Zincum metallicum

Affections in general appearing in the left inguinal ring; left side of the back; upper jaw, and troubles of the teeth in the lower jaw; loins; posterior surface of the thigh; tendo Achillis; big toe; joints of the toes.

Sexual.--Female: Complaints coming on while the menses are absent, but feels perfectly well during the flow: suffers much pain, particularly in ovaries, will lie so as to press on the affected side, and dangling the limb will swing it about--patient can't keep still. Menses flow more at night.

Generalities.--Patient can't keep still, must be in motion all the time. Catarrh of the hand, much swollen, very painful. In fevers or nervous complaints one keeps the feet in continual motion. Variable mood; clay-like sediment in the urine; biting pungent pain; lancinating pains; exanthema of long standing, especially with a biting sensation.

Worse.--In the evening, sometimes lasting all night; after swallowing food.

Better.--While eating.

Remedies following:--Sepia, Sulphur, best; Pulsat., Ignat.

Antidotes:--Ignat., sometimes Camphor., Hepar.