Connective Tissue Disorder - What Does Ayurveda Say? - #35009
Following a complicated pregnancy my body literally ‘fell part.’ I was diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder dispite negative genetic testing. I have accumulated many serious health conditions in the many years since. Bed bound mostly with several years unable to even hold body up. Sensitive type. Learned I have chronic infections and mold toxicity among other toxicities. From former college athlete to a near decade bed bound state with dysfunction in every system. Curious—what does Ayurveda say about connective tissue disorders/extreme tissue weakness. I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (but negative genetic tests). I feel it is more than classical genetics. I tooks classes on Ayurveda when I was younger and it was suggested I may be Vata-Kapha dosha. Thanks for any insights. 🙏🏼


Doctors’ responses
Hi Bailey, Sorry to hear that You have been diagnosed with so many conditions.
Basically if you want to understand what you are going through, in simple words I can say it as Ojo kashaya - the extreme debilitated feeling which you experiencing.
Along with Doshas there is Dhatu kshaya as well. To give you an exact term right now is not possible because of the brief explanation provided by you.
However you can consult any Ayurvedic doctor for a personalized treatment basically we identify the cause and plan treatment according.
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your health issues From Ayurvedic perspective connective tissue, weakness, and body in stability.Arise mainly from disturbance in the air and water element in the body, what we describe as excess dryness, depletion and lack of nourishment in muscles and supporting tissues, long illness, chronic infection and toxins, accumulation, further slowdown, tissue repair, and energy flow Start on Ashwagandhadi lehyam-1 teaspoon with warm milk Maharasnadi kashayam -15, ML with equal water twice daily before food CHYWANPRASH-1 teaspoon in morning Praval Pisthi -one pinch Daily, gentle oil massage with ksheerabala tailam followed by a warm bath. This helps calm and improve stability. Eat warm, easy to digest nourishing meals ghee moong dal soups, milk dates, and soft cooked vegetables. Avoid cold, dry or processed foods and your regular sleeps, sunlight, exposure and gentle Pranayam, a meditation if energy permits.
Your picture resembles:
Vata vyadhi (chronic vata disorders with tissue degeneration).
Mamsa dhatu kshaya (muscle and connective tissue wasting/weakness).
Ojas kshaya (loss of deep immunity and vitality).
Sometimes grouped under “Sannipataja” complex disorders, where multiple doshas are involved. Rasayana (rejuvenatives):
Ashwagandha (with warm milk or ghee, if digestion permits).
Bala + milk decoctions.
Shatavari (cooling, nourishing).
Guduchi (immune-strengthening).
Medicated ghee (ghrita):
Brahmi ghrita, Ashwagandha ghrita, or plain cow ghee in very small amounts for lubrication and ojas.
2. Mild Detox (only once stronger)
Not aggressive panchakarma.
Gentle ama-pachana herbs: trikatu in micro-doses, ginger tea, coriander, fennel.
Mold toxicity is seen as ama + dushta kapha → requires slow, long-term balancing.
3. Diet
Warm, unctuous, grounding foods (soups, stews, khichdi). Avoid raw, cold, dry, or hard-to-digest foods. Favor ghee, sesame oil, well-cooked grains, root vegetables.

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