A case of neurological problems causing balance issues and falls

Rachel Van Halteren • Jun 01, 2021

There's a "light at the end of the tunnel!"

 A gentleman in his 70s came to see me in August 2020 with a complaint of loss of balance resulting in recurrent falling for over 2 years. He stated that he was 'walking like a penguin' since this was the only way he wouldn't lose his balance. He needed to use a rollator (walking aid) constantly and he was unable to carry anything as even the slight weight of a glass or plate in his hand was enough to throw off his balance and make him fall. He also complained of excruciating severe cramping in his feet and ankles that would wake him every night. He slept with a jar of pickles at his bedside as this seemed to be the only thing that relieved the cramping. He would also get cramping in his thighs as well. He has problems with loss of temperature awareness in his footpad in addition to a sensation of puffiness. 
He has a history of head trauma as a young man and again as an older man due to a car accident and falling.

He had been to two neurologists who both did not know what was wrong and he was left on his own with no answers or treatment plan.

Based on his physical symptoms he was given Arnica initially due to the history of head trauma. He was then put on Alumina 12C daily and additional homeopathic support for his neurological system. He was also given Alumina 200C as a constitutional treatment as it matched his mental/emotional state. 

Within 1 month his balance had improved by 20% and cramping had improved 80%. 
Within 3 months he was able to walk 20-30 steps without his rollator inside the home and cramping was mild. 
At six months his balance has improved by 40% and he no longer walks like a penguin. He can move around his house without a rollator and is unaware of his balance issues unless he makes quick turns or walks outside on uneven ground. He has started to do Thai Chi which he was unable to do previously. His cramping has almost entirely disappeared (may 1 attack per month) and he no longer requires pickles or sleeps with them at his bedside. 
He has not had a fall since treatment began. 
He is still under treatment.

An incredible testimony to the power of homeopathic medicine! A man in his 70s with no hope states there is "light at the end of the tunnel!"

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