Modalities
Worse: Stormy weather, cold, night.
Better: Warmth, gentle movement, dry weather.
Mental/Emotional
Fear of storms, restless, nervous anticipation.
Mood fluctuates with weather changes.
Acute Uses
Joint pain, arthritis, gout, worse before storms.
Headaches, worse from weather changes.
Testicular pain, swelling, and sensitivity.
Keynote For this Remedy
Symptoms worse before thunderstorms.
Cold, numb, weak extremities.
Sensitive to electrical changes in the atmosphere.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron is a homeopathic remedy often used for weather-sensitive individuals who experience joint pain, arthritis, and headaches that worsen before storms or with changing weather. It is also indicated for testicular pain and swelling. Emotionally, it suits those who are nervous, restless, and have a fear of storms, with moods that shift according to the weather. Key symptoms include cold, numb, weak extremities and hypersensitivity to atmospheric changes. Symptoms worsen at night, in cold or stormy weather, and improve with warmth, gentle movement, and dry conditions.
