This case study is all about how homeopathy treatment helped a young man get relief from chronic recurring attacks of migraine headache.
The hot summers of Rajasthan can be dehydrating. While drinking water can quench your thirst, when the sun’s heat triggers a migraine, things change. You are compelled to seek medical help when headache attacks recur.
One such young man from Rajasthan called the Standard Homeopathy Clinic for online treatment of migraine. Life had become miserable owing to the severe pain in the head. It was affecting his overall life and work. He wanted to consult Dr. Mehta to cure his recurrent headache or at least reduce its intensity.
The patient was aware of the side effects of painkillers in the long run. He knew that analgesics can cause permanent damage to the kidneys and liver. Therefore, he wanted to treat his symptoms without side effects.
That’s when he heard about Dr. Mehta and contacted the clinic for online treatment.
Moreover, the symptoms recurred and persisted even after using standard medication for the condition.
When conventional painkillers failed, the patient thought of starting alternative treatment.
Since he stayed in Rajasthan, it was decided to start online consultation and treat him. An appointment was scheduled with Dr. Mehta for his case study and interview.
His case was taken via tele-consultation over a video call. For his monthly follow-ups as well, the patient continued online consultation with Dr. Mehta at a pre-scheduled time.
During an interview with Dr. Mehta, the following case history emerged.
He was suffering from the following symptoms.
Severe one-sided pain in the head. The pain would be felt on the side (temple region) of the head. From there, it would radiate to the eyes and back.
Sensation – He felt severe throbbing, hammering pain. It felt as if the blood vessels were beating very fast.
With pain, there was severe vomiting and acidity.
The pain would last for over 2 days and come at least once a week. There were times when it would pain for 3 days and keep recurring every 4th day.
His symptoms of head pain were triggered by
During an acute headache, he would get irritated if called upon by anyone.
The intensity of pain was severe, incapacitating him from daily work. He was forced to lie down in bed and rest. He would avoid noise and light during the episodes of severe pain.
If you wish to treat chronic primary headaches, it is better to study the patient’s history in detail.
Conventional medicine focuses on diagnosis, whereas homeopathic treatment emphasizes knowing the patient as a person.
This concept of individualization is unique to homeopathy, thereby making it effective in treating migraine. Studying the peculiar features of the case is vital in homeopathic treatment.
By nature, the patient is reserved, soft-spoken, and loves being on his own. He dislikes depending on others and hates asking for help.
Father expired at a young age. Thus, the patient had to be the sole breadwinner of the family. While he manages his profession efficiently, there are no fixed working hours. During peak season, there is no fixed time for food or sleep. Headache worsens from late nights and irregular food habits.
The case was analyzed and studied by Dr. Mehta in his clinic. The following peculiarities of the case came up during analysis.
After the case study, an Individualized homeopathic medicine (IHM) was selected and prepared at Dr. Mehta’s clinic.
The dose and power of the medicine were also selected based on homeopathic principles.
Medicines were couriered to the patient’s address in Rajasthan after every monthly consultation. A separate homeopathic remedy was also sent to manage attacks of acute pain.
The follow-up showed the wonderful effect of homeopathic treatment for migraine. The patient was evaluated every month to check the progress of the disease.
At the end of 12 months, there has been a significant reduction in the intensity and frequency of migraine headaches. With homeopathic treatment, the intensity of pain reduced by almost 93%.
The pain, which rated 9/10 on a VAS scale, reduced to 3/10. Headaches do occur whenever there are triggers, such as loss of sleep. But the intensity of pain is low.
What is more remarkable is the reduced dependence on analgesics and painkillers. He has been solely on homeopathic treatment for reducing migraine attacks.
This case study shows the scope and effect of homeopathic treatment in migraine.
With classical homeopathy, it is possible to get relief from intense pain in a case of chronic headache. The result brings hope for many patients suffering from primary headaches.
Individualized homeopathic medicine is a reliable, authentic and holistic alternative to get freedom from chronic headaches. Consulting a qualified homeopathic doctor is vital in getting individualized treatment for your migraine problem.