It sounds like your condition presents a complex challenge, particularly with the interplay between IBS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and your past medical history. From a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, your symptoms suggest an imbalance primarily in the Vata dosha, owing to the digestive issues, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. The absence of gallbladder affects bile’s role in digestion, contributing to your current indigestion and heartburn.
To help soothe these issues, begin by having a quarter teaspoon of ginger powder mixed with warm water 30 minutes before meals. This can stimulate agni, or digestive fire, easing symptoms like gas and bloating. Including buttermilk with a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and rock salt in your diet after lunch may also regulate digestion. Gulkand (rose petal jam) supports the digestive system; consume one teaspoon in the evening.
Banyan tree bark infusion may have applications specific to managing Ehlers-Danlos by strengthening connective tissues. Create a mild decoction and consume a quarter cup daily. Given the chronic nature and complexity of your conditions, make lifestyle adjustments such as maintaining regular meal times and avoiding raw salads, which can be heavy on your digestion. A light, warm meal, small but frequent, can help normalize Vata.
Given that Ehlers-Danlos involves multiple systems and you have heart stints, maintain regular check-ups with a conventional physician alongside any Ayurvedic regimen. If symptoms escalate abruptly—a sign of digestive blockages or cardiac distress—urgent conventional care is imperative. Balancing these healing approaches with modern medical advice can offer you the most comprehensive care.
