Sharp pain in left side, just above crest of ilium, at 11.55 A.M. lasting about five minutes, at 12.40 P.M. (second day),.
Anus
Smarting of anus during and after stool in the morning (seventh day).
Stool
Stool with great flatulence at 12:25 P.M. ) first day). Stool with aching in anus and feeling as if rectum would protrude, followed by a smarting in anus and a sensation as though some feces still remain, at 1:15 P.M. (sixth day).
Urinary organs
Kidney and Bladder. Slight pain in right kidney, then in left, extending down left side of sacrum, at 9 P.M. (third day). Dull pain in region of right kidney with urgent desire to urinate., at 9:45 P.M.; had urinated only a few minutes before, and now passed four ounces of clear light colored urine (fourth day).
Pain in bladder as from distention C. at 11:20 A.M. (sixth day). The feeling of distension of bladder continued for some days after I stopped taking the drug. Severe and dull pain in bladder; this pain did not seem to abate after urinating C (first day)., continuing for some two days after taking drug; it was to such an extent as to cause me to fear inflammation of the bladder. Tenderness in region of bladder and right side of lower abdomen, extending upward from the groin; same in left, but more on right, in the forenoon (sixth day). Pain and tenderness in region of bladder, with soreness of testicles, extending up spermatic cords (fourth day). The pains in region of bladder, with tenderness on pressure and soreness of testicles and cords, are continuous (sixth day). Urethra. Excessive burning in urethra C, while urinating at 12:20 P.M. (sixth day). Sharp cutting pain in urethra C, at 12:35 P.M. (first day). Pricking pain in urethra a short distance back for meatus while urinating, at 11:10 A.M. (second day). Sharp prickling pain in urethra, at 10:15 A.M. (second day). Considerable smarting and pricking in urethra on urinating, extending back about an inch from meatus (eighth day). Biting-itching in meatus urinarius, increased by scratching, at 2:25 P.M. (fourth day). Frequent desire to urinate C, during the afternoon, with biting sensation in urethra during and after urinating (first day). Constant desire to urinate, and pass large quantities of clear, light-colored urine without relief (fourth day). Great desire to urinate but only a small amount passed each time C (fifth day). Urgent desire to urinate, with prickling and soreness of meatus from contact or pressure, at 10:25 A.M. (fifth day). Micturition. Was obliged to get up several times to urinate (first day). Passed a large quantity of urine at 6:30 P.M. (first day). Passed a large quantity of pale urine, on waking (fourth morning). Passed a large quantity of urine, with burning in forepart of urethra, at 10:35 A.M. (first day). Passed a large quantity of urine with burning in urethra, and tenderness in region of bladder as from distention, at 2:45 P.M. (first day). Passed a large amount of urine, attending with burning in urethra and sharp pain in root of penis, at 3:17 P.M. (second day). Passed profuse quantity of urine (fifth morning). Urine very profuse and passed at short intervals, attended with biting and pricking sensation in urethra (fifth day). Passed 2 1/2 oz. of urine at 1:20 P.M. (fourth day). Passed 5 oz. urine with pricking in urethra during after urinating, with feeling bladder as after great distension, at 10:15 A.M. (fourth day). Amount of urine 32 fluid oz., sp. gr. 23 (day before proving); 32 oz., sp. gr. 18, in the morning (second day); 30 oz., sp. gr. 22 (third day); same amount, sp. gr. 16, in the morning (sixth day). Passed less urine this morning than usual (sixth day). Passed a small quantity of urine, attended with burning and smarting in urethra, at 11:35 A.M. (seventh day). Desire to urinate continues, but pass smaller quantity of darker color; passed 35 oz. in ten hours (fourth day). Passed small amount of urine, but felt as though had not urinated for hours, at 11:10 A.M. (second day). Amount of urine passed 45 oz. during twenty four hours after taking drug; sp. gr. 28. Felt a great desire to urinate about 11:30 A.M.; passed quite a large amount; in a short time felt a great desire, but the amount passed grew less at each time of urinating, while the desire increased Urine high-colored and scanty (eighth day) About the usual amount of urine passed; sp. gr. 20 (third day). The urine had a very cloudy appearance after standing in vessel a short time (first day). The urine when allowed to stand for a short time showed great excess of mucus, but was normal in other respects (sixth day).
Sexual organs
Violent erection at 5 P.M. (second day). Violent erections from 3 to 3:15 P.M., and from 6 to 6:15 P.M. (first day) Some pains in penis while urinating (fifth day). Severe burning and aching pain in penis while urinating (first day). Pain in testicle and urethra at 10:50 A.M. (second day). Just before urinating, sharp pain in right testicle at 2:05 P.M. (fourth day). Soreness of testicles and cords, more in left, continue (sixth day). Soreness of both testicles and spermatic cords, worse in left; cords seem gone the whole length (second day). Have had, since commencing the proving, soreness of left testicle and spermatic cord, with pain from the least pressure (eighth day). No sexual desire whatever; tried to have intercourse, but could not get an erection (fourth day).
Chest
Pains in the centre of chest on any movement forward at 12:50 P.M. (second day). Pain under sternum on taking deep breath at 10:30 A.M. (second day). Sharp stitch in left breast, about one inch to left and over the nipple, at 1.30 P.M. (fifth day).
Heart
Sharp pain in region of heart, increased from inspiration, at 1.50 P.M. (second day).
Neck and Back
Neck. Pain in neck, which extends to shoulders from motion, at 10.30 A.M. (second day). Back. Pain in back, especially while sitting (sixth day). Pain and soreness of back and hip continue in the forenoon (sixth day). Pain in back as before, relieved by lying on back and walking, and increased by sitting, in the morning (seventh day). Dull pain in back all the afternoon, with throbbing pain in temples, first left, then right, with sense of constriction of whole scalp (fourth day). Dorsal. Lame feeling in back, just below lower angle of scapulae, increased from least motion or deep breath (fifth day). Lumbar. Heavy sensation, feeling like a lump in right lumbar region, directly over hip-joint (fifth day). Pains in lumbar region, more on right side (after third dose, second day). Severe pain in right lumbar region (first day). Very severe pain in lumbar region, increased by sitting still, at 12.30 P.M. (fourth day). Pains very marked in lumbar region, extending along the coccyx (after fourth dose, first day). Rather dull pain near two lower lumbar vertebrae (after second dose, first day). Awoke with dull, heavy pain in lumbar region (fourth morning). Sacral. Severe rheumatic pain in region of sacro-lumbar articulation and through left hip-joint, extending down outer side of left leg, terminating in front about three inches above the knee, at 2.30 P.M.; this pain was relieved by lying on back and keeping perfectly quiet, but increased when beginning to move, and relieved somewhat by continued motion; the pains in the back and hip seemed deep-seated and of a dull gnawing character, but not continuous; they increased gradually to a very severe extent, and then gradually diminished again (eighth day).
Superior Extremities
Pain in upper part of shoulders and in region of vertebra prominence increased by least motion or contact from 10 A.M. till 1 P.M. ( first day). Pain in right shoulder extending to middle of upper arm at 10.15 A.M. (second day). Sharp pain in left shoulder, with shivering over whole body and great heat in head, at 11.15 A.M. (second day).
Inferior Extremities
Hip. Pain in right hip-joint, also near knee-joint (eighth day). Occasional sharp pain through left hip and in lumbar region at 12.45 P.M. (first day). Knee. Knees feel very weak on least exertion (third day). Dull, heavy pain under left patella, lasting some minutes, at 12.15 P.M. (seventh day). Awoke this morning with sharp pain in inner side of left knee, which passed off after moving about for a short time (seventh day).
General Symptoms.
Feeling of great prostration all day (fourth day). Exceedingly restless the whole evening (first day).
Skin
Prickling sensation in the forehead during the evening and while rubbing, very similar to feeling caused by electricity (first day).
Sleep and Dreams
Sleepiness. Very sleepy, with headache and tenseness of integument of forehead at 5 P.M. (second day); wearing off during following day. Very sleepy, eyelids feel very heavy, almost impossible to keep them open at 2 P.M. (first day). Very sleepy during morning till noon (second day). Slept well, but awoke unrefreshed (fifth morning). Sleeplessness. Sleep very much disturbed and full of tiresome dreams of many persons, places, and things (first night). Awoke unrefreshed, with a severe headache (third morning). Dreams. Sleep during the night was crowded with confused dreams of many people (second night).
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.