This troublesome difficulty is generally dependent on gastric derangement, and in some persons it seems to be periodical, returning at stated times, at intervals either more or less frequent.

There is generally sickness at the stomach, swimming in the head, or violent aching pain, not unfrequently coming on in the morning, and continuing until relieved at night by sleep.

The prominent remedies are, Ipecac, Bell., Bry., Nux-v., Spig., Acon., Sep.

Where the symptoms commence with nausea and vomiting and are accompanied with bruised sensation about the head, Ipecac. is the appropriate remedy and should be given immediately at intervals of half an hour.

Nux-v. is also a prominent remedy for the indications of which as well as the other remedies. (See Headache from Congestion. Also Sea Sickness.)

The tendency to sick headache is often removed by taking a dose of Nux, when the first symptoms are noticed. A dose of Nux, Sepia, or Silicea taken every other night for a week or two, will often entirely eradicate the tendency to this extremely painful complaint.

Dose

A powder, or six globules, may be given on the tongue as directed above.

In the different forms of headache I have found great benefit from the use of the Battery. Place the negative pole to the foot. Hold the positive pole in one hand and pass the other hand over the forehead and down the spine.