Related ailments/symptoms

• Canker Sores/Fever Blisters

  Painful cold sore on lip Small fluid-filled blisters (fever blisters) Blisters in/around lips, corners of mouth Burning/stinging and itchy Tip of tongue may be red Better: warm applications

• Colds

  Achey, stiff feeling on first movement Better with continued motion, activity Restless. Prefers to move around Chilly Desires warmth and hot drinks

• Coughs

  Dry, short, tickling cough, worse in morning May cough up small mucus plugs Hoarseness, scratchy throat Tip of tongue may be red Restless Chilly Worse: after rest first motion Better: continued motion warm drinks warmth

• Fever

  Fever or chills with aching and stiffness better with movement Restless Red, itchy rash during fever or chill Heat on left side, chill on right side

• Muscle Pain

  Muscle pain with stiffness after rest, worse on first movement and better with continued motion or heat. Common after overuse, lifting, or prolonged inactivity.

• Overexertion

  Pain after injury, over-lifting Stiff after rest, but better with movement Restless – keep moving affected part Worse: morning on waking cold, damp, drafts sitting still Better: continued movement stretching, rubbing, exercise warmth: hot soaks, baths, showers

• Poison Ivy or Oak

  Fine blisters yellowish fluid crusty Swelling Inflammation Burning Itching Stinging Restlessness Skin sensitive to cold air Better: scalding water

• Skin Rash

  Red, swollen, blistering rashes that itch intensely and improve with warmth. Often oozing or weeping. Typical for poison ivy–type eruptions or rashes worse in damp weather.

• Sleep/Insomnia

  Sleepless from pain Restless Walking about with pain or discomfort Irritable

• Styes

  Greatly swollen May feel stiff Lower lid Better: warm applications