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Case 1:
A middle aged lady Mrs. S.Z. (PIN number 10029) registered
at our clinic on 18th July, 2006 for treatment of
Polymyositis since last 3 years. She was very thin, week and
emaciated.
History:
Her symptoms started with the skin. She developed
hyperpigmentation all over her skin. Slowly she developed
progressive weakness. She developed swelling over her face
and later swelling on her legs. She would get easily tired.
Her appetite reduced. Her weight which was around 64 kg,
gradually reduced to 35 kg. Gradually her muscles became
weak. Her neck, joints, back became very weak. She couldn’t
lift her feet. She was bedridden. She had severe weakness.
She became very anemic. She lost her hair.
She was hospitalized and investigated. Several blood tests
and investigations including Muscle biopsy were performed,
and later renal biopsy was also done. These confirmed the
diagnosis of Polymyositis. She was put on steroids, which
did not help her. She again developed convulsions and was
readmitted in a different hospital.
Case details:
Her case details were taken in detail. She was described as
very emotional by nature. She had fear and anxiety of her
illness. She was very apprehensive by nature. She needed
reassurance every day. She constantly kept thinking about
her recovery. She was in a very depressed state.
Her renal biopsy showed minimal change glomerulopathy and
urine test showed severe infection.
She was on steroids, since the last several months but she
was not responding to the treatment.
Her face and legs were swollen. There was pitting edema. She
had developed a fungal infection in the mouth, as she was
immuno-compromised due to steroids. She was in a critical
stage.
Treatment:
Treatment was started on the 18th July, 2006. She was
prescribed Plumbum Metallicum 30c (Please do not self
medicate with this remedy.) and later 200c, as the
symptoms demanded.
She followed up on 7-12-06. She reported very good
improvement. She could walk without support. Her edema of
legs had reduced. Her weakness had reduced. She showed some
hair regrowth. She complained of severe acidity.
Follow up:
Follow up on 29th March, 2007, she reported over the phone
that she was further better in all her complaints.
She came to the clinic again, personally on the 10th
September, 2007.
She had improved very well. She could walk properly; she did
all the activities in the house. She had some difficulty
ascending stairs. Her weakness had reduced very well.
Her weight has increased from 34 to 46 kg. Her hair regrowth
was remarkable. Hemoglobin had increased. Her serum albumin
was returning to normalcy. This was a very positive sign.
She did not require albumin infusions any more. Her appetite
had improved. She looked more confident and above all a lot
happier. Her smile expressed her gratitude. She is still
under care.
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