Excerpt from A Handbook of Materia Medica and Homeopathic Therapeutics Stitches in vertex. Itching stitches in vertex. Tearing in vertex. Lancinating tearing in vertex, extending to left ear. Aching in vertex. Aching in vertex in morning. Aching in vertex in morning, relieved after rising. Aching in vertex at night. Aching in vertex, relieved in open air. Pulsating pain in vertex, with despair bordering on rage.