Inferior Extremities
Weariness of the lower extremities (from the 1st dil). Hip. Itching in the region of the left hip and pelvis, obliging him to scratch (third day). Thigh. Violent (rheumatic) pains in the muscles of the thigh after rising (sixth day). Violent muscular pains in the thigh the whole day, but especially in the ankle; can scarcely walk (sixth day). Drawings from the left hip to the knee-joint (after half an hour). Drawing pain in the left thigh while walking (after half an hour). Dislocated pain in right thigh when walking in forenoon; the same in left foot near tibia (fourth day). Jerking-sticking pain in the middle of the thigh, like a pain in a nerve, lasting half an hour, and very painful, repeated during the next forenoon; in the afternoon the same pain is felt between the tibia and fibula, after dinner. Jerking stitch in the middle of the right thigh. Knee. Pain in the hollow of the knee (second day). Tensive pain in the right popliteal space, when walking or stretching out the foot. Drawing pain in the knee-joint (from the 1st dil). Sensation in the left knee- joint as though it were sprained. Dislocated pain in knee and sole when walking in the forenoon, as if he had made a misstep. Dislocated pain in right knee, repeated several times during the day (second day). Tearing pain in the right knee and ankle in the afternoon. Itching, sticking pain in the hollow of both knees, at the point of insertion of the tendons of the gracilis and sartorius muscles, and also in the tuber ischii. A peculiar, itching-stitching pain on the external tendons of the left popliteal space, more severe than formerly, and lasting several minutes (third day). Leg. Rheumatic (?) pain in left tibia. Cramps in the legs and thigh (these cramps frequently occurred when weary). Stitches extending from the inner side of the left knee to the great toe. Ankle. 10 P.M., great painful lassitude in ankles and soles of feet. Pain in the ankles, as from a great fatigue caused by long walking. Frequent transient, jerking pain in the ankles. Foot. Frequent pain in left metatarsal bones when walking, as though they would be dislocated by a false step. Severe pain in the joints of the foot, as if dislocated, in morning, in bed; walking is very troublesome at first after getting up, but becomes easier by walking (sixth day). Burning and digging pain in the joints of the feet. Tearing pain in left foot, especially in the tarsal bones, transient. Prickling feeling (formication) through both feet, as if from electric currents, while sitting on a perfectly soft sofa; 5.30 P.M. The same sensation afterwards in the arms. Pain at the insertion of the tendo Achillis in the os calcis on ascending steps (after nine to eleven hours). Jerking stitches at the point of insertion of the left tendo Achillis in the heel. Dull pressive pain in the left heel. Great painful lassitude and weariness in the soles after dinner (third day). Violent cramp in the right sole, relieved by stepping firmly upon it. Toes. A single, violent, sticking, piercing pain from the metatarsal bones into the toes, in the forenoon, when walking. Some jerking stitches in the balls of the right toes (second day). Seldom jerking stitches in the toes, and in the muscles of the thighs (fourth day).
Generalities
Objective. Considerable emaciation. Deranges the whole nervous organization. Serious nervous disturbances occur after inhaling the vapor. Muscular contraction was inefficient and tremulous; the fingers could not be closed with any degree of force; on extending the arm for a few seconds, there was a well-marked trembling of the muscular fibres. Its vapor, breathed, produces great depression, followed by coma. Disinclination for every work, together with sleepiness, and pressure upon the eyes, lasting several weeks. Unusual weariness. General painful weariness. Weariness of the whole body, especially of the left arm, in the morning, which disappeared towards noon (second day). Painful weariness and bruised sensation in all parts of the body, especially in the back, loins, and joints of the feet (second day). Weakness. Great weakness and prostration. Muscular debility (wife). Rapid decline of strength; could scarcely walk, and could only work sitting; walked with a cane, and on going upstairs, had to stop at each landing-place. This debility affected the upper as well as the lower limbs. If raised from bed she sank on to her knees and gradually slid down to the ground. On coming out of the attacks of fainting she could not walk or remember anything of her condition; she was very much confused, and even demented; on attempting to speak she frequently stuck out her tongue like a child, stretched the lower jaw far forward and gnashed it against the upper one; she frequently stared at her hands and fingers with a vacant look. Prostration, weakness of the body, for several weeks. Prostration and weakness of the feet. Frequent attacks of faintness. Cannot long remain quiet in one place. Hyperaesthesia (one case). Anaesthesia of various portions of the skin, as also of the mucous membrane of the mouth, eyes, ears, and nose. Subjective. General excitement of the whole body (after two minutes). General feeling of illness (second day). Indisposition and bitterness in the mouth on waking. Indisposed on going to bed in evening, with discharge of much warm flatus. Rheumatic pains in all parts of the body, especially the muscles of fingers and toes, very painful in left hand. Wandering rheumatic pains all day (fifth day). Dull sticking or itching pains in various parts of the body throughout the whole day. Peculiar jerking-sticking pains are left at times, now in the hollow of the right knee, now in the lower abdomen, now in the spermatic cord, lasting till after dinner (after five hours). Itching-sticking pain in various parts of the body, especially in the tuber ischii and at the point of insertion of the gracilis and sartorius at the knee (second day). Jerking stitches in various parts of the body, especially in the muscles of the right eye (fourth day). Itching stitches in various parts of the body, continuing throughout the forenoon (third day). Jerking pain, now in forehead, now in the joints of the feet, now in the joints of the arms, lasting several weeks. Sensation of throbbing and trembling of the whole body occurred after the disappearance of the anaesthesia. When applied to enlarge glands, the parts felt very cold, but immediately after a gradual heat, accompanied with great prickling; the heat increasing the longer the medicine was kept in contact with the part, until it could no longer be endured. On removing the glass the parts was red to an extent two or three times greater than the parts inclosed. Symptoms generally disappear within two to four hours after taking the drug.
Skin
Objective. Eruptions, Dry. Eruption on the face after shaving in the morning. Red, somewhat raised eruption on both cheeks and across nose and on alae nasi at 2 P.M., after shaving; it resembles the acne potatorum or the soreness of the nose accompanying catarrh, with burning of nose and lips; it had not disappeared when he went to bed. A medical friend whom he met asked him if he had herpes on his face (second day). Eruption on face became strongly developed after drinking two glasses of beer at noon (second day). Small scales visible on the parts of the face formerly occupied by the eruption (fourth day). Little scales upon the cheeks (third day). Violent itching pimples (like nettle-rash) on the back of the right forearm, obliging him to rub an scratch it (after four hours). Several isolated papules on the right forearm which itch when touched. Eruptions, Moist. Small boil on left thigh. Subjective. On applying this substance to the skin there is first experienced a piercing sensation of cold, owing to its rapid evaporation; this is afterwards followed by burning pain, as though the parts had been dipped in hot water. Crawling along both forearms, often alternating with slight stitches (second day). Crawling from the left elbow to the tips of the fingers (excepting the thumb). Slight crawling over the whole of the right arm, with sensation as if the arm would go to sleep. Pricking-sticking feeling over the whole skin, particularly in the hands and feet. Fine itching stitches in various parts of the skin (after three-quarters of an hour). Fine prickings in various parts of the body in the evening; 10.30 P.M. Itching in various parts of the body (fourth day). Itching on various parts of the body. Itching and itching stitches at intervals during the day (third day). Itching of the abdomen, after rising and washing in cold water (second day). Itching on the chest, on the right side of the back as far up as the region of the kidneys, and on the right forearm; on examining the places some colorless pimples are noticed, which itch more and more irritable after scratching, and become red after mechanical irritation; they become pointed and at last itch-like eruption forms; after scratching, this eruption bleeds easily an burns, in the morning after waking (fourth day). Itching of the skin on the back and on both thighs, lasting four days. Itching on right forearm and upper arm, in the bend of the left elbow and on the thighs (third day). Itching, causing scratching, in a small spot on the right forearm, followed by the appearance of small pimples. Itching and stinging of the hands, especially between the fingers, where he discovered little vesicles filled up with lymph (fifth day). Itching on the legs, on going to bed in the evening (second day). Itching on the calves and lower legs (second day). Yawning. Frequent yawning. Sleepiness. Sleepiness commences after 2 o’clock. Unusual sleepiness in the evening while in society. Remarkable sleepiness, with heaviness of the upper lids, which would fall. Great sleepiness during the evening. Great sleepiness in the afternoon, and though she could only fall asleep late in the evening, the sleep was uneasy and interrupted by vivid dreams. Great sleepiness after 3 P.M., though it was a long time before she could go to sleep in the evening. Great sleepiness during the whole day. Became very sleepy after taking a glass of wine in the evening, but when he went to bed could only doze, and was a long time before he could go to sleep. Overpowering sleepiness. The morning sleep was, throughout the proving, sound and refreshing. Slept well an long during the night. Sleep quiet through the night, with many dreams towards morning (third night). Sleeplessness. Rather restless night. Very restless night (fourth day). Sleep at night was restless. Sleep at night restless on account of many unpleasant dreams, with weeping. Sleep restless, with constant tossing about in bed, especially throwing the head about, for several weeks. Very restless sleep at night. Night very restless; continual dreams of what I read about in the evening. Night very restless, frequent waking, alternating with dreams (second night). Sleep uneasy at night, interrupted by many dreams. Sleep much disturbed. Sleep late in the evening, restless and frequently interrupted at night by slight stitches extending from the inner side of the left knee to the great toe. First part of night slept well; after that did nothing but toss about. Sleep much interrupted and full of unpleasant dreams, after midnight. Difficulty in going to sleep. She did not go to sleep for a long time at night. Starting from sleep in a fright, followed by prostration during the day. Sudden waking, from bad dreams or nervous starting. Night good, but awoke early, with many dreams. Awoke tired (second day). Sleeplessness. Frequent insomnia. Dreams. Restless dreams.
Born in 1837in Westminster, Vermont. . He was an orthodox doctor who converted to homeopathy
Dr. Allen compiled the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica over the course of 10 years.
In 1881 Allen published A Critical Revision of the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica.