Take makardwaja 1tab bd, maha yoga Raja Guggulu with Gold 1tab, navaratnapisti 1tab bd, mahanarayana tail external application enough u ll get relief
Dr RC BAMS MS
Hello You concern is quite clear to me. At 78 years, recurrent leg numbness + knee pain while standing is very typical and I am so glad you contacted me. Your doctor has diagnosed peripheral neuropathy and your knee pain is very likely JASU SANDHIGATA VATA (osteoarthritis of the knee) along with Vata aggravation in nerves.
✅AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CONDITION
👉 Peripheral Neuropathy ( Vata Vyadhi) Your numbness is from: Impaired nerve conduction Destruction and atrophy of nerve pathways Impaired blood supply to the lower limbs Age-related Vata aggravation
👉Knee Pain ( Janu Sandhigata Vata) The symptoms you gave: Pain when getting up Stiffness Difficulty climbing stairs Age-related wear and tear —all correspond to knee osteoarthritis (Janu Sandhigata Vata).
This is caused by: Loss of joint lubrication Degeneration of cartilage Muscles weakening around the joint
✅ WHY ARE BOTH PROBLEMS HAPPENING TOGETHER?
It is because Vata naturally increases after 60 years of age. Vata affects: Nerves - numbness Joints - knee pain Muscles - weakness on standing
So both problems have one root cause: Vata imbalance + degeneration.
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
👉Peripheral Neuropathy (Numbness in Legs)
Internal Medicines (very safe):
1. Ashwagandha tablet – 1 tablet twice daily 2. Palsineuron – 1 tablet twice daily 3 MahaVata Vidhvansan Ras– 1 tablet at night after food
These make better: Nerve strength Circulation Tingling, numbness Muscle support
👉External Treatments (most effective)
–Mahanarayan Taila Heat the oil and apply it to: Feet, Calves, Knees and Lower back Massage gently for 10 minutes daily. This helps nerve conduction and joint lubrication to be normal again.
–Warm foot bath (daily) Put feet in warm water + 1 teaspoon rock salt for 10 minutes. This opens the blood vessels and reduces the numbness right away.
✅ For Severe Knee Pain (Janu Sandhigata Vata)
Local therapies (VERY beneficial): ✔️ Janu Basti (if possible at clinic – 7 days) ✔️ Potali massage (Pinda Sweda)
If it is not feasible, doing it at home: 👉 Warm Mahanarayan oil massage to both knees twice daily.
Internal medication 1 Shallaki tablets – 1 twice daily 2 Asthimitra vati – 1 twice daily 3 Dashmool Kwath – 15 ml twice daily These help to get rid of inflammation + stiffness + pain.
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION (Very Important)
👉Foods to Eat (Vata-reducing) Warm soups Khichdi with ghee Cooked vegetables Turmeric + black pepper milk Sesame seeds Nuts soaked overnight Moong dal
❌Foods to avoid Cold foods Dry snacks Curd at night Too much tea/coffee Long gaps between meals
Exercise Due to aged: Chair-supported walking Leg lifting while sitting Ankle rotations Quadriceps strengthening exercises Even 10 minutes daily works knee pain quite a lot.
✅ Quick Relief Tips
For Numbness Warm oil massage to the feet before sleeping Keep legs warm (don’t allow cold floors) Sleep with a pillow under the knees
For Knee Pain Hot water bag for 10 minutes Don’t sit on low chairs Don’t sit cross-legged
Your situation is manageable, and with the right Vata-reducing therapies, nerve tonics, and knee joint support, you could get back your strength and numbness and pain would be reduced to a great extent.
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
