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Concerns About Eating Eggs for Knee Pain at 69
Orthopedic Disorders
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210 days ago
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Concerns About Eating Eggs for Knee Pain at 69 - #45682

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I am 69 years,Iam a strict vegeta4ian all these years, now I have knee pain for the past 3 years, dr advised me to take egg for protein, shall. I try,boiled egg, will it have adverse effects?

How would you describe the severity of your knee pain?:

- Moderate, affects daily activities

Have you tried any treatments or remedies for your knee pain?:

- Physical therapy

Do you have any other health conditions that might affect your diet?:

- High blood pressure
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
5

HELLO THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA

IF YOU ARE STRICT VEGETARIAN , THEN I WILL ADVICE YOU TO STICK ON YOUR RULE , DONT CHANGE . EATING EGG DOESNT GIVE RELIEF TO YOUR KNEE JOINT PAIN. IT IS PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT WHICH YOU CAN GET BY EATING PANEER , RAJMA , MILL MAKER

FOR KNEE PAIN

MEDICATION 1]MAHAYOGA RAJ GUGGULU TOW TIMES A DAY 2]MAHANARAYANA TAILAM FOR EXTERNAL APPLICTION 3]KHEERABHALADI KAYASAM 20ML TWO TIMES A DAY

REGAULR PHYSIOTHERPAY WILL BE HELPFUL

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
5

Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ completely understand what you’re saying. Imagine being a vegetarian all your life and suddenly getting a recommendation to eat eggs, it might be a little bit of a shock and confusion – especially at the age of 69. Don’t worry,we are here to help you out 😊

YOUR CONCERN

You are are experiencing:

Knee pain for the last 3 years Severity: Moderate – daily activities affected Also, you suffer from high blood pressure.

You are a strict vegetarian, and the doctor has advised you to take egg as a source of protein. You are worried that having a boiled egg might somehow lead to negative effects.

This is a typical case of Janu Sandhigata Vata (knee osteoarthritis) according to Ayurveda.

The main reason is a combination of degeneration and poor nutrition of the joints.

Protein is definitely a must; however, an egg is NOT the only source, especially for vegetarians.

INTERNAL MEDICINE (For joint lubrication, pain relief & strengthening)

1. Shallaki Capsule – 1-0-1 after food (Reduces joint inflammation & pain)

2. Balarishta – 15 ml with equal warm water twice daily (Strengthens joints, improves mobility)

3. Asthimitra Vati – 1 at bedtime (Supports bone health)

4.Yogaraj Guggulu – 1 tab twice daily (reduces inflammation)

Visible improvement after 2 months.

EXTERNAL CARE (Pain relief & joint lubrication)

1. Mahanarayan Taila Warm the oil a little Gently massage the oil on the knees for 10 mins Apply mild hot fomentation (hot towel) Do this once daily

Just by doing this, within 4–6 weeks, one can experience about a 40–50% decrease in the condition of being stiff and hurting.

HOME REMEDIES

1. 1 tsp ghee daily (lubricates joints) 2. Turmeric + warm milk at night 3. Methi (fenugreek) soaked overnight – 1 tsp in morning 4. Ajwain hot water fomentation on knees for pain relief

DIET PLAN

INCLUDE ( veg protein source)

Moong dal, masoor dal, rajma, chole Soya chunks/tofu Paneer (in moderation) Sprouts Til (sesame seeds), almonds, walnuts Ragi, jowar, bajra Ghee (½–1 tsp daily)

AVOID

Deep-fried food Excess curd (causes stiffness) Cold drinks, cold foods Packaged foods (sodium increases BP) Heavy wheat at night

IMPORTANT QUESTION: SHOULD YOU START EATING EGGS?

NO — You don’t have to.

Being a strict vegetarian, there is nothing wrong with you if you keep your diet vegetarian.

As a rule, hard-boiled eggs should not cause any negative effects, but:

–For some people, they may increase the feeling of heaviness & cholesterol –In case of high BP, protein from vegetarian sources is the safest According to Ayurveda, eggs are not a must for joints to be healthy. There are complete vegetarian sources of protein.

Thus, you are not required to start eating eggs unless you want to. Your knee pain can be handled without the need to take eggs.

👉What Ayurveda says if your body is not compatible for food item it will cause you ill effects only then that food may be the most healthiest food

Compatibility of food is important

LIFESTYLE TIPS

Walk 20–25 minutes daily Do not sit on the floor / squat Gently exercise knees (strengthening) If you are overweight, control your weight Vitamin D morning sunlight 15 min

INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED (If not done in the last 6–12 months)

X-ray knees (AP + lateral) Vitamin D3 Vitamin B12 ESR/CRP (if swelling) Thyroid profile (if stiffness predominant)

With the appropriate Ayurveda treatment + diet, your pain can be massively reduced and you will get your mobility back — without the need to eat eggs.

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
207 days ago
5

Hello

There as vegetarian sources of protein like ragi millet, rajgira, black eyed pea, soya, tofu, paneer, yoghurt, spinach and other leafy vegetables which you can try but the amount of calcium which is required by the body needs large portions of these products to be consumed.

Try including any two of them in your daily diet and also expose yourself to sunlight to get enough vitamin D to absorb the calcium. Use these veg sources for a couple of months and note the changes in your body.

If pain os not at all subsuding and you are willingly ready to start eggs it is not at all a bad thought.

Also regime you should follow that will help you kill the pain.

✔️Do’s:✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)

🧘‍♀️Yoga🧘‍♀️ Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavanasan

🧘‍♀️Pranayam🧘‍♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati

❌Dont’s:❌ Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes.

💊Medication💊

Tab. Ampachak Vati. 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Sinhanad Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food. Cap. Arnopen 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food with warm water.

Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs twice a day after food. Suck and eat like hajmola

Sunthi Siddh Castor Oil. 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
209 days ago
5

Eating eggs does NOT cause knee pain directly. But a few situations can link eggs and joint pain

1. Egg allergy or intolerance

If someone is allergic/sensitive to eggs, they can develop

Body aches Joint stiffness Mild inflammation

This is rare, but possible.

2. Uric acid problem (Gout) Many people think eggs increase uric acid, but actually Eggs are low-purine

They DO NOT increase uric acid So gout patients can eat eggs safely.

3. Body already having inflammation

If knee pain is from

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Obesity Eggs do not worsen it.

So what is the conclusion

Eating eggs is not harmful for knee pain. You can eat 1–2 eggs per day safely.

When can eggs worsen pain?

If cooked in too much oil

If you have egg allergy

If you eat eggs + red meat + fried food together → overall inflammation increases

Good foods for knee pain Turmeric + warm milk Ginger Amla Ghee (1 tsp/day)

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
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No egg needed – excellent vegetarian protein is enough Daily Eat ½ cup moong dal + ghee 4 almonds + 2 walnuts + 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 200 ml warm milk + ghee + turmeric night 1 bowl thin buttermilk lunch

Internal Medicines 1 Lakshadi Guggulu – 2 tab morning + night 2 Tab Asthiposhak – 1 tab morning + night 3 Shatavari Kalpa – 10 gm night with milk

Oil Warm Mahamasha/Ksheerabala Taila → knee massage + hot fomentation nightly

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
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You can absolutely take a boiled egg safely at your age

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
209 days ago
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Since you’ve been a lifelong vegetarian, introducing eggs is a personal choice. Boiled eggs are a good protein source, but they can increase cholesterol in some people. With high blood pressure, it’s better to discuss with your doctor before starting. Ayurveda generally favors vegetarian sources of protein (like pulses, milk, ghee, nuts, seeds) for long‑term balance.

1.Mahayograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Shallaki capsules 2 cap twice daily with water after meals 3.Maharasnadi Kashayam 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Mahanarayan taila-massage with warm oil twice daily followed by hot fomentation

🍵 Dietary Support (Vegetarian, BP‑friendly) - Protein sources: lentils, beans, chickpeas, soy, paneer, milk, nuts, seeds. - Calcium: ragi, sesame seeds, leafy greens. - Avoid excess salt, fried foods, and processed snacks. - Warm, nourishing meals with ghee in moderation.

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
208 days ago
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yes you can use boil eggs also take mahayograj gugulu 2 bd take castor oil 5 ml at night

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
205 days ago
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Considering your long-term vegetarian lifestyle, introducing eggs int your diet for the first time at age 69, especially as a remedy for knee pain, should be approached with some caution and consideration of Ayurvedic principles. Knee pain may relate to Vata dosha imbalances, often seen in this stage of life, leading to dryness and degeneration in the joints.

Eggs are primarily considered rajasic in nature, potent and heavy, thus they can increase kapha and pitta doshas if not balanced appropriately. However, their protein content may indeed benefit the agni and dhatus if you are experiencing nutritional deficiencies contributing to your joint condition. Adding eggs, particularly boiled, could be beneficial for providing necessary nutrients like healthy fats and vitamin D that support bone and joint health.

For a smooth transition, you might start with boiled egg whites in small quantity, say half an egg, once or twice a week while closely observing any bodily reactions. If you notice any digestive disturbance such as bloating, heaviness or discomfort, it’s wise to re-evaluate its inclusion. It’s also crucial to focus on ensuring your agni (digestive fire) is strong - consider eating your largest meal when digestion is optimal, typically midday. You can support this process with a pinch of fresh grated ginger with lemon juice and salt before meals, enhancing assimilation of proteins.

Additionally, complement your diet with plant-based proteins like lentils, legumes, and seeds. Spices like turmeric, ash gourd juice, and fenugreek can further aid in reducing inflammation of the joints. Incorporating gentle yoga exercises and massage with warm sesame oil may improve circulation, aiding in joint lubrication and relieving pain. Consistency in these practices, rather than drastic dietary changes, will align more with Ayurvedic views for managing chronic conditions like knee pain.

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
204 days ago
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For knee pain. Ayurveda has good treatment Start with Yograj guggul 1-0+1 after food with water Maharasnadi ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 after food with water Apply ashwagandha+ mahanarayan oil on affected area. Eggs are not the only diet that give protein vegetarian diet consisting of dal. Channa. Moong,Rajma. Soyabean, tofu, paneer. Pulses all also have good amount of protein Wear knee cap during the day Once pain’ reduces start with knee strengthening yogasana or exercises.

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
204 days ago
5

Eating egg for protein is indeed an option many consider, but as a strict vegetarian you’ve been for years, it’s perfectly reasonable to feel some hesitation. Dietary preferences play a role in our body’s equilibrium and your current choice may impact your dosha balance, specifically aggravating kapha if your constitution is mostly kapha-driven. Eggs can also be heating, affecting pitta. Transitioning suddenly to incorporating eggs might not align with your body’s prakriti. It’s wise to gradually introduce such changes to observe any adverse effects it may have on digestion or overall health.

For knee pain, especially at your age, it’s crucial to focus on maintaining joint health while providing adequate nourishment. Consider plant-based protein sources like lentils, chickpeas, or tofu that are less likely to disturb your dietary balance. Additionally, you can enhance your joint flexibility and strength with specific Siddha-Ayurvedic remedies and practices.

Regular intake of supplements like Moringa or Shallaki can support joint health. The application of a warm sesame oil massage, particularly focused on knee joints, can alleviate pain when done before a warm bath. Including anti-inflammatory herbs like turmeric (with a pinch of black pepper) into your diet may reduce inflammation.

Be cautious of any severe changes in discomfort or if pain persists. It may indicate more complex pathologies that need professional evaluation promptly. It’s suggested to ensure your body’s specific needs are met while respecting its natural state, thus consider consulting a Siddha-Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized guidance.

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