Remedy:
Arsenicum Album
Related ailments/symptoms
Abscess with burning pain that is better with warm applications Chilly Thirsty but drinks only sips
Nervous, anxious, chilly Anxiety about health, disease, death, robbers, finances Anxiety about epidemic Nervous exhaustion Restlessness, can’t relax Sudden weakness Extremely neat/tidy – cleanliness important Obsessively ordered Thirsty for sips Worse: around midnight when alone Better: warmth being busy
Tightness in chest Short of breath Rattling in chest Afraid to lay down – fear of suffocation Anxious, restless, agitated, fearful Weakness Thirsty for small sips of water After colds, bronchitis or allergies In the elderly, symptoms arise when walking Pressure about the heart Worse with movement Very chilly Thirsty for small sips of warm drinks Tired and weak If worse after Arsenicum: Ipecachuana should follow or Nux vomica if worse in am Worse: Around midnight Better: Sitting erect Warmth
Severe 3rd degree burns with Significant anxiety/restless Skin burns like on fire Infected blisters with smelly discharge Refuses cold applications Better: warm applications
Supportive remedy for digestive discomfort with burning sensations, nausea, or restlessness. Often chosen when symptoms worsen at night and the person feels anxious or weak.
Profuse, clear, watery nasal discharge Nasal mucus burns nose and upper lip Nose runs yet feels stuffy Very chilly, needs heat Prefers frequent sips of water Sneezing Restless, anxious Worse: night if chilled Better: warmth
Lungs feel congested, may have darting, burning pain, especially upper right side Dry, wheezing cough, phlegm may be frothy, worse lying down Thirsty but drinks only small sips Chilly, weak, restless, desires company and warmth Worse: after midnight
Digestive upset with burning stomach pain, nausea, or diarrhea—often from spoiled food. Person may be anxious or restless and feels better from small warm drinks.
Worse: Midnight-2am Restless, anxious Tired, weak Chilly Thirsty but only for small sips Face warm, body chilly Better: warmth warm drinks
Sudden onset Profuse discharge from eyes/nose Possible GI symptoms May have had high fever Hot face Chilly and weak Thirsty for smalls sips Restless, nervous, irritable Fear this may be a serious disease If there is a headache, it is not better with warmth Better: open air heat/warmth Worse: around midnight or noon cold air, drinks, food
Burning eyes, tears irritate skin Wheezing and tightness in chest Runny nose: thin, burning or is blocked Throat burns Sneezing without relief Tired, restless, and worried Chilly Better with warmth/hot applications
Burning pains Better: hot, dry applications
Burning discharge from eyes clear causes redness around eye margins Sensitive to light Swelling around eyes Chilly Anxious Restless Thirsty for sips Worse: after midnight
Burning, itchy skin rashes that worsen at night, often with restlessness or anxiety. Skin may feel hot or irritated. Useful in allergic or inflammatory skin reactions.
Violent, continuous vomiting Worse drinking cold water or eating Stomach feel like it is on fire