated when the Carpal tunnel
syndrome has increased to level where there is excessive weakness in the hands
and the muscles of the hand have atrophied . For causticum to be given in a
case of carpal tunnel syndrome the palmar side of had should have flattish
appearance (reduction in musculature of hand).
2. Ruta used when there is tendonitis from
overuse of wrist or after a sudden
strain or fracture of the wrist.
3. Arn. and Hyper. when there is an injury
relating to the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome .
[Joe de Riviera]
Joint Pain: symptom of injury, infection,
illnesses (arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.
The
therapy prescribed: Arg-met. C 6 as Wet dose 2x
daily.
All joints have rhythmic function.
Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
Aurum prep. D l0 (the hip as joint as part of the metabolic aspect of the leg)/hip
has rhythmic functions, like any joint.
Stannum prep. cartilage affected and needs to be
regenerated, D 15 [cartilage as such is a mercurial element between chondritis
(effusion) and chondrosis].
Calc. joint is in the Libra region, = Conchae D 6 because the hip is part
of the metabolic region of the leg and in physical terms the Libra region
belongs to the most earthy part of the body.
Aurum prep. D 10/Conchae
D 6/Stannum prep. D 15 w
or also by local
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Aurum prep. D 10, Stannum
prep. D 15.
Alumen romamim (= Alumen) the knee joint in the Capricorn region,
D 15 because it is still a rhythmic element, in a completely different way and
a part of the leg's rhythmic system.
Aurum prep. D 10/Aesculus cort. D 15 / Alumen D 15/Stannum
prep. D 15.
It will
do no harm to include Aesculus cort.;
quite the contrary, for chronic processes are determined by or concomitant with
venous stasis. (in many women).
Osteoarthritis of the elbow
This is
a rare condition but may be treated using the same basic principles as
Osteoarthritis of the knee (prodromal stages and distortion), the elbow being
in the Capricorn region.
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint
Aurum prep. D 12 - 15 slightly higher potency since the arm and therefore the
shoulder belong to the rhythmic part of the whole human being.
Stannum prep. D 15.
Pyrite (= Ferr-s): the shoulder is in the Gemini region (sulfur); as the whole
is part of the arm. R.S.: "the meeting point for the upper limbs in the
region of the larynx relates to Mars".
D 15,
locally in Gemini region or also as mixed trit. w.
Humeroscapular
periarthritis needs to be treated differently as it involves the articular
capsule. Arn. Betula comp.
Mandragora comp w used in addition; if it will not work at all,
also add Urtica ferro culta D
2. w.
Ankles and wrists
Pisces
region relating to the halogens (= Hauptgruppe
VII = Stadium 17 ). The zodiacal preparation I use is:
Ferr-i. because the arm is governed by Mars, 12 - 20x because the wrist is part
of the neurosensory part of the arm, quite apart from the fact that the arm
function is rhythmic.
Aurum prep. D 10-15
Stannum prep. D 15
If this
does not work, one may consider Ferrum sesquichloratum (= Ferr-m.) w, in the same potency as for Ferr-i. above.
In my 79th
year, I had a painful osteoarthritic condition in the thumb (both joints) and
metacarpal bone of the 1st and 2nd rays, with radiological evidence, with the
thumb and ball of thumb about twice the size that they were on the other side.
This healed completely with Aurum prep.
D l0 + Stannum prep. D 15 + Ferr-i. 12x.
Ankle use silver (R.S. GA 201, 25
Apr. 1920: "the point of origin for the lower limbs relates to the
Moon"),
The temporomandibular (=
Kauapparat)joint: R.S. is a double one. The fossa of the temporal bone as the
functional end point of the upper jaw (arm in previous incarnation) articulates
with the head
of the lower jaw (= leg in previous
incarnation) in such a way that between them lies cartilage firmly fused with
the articular capsule shaped like a head in its superior aspect and an
acetabulum below.
The temporomandibular joint thus
combines the shoulder and hip joints of the previous incarnation in itself. Conch. Pyrit. (= Ferr-s.)/Aur. Cor-r.
can replace Conch.
Pyrites and indicated anti-rheumatic
preparations. Osteoarthritis is unlikely in this joint, but certainly there is
pain connected with old age or recurrent dislocation. has rhythmic functions,
like any joint.
Ant-p.
severe cases of bone-destroying (osteolytic) processes may cause narrowing of a
joint by destruction of cartilage requiring surgery.
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