Mercurius iodatus ruber
by H. A. Roberts — The Rheumatic Remedies
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
In conditions following glandular inflammations, after the inflammation has subsided, and we find many of the Mercury symptoms with the constantly wandering nature, Merc. iod. ruber will sometimes be called for.
SUPERIOR EXTREMITIES
Rheumatic pains in shoulder joint.
Dull aching in middle of os humerus as if it would break.
Rheumatic pains, soreness and stiffness in left arm.
INFERIOR EXTREMITIES
Aching pains from hips to ankles felt in the bones as if one had walked too far.
Knee joints weak.
PAINS FROM CALVES UP TO SACRUM.
Insupportable pain and aching in legs toward evening.
RHEUMATIC AFFECTIONS OF FEET AFTER WASHING FLOOR.
VIOLENT TEARING ON SOLES AND IN FOOT JOINTS.
FEET SWOLLEN AND TENDER TO TOUCH AROUND ANKLES.
WALKING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.
Rheumatic pains in right knee and hip in forenoon.
EXTREMITIES IN GENERAL
Rheumatic pains now here, now there, mostly muscular.
Rheumatic pains alternating in arms and hands, legs and feet.
Rheumatic pains in left arm when putting on coat.
AGGRAVATIONS
MOTION.
AFTER SCRUBBING FLOOR.