Neck and Back
Pain as from a sprain, in the nape of the neck; or on becoming erect after stooping, with cracking, lasting two days (after seventeen days). Fine stitches and a feeling of tension in the nape of the neck, on motion (second day). Sharp stitches in the back, extending to the pit of the stomach, at 4.30 P.M. while sitting (first day). Tension in the back, and pinching in the navel, before dinner (sixth day). Twitching on the left scapula, frequently repeated, in the evening (third day). Tearing pain in the whole left scapula, so violent that it seemed as though it would be torn from the body waking her from sleep; even in the morning the part was painful to touch; pain relieved by lying on it (after five days). Sharp stitches beneath both shoulders during rest and motion, in the afternoon (second day). Stitches between the shoulders while standing, disappearing on motion. Violent stitches on the next to the last left rib, near the spine, frequently, more violent at intervals, never entirely disappearing, worse while sitting, so it frequently took away her breath, after dinner, lasting till evening (first day). Pain in the small of the back, during rest and motion, at night, and in the morning (sixth day). Some painful stitches in the small of the back, in the afternoon (third day). Painful gnawing in the small of the back, during rest and motion (first day). Pinching in both lumbar regions, followed by some emission of flatus with relief.
Extremities
A sensation in the whole left arm and leg, as if they would fall asleep, in the afternoon while sitting (third day). Heaviness of the hands and feet as if weary, relieved by motion (fourth day).
Upper Extremities
Pain as from a sprain in the left shoulder, on motion, relieved by more violent motion, in the morning on waking (ninth day). Pain in the left shoulder-joint as if dislocated; she was unable to raise the arm, while lying on the right side, at 5 A.M.; continuing even after rising, and only disappearing after violent motion (eighth day). Tearing in the right shoulder, on raising the arm, in the afternoon (first day). Sticking in the left shoulder, causing her to start, so violent that was almost in despair, disappearing after rubbing (twenty sixth day). Gnawing pain in the left shoulder joint, frequently renewed (after twenty days). Pain like a pressure, as if dislocated in the right axilla, on motion, in the afternoon (twenty-second day). Pressure, as with a hand, on the inner surface of the right upper arm, at 1 P.M. so that it woke her, after which the upper arm was sensitive for a long time. Frequent violent tearing, now in the right, now in the left arm worse while sitting (fourth day). Tearing pain from the middle of the upper to the middle of the forearm, in the bone, towards noon (fifteenth day). Tearing in the left elbow, extending towards the wrist, in the afternoon (fourth day). Tearing in the bones of the right forearm extending towards the wrist; with a numb feeling in the two smaller fingers, in the afternoon (thirteenth day). Painful tearing on the outer margin of the right hand, immediately followed by beating and throbbing in it, which lasted a longer time, and disappeared in moving the arm, in the forenoon while writing (tenth day). The left hand is painful as if beaten (second day). Sore pain on the outer margin of the left hand, above the little finger, only on moving it; at night the spot is painful, as if beaten (third day). Violent tearing in the middle phalanx of the right middle finger, as if it would be torn from the hand, from 3 to 9 P.M. (second day). Tearing in the right thumb (fifth day). Ulcerative pain beneath the nail of the right thumb (thirteenth day). Tearing in the left thumb, as if in the bone (eighth day). Tearing in the last two knuckles of the right index finger. Tearing in the whole left index finger, with great violence (fifth day). Violent stitches above the nail of the right index finger three times in succession (fourth day). Violent stitches in the tip of the right middle finger, as from a bee sting, lasting a long time (seventeenth day). Burning in the right ring and middle finger, above the nails, as if panaritiums would form, relieved by gentle rubbing, in the evening (first day).
Lower Extremities
Tearing in both hips extending down to the legs to the toes while sitting (fourth day). Painful tearing in the left hip-bone, in the evening, night, and forenoon (after twenty-four hours). Very violent tearing like a jerking, in the left thigh, while sitting, disappearing after rising, and frequently intermitting (seventh day). Tearing in the middle of the right thigh, in the flesh (tenth day). Violent bruised pain in the middle of the thighs, like the usual pain during menses, in the afternoon while sitting, not while walking, disappearing off itself in the evening (fifth day). Bruised pain about the middle of the left thigh, while sitting in the evening (eighteenth day). Violent weary pain in both thighs, with dragging in the groins and a thin stool; during menses. Tearing extending from the left knee to the middle of the thigh, in the afternoon while sitting (second day). Tearing and trembling in the knees, during rest and motion, in the afternoon (eighth day). Stitches on the outer surface of the right knee, while standing. Some fine stitches in the right patella, in the afternoon (fifteenth day). Tearing in both legs, from the knees to the toes, with heaviness, so that she could scarcely walk, frequently intermitting and disappearing, in the evening (eleventh day). Tearing in the right leg, in the afternoon while walking; lasting during rest (tenth day). Falling asleep of the left leg, with crawling in it, in the morning in bed, while lying on the back (seventeenth day). Weary pain in the calves, while walking, less while sitting (thirteenth day). Stitches on the outer surface of the right knee, while standing, at 6 P.M. (first day). Tearing on the posterior surface of both legs at night, lasting a long time (fifth day). Violent tearing in both legs, at 1 P.M. frequently somewhat diminished; she was obliged to cease spinning on account of the pain, which till 5 o’clock (second day). Tearing in the inner malleolus of the right foot, lasting a minute, in the afternoon (third day). Gnawing in the right external malleolus, in the forenoon (thirteenth day). Cramp in the outer side of the left foot, from the heel to the toes, frequently during the day, while sitting, disappearing after rising from a seat, during menses. Feeling like a sticking tension in the whole left heel, especially on putting the foot to the ground not on raising the foot, immediately after rising from bed (ninth day). Cramp like pain or a constrictive cramp in all the toes of the right foot, in the morning in bed (fifth day). Violent tearing, with crawling in the right toes, disappearing on gentle rubbing, at night.
Generalities
Objective. She feels very sick and feverish, thinks that a violent illness is impending (fourth day). Great weakness during the menses. Weak and prostrated, especially in the lower limbs (first day). Great uneasiness and heat, at 3 P.M.; everything hurt; she was obliged to rise from bed and walk about, when she became better (third night). Trembling of the hands and feet (fourth day). Stitches here and there over the whole body, after lying down (ninth day). Violent stitches on the right side of the back, on the right clavicle, or on the right side of the head; frequently during the day (third day). Slight tearing, here and there, in several parts of the body, during rest and motion (third day).
Skin
Eruption of the nose and lips for three days. Two red pimples, near together, on the left side of the nose, and a similar one on the left side of the forehead, without sensation even when pressed upon (after fifteen days). Dry tetter, of the size of large peas, on both cheeks (tenth day). A pimple on the lower lip, near the left corner of the mouth, without sensation. Small burning pimple on the inner side of the lower lip (tenth day). Tetter that itches constantly and violently on both hips (after ten days). Small pimples on the inner surface of the right knee, with violent itching, that disappears on scratching. Itching pimples on the legs, that itch violent (seventh day). Itching, as from fleas, over the whole body, but most frequently on the neck (fifth day). Itching here and there, for example, on the neck, nape of the neck, small of the back, clavicles, that did not disappear on scratching, after which small pimples appear again (thirteenth day). Fine burning stinging, as from bee-stings, in several places, as for example, on the palm of the left hand, on the neck, etc. Biting here and there on the body, in the evening, disappearing after lying down, for several evenings (after thirteen days). Itching on various parts of the body, in the afternoon (tenth day). Itching over the whole surface, not relieved by scratching. Itching on the outer side of the neck, in front. Biting itching on the chest, disappearing after scratching, in the evening (second day). Itching on the back, disappearing after rubbing (sixth day). Violent itching stitches, as from fleabites, on the shoulders and sternum, in the evening, after lying down (third day). Itching on the left shoulder, that returns after scratching. Violent itching on the right shoulder, that she could not scratch enough, which, however, did not cause it to disappear (twentieth day). Violent itching on both hips at the same time, and after scratching, burning, even if she only slightly moves the hand over it, towards noon, but especially towards evening (third and sixth day). Violent itching on the heel and three smaller toes, disappearing after scratching, and returning (twelfth day). Violent itching on the left heel, only disappearing after scratching a long time (twenty-fifth 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.