Bryonia

[daisy222]

Hey folks,

There have been a lot of posts regarding pleurisy pain of late. It's one of the things that I suffer badly from and I know how dehibilitating and painful it is.

I have regular accupuncture which really helps in general. It can work as an immune booster so to help prevent the pleurisy kicking in, and also helps you heal quicker.

I am very lucky that my accupunturist is also a chinese herbalist and therefore able to recommend some alternative options. I have heard some of you discuss Milk Thistle and this is definately a useful one.

However there is a homeopathic tablet called 'Bryonia' which was originally recommended to me by professionals and various fellow pleurisy sufferers alike which is very VERY good! :thumbs:

This tablet is designed to be taken when you get your first twinge (you know what I'm talking about!). The twinge which fills your body with dread. :afraid:

Now instead of panicking I pop some of these Bryonia tablets. They come in different doses but I try and take 3 lots of 40c in one day. sometimes the chemist only has 4c dose so you have to take a lot more. If you want exact numbers ask a homeopothist but the good thing with these is that you can't do harm to yourself by taking to many...

...Ok so I'm not saying take thousands! be sensible! but once you get that twinge getting a few bottles down you over those first few days can really stop that twinge getting worse.

Just wanted to share this little gem find with you all!! :goodvibes:

[tbunny1]

I do know what that "twinge" thing is - and the terror it instills. I'm game for anything that will help, within reason. Do you know what is in this stuff? Where do you purchase it? Is Bryonia a brand name, or the name of a compound?

Just a little confused, and alot curious!
Tracy

[daisy222]

Hi Tracy,

Bryonia is made of the fresh root of a climbing perennial plant. It is a homeopathic remedy and therefore completely natural.

'Bryonia' is the name of the remedy. Companies like 'Nelsons' are a large supplier but there are many other brands that sell it also.

I'm in the UK and purchase it both from health shops and chemists. I use www.boots.com but i'm pretty sure that's a UK based company.

I wasn't sure if you're able to get to a health shop etc so i've had a look around and found a site that caters for the USA:

http://www.abchomeopathy.com/

Have a look at this as it may be helpful. Let me know if you have any more questions, problems and will help in any way I can.

NB: Homeopathic tablets all have hundreds (litterally!) of different uses. Each one is designed to treat a multitude of ailments so don't worry if you read a lot of varying information. One of it's uses is for pleurisy and referral is the best way to find out how good these things actually are!

Stay in touch and let me know how you get on. The difference it makes really is worth it!

Lots of Love

Daisy :luck: