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Deep acting remedy for chronic complaints of brain, spine and nerves. Constriction is a marked general symptom, also constriction of orifices. Venous distention. Weakness, especially spinal. Aching and burning in spine. Formication, numbness, pain in all limbs. Epileptiform convulsion. Coldness during pains.
Head: Congestion of brain. Constriction of scalp. Pain in head, better heat, perspires. Pain in eyes, flickering. Frequent coryzas. Swelling and ulceration of nose.
Respiratory: Catarrh of chest, pain, raw feeling. Feeling of great weakness in chest. Stitching pains. Spasmodic cough with purulent viscid expectoration.
Extremities: Heaviness, jerking, numbness, aching and pains.
Skin: Formication along course of nerves, veins feel full and distended. Sore to touch and pressure.
Modalities: Worse, cold air, after eating, standing. Better, warmth, fasting, resting in bed.
