Bry is an important remedy to have in your acute homeopathic kit. Illnesses that develop slowly require Bry. This is the opposite of Acon, Bell and Bapt but similar to the remedy Gels.

Should a headache accompany any other symptoms then Bry must be considered. It is a premier headache remedy.

The symptom picture of Bry is easily spotted. This is the type of patient who just wants to be left alone. They will be thirsty, irritable (especially if they have to move because of their pains) and dry. Often they will have a loud, dry cough and a headache.

Their fever or influenza has come on slowly, and has heat but no sweat. They often like cold drinks and can gulp down large quantities at one time. Because it is painful for them to make the slightest movement they will only reach for a drink occasionally.

Aggravation from the slightest movement can be very pronounced. In a headache they will just want to lie down, close their eyes and not open them at all (it’s too painful!!). Coughing can be a nightmare for these people – the pain it causes can be felt very acutely (compare Drosera and Ipecac)

Sometimes firm pressure on an affected part can actually give some relief. So consider wrapping up their head (in headache) or ribs (if they have a painful cough felt in the lungs)

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Heat but no sweat. Dry everywhere.

Pain form slightest movement

Irritable, touchy, ‘bite your head off’

Painful cough

Headache

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Backache

Breastfeeding

Cold, Influenza, Fever

Cough and Sore Throat

Diarrhoea

Eye problems

Headache

Joint problems

Vomiting