Coffea Cruda

1 . Tall, lean, stooping, dark-complexioned subjects sanguine, choleric temperament.

2 . Generally cheerful disposition but subject to fits of temper though without spitefulness ; variable moods.

3 . Hyperaesthesia of the special senses .

4 . Oversensitiveness to pain which seems insupportable, driving to despair.

5 . III-effects (especially hysteria or insomnia) of sudden mental emotions, especially pleasurable surprises.

6 . Sleeplessness from excessive mental and physical excitement.

7 . Headache, one-sided, as from nail driven into brain ; increases throughout the day ; < open air.

8 . Nervous dyspepsia, sudden attack especially about the menstrual period ; > vomiting ; agonizing yet patient otherwise well.

9 . Toothache > only by ice-cold water.

10 . Modalities : < cold and open air ; excessive joy, etc.

Note : Coffee interferes with homoeopathic drug action.

Keynote : Excitement.