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How to safely reduce arterial plaque with a calcium score of 48 and swollen lymph nodes?
General Medicine
Consultation #55823
44 days ago
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How to safely reduce arterial plaque with a calcium score of 48 and swollen lymph nodes? - #55823

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I have a calcium score of 48 and had a possible TIA earlier this year. I also have lymes ive been treating for about a year. On aspirin for low positive blood clot risk and my lymph nodes are very swollen in my neck from drinking MMS is think. I also had black and blue marks show up on the back of both legs after drinking the MMS. Question...how can I safely get risk of the arterial.plaque or cant i?

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

According to Ayurveda, this condition may indicate imbalance of Vata, Pitta and Rakta dushti affecting the blood vessels and circulation. Please avoid taking MMS or any strong chemical substances, as they may aggravate Rakta and Pitta and cause swelling, bruising, and weakness. Focus on a heart-friendly diet, proper sleep, stress reduction, and gentle detoxification only under medical supervision. Mild plaque can often be managed by improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. – Since you had a possible TIA and bruising symptoms, regular medical follow-up is very important. ------Rx: 1) Arjunarishta – 15 ml with equal water after lunch & dinner 2) Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tab twice daily after food 3) Medohar Guggulu – 1 tab twice daily after food 4) Brahmi Vati – 1 tab at bedtime 5) Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp twice daily with lukewarm water ----Advice: Strictly avoid MMS/chemical detox products Avoid oily, processed, very spicy foods, smoking & alcohol Take light, warm, easily digestible diet Daily gentle walking and stress management Monitor BP, cholesterol and neurological symptoms regularly —Follow up: after 15 days or earlier if bruising/swelling increases.


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

Stop MMS. Neck swelling and black-blue marks need doctor check soon. Take Aspirin continue as advised by doctor Arjunarishta 15 ml + equal water twice daily after food Medohar Guggulu 1 tab twice daily after food Haldi milk at night Avoid smoking, alcohol, fried food, sugar. Walk daily if comfortable. Get carotid scan, cholesterol tests, and lymph node evaluation. Seek urgent help for weakness, speech trouble, chest pain, or more bruising.


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Dr. Harsh Khandelwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
43 days ago
5

••Critical Warning Regarding MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution) ​The black and blue marks (spontaneous bruising) on your legs and the severely swollen lymph nodes are highly alarming signs of acute toxicity, not healing responses. ••​MMS is sodium chlorite, which when mixed with an acid forms chlorine dioxide—a potent industrial bleaching agent. In Ayurveda, this is a highly potent Visha (toxin) with extreme Teekshna (sharp/piercing) and Ushna (hot) attributes. ••​The Bruising: This strongly suggests thrombocytopenia (a dangerous drop in blood platelets) or hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), causing internal bleeding. Given that you already have a “low positive blood clot risk” and are taking Aspirin, this chemical reaction is incredibly dangerous. ​The Lymph Nodes: Your lymphatic system (Rasa Dhatu Srotas) is severely inflamed and overwhelmed, trying to filter out this chemical assault. ••​Immediate Ayurvedic & Medical Advice: You must stop taking MMS immediately. It is actively causing tissue damage (Dhatu Kshaya) and vitiating your Rakta (blood) and Pitta doshas, which exponentially increases your risk of a secondary vascular event or internal bleeding. ••​Can Arterial Plaque Be Safely Removed? ​In modern medicine and classical Ayurveda, the primary goal is stabilization and regression. Once plaque calcifies (indicated by your Calcium Score of 48), it becomes a hardened Stambha (rigid blockage) in the blood vessels. •​While you cannot simply “dissolve” hard calcium away overnight, you can safely prevent it from growing, stabilize it so it doesn’t rupture (which causes strokes/TIAs), and clear the softer, fatty components (Aama) from the arterial walls. ​Here is how we approach this safely, without triggering a clot or bleeding: ​1. Deeply Kindle the Digestive Fire (Agni Deepana) •​If your Agni is weak, everything you consume turns into Aama (plaque precursor). ••​Must-Do: Drink warm water throughout the day. Incorporate mild, blood-thinning, non-heating spices into your food like Turmeric (Haridra) and Ginger (Ardraka) in moderate amounts. ​2. Herbs for Channel Cleansing (Srotoshodhana) ​To gently scrape away soft plaque and improve vascular elasticity, we use Lekhana (scraping) herbs. However, because you are on Aspirin, we must avoid heavy, unmonitored blood thinners. ••​Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): The premier Ayurvedic herb for the heart. It strengthens the cardiac muscles (Hridaya) and maintains arterial tone without aggressively thinning the blood. ••​Guggulu (specifically Triphala Guggulu or Navaka Guggulu): Guggulu is a renowned Lekhana agent that scrapes away cholesterol and Aama from the channels. Note: This must be taken under strict supervision due to your aspirin regimen. ​3. Addressing the Chronic Infection (Lyme) & Toxicity ​Lyme disease behaves like a Gara Visha (chronic, low-grade internal toxin) that vitiates the Vata dosha and lodges deep in the tissues (Dhatus). ••​Neem and Guduchi: These are excellent Tikta Rasa (bitter taste) herbs. Bitters are powerful because they simultaneously kindle Agni, purify the blood (Rakta Shodhana), combat chronic pathogens, and pacify the acute Pitta inflammation caused by the MMS.


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