Remedy
Kali Carbonicum (potassium carbonate)
Kali carbonicum
For right-sided sciatic pain, often with lower back weakness and a sensation as if the back would break. Useful when nerve pain accompanies chronic low back strain. Frequently helpful in complaints that arise after childbirth.
Key indications
- Sharp shooting pain in low back & hips during or after pregnancy
- Lower back feels weak, as if it would break
- Sharp, stitching pain that makes the person cry out
- Sensitive to drafts and cold air on the back
Worse from
2–4 am, cold, drafts, lying on the painful side
Better from
Warmth, sitting bent forward, pressure from behind
Suggested dosage
200C once every three days.
Frequently taken with
Hypericum (St. John's wort)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.