RESUMO
A small number of double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of homoeopathic treatment in rheumatological conditions have been carried out. These have used differing methodologies, leading to varying results. This paper describes a novel approach in the treatment of fibrositis, a syndrome which lacks a pathological definition, but is defined solely in terms of its symptomatology. 24 patients were prescribed for 3 months, according to indication, one of three homoeopathic remedies (Arnica, Bryonia, Rhus tox.), each patient remaining on the same remedy throughout. They were followed monthly on the following parameters: pain, number of tender spots and sleep. An "indication score" was allotted to each prescription. The results were analyzed by non-parametric statistical methods, showing that homoeopathy produced a statistically significant improvement, but only when the prescribed remedy was well indicated
