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Is there a permanent cure for rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda?
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Is there a permanent cure for rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda? - #50719

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Is there a permanent cure for rheumatoid arthritis in ayurveda since very limited benefit is seen after taking allopathy medicine

How long have you been experiencing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?:

- Less than 1 year

What kind of treatments have you tried so far?:

- Only allopathy

How would you describe the severity of your symptoms?:

- Moderate, affecting daily life
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Yes it’s curable in Ayurveda Take Amavatarirasa 1tab bd AF Simhanada Guggulu 1tab bd AF Rasandi Guggulu 1tab bd AF Chitrakadhi vati 1tab bd AF Dashamoolarista 20ml bd Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking U ll get results

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN AYURVEDA IS UNDERSTOOD CLOSELY AS AMA VATA WHICH MEANS TOXIC UNDIGESTED METABOLIC WASTE MIXED WITH AGGRAVATED VATA SETTLING IN THE JOINTS THIS IS NOT JUST A JOINT DISEASE IT IS A SYSTEMIC AUTOIMMUNE CONDITION INVOLVING DIGESTION IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATION YES AYURVEDA HAS VERY GOOD SCOPE TO BRING THE DISEASE INTO LONG TERM REMISSION REDUCE PAIN SWELLING STIFFNESS AND SLOW PROGRESSION ESPECIALLY WHEN TREATED EARLY LIKE IN YOUR CASE LESS THAN ONE YEAR LIMITED BENEFIT FROM ALLOPATHY IS COMMON BECAUSE THOSE MEDICINES MAINLY SUPPRESS INFLAMMATION BUT DO NOT CORRECT AMA OR AGNI THE FIRST STEP IN AYURVEDA IS AMA PACHANA MEANING REMOVAL OF TOXIC BUILD UP UNTIL AMA IS CLEARED HEAVY NOURISHING OR OILY MEDICINES SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN STRICT DIET IS VERY IMPORTANT AVOID CURD CHEESE COLD FOOD REFRIGERATED ITEMS FRIED FOOD MAIDA SUGAR NON VEG HEAVY FOOD AND DAY SLEEP TAKE WARM LIGHT FOOD LIKE MOONG DAL SOUPS MILLETS LIGHTLY SPICED VEGETABLES WITH DRY GINGER JEERA GARLIC IN MODERATION COMMONLY USED HERBS INCLUDE SIMHANADA GUGGULU MAHARASNADI KASHAYAM GUDUCHI ERANDA TAILA AND DASHAMOOLA BUT SELECTION DEPENDS ON YOUR STAGE STRENGTH AND WHETHER AMA IS PRESENT AFTER AMA REDUCES PANCHAKARMA ESPECIALLY VIRECHANA AND BASTI THERAPY PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN CONTROLLING AUTOIMMUNE PROCESS BASTI IS VERY EFFECTIVE FOR VATA DISORDERS AND CAN GIVE SIGNIFICANT RELIEF REGULAR MILD SWEATING THERAPIES ALSO HELP REDUCE STIFFNESS YOU MUST ALSO MONITOR RA FACTOR ESR CRP REGULARLY AND NEVER STOP ALLOPATHIC MEDICATION SUDDENLY IF YOU ARE ON IT INTEGRATED APPROACH IS SAFER WITH EARLY INTERVENTION STRICT DIET PANCHAKARMA AND PROPER HERBAL SUPPORT MANY PATIENTS ACHIEVE LONG PERIODS WITHOUT FLARE UPS BUT IT REQUIRES DISCIPLINE AND CONTINUOUS FOLLOW UP

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You can opt for panchakarma therapy so that you are going to see visible results but do not stop taking allopathic medications

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Is There a Permanent Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Ayurveda? Short answer: 👉 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. 👉 In modern medicine, it is considered chronic (long-term). 👉 Ayurveda does not claim an instant permanent cure, but it can control, slow progression, reduce inflammation, and improve quality of life significantly — especially when started early (like in your case: less than 1 year 👈 this is very important). Since symptoms are moderate and within 1 year, this is a good stage for management. 🔬 Understanding RA in Ayurveda In Ayurveda, RA is similar to Aamavata. It involves: Aama (toxins due to weak digestion) Vata imbalance Joint inflammation Morning stiffness Swelling & pain So treatment focuses on: Removing Aama Reducing inflammation Correcting digestion Preventing joint damage 🌿 Ayurvedic Approach for RA 1️⃣ Internal Medicines (Example approach – must be prescribed properly) Simhanada Guggulu Mahayograj Guggulu Rasna Saptak Kwath Dashmool Amrita (Giloy) Erand (castor-based formulations) ⚠ Always under supervision. Not self-medication. 2️⃣ Panchakarma (Very Important) Depending on stage: Virechana Basti (most important for Vata) Local Janu Basti / Kati Basti Ruksha Swedana in early Aama stage Panchakarma gives deeper, longer-lasting results. 3️⃣ Diet Is 50% Treatment Avoid: ❌ Curd ❌ Cold water ❌ Fermented food ❌ Heavy fried food ❌ Excess paneer ❌ Bakery items Take: ✔ Warm water ✔ Ginger + Ajwain ✔ Light khichdi ✔ Garlic in moderation ✔ Methi seeds soaked 💊 About Allopathy Limited Benefit RA medicines in allopathy: Reduce inflammation Suppress immune system Prevent joint damage But: They don’t “cure” Symptoms return if stopped Important: ⚠ Do NOT suddenly stop allopathy medicines. Ayurveda can be integrated gradually.

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HELLO, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS/ AMAVATA -Your body’s immune system is overactive ad mistakenly attacks your ow joints -This leads to pain, swelling, stiffness and difficulty moving joints, especially in the moring -RA is chronic and can affect multiple joints symmetrically both hands, both knees etc -Ayurvedic view= ama (toxins from improper digestio0 accumulates in the joints, and vata (the energy controlling movement) becomes aggravated, causing stiffness and pain symptoms mainly -pain in all joints and neck -morning stiffness -swelling in joints -difficulty In movement INTERNALMEDICATIONS 1) ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES= 500mg cap twice daily after meals =strenghens muscles, relieves pain, supports immunity 2) GUDUCHI GHANVATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduces ama, balances immunity, anti-inflamatory 3) SHALLAKI CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after meals =reduces inflammation, improves joint mobility 4) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals = improves digestion, reduces toxins 5) MAHAYOGARAJ GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals =reduces joint swelling and stiffness DURATION= 8-12 weeks EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) OIL MASSAGE= MAHANARAYAN OIL -apply gently on painful joints =improves circulation, reduces stiffness, lubricates joints 2) STEAM THERAPY= warm steam over joints after massage = reduces swelling and ama deposits 3) HERBAL PASTE APPLICATION - shallaki powder , turmeric, castor oil =apply warm 20-30 min on affected joints =reduces local pain and inflammation LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Gentle exercise= walking, swimming and joint friendly yoga -Avoid strain= don’t lift heavy weights, avoid high- impact activites -Rest= adequate sleep to reduce inflamamtion -Stress management = meditation, calming activites -Warmth= keep joints warm, avoid cold exposure -Routine= wake early , moderate activity, maintain consistent meals YOGA ASANAS -tadasana= improves posture, reduce sstiffness -bhujangasana= for spine and neck flexibility -shalabhasana= strengthens back muscles -vajrasana= improves digestion and joint mobility -gentle stretching for fingers, wrists, knees and ankles PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= Balances Vata and. pitta -bhramari= reduces stress and nervousness -Deep diaphragmatic breathing= improves circulation and calms the mind DIET -warm, cooked meals -root vegetables, whole grains -ghee In moderation -turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon -fresh fruits= sweet, non acidic AVOID -cold,raw frozen foods -oily, fried, processed foods -excess spicy, and sour items -excess cruciferous vegetables -nightshades if inflammation worsens- tomato, potato, brinjal HOME REMEDIES -turmeric milk= daily at night -ginger tea= 1-2 cups per day -warm sesame oil massage on joints -RA ais chronic conditions; management is lifelong -Ayurevda helps= reduce inflamation, improve joint mobility, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life -Combination therapy= ayurvedic treatment plus lifestyle, diet and monitoring works best DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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1.Simhanada guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ramban ras 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Ashwgandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 4.Rasna saptak kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals Supportive Therapies Panchakarma: Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), and Swedana (steam therapy) are highly recommended for detox and Vata balance. Abhyanga (oil massage): Daily warm sesame or Mahanarayan oil massage reduces stiffness. Diet: Favor warm, light, easily digestible foods. Avoid curd, cold drinks, heavy fried foods, and excess pulses that increase Ama.

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Hello Thank you for your questionI understand your concern about rheumatoid arthritis And also understand that you have got limited relief from allopathy treatment.Many patients feel frustrated when symptom persist even after treatmentsBut don’t worry we are here to help you out Understanding your condition According to ayurveda We can consider rheumatoid arthritis as amavata It is a condition caused by Ama (Toxins from improper digrestion) Vata Aggravation Joint inflammation Common symptoms include Joint pain Swelling Morning stiffness Fatigue In early stage as in your case it is less than one year, Treatment give better results Is permanent cure possible? RA Is an autoimmune disorder So as long as we We control your aggravated immune system We can acheive no symptom phase So we will aim at Reducing inflammation Removing ama Improving digestion Preventing joint damage Important understanding Early treatment=Very good Improvement is possible(As in your case) Long-Standing disease=Control and remission possible Many patient acheive long-term remission with proper ayurvedic treatment However the complete permanent cure Depends on disease stage Diet discipline And lifestyle ayurvedic plan of treatment Internal medication 1. ** Simhanada Guggulu ** Two tablet twice daily after food It removes ama Reduces joint pain 2.Rheuamex GSR One tablet 2 is daily after food It it reduces ama and joint swelling 3. Maharasnadi kashyam 15 mL with warm water twice daily after food Reduces inflammation Improves Mobility Pancha Karma-Most effective You have to consult nearby ayurvedic physician Best treatment virechana Therapeutic purgation It removes toxins other treatment Valuka sweda Enema therapy This statement will significantly reduce your pain and swelling and also Controls the progression of the disease Home remedies These are some simple home remedies which are very effective if done consistently 1.Dry Ginger water Half tsp dry gingerIn warm water Drink daily Reduces inflammation and swelling 2.Ajwain water Half teaspoon in warm water Drink daily Improve digestion 3.Turmeric milk Half tsp turmeric in warm milk Reduces inflammation 4.Garlic 2 cloves daily Reduces pain Diet advice Include warm food mong dal Rice Vegetables Avoid Curd at night Cold Food Fried food Bakery food Lifestyle advice Regular exercise Gentle stretches Warm water drinking Avoid Daytime sleeping Cold exposure Investigations needed If not done RA factor Esr Crp RA can be effectively managed with proper ayurvedic treatment. With this treatment Long-Term remission and significant Improvement can be achieved Hope you found this helpful Warm Regards Dr SNEHAL VIDHATE

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Yes, it can be completely treated by Ayurvedic medicines and Panchakarma procedures. Visit nearby Panchakarma centre and Go for Basti treatment. Start with - 1 Sinhnada Guggulu 2-0-2 after food with warm water 2 Aampachak Vati 2-0-2 before food with warm water 3 Dashmool Kwatha 15ml-0-15ml before food with 10 ml warm water before food Avoid - Cold bath, packaged food items, excess sugar, long walks, cold water, sour food items like curd/buttermilk, avoid Paneer/Cheese Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Rheumatoid arthritis is auto immune health problem. Permanent cure is not possible, but with ayurvedic treatment,diet, exercises, the problem can be controlled. Start with Sihnad guggul 2-0-2 after food with water Laxadi guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water. Avoid sour fermented foods. Avoid windy and cold areas. Do full body massage with sesame oil and expose to sunrays during sunrise and sunset time. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily.

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