A 12-years-old schoolboy, Mast. K.R. (PIN 32612) from Surat visited Life Force branch with his mother on 30th June 2017 for his complaint of a migraine. He had been experiencing headaches five to six times in a month from the last one year. Each episode of a headache would begin affecting his entire head with more severe pain in his vertex region that would last for about three-four hours each time. During the episode of a migraine, he would suffer from nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to the light. This headache would increase after the exposure the sun and due to a lack of sleep. It used to get reduced after rest and applying oil on the scalp. He had not taken any treatment for the same. He had a family history of a migraine, as his father, mother, paternal grandfather, and paternal grandmother suffered from a migraine. 

Besides this, Master K.R was also suffering from adenoids.

Master K.R. was a vegetarian, who craved for biscuits and bhujiya. He had an aversion to vegetables. His thirst was less. He used to experience a profuse perspiration all over his body. He was intolerant to the heat in general. He slept well. He had no troubles concerned with the urination or his bowel movements. He had a habit of talking in the sleep.

He was a student of the 6th grade and stayed with his elder sister and parents. Her mother was a housewife, and his father was a running a textile business in Surat.

His father, elder sister, and paternal grandfather were suffering from vitiligo. His maternal grandfather was suffering from diabetes and hypertension.

He was a mild, gentle, and happy-go-lucky person, but he was short-tempered as the slightest comments about him would trigger his anger. He would cry, shout, and hit when angry. He had an uncontrollable anger, and it was difficult to manage him when he used to get angry. 

Dr. Rajesh Shah studied the case in detail and prescribed Calcarea Carbonica in addition to his research-based homeopathic medicines to the patient for a migraine. 

Two months later, on 4th September 2017, her mother called-up to report that there was a slight reduction in the severity of his headaches. 

Five months later, on 4th November 2017, his mother reported that his frequency of episodes of a migraine had reduced. His adenoids also showed a considerable improvement. 

On 13th January 2018, his mother reported on the call that his migraine had reduced in frequency and intensity. He had suffered only 1-2 milder episodes in the last 2-3 months. 

On 24th May 2018, the patient reported 80% improvement in his complaints. The severity of his pain had lessened. The patient also experienced an improvement in his appetite. His relief from adenoids also showed a 50% improvement. 

Conclusion:

This case shows how homeopathy works wonderfully in treating the cases of a migraine. Dr. Rajesh Shah’s homeopathic treatment for a migraine has helped numerous people in obtaining a great relief from the debilitating headaches of a migraine. It is true that very long-standing illnesses, which have persisted for decades, require a slightly longer time to get treated. Homeopathy can be more beneficial to patients who start taking the treatment in the initial stages of the disease, wherein long-term results can be obtained in a very short period of time.

- Written by Dr. Amrita K, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah