HELLO,
You are having difficulty controlling your legs below the knees. When you try to walk, the legs do not respond properly, as if the message from the brain is not reaching them clearly. Because of this, balance is poor, you feel unsteady while standing, and you need support. You also feel weakness, tiredness, and a heavy or dull feeling in the head.
This is not just simple weakness. It is a problem related to -nerves -braim leg coordination -reduced strength of muscles -reduced energy flow in the bod
Because this problem has been present for more than 6 months, it is considered chronic
WHY THIS IS HAPPENING- AYURVEDIC VIEW MAIN CAUSE= Vata dosha disturbance In Ayurveda, vata dosha controls all movement and nerve signals -movement of legs -balance -brain nerve communication -muscle coordination With increasing age , sedentary lifestyle, improper digestion and tissue weakness, Vata becomes aggravated
ADDITIONAL PROBLEM : KAPHA BLOCKING VATA Along with vata disturbance, Kapha dosha blocks the normal movement of vata, causing -heaviness -slowness -poor response of legs -dullness or drowsiness in head
AFFECTED BODY TISSUES -Majja dhatu (nervous tissue)-> neuropathy -Mamsa dhatus (muscles)-> weakness, fatigue -Asthi dhatu (bones and spine)-> poor support
This condition is called -Vata vayadhi with kapha avarana and Dhatus kshaya
TREATMENT GOALS -remove Kapha blockage from nerve pathways -calm aggravated vata -nourish nerves and muscles -improve brain-leg coordination -improve balance and walking capacity -prevent further nerve damage -improve quality of. life
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =best medicine for chronic vata disorders, improves nerve function, reduces stiffness, weakness, clears obstruction in channels
2) MAHARASNADI KASHAYA= 20 ml + 20 ml warm water, twice daily before food for 3 months =reduces vata and kapha, improves movement of joints and nerves, useful in walking difficulty and heaviness
3) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk for 3 months = strengthens nerves and muscles, improves stamina, reduces fatigue , acts as nerve rejuvenator
4) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp at night with warm milk for 3 months =improves brain-nerve communication, reduces drowsiness and dullness, improves coordination and clarity
5) KSHEERBALA 101 CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily for 3 months =specifically nourishes nerves, very effective in neuropathy , pacifies vata deeply
6) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp morning daily
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE -MAHANARAYAN TAILA Daily or alternate day -gentle massage from lower back to feet =nourishes nerves, improves circulation, reduces vata, improves balance
2) FOMENTATION= after massage with steam or hot towel =removes stiffness, opens blocked channels, helps oil penetrate deeper
DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -rice, wheat, oats -moong dal, massor dal -milk if digestible -ghee 1-2 tsp daily -cooked vegetables - bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot -almonds 2 soaked daily
AVOID -cold food and drinks -dry foods-biscuits, chips -excess tea/coffee -sour curd at night - very spicy, fermented food
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -avoid long sitting -do not walk till exhaution -use support while walking -regular sleep routine -avoid cold exposure -daily oil massage is essential
YOGA ASANAS -tadasana -pawanmuktasana -vajrasana -simple leg lifting exercises
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= słów, gentle -Bhramari= calming nerves Avoid fast breathing and forceful postures
HOME REMEDIES -Warm milk + pinch of turmeric + ghee at night -Sesame oil massage on feet before sleep -Ashwagandha + milk at night -Hot water sipping during day
INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED (very important) -blood sugar fasting and HbA1c -vitamin B12 -MRI spine (lumbar + cervical) -Nerve conduction study -thyroid profile -comblete blood count
This helps rule out -diabetic neuropathy -vitamin deficiency -spinal compression
This condition is manageable, not hopeless. Because it is chronic, improvement will be slow but steady. with regular treatment, proper diet, oil therapies and patience -balance can improve -walking time can increase -quality of life can improve Consistency is more important than speed
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Start with Brahmi vati 1+0-1 after food with water Suthshekhar ras 1-0-1 after food with water. Ekangvir ras 1-0-1 after food with water Cap. Ashwashila 1-0-0 after food with water Full body massage with ashwagandha oil+ kshirbala oil daily once.
Consulting the ayurvedic physician
Hlo,
Based on your age (62), long-standing symptoms (>6 months), gait imbalance, heaviness/“no signal” feeling in legs, head drowsiness, weakness and sedentary lifestyle — this closely matches a - - Vata-dominant neurological disorder in Ayurveda (often correlated with Vatavyadhi, Majja Dhatu kshaya, Avarana of Vata).
🌿 Ayurvedic Assessment - Primary Dosha: Vata (↑) - Affected Dhatu: Majja & Mamsa - Srotas: Majjavaha, Rasavaha - Agni: Likely Manda - Condition type: Chronic, degenerative → needs Brimhana + Vata-shamana
💊Ayurvedic Internal Medicines
1) Yograj Guggulu – 1 tab twice daily after meals
2) Ashwagandha Churna – 3–5 g with warm milk at night
3) Dashmool Kwath – 20 ml twice daily before meals
4) Brahmi Vati – 1 tab twice daily (for brain-nerve coordination)
5)Maha Vat Vidhwans Ras – 1 tab once daily (if strength is low)
🛢️ PANCHAKARMA (MOST IMPORTANT PART) 1️⃣ Abhyanga (Daily Oil Massage) Oil: Mahanarayan Taila or Balashwagandhadi Taila Whole body or at least lower limbs + spine Duration: 30–45 min
2️⃣ Swedana (Steam Therapy) After Abhyanga Use Dashmool steam Helps stiffness, circulation, nerve signaling
3️⃣ Basti Therapy (KEY TREATMENT FOR NEUROPATHY) ✔️ Kala Basti / Yoga Basti (8–16 days) Anuvasana Basti: Ashwagandha Taila / Sahacharadi Taila Niruha Basti: Dashmool + Bala + Erandmool decoction
👉 Basti is the gold standard for Vata-related nerve disorders
4️⃣ (Optional if head heaviness persists) Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila – 5–7 sessions
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle (Very Important) Warm, freshly cooked food
Avoid: cold food, curd at night, excess tea/coffee Use: ghee, milk, moong dal, cooked vegetables Gentle walking + Vata-pacifying yoga (under guidance) Avoid long sitting & late nights
⚠️ Important Note Your symptoms (loss of balance, weak signal feeling, head drowsiness) should also be evaluated alongside modern investigations (B12, sugar, spine/brain if not done). Ayurveda works best when serious causes are ruled out.
Tq
Take brahmi 2 bd Take nuron 2 bd Take chadraprabhavati 2 bd
Do you have diabetes? Blood pressure issue
Yes hbac1 6.8, bp control with medicine
1. Ashtavargam kashayam 15 ml + 45ml lukewarm water twice daily before food. If you like to take tablet form then take 2 tablets with warm water before food.
(If you have burning sensation type neuropathy then take manjishtadi kashaya same dose).
2. Karpasasthyadi tailam for whole body massage. Do twice or thrice in a week. You can also mix mahamasha tailam with this. Ratio should be 2:1 Double boil the tailam to make it warm.
3. Dhanyamla dhara can be done twice in a week.
4. Do muscle strengthening exercises slightly while doing massage with tailam.
5. Do gentle walking after every meal with the help of partner. Just a casual walk with open talk.
6. Guduchi satwa 5 ml twice daily after food.
Take enough water Follow up after 2 weeks Take care, Dr. Shaniba
Hi Sir there could be both reasons for this Nervic problem and muscle wasting leading to fatigue and no sensation You can go for Dhatupaushtik churna -1 tsp with milk Saraswatarishta-20 ml -BD with warm water Mahayograj guggulu -1-BD with warm water
Medicines Ekangveer Ras – 1 tablet morning + 1 tablet night with warm water Ashwagandha Lehyam – 10 gm morning + 10 gm night with warm water Maharasnadi Kwath – 20 ml + 20 ml warm water morning empty stomach Brahmi Vati gold – 1 tablet morning + night after food
Oil (must use daily) Warm Mahamasha Taila + Bala Taila – gentle full-leg massage (knees down) nightly followed by hot water bag 15 min + wear socks.
Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + 1–2 tsp ghee, pomegranate, coconut water, 4 soaked almonds + 2 dates. Avoid completely: cold drinks/food, spicy/sour, junk, excessive salt.
Lifestyle Gentle walk 10–20 min daily (with support if needed, increase gradually). Legs elevated 20 min twice daily. Anulom-Vilom pranayama 10 min daily (improves nerve signals). Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly. No heavy lifting/straining.
Note: Get yourself Vit B12 levels checked up.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Some regime you should follow
✔️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 Shavana
First thing in the morning as you open your eyes you have to do this exercise on bed. Raise your left leg straight up as high as you can without bending your knees. Bring in back down upto 5 degree donot touch down hold it in the air. Repeat this atleast 5 times in the start and slowly slowly increase the count. Repeat with right leg.
🧘♀️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. Syp. Maharasnadi Kwath 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.
Start with Vasanta kusumakara rasa tab 1-0-1 after food Bala ashwaganda tailam for external application Ksheerabala 101softgel capsule