Chronic Heel and Ankle Pain with RA Factor Positive - #49476
Frmale age 46, left heel pain since 6 months, RA fa tor positive, ccp test normal. Walking too much becomes difficult. Both leg and ankle pain. BP normal. Diabetes normal
How would you describe the severity of your heel pain?:
- SevereWhat activities or movements trigger your heel pain?:
- WalkingHave you tried any treatments for your pain?:
- Over-the-counter pain reliefDoctors' responses
Heel pain, leg/ankle pain, muscle pain, RA factor positive diagnosis as in Ayurveda amavata, Amavatarirasa 1tab bd twince daily after food Simhanada Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food Yogaraj Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food Dashmool Kashayam / Rasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + equal warm water, twice daily before food Shallaki Capsule – 1 capsule twice daily after food Massage heel, ankle and legs with Mahanarayana Taila or Dhanwantharam Taila daily After massage, do warm water fomentation for 10 minutes

-Key investigations to do: - Blood tests ESR, CRP (inflammation) Repeat Rheumatoid factor Anti-CCP (if not recent) ANA Uric acid Vitamin D Imaging X-ray of heel and ankle (both feet) -Internal Medicines 1)Yograj Guggulu – 1 tab BD after food with warm water 2)Rasnasaptakam Kashayam – 15 ml + 15 ml warm water, BD before food 3)Maharasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 15 ml warm water, BD before food 4)Shallaki capsule – 1 cap BD after food 5)Gandharvahastadi Eranda Taila – 10 ml HS with warm water (if no loose stools) 2. External Treatment Abhyanga with Mahanarayana Taila or Kottamchukkadi Taila – local application to heel & ankle, once daily Swedana (hot water fomentation) after oil application Upanaha Sweda (if swelling/pain severe) – optional 3. Pathya (Advice) Avoid long walking & standing Use soft cushioned footwear Avoid cold exposure, dry foods, curd at night Warm, light, easily digestible diet 4. Follow-up Review after 14 days If pain persists → we will move towards panchkarma under supervision
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