Calcarea iodata

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Calcarea iodata. Iodide of calcium, Calj.

I. Provings. — i. W. J. Blakeley, M.D. Dec. 9th, 1866, at 9.30 p.m., took 3 gr. of ist cent. trit. of C. iod. In 10 m. dull heavv pain in forehead, sharp and piercing in r. temple ; followed by dull heavy lameness in r. arm ; persistent itchine on r. elbow^ afterwards same on 1. knee ; aching in I. temple also ; fulness in forehead, aggravated by stooping ; severe laming pain in external portion of r. arm, with numbness of hand and fingers. On waking next m. had still same dull aching as on previous n. At 7.50 a.m., repeated dose. Immediate attack of same dull headache as before, and constant evacuation of large quantities of wind downwards. Repeated dose at 10 a.m. While riding, i ^ h. later, against a cold wind had very severe headache over^orehea^ and in temples. Repeated dose at 5.20 p.m. After i h. itching in various parts of body, migrating from place to place, only relievwi after much scratching. At 7.20, took gr. ss. After 5 m. mouth and gums burn like fire ; astringent taste, as of alum \ severe dull headache in forehead and both temples, especially r. Pulse 80, regular and soft. Tired feeling in legs, especially calves, and weariness of whole body. Next d. frontal and temporal pain persists. At 1.30 p.m., 6 gr. of 1st trit., and at 10.15, 3 gr. of 2nd trit. While making latter temporal headache increased ; after taking it slight pain in abdomen and across anterior upper third of both thighs as if beaten. Next d. frontal pain extends to r. side of fiice and a molar tooth \ and again great evacuation of wind. {Hahn. Monthly^ iii, 267.)

1. Mr. J. L — , act. 30, nervo-bilious temperament. Dec. loth, 1866, 10.15 p.m., took 3 gr. 2nd cent. trit. ii p.m., light-headed; easy indolent feeling, indifference to anything ; ^^ sensation as if my head wasn't, yet was " (Dr. Blakeley did not see the prover again, and cannot explain this sensation). 11.10 p.m., numbness and ringing in ears; inclined to belch wind (after i h.) ; slight hiccough. 11.20, rumbling in the bowels with discharge of wind. 11.35 p.m., slight nausea; dry furred feeling on lips and tongue. Dec. nth, 7 a.m. Slight giddv headache, pain over eyes, stiffness of back of neck, desire for stool, with great discharge of wind. 7.20 a.m., took 3 gr. 2nd cent. trit. 8 a.m., stifFness of neck continues. 9 a.m., bitter taste in

mouth like myrrh, not disagreeable, 9.20 a,m., bitter taste partially relieved by tobacco. Dec, 1 2th, 730 a»m,> took 3 gr 2nd cent, trit* 1 i a.m., no symptoms save fulness of the head. 1 1.35 a.m., slight pain in the head, with heaviness over the eyes and nose. (Ilfid,)