HELLO,
From your symptoms -left side pain= shoulder, arms, ribs, chest -jaw pain -gas, bloating, burping -swelling in right leg -history of high bp -history of hystrectomy, PCOD, insulin resistance -age 53, post menopausal stage
WHAT THIS SUGGESTS
1) VATA IMBALANCE (main issue) After hysterectomy , especially after 50, vata dosha naturally increases in the body This causes -body aches -shoulder/arm pain -gas, bloating, belching -jaw pain -rib/chest discomfort -tingling or pulling sensations -anxiety like sensatios -uneven body pain once side more
2) KAPHA IMBALANCE because of insulin resistance + swelling leg -water retention -lymphatic blockage -slow metabolism -heaviness feeling
3) PITTA INVOLVEMENT High Bp + hormonal changes cause -heat in body -irritabiltiy -gastric acidity -fluctuating BP
4) CIRCULATION ISSUES Right leg swelling may happen due to -low lymphatic drainage -low venous return -past hormonal imbalance -sedentary lifestyle -high salt or water retention
5) POST HYSTERCTOMY CHANGES Removal of uterus affects vata -increased dryness -lower abdominal weakness -hormonal fluctuations -joint and muscle pain
TREATMENT GOALS -reduce vata -improve circulation and lymphatic drainage -balance kapha -calm pitta -strengthen digestion -restore hormonal + post hysterctomy balance
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
A) FOR VATA RELATED PAIN
1) DASHMOOLARISHTA= 15 ml+ equal water twice daily after meals =best remedy for vata pain, reduces deep muscle+ nerve pain, improves circulation, helps in post hysterectomy recovery
2) MAHARASNADI KASAHAYA= 10 ml twice daily with warm water after meals =works on stiffness, shoulder/ neck and rib pain, reduces tingling and nerve compression
3) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals =cleas ama (toxins), strengthens joints, improves flexibility
B) FOR GAS,ACIDITY AND BURPING
1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals with warm water =relieves gas instantly, reduces belching, warms digestive fire
2) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water =reduces acidity, helps digestion without constipation
C) FOR SWELLING IN LEG/WATER RETENTION
1) PUNARNAVADI KASHAYA= 10 ml + equal water twice daily before meals =storng diuretic herb, removes excess water, reduces swelling quickly, good for kidney + liver support
D) FOR HIGH BP AND HEART SUPPORT
1) ARJUNARISHTA= 10 ml + equal water twice daily after meals =strengthen heart muscles, controls BP naturally, reduces chest discomfort
E) FOR INSULIN RESISTANCE/ METABOLIC SUPPORT
1) GUDMAR+ JAMUM SEED + KARELA POWDER = 1/2 tsp morning with warm water =helps sugar control, reduces cravings, improves metabolism
2) TRIPHALA AT NIGHT= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtim =cleanse the intestine, reduce cholesterol, improves digestion
EXTERNAL TREATMENTS
1) OIL MASSAGE= WARM MAHANARAYAN TAILA -warm oil->massage 10-15 min-> warm shower =pacifies vata, reduces pain and stiffness, helps swelling, improves sleep
2) LOCALISED STEAM= shoulder, ribs, arms, jaw after oil massahe =relieves tight muscles, and nerves
DIET -warm, freshly cooked meals -moong dal + vegetables -gourd vegetables lauki, tori, tinda etc -red rice/barley -stewed apple, papaya -turmeric, cumi, ajwain, hing, fennel -1 tsp ghee daily
AVOID -curd at night -cold drinks -bread, biscuits, vbakery -heavy dals- chana, rajma -oily foods -fried foods -excess salt
YOGA
FOR PAIN RELIEF -marjariasana -balasana -shoulder rotations -gentle neck stretches
FOR SWELLING + CIRCULATION -viparita karani -pawanmuktasaa -gentle walking daily
FOR METABOLIC BALANCE -trikonasana -tadasana
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= best for BP and gas -Bhramari= calms neves, reduces BP -Sheetali/sheetkari= reduces heat
HOME REMEDIES
FOR GAS AND BURPING -warm water with 1/2 tsp ajwain+ pinch of black salt -hing + ghee applied warm around navel
FOR LEG SWELLING -warm water foot soak with rock salt -elevate leg 30 degree while sleeping
FOR BP -4-5 tulsi leaves daily -1 tsp flaxseed per day
FOR PAIN -warm dry heating pad -sukha massage with warm sesame oil
Your set of symptoms can be 100% explained by ayurvedic vata kapha imbalance, especially after hysterectomy and with age 50+
BUT because chest/arm/jaw pain and swelling can sometimes mimic serious conditions, medical evaluation is important first
Once serious causes are ruled out, Ayurveda can give excellent relief within 4-8 weeks
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
If at all gastric -
Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp after meals OR Hingwashtak Churna – ½ tsp before meals with warm water OR
Home remedy:
Warm water with ajwain + jeera + dry ginger boiled together, drink after meals. Medicines- Dashmool Kwath – 20 ml with warm water twice daily Or Maharasnadi Kwath – 20 ml with warm water twice daily
For immediate relief: Warm sesame oil or Mahanarayan taila massage on:
Left arm
Shoulder
Upper back
Chest sides (not center) Do gentle heat pack afterward.
HELLO !!!
At 53 years old, after hysterectomy, past PCOD, long-standing insulin resistance, and now high BP, your body is going through a combination of hormonal imbalance + nerve sensitivity + muscle weakness + poor circulation + digestive disturbance. That is why all the symptoms seem scattered, but they are actually connected: The left-sided arm, chest, rib, shoulder pain is coming from nerve and muscle strain + gastritis + acidity pushing upward, which gives chest tightness and left-side discomfort. The jaw pain on the right side is due to tension and nerve irritation. The right leg swelling is connected to circulation issues + long-term BP medicines + hormonal changes after hysterectomy. Your gastric burping is increasing your chest and shoulder pain by irritating the diaphragm and nerves. Hormonal withdrawal after uterus removal + age 53 (menopause) makes muscles weaker, pain sensitivity higher, and healing slower. Insulin resistance + BP + digestive weakness together create inflammation in the whole body.
The good thing is: all these symptoms improve when digestion, circulation, and nerve-muscle strength are supported together. You don’t need 10 different treatments just a smart, simple, combined plan.
🌿 Internal Medicines (Start with Ama Pachana for 7 days)
🔸 Ama Pachana (7 days) Amapachana Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food for 7 days
🔸 From Day 8 onwards (for 4–6 weeks) Punarnavadi Kashayam – 15 ml with equal water twice daily before food Yograj Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food Dhanwantharam 101 Capsule – 1 capsule at bedtime Avipattikar Churna – ½ teaspoon after dinner with warm water (for burping & acidity) Brahmi Vati (plain) – 1 tablet at night (for nerve stability & jaw tension)
🛁 External Procedures (at home) Warm oil massage with sesame oil on shoulder, arm, ribs, leg—10 minutes daily Warm water bath afterward Warm compress on chest and shoulder for 10 minutes Leg elevation at night for swelling Jaw relaxing: Apply warm cloth Slowly open & close jaw 10 times
🧘 Simple Exercises & Yoga (10–12 minutes) Cat-cow stretch (2 minutes) Shoulder rolls (1 minute) Wall-supported chest opening stretch (1 minute) Gentle left-side stretching (1 minute) Anulom-Vilom (3 minutes) Vajrasana after meals (2–3 minutes) Leg elevation for 3–5 minutes (Avoid heavy exercises because of pain & swelling.)
🧪 Investigations to be done ESR, CRP (inflammation) Kidney function test (due to swelling + BP medicines) Vitamin D Vitamin B12 HbA1c Lipid profile ECG / TMT (ONLY because left-sided chest pain + age 53) Thyroid profile
❌ Do & Don’ts
Do Eat warm, soft food Early dinner Sip warm water Walk for 15 minutes gently Keep stress low (jaw pain increases with stress)
Don’t No cold water No spicy, fried, sour foods No heavy lifting No sleeping immediately after meals No sitting long hours—move every 45 minutes
💛 Your symptoms look very scary when they all come together, but they are coming from muscle weakness + nerve irritation + gastric issues + menopause + BP + circulation changes, not from something dangerous.
With the right digestion support, nerve strengthening, circulation improvement, and anti-inflammatory medicines, your pain, swelling, burping, and jaw tension will all reduce together. You are NOT alone in this your body just needs the right direction now.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Hello, Your symptoms of one-sided body pain (left arm, ribs, shoulder, chest), gastric burping, jaw pain, right-leg swelling, and generalized weakness, along with a history of hysterectomy, PCOD, insulin resistance, and long-standing high BP, suggest a combination of: * Vata-Kapha imbalance * Aam accumulation (toxic build-up causing heaviness, swelling, stiffness) * Poor digestion (Mandagni) leading to burping and bloating * Post-hysterectomy hormonal depletion * Circulatory sluggishness contributing to swelling and pain
The goal of treatment will be to: ✔ Reduce Aam (detoxify) ✔ Strengthen digestion (Agni Deepana) ✔ Improve circulation & reduce inflammation ✔ Support joints, muscles, and nerves ✔ Balance BP safely ✔ Improve post-hysterectomy hormonal stability
🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in the last 3–6 months) 1. CBC, ESR, CRP 2. Vitamin D3 & B12 3. Kidney Function Test (KFT) 4. HbA1c & Fasting Sugar 5. Thyroid Profile (TSH, T3, T4) 6. Doppler Ultrasound (right leg) – if swelling is persistent or painful
💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 15 days (Aam Pachana + Pain Relief + Vata Balancing) 1. Amapachaka vati 1 tab twice daily after food for 7 days 2. Triphala Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food 3. Punarnava Capsules / Punarnava Mandoor – 1 tablet twice daily after food 4. Hingvastak Churna – ½ tsp before lunch & dinner
Phase 2 – 45 days (Joint Strengthening + Hormonal Support + Rasayana) 1. Yogaraj Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food 2. Ashwagandha Churna / Vati – 1 tsp or 1 tablet at bedtime 3. Dashmoolarishta – 20 ml with equal water twice daily 4. Kanchanar Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food
🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1. Abhyanga with warm Mahanarayan oil or Dhanwantharam oil – 3–4 times per week 2. Hot fomentation on shoulder, arm, back & ribs 3. Castor oil (2–3 drops) on the navel at bedtime 4. Epsom salt foot soak 2 times a week for leg swelling & nerve relaxation
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle ❌ Avoid * Curd at night * Cold or refrigerated food * Excess salt (worsens BP & swelling) * Deep-fried/oily items * Heavy wheat-based dinners * Red meat, bakery food * Long gaps between meals
✅ Include 1. Warm, light meals: khichdi, dal soups, moong, steamed veggies 2. Garlic + ginger in food daily (anti-inflammatory) 3. 1 tsp cow ghee in lunch for Vata balance 4. Cumin + coriander + fennel tea after meals 5. Warm water sipping throughout the day 6. 1 small banana or 5 soaked almonds in the morning for energy 7. Turmeric + black pepper in food
🧘🏻♀️ Yoga & Pranayama (Gentle, safe for age + BP) Asanas 1.Shashankasana (Child pose) 2.Marjariasana (Cat-cow) 3.Setu Bandhasana 4.Supta Baddha Konasana (excellent for post-hysterectomy relief) 5.Tadasana (improves circulation)
Pranayama 1.Anulom Vilom – 10 mins 2.Bhramari – 5 mins 3.Deep belly breathing – 5 mins (Avoid Kapalbhati due to BP)
🕉️ Follow-up & Expected Progress * Gas & burping improve in 5–7 days * Body pain reduces within 2–3 weeks * Swelling improves in 3–4 weeks with Punarnava * Hormonal balance & energy improve within 8–10 weeks * Continue Rasayana for 2–3 months for sustained benefits
✨ With consistent detoxification, joint strengthening, and Vata balancing, you will gradually feel lighter, stronger, and more stable. Your symptoms are manageable and reversible with steady care.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)
Internal Medicines- 1 Punarnavadi Mandoor – 250 mg morning + night after food 2 Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tab morning + 2 tab night after food 3 Avipattikar Churna – 3 gm with warm water 30 min before dinner 4 Arjunarishta – 20 ml + 40 ml water after breakfast & dinner 5 Shatavari Kalpa – 10 gm morning + night with warm milk
Oil for external application 1 Pinda Taila OR Mahanarayan Taila – warm massage on painful areas + right leg nightly 2 Ksheerabala Taila – 3–4 drops in both ears at bedtime for jaw pain
Diet & Lifestyle (must follow) Dinner before 7 PM → only moong khichdi + ghee No curd, banana, fried food, bakery, excessive salt 30-min morning walk + legs elevated on pillow 20 min twice daily Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
These symptoms can point to heart disease, blood clot, or other serious conditions. So, kindly visit a nearby physician get your necessary investigations and tests done as soon as possible.
1.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water just before meals 2.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Hridyarnava rasa 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Amlapitta mishran 2 tsp twice daily after meals
Diet Guidelines: - Favor Kapha-reducing foods: Warm, light, freshly cooked meals. Avoid cold, heavy, oily, and processed foods. - Include insulin-sensitivity boosters: - Fenugreek seeds (soaked overnight, taken in the morning) - Turmeric (in cooking or warm milk) - Bitter gourd (karela) — excellent for blood sugar regulation - Amla (Indian gooseberry) — rich in antioxidants, supports metabolism - Whole grains & legumes: Brown rice, barley, millets, lentils — help stabilize blood sugar. - Green leafy vegetables: Spinach, methi, drumstick leaves — improve insulin sensitivity. - Limit salt and sugar: Excess salt raises BP; refined sugar worsens insulin resistance. - Hydration: Sip warm water or herbal teas (cumin, coriander, fennel) throughout the day.
Lifestyle Practices:
Daily routine (Dinacharya): - Wake up early, avoid late-night meals. - Practice gentle yoga (e.g., Setu Bandhasana, Bhujangasana) and pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) — only after medical clearance. - Exercise: Brisk walking, light cardio, or yoga for 30 minutes daily to improve circulation and insulin sensitivity. - Stress management: Meditation, mindfulness, or chanting to calm the nervous system and reduce BP. - Sleep hygiene: Aim for 7–8 hours of restful sleep; avoid late-night screen time. - Avoid stimulants: Minimize caffeine, alcohol, and smoking, which aggravate BP and metabolic imbalance.
Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water. Rasagandh tablet 2-0-0 after food with water Gokshuradi guggul 2-0-0 after food with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati brahmri daily for 5-10mins twice
The symptoms which you have mentioned is due to aggravated vata Dosha combined with Amla pitta along with post hysterectomy hormonal imbalance Start Arogyavardini vatin1 BD punarnava mandura 1 BD Yograj guggulu 1 BD hingwastaka churna 1/2 tsp BD Ksheerabala taila - local app Dashamoola kwath 10 ml BD Avoid cold refrigerated foods curd at night Avoid long gap between meals
Given the complexity of your symptoms, there could be several underlying issues that require attention. The varied nature of your symptoms — including left-side body pain (involving the arm, shoulder, chest, and ribs), right leg swelling, jaw pain, and high blood pressure — indicates the need for a thorough medical evaluation, preferably through a cardiologist or vascular specialist. These pains may be linked to cardiovascular issues and should be addressed urgently to rule out serious conditions.
To complement conventional medical care, Ayurveda can offer supportive measures to balance your doshas and improve overall well-being. Based on your age, history, and symptoms, you may have aggravated Vata and Pitta doshas. Balancing these doshas can be supportive but should never replace necessary medical treatment.
Firstly, modify your diet to stabilize your digestive fire or agni. Prioritize easily digestible foods. Warm, cooked meals such as khichdi or vegetable stews can be beneficial. Avoid raw, cold, and processed foods which may aggravate Vata and worsen gastric issues. Incorporate spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel in your meals to alleviate digestion and reduce bloating.
Since you’re experiencing pain and swelling, gentle yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises) could help in improving circulation and reducing stress levels. Poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose), and Shavasana (Corpse Pose) may offer relief. Practice these under a qualified instructor to avoid any strain.
For stress management and to support cardiac health, consider Ashwagandha or Arjuna after consulting with an experienced Ayurveda practitioner, as herbal supplements might interact with your current medications.
Important:: due to the symptoms you’re experiencing, especially with the chest and jaw pain, immediate medical evaluation is critical. Do not delay in seeking care, as these could signify a cardiac event. Once immediate concerns are ruled out or managed, focus on enhancing your lifestyle in alignment with Ayurvedic practices for holistic health. Remember to continue taking your prescribed medications consistently.
