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 Mr. S. S. (Patient ref. no. L-8190) a male patient aged 44 years, reported to the clinic with the complaints of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He had been suffering since 22 years with dull continous pain in the lower back. The pain was mild, but continous. The pain would get severe once in a year. During an acute attack, he would experience sharp shooting pain, radiating from the lumbar region to the right hip joint. There was difficulty in most of the movements like walking, sitting, standing. The pain would increase when lying down on the affected side (right side). He could lie down on left side. Though HLA- B27 was found negative, the x-ray of his lumbar spine showed loss of joint space of both the sacroiliac joints. There was erosion of articular surfaces which stated Ankylosing Spondylitis. His ESR was 57(high). There was continous pain in the inter-phalangeal joints of fingers since 1 ½ years. There was no swelling or stiffness of the joints. He was on painkillers when the pain would be unbearable, but with little relief of the pain. His appetite was normal, with craving for sour foods. He had an average thirst. There was profuse and offensive perspiration, mainly on the forehead. His bowel and bladder movements were normal and he preferred cold climate. His sleep was disturbed due to constant thoughts. He was a businessman who stayed in a joint family with his wife, two children, parents and his brother and brother’s family. He was a reserved person and would get anxious and tensed about small matters. He liked to take his own decisions in business and did not like interference in his work. There was no history of significant illnesses in the past. There was history of diabetes on the paternal side. The patient consulted Dr Shah. He was examined by Dr Shah and his case was studied and evaluated in detail. Dr Shah prescribed Calc Flour in the 200 potency alongwith research medicines for Ankylosing Spondylitis. In 8 weeks of medication, the frequency of the pain reduced, the pain which was continuous was less often. Within 5 months, he reported 50-60 % decrease in the intensity of the pain. The pain in inter-phalangeal joints of the fingers reduced considerably. In the subsequent months there would be a mild relapse of the complaints but the pain was remarkably less than earlier. He was able to move about freely. The patient experienced an overall 80% relief in his symptoms. He was able to sleep well. His dependency on painkillers had reduced drastically. Dr Shah advised the patient to continue medication for some more time for complete relief from his symptoms. This case illustrates that in conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, the pathology that is developed cannot be reversed but significant symptomatic relief can be achieved with homeopathy. |
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