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Arthritis, i am jayasankar, sixty two year old male, a professor in a college. I am diabetic and hypertensive. - #25597
Jayasankar J
Both of my knees and fingers are paining for the last five weeks. I saw a modern medicine doctor he told me in the xray of knees he can see degeneration of first degree. Climbing stairs in the college is giving piercing pain
Age: 62
Chronic illnesses: Diabetic and hypertensive
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Avoid sour and fermented food.
Regular exercise.
Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits.
Shallaki liniment for local massage.
Cap.Stresscom
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Tab.R compound
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Tab.Rumalaya fort
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Regular abhyang (massage) of knee can reduce your problem
Apply Mahanarayana Oil regularly
Internally
Mahayogaraj Guggulu 1-0-1
Mukta vati 1-0-1
Chandraprabha vati 1-0-1
Avoid spicy and junked food
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Hello Jayasankar ji,
Thank you for sharing your concern. Based on your age and X-ray report, this sounds like early-stage osteoarthritis (Grade 1) a very common age-related condition in Ayurveda known as Sandhigata Vata.
The piercing pain in knees and fingers, especially while climbing stairs, reflects Vata imbalance, joint degeneration, and loss of lubrication in the joints.But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
**AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE**
In Ayurveda, this condition is called:
Sandhigata Vata
Where Vata dosha localizes in joints (sandhi), leading to
➡️ Pain (shoola)
➡️Cracking sound
➡️ Stiffness
➡️ Swelling in some cases
➡️ Reduced mobility
**AYURVEDIC TREATMENT**
✅ Internal Medicines
1 Trayodashang Guggulu 2-0-2 after food ( helps to Reduces joint pain & stiffness)
2 Maharasnadi kashaya Tablets 2-0-2 ( Vata balancing and anti-inflammatory)
3 Nucart Oa 2 tablets after lunch ( helps to regenerate cartilage between the bones )
4 Dashamoolarishta 15ml-0-15ml after meals Anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating
5 GT 2 cap at bed time ( Reduces peripheral joint pain)
✅ PANCHAKARMA (for 7 days)
1 JANU ABHYNGA WITH MAHANRAYANA TAILA (oil massage on both knees with medicated oil )
2 DASHMOOL PARISHEKHA ( medicated warm kashya pouring on the joint)
3 UPNAHA WITH PPS (will reduce local inflammation and sewlling
4 JANU BASTI WITH MAHANARAYANA TAILA ( oleation therapy locally)
AS YOUR KNEES ARE ON FIRST STAGE OR EARLY STAGE OF DEGENERATION ITS BETTER TO GO FOR PANCHAKARMA FOR BETTER AND FAST RECOVERY
✅DIET MODIFICATION
✅ INCLUDE
Warm, soft-cooked food
Moong dal, barley, garlic, ginger
Cow ghee, sesame oil, turmeric
Soup made of drumstick, carrot, bottle gourd
Lukewarm water throughout the day
❌ Avoid:
Cold food or drinks
Dry, spicy, or deep-fried items
Curd at night
Long periods of sitting without movement
✅Joint-Friendly TIPS
☑️Use knee cap or support while climbing stairs
☑️Do mild exercises in warm sunlight: like leg raising
☑️Avoid overexertion; take rest between tasks
☑️Perform gentle yoga
You are at the right stage to reverse this without progressing the situation towards surgery. With conaistency and the right Ayurveda support, you can regain mobility, reduce pain, and keep your joints healthy for years to come.
Wishing you a pain-free and active life
Warm Regards
Dr Snehal Vidhate
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Arthritis is due to age factor..low level of vit d3/omega and calcium levels..due to heavy weight it's worsens sometimes ... But it's curable..please do:-
Divya peedanil gold tab=1-1 tab before meal twice daily
Divya ORTHOGRIT TAB
Nutrela BONE HEALTH
NUTRELA D2K k tab=1-1 tab each after meal twice daily...
Erand paka =1 tsp with milk at night..
AVOID sour/chilled foods
Do suksm yoga and Pranayam like= kapalbhati/bhramri/..brisk walk
You can cured definitely
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Hi jayasankar this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem..
These complaints are purely age related problems..just by medicine symptomatic management is done but for proper treatment you need to go through with BASTI procedure near by ayurvedic hospital
That helps u the best to manage your problem
Rx- T. Yogaraja guggulu 1-0-1 after food
Rasnasaptaka kashaya 10ml twice before food
Murivenna taila - external application around knee joint ( luke warm the taila gentle masage the warm water bath)
This will helps to relieve your symptoms
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Based on your symptoms — persistent pain in both knees and fingers for the past 5 weeks, and X-ray findings indicating Grade I joint degeneration — this appears to be an early stage of Sandhivata (degenerative joint condition) as per Ayurveda. Since finger joints are also involved, we must consider the possibility of Aamavata (inflammatory arthritis caused by metabolic toxins), especially in the presence of digestive imbalance.
Also noting your age (62 years) and history of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Hypertension (HTN), the treatment plan must be gentle, Vata-pacifying, and safe for long-term use.
Recommended Tests for Confirmation
Please get the following lab investigations done if not already completed:
RA Factor
Anti-CCP Antibody
CRP, ESR
Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12
Serum Calcium
Serum Uric Acid
These will help us confirm the diagnosis and rule out any underlying autoimmune or nutritional issues.
Suggested Ayurvedic Treatment (Initial Plan)
Internal Medicines (to be taken only after in-person Ayurvedic consultation):
Trayodashang Guggulu – 2 tablets twice a day after meals
Boniheal Tablet – 2 tablets twice a day
Herbal Decoction (Bala, Erandmool, Ashwagandha, Rasna, Shatavari, Vidari) – 40 ml twice daily
Praval Panchamrit – 1 tablet twice daily
Avipattikar Churna – 3 gm at bedtime with warm water
External & Panchakarma Therapies (if accessible):
Snehana (medicated oil massage)
Swedana (herbal steam)
Janu Basti (oil therapy for knees)
Mild Basti therapy (under medical supervision)
Lifestyle Tips:
Eat warm, freshly cooked food. Avoid curd, fermented items, and cold/raw food.
Use ghee and digestive herbs (dry ginger, garlic, ajwain) in moderation.
Gentle movement, such as slow walking or joint-friendly yoga, is beneficial.
Important Advice Before Starting Treatment
Since this is a chronic condition and you also have diabetes and hypertension, I strongly recommend meeting a nearby Ayurvedic doctor in person before starting the above medicines. This will help ensure proper assessment of your body type (Prakriti), current stage of disease (Avastha), and appropriate customizations in medicine and dosage. I trust this advice will be of benefit to you.
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Take yograj guggul 1-0-1
Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1
Maharasnadi ghanvati 1-0-1
All after food with water
Apply warm mahanarayan oil on affected area twice daily
Take laxadi guggul 1 -0-1 after food with water
Avoid fermented foods like idli, dosa, ... Also sour foods like pickle, imli, sour curds, raw mango...
Wear knee cap during the day can remove at bedtime.
Do knee strengthening yogasana/ exercise.daily.
Walk on straight and even surfaces.
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First of all avoid vatavardhak ahar vihar like pea,brinjal,too spicy,bitter,astringent etc.
And start taking1.Maharasnadi kwath 20ml with equal amount of Luke water empty stomach b.d.
2.mahayograj guggulu 1-0-1 for chewing
3.tab.Rumalya forte 1-1-1 HIMALAYA
4.JANU BASTI WITH KSHEERBALA TAILAM.....
Follow up after 15 days
4.
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Don't worry Jayasankar J,
You'll definitely get desired results...
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Hello,
Hope your recent HbA1C is within normal limits.
If your doctor has told you it is early states of arthritis the following will help you. Please use for 120 days
1. Cap. Zeotone plus(avn) 2---0---2 after food
2. Yogaraja Guggulu 2----0----2 crushed,mixed with medicine no.3
3. Rasnasapthakam kashayam 20ml---0--20ml with 80 ml of boiled cooled water at 0600AM and at 0600 PM
4. Apply the mix of following oil every day to all the joints after grating to luke warm.
Muru enna+sahacharadi thailam
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Hello sir....
Its purely due to age factor....
Like as Arthritis...
Need warm compression & rest with supplements... You will be alright... No need to warry
Visit near by Ayurvedic doctor & take treatment 👍
Nothing serious...
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HELLO JAYASANKAR SIR,
Think of your knee joint as a cushion system where bones move smoothly over each other because of a slippery layer called Cartilage.
This is a subtype of Vatavyadhi and correlates to osteoarthritis in modern terms
-SANDHI= joint
-VATA= dry, mobile, cold principle
-SANDHIVATA= vata getting lodged in joints, leading to pain, stiffness, crepitus, degeneration
your pain worsening while climbing stairs and in fingers indicates both gross joint involvement knees and small joint vata aggravation(fingers)
COMPLICATING FACTOR
-DIABETES(MADHUMEHA)-> causes dryness, tissue loss, and nerve sensitivity -> increase vata and slows tissue regenration
-HYPERTENSION(raktagata vata/pittaja vyadhi)-> may contribute to stiffness , inflammation, and blood vessel changes.
-Your age(62)-> jara janya vata vriddhi- age- related increase in vata naturally predisposes to degeneration
so the pain, stiffness, and functional. limitation stem from a chronic, dry, degenerative vata pathology, compounded by impaired metabolism(from diabetes), circulatory issues (from bp), and likely ama(toxins/metabollic waste) in early stages.
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after food with lukewarm water
= anti-inflammatory, vata balancing
2) MAHARASNADI KASHAYA= 15 ml with warm water twice daily before meals
=joint pain and stiffness
3) SHALLAKI= 1 tab 500 g twice daily after meals with lukewarm water
= natural painkiller slows cartilage loss
4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime
=strengthens bones, muscle relaxant
5) GUDUCHI CAPSULES = 2 cap daily in morning
= immunomodulatory, detoxifier
6) SIMHANADA GUGGULU = 1 tab twice daily after meals
= stiffness with ama
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= MAHANARAYAN TAILA
-warm oil application with gentle massage daily
-promotes circulation and reduces stiffness
2) STEAM THERAPY
-after massage give steam for better absorption
-reduces inflammation, opens channels
PACHAKARMA ADVISED
-BASTI THERAPY= most effective vat treatment, lubricates joints internally
-JANU BASTI= warm medicated oil is retained over nee joint
-PATRA PINDA SWEDA= reduces pain, stiffness, and inflammation
DIET
-warm, cooked food only-never eat cold or raw food
-Ghee- 1 tsp / day(natural joint lubricant)
- soups- bone broth, vegetables or moong dal soup with ginger
- green vegetables= steamed or lightly sauteed
-grains= wheat, rice, barley, millets- warm and soft
- Milk- warm cows milk with turmeric or ashwagandha
-spices= turmeric, ginger, garlic, cumin, ajwain= helps digestion and inflammation
-Fruits= ripe bananas, papaya, apples-stewed, figs
AVOID THESE STRICTLY
-cold items= refrigerated food, cold water, ice cream
-dry foods= popcorn, dry toast, chips, crackers
-sour curd and yogurt= especially at night(it increases inflammation)
-too much salt or sugar
- nightshade vegetables in excess= like brinjal, tomato, potatoes
-alcohol and smoking-they dry joints and worsen degenration
-fermented food- pickles, vinegar
LIFESTYLE- DAILY HABITS
-gentle walking or yoga every day- keep moving but avoid strain
-use knee cap for support if walking is painful
-take warm water sips throughout the day-helps vata and digestion
-keep body warm-avoid exposure to cold air or water
-practice slow deep breathing or meditation-reduces pain sensitivity
-sleep early-helps tissue repair
AVOID
-sitting in the same position for too long
-high-impact exercises= like jumping, running, stairs
- sleeping late at night
-daytime naps= especially after heavy meals
- sudden jerky movements
-stress=it increases pain perception and vata imbalance
HOME REMEDIES
-turmeric milk= 1 cup at bedtime
-fenugreek seeds soaked overnight= eat in the morning
-garlic in ghee= chew 1-2 cloves cooked in ghee = good for joints
-castor oil= 1 tsp before bed once a week as mild detox
YOGA ASANA
-tadasana
-vrikshasana
-setu bandhasana
-supta padangusthasana
-ananda balasana
-marjariasana
SIMPLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
-quad sets=10-15 reps
-heel slides=10 reps each side
- seated leg raises= 5-10 reps
- ankle rotations
-wall support squats
GRADE 1 OA is curable easily but it does require consistent effort in:
-Diet
-Daily movement
-Ayurvedic medicines
-Local external therapy
You can definitely experience relief from pain, better mobility and delay or avoid surgery for years if you manage it and follow this consistently
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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