Transient drawing in the left ankle, afterwards in the right thumb, and finally on the radial side of the right upper arm, where the pain disappeared after half an hour (sixty-sixth day).
Drawing pains directly below the right internal malleolus, at 5 P.M. (ninth day). Tension in the right ankle while walking (seventy-first day). Painful compression in the region of both malleoli of the left foot (twenty-fourth day). Frequent benumbing pain in the right inner malleolus (after one hour and a half).
Tearing in the outside of the right ankle, then in the left elbow; then drawing in the inner side of the upper thigh, and finally tearing in the second joints of the right thumb (third day). Stitches in the left tarsal joint (fifteenth day). Stitches in the right tendo Achillis. Fine stitches in the right external malleolus (after four days). A persistent burning stitch in the right outer malleolus, during rest (after twenty-eight hours). A sharp stitch in the tendo Achillis above the heel (after two hours). Fine sticking in the inner malleolus of the right foot (first day). Crawling pain running up and down in the right malleolus and tibia, with feeling of coldness in both thighs, and prickling burning in the spine, mostly in the nape of the neck and on the lower end of the spine, together with crawling in the tips of all the fingers, extending to the middle of the second phalanx, as from digging in the sand, persistent (second month).
Foot. Swelling of the feet, from the toes to the ankles (after thirteen months). Feet oedematous and swollen, in the evening, for ten days (after forty-nine days). The left foot covered with varices, seems dark blue, congested, extending from the foot up to the groin, with everywhere violent burning and a sensation of stiffness, so that ascending steps, and especially the necessary bending of the limbs was difficult, with gnawing in the abdomen, and evening chill (eleventh month). The whole right foot became enlarged, red, prickling burning, with great heaviness and qualmishness, with frequent jerking, so that it jumped high up, since the previous pain in the back had disappeared (sixth month). All the varices of the left foot became more swollen, with violent burning, and blue knots of veins show here and there small red vessels, with chilliness and a gnawing feeling in the abdomen. The backs of the feet and of the toes are swollen, inflamed and red; painful, as if numb, with tension on stepping and motion. A round, painful, indurated spot in the middle of the ball of the foot, lasting a long time. The red spot on the dorsum of the foot impeded walking very much (fifteenth day). The whole heel is inflamed, red, and swollen, with tearing sticking and burning pains, which extend up to the malleolus in a red stripe. Trembling of the feet on going downstairs (thirty-ninth day). Weakness in the feet (first day); (eighth day). Weakness in the feet when walking (fourth day). Weakness of the feet with aching pains in the ankles, heels, and soles, so that walking was difficult, with some swelling of the veins about the ankle, swelling of the veins on the instep of the right foot, very sensitive for a long time. Frequent painful weakness in the right foot, extending from the instep through the whole lower extremity, so that she was obliged to drag the limb, after a long walk. She cannot raise her feet, because they are so weak and heavy, but only moves them along the ground, with great weakness in the small of the back. Extraordinary weakness of the left foot when going out (within two hours). Feeling of weakness in the left foot when seated (third day). Feeling of weakness in the sole of the right foot, as after a long journey, and as if bruised, while sitting and walking (after six hours). Weariness in the feet, as if the malleoli would split apart. Weariness and lameness in the feet (third day). Feeling of weariness in the sole of the left foot while sitting (soon, second day). Heaviness and coldness of the feet (thirteenth day). Heaviness in the right foot (fifty-seventh day). Heaviness and tension in the feet, so that walking was painful, in the evening (twelfth day).
Constrictive, stiffened uneasiness in the right foot, with anxiety as if a new paroxysm were impending at night in bed (sixth month). Numbness of his left foot, and feeling of weakness in it, in walking up and down the room, soon. Numbness of the left foot, disappearing while walking in the open air (fifth day).
Feeling of lameness in the left foot, in the afternoon while sitting (ninth day). Tearing pains in the metatarsal bones of the right foot. Transient, wandering tearing once in the foot suddenly, so that she could not step, then extended to the thigh, and at last into the back, but soon disappearing. Tearing in the right foot (eighth day). Tearing in the outer border of the right sole (second day). Involuntary jerking of the foot upward (with violent pain). Crawling jerking in the foot, as after a long walk (after four days). Sticking pain in the metacarpal bones of the right foot (fifty-seventh day). Fine, exceedingly acute stitches like the bites of insects, in quick succession, in the hollow of the right foot. Burning in the feet, with profuse perspiration.
Pulsation in the feet, with burning in the coccyx. Pinching pressure in the dorsum of the left foot (eighth day). Slight burning on the dorsum of the right foot (sixty-ninth day). A kind of cutting in the joints on the back of the left foot while walking, followed by a sensation of warmth. Sticking and burning in the backs of booth feet, as if they would inflame and suppurate with visible inflammation. A pain from the tendons of the ball to the right foot into the great toe, especially felt on stroking it, less when walking. Numbness of the sole of the left foot while sitting (within two hours). Ulcerative pain in the soles of the feet, when stepping (forty-fourth day). Pain in the soles of the feet, even when not walking. On left sole, near root of middle toe, a spot tender on pressure or on walking, except when I have on a tick-soled boot, which prevents the pressure; no visible appearance (fifth and sixth days); foot well (seventh day). Cramp in the sole of the left foot, for a long time, while lying in bed (seventy-seventh day). Cramp in the sole of the left foot, while riding in a carriage (eightieth day).
Very transient violent stitches in the sole of the left foot, extending to near the great toe (after two hours and a quarter).
Sticking from within outward, in the middle of the sole of the left foot. Sticking from within outward, in the sole of the right foot. Several fleeting stitches in the heel and in the ball of the right foot, a sensation which had never been before experienced, in the evening (first day). Pain in the heel, as if asleep, in the morning on rising from bed. Drawing in the right heel at 10 A.M., and half an hour later in the right index finger (disappearing instantly on movement), (fifth day). Tearing in both heels, wherewith the right lower extremity feels dead, with limping and dizziness in the head (seventh month). Stitches in the heels Constant sticking in both heels. Fleeting stitches in the heel and big toe of the left foot (thirteenth day). Toes.
(The ingrowing toe-nails are now in perfect order), (after twelve months). The toe-nails become rough and dry, so that they crumble. All the toes are inflamed, shining red and swollen, they itch, and after rubbing burn. A corn on the middle of the second left toe becomes inflamed, with swelling and redness of the whole toe; on the top of the corn there appears an opening as large as the head of a pin, in which there is constant suppuration; the pain also continues while lying down, and wakes from sleep at night; tolerates no touch. A corn becomes very large, almost transparent, and unusually painful. Pain beneath the nail of the right great toe, as if it would be torn out, while lying in bed (after six months). Pain as if the nail had been torn out of the right great toe, while lying in bed, in the evening (seventeenth day). A corn becomes extremely painful, as far as into the calf.
Extremely violent pain in the middle toe of the right foot. A feeling in the little toe as if the skin were lacerated in spots.
Drawing in all the toes, extending up into the leg. Repeated drawings in the left great toe (thirty-sixth day). Drawing pain in the great toe, several times, on awaking. Drawing in the great toe. Cramp like drawing in the tendinous parts of the lest phalanx of the right great toe, with sensation of warmth, less noticed when walking than when sitting (after three hours).
Painful drawing in the right great toe (towards evening).
Frequent tearing in the great toe of the right foot (first day).
Tearing in the right tarsus and great toe. Constant tearing pain in the metatarsal bone of the middle right toe. Tearing in the left little toe. Burning in the corns (after five days). Crawling in the toes (within two hours). Crawling in the toes of the left foot, which were painful on treading (ninth 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.