Although Lachesis symptoms in non-acute situations correspond almost exactly to those associated with menopausal women (hot flashes, sweats etc) it should be considered in many other conditions – where the symptoms fit.

Those needing Lachesis will usually have their symptoms predominating on the left side, e.g. a sore throat much worse on the left. They may have throbbing, pounding or pulsating pains especially in headache.

Extreme pain in sore throat and mumps is pronounced.

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Throbbing, pulsating headches

Better from cold

# Hot flushes

Worse before menstrual period

Left-sided complaints

# Sensitive to being touched

Lump sensation in throat

Worse on waking immediately after sleep

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Cough

Earache

Headache

Mumps (compare Jaborandi)

Sore throat