He suffers from rheumatism and debilitating fevers. It was used in the treatment of respiratory diseases, nervous disorders, rheumatism, and dropsy. He recommended the substance for many ailments, including constipation, gout, rheumatism, and absent-mindedness. The high sulphur content was believed to be useful for those with arthritis and rheumatism. Opium was additionally prescribed for rheumatism and insomnia. Muscular rheumatism (now called fibromyalgia) was also cited with increasing frequency. Its alcoholic maceration has also been applied as liniment for rheumatism. It is also a diuretic, leading to its traditional use for rheumatism and cystitis. It was especially resorted to as a cure for rheumatism. In 1870, she was suffering from severe rheumatism and problems with her joints. This is done as a folk remedy for treatment of rheumatism. The Tsarevitch initially misdiagnosed with simple rheumatism, deteriorated rapidly. Drowning was common, along with broken limbs, compressed spine, hernias, and rheumatism. Benteen retired on July 7, 1888, citing disability from rheumatism and heart disease. Cao Cao's illness to be a form of rheumatism in the skull.