Neck and Back
Neck. Stiffness of the neck in the morning, motion was painful (twenty-eighth day). Very sudden rheumatic pains in the left side of the nape of the neck; towards evening, they extend to the upper arm and very much impede the motion of the head, as well as of the left arm; they continue undiminished through the day, but are somewhat relieved in the evening, though inclining the head remains somewhat painful (ninth day). Back. Very violent pain in the back (second day). The pains in the back increased, became worse while lying, and extended into the anus and thighs; the abdomen was painful, with, in places, a sensation as though it would be torn asunder; menstruation lasted as long as usual, but was more profuse (second day). Dorsal. Violent pain between the scapulae, in the morning (fourth day). Sudden, very violent pain between the scapulae, with oppression of the chest, like a cramp in the chest, followed by eructations, which afforded relief, at noon while walking (fifth day). Painful sensation, as though the shoulder-blades would be drawn together, in the afternoon (first day).
Extremities in General
Objective. The limbs are tremulous and unsteady in the evening, while walking (eighth day). Spasmodic contractions of the limbs (after two hours and a quarter). Weakness and unsteadiness of the limbs (fourth day). Paralytic-like weakness of the limbs, with constant pain in the thighs (eighteenth day). Subjective.
Feeling of weakness, loss of power in the limbs (nineteenth day). Sensation of weakness in the limbs and tremulousness of the hands that could scarcely be controlled while writing (twenty-first day). The limbs are heavy as if paralyzed (ninth day). Violent pains in the limbs, about 10 P.M. Pressure in various places in the limbs and feet. Pressure in various places in the muscles of the limbs rapidly changing. Pains in the limbs, are worse during rest than during motion.
Superior Extremities
Heaviness in;the right arm. Drawings and uneasiness, especially in the arms, so that she was unable to sleep at night in bed (first day). Shoulder. Pressure in the right shoulder. Pressure in the left shoulder. Sticking, pulsating pain in the left shoulder-joint, with feeling of lameness of the arm, while walking, four hours after the dose (fifteenth day). Arm. Drawing pain in the right upper arm, especially in the biceps, while sitting (thirteenth day). Elbow. Pressure in the left elbow. Sudden throbbing-tearing pain in the right elbow, extending from the external condyle upward, at 4 P.M., very violent for a short time, then gradually decreasing (ninth day). Forearm. Bruised sensation in the left forearm (twenty-fifth day). Wrist. Drawing in the left wrist and fingers rather severe, though lasting only a moment (after half an hour). Pressure in the right wrist. Pressure in the left wrist. Hand. Tremulousness of the hands (eighth day). Hands tremulous, and writing very difficult (twenty-fifth day). Fingers. Pressing asunder in the fingers. Some throbbing, sticking pains in the middle joint of the right index-finger (fifteenth day).
Inferior Extremities
Cramp like drawing from the toes of the left foot through the whole limb, so violent that for a moment it was impossible to bend the leg (twenty-sixth day). Thigh. Terrible cramps in thighs, calves, and feet, returning every fifteen minutes (after fourteen hours). Drawing pain in the right thigh, as if extending from the sacrum (eighteenth day). Violent throbbing-tearing pain, extending;upward from the inner condyle of the right femur, while walking (thirtieth day). Violent throbbing pain in the left tensor fasciae late, while sitting quietly, increased by pressing upon the place, which is rather circumscribed, soon after the dose, lasting an hour (fifth day). Knee. Pain in the knee. Some pain in the knees and feet (soon). Violent pain above the right knee (after one hour and a half). Pressure in the knees. Pressure in the right knee, also while walking. Leg. Weakness of the legs (second day). Sudden pinching pain in the right calf, in the afternoon, on rapidly ascending steps, lasting several hours, gradually disappearing (ninth day). Awakened at night by very painful cramp in the calves, the effects of which I felt the next day (tenth day). Drawings in the legs, especially in the left, worse when sitting. Drawing in;the right leg. Ankle. Pressing in the ankles. Pain in the right ankle, as if sprained, in the morning immediately after rising, lasting about a quarter of an hours, impeding walking (tenth day). Foot. On walking, a sensation as though the ground sank away under the feet. Peculiar sensation in the left foot as if numb, especially during rest, obliges him to move the foot frequently. The pains in the feet and toes are worse while sitting, less while walking. Toes. Drawings in the toes of the right foot. Feeling in the toes of the left foot as if they were drawn asunder, but especially while sitting, obliging him to walk about, when it is less noticed; afterwards the same sensation in the fingers. Frequent drawings in all the toes, at times painful in different toes, afterwards on the back of the left foot. Pressing asunder of the toes of the right foot.
General symptoms
Objective. Rapid wasting, and slackening of nutrition. Lying on back, with arms extended, and motionless (second day). Trembling (after two hours). Motion became impossible (second day). Indolent and weary during the day (second day). Debility and extreme prostration (second day). Debility (40 gram., after one hour); gradually increasing, until she cannot move or utter a sound. General debility, with sopor. Great weakness. Extreme debility (after fourteen hours), persistent for some time, after general improvement. Rapid debility. Prostration. General prostration. Extreme prostration (after twelve hours). Very great uneasiness during the whole night (third night and fourth day). Subjective. Sensation of fatigue, and muscular weakness (second day). Felt great languor and prostration (12 mill). (after nine days). Lassitude and inclination to sleep (fourth day). Great weariness the whole day (third day). Great weariness in the morning (second day). Great weariness at noon, while walking; the limbs feel like lead (first day). Great weariness and indisposition, in the afternoon (twenty-first day). Very great weariness and disinclination to make calls, although the day was fresh and cool (nineteenth day). Sudden weariness towards noon, followed by sound sleep in a reclining chair, so that I did not hear the frequent opening and shutting of the door of my room, but awoke after two hours thoroughly unrefreshed (sixteenth day). Feeling of weakness and tremulousness, especially in the limbs (sixteenth day). Sensation of weakness, with orgasm of blood, some vertigo, and feeling as though vomiting would occur (ten minutes after the dose), (twenty-sixth day). Sensation of faint like weakness when sitting as well as when standing, its intensity passing over in a few minutes, but still remaining in a slight degree (soon after taking the dose), (fifteenth day). Slight sensation of faintness (first and third days). The effect on the circulation reached its maximum while the medicine was being taken, but lasted more than ten days after it was discontinued. Feeling of general orgasm of blood, the whole evening (fourth day). Feeling of general plethora. Slight feeling of general plethora. I was much more affected by drinking a bottle of wine than usually (tenth day). General malaise (after eleven hours). General feeling of discomfort, tremulousness of the extremities, with feeling of weakness in the lower limbs (fifteenth day). General indefinite feeling of indisposition (twenty-fifth day). Very violent stitches from before backward, while walking, obliging her to sit still (tenth day). Symptoms continued with alternations of augmentation and diminution, for seventy-two hours.
Skin
Constant sticking in the skin of the cheek, with a sensation as if the place were drawn upward, conjoined with burning, lasting a quarter of an hour.
Sleep
Sleepiness. Yawning (fourth and fifth days). Drowsiness (after three hours and a half). Remarkable sleepiness at night, continuing for a week (12 mill). Unusually sound sleep (first night). Extremely sound sleep during the night (second day). Sleeplessness. Sleep frequently interrupted during the night (fourth night). Night restless, disturbed by many dreams and frequent waking; in the evening it was with difficulty that I could fall asleep, although very tired (twenty-seventh day). Night somewhat restless (twenty-first night). Sleep bad (first night). Want of sleep (third night). Sleepless during the earlier part of the night (first night). Dreams. Many dreams throughout the night (fifth night); (fifteenth night). Sleep much disturbed by dreams (sixth night). Very anxious dream in the first sleep at night, like a nightmare, from which I started up bathed in sweat, and with palpitation (twelfth day). Violent attack of;nightmare, with violent internal chilliness during the first partial slumber, so that she believed she had not been asleep (first day).
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.