Remedy

Tellurium Metallicum (Tellurium)

Tellurium metallicum

A leading remedy for vertigo and dizziness. Often worsened by lying on the affected side or bending the head. Ocasionally associated with sensitivity of the spine, ringworm-like eruptions, and offensive discharges from the ears.

Key indications

Vertigo worse from lying on the affected side
Dizziness with sensitivity of the spine or ear discharge
Bending the head or turning triggers dizziness

Worse from

Lying on the painful side, touch to the spine, cold, night

Better from

Rest, warmth, staying upright

Suggested dosage

200C once every three days during recurring vertigo; taper as episodes settle.

Frequently taken with

Conium Maculatum (hemlock)

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.