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Advice for Managing Fibromyalgia and IBS with Inflammation
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Advice for Managing Fibromyalgia and IBS with Inflammation - #45667

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Hi there I have fibromalgiya ibs and have inflammation that effects my stomach i am sugar diary gluten free for many years still have inflammation around stomach and hands face advise please to suite thank you

How long have you been experiencing inflammation?:

- More than 6 months

What triggers your inflammation the most?:

- Certain foods

How would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?:

- Low, I often feel fatigued
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Internal Medicines 1 Guduchi Ghan Vati – 500 mg morning + 500 mg night 2 Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 3 Punarnavadi Mandoor – 250 mg morning + night after food 4 Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 5 Shatavari Kalpa – 10 gm night with warm water

Daily Oil Warm Bala Taila + Mahanarayan Taila (1:1) → full-body + stomach/hands/face massage nightly → hot towel 10 min

Diet Give only: Moong khichdi + 1–2 tsp ghee Quinoa or brown rice 50 g Lauki, turai, pumpkin, zucchini Pomegranate, blueberry, soaked almonds 4

Avoid completely: nightshades (tomato, brinjal, capsicum, potato), raw salads, caffeine, packaged food

Lifestyle 30-min gentle walk daily Epsom salt bath 2–3 times/week (magnesium for fibromyalgia) Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA ……. Your symptoms which you have mentioned—-fibromyalgia + IBS + persistent inflammation even after being sugar-, dairy- and gluten-free tells me this is not a food allergy problem alone. It is a deep systemic imbalance…

According to ayurveda your symptoms is due to—- • Vata aggravation → pain, fibromyalgia, nerve sensitivity • Pitta aggravation → inflammation, burning, facial & hand swelling • Ama (undigested food → inflammation around stomach despite clean diet • Weak Agni (weak digestive fire) → food may be right but digestion & absorption are impaired

That is why restriction alone has not healed you……

🌿 what I want to say is that- Your body does not need more restriction. It needs calmin lubrication, and gentle detox at a cellular level.

🌿 INTERNALLY YOU CAN START ON

1. Guduchi (Giloy) • 500 mg capsule once daily • Reduces systemic inflammation without irritating gut • Very important for stomach + joint + immune inflammation

2. Shatavari churna • ½ tsp powder with warm water or milk (morning) • Soothes gut lining, calms nerves, reduces inflammatory flares

3. Yashtimadhu churna • ¼ tsp powder once daily after breakfast • Heals gastric inflammation and mucosal irritation

⚠️ keep monitoring your blood pressure as Mulethi in some patients may raise blood pressure

4. Ashwagandha capsule • 250 mg at night with warm milk • Helps fibromyalgia pain, sleep, nervous exhaustion

⏳ Duration : 8–12 weeks

🌿 VERY IMPORTANT: OIL THERAPY

Daily Abhyanga (10 minutes) • Warm sesame oil + a few drops castor oil • Massage abdomen (clockwise), spine, hands, neck • Shower with warm water only (no cold)

This alone reduces: • Pain sensitivity • Gut spasm • Facial and hand inflammation

🍲 DIET: MODIFY IT ,DON’T ELIMINATE

You are already free from sugar/dairy/gluten — good. Now focus on how you eat.

✔ Warm, soft, cooked meals ✔ Soups, stews, khichdi, rice porridge ✔ Ghee (1 tsp daily if tolerated) ✔ Cumin, fennel, coriander in cooking

❌ Raw salads

❌ Cold smoothies

❌ Dry foods/ snacks

❌ Intermittent fasting (very harmful for fibromyalgia + IBS)

After meals: you can take • Fennel + coriander seed tea • Sip warm water throughout the day

Avoid drinking large quantities of water at once.

🧠 Fibromyalgia is nervous system hypersensitivity, not muscle disease. • pranayama to be practised daily • do walking for 45 minutes daily • No high-intensity exercise

⚠️ Ayurveda does not suppress symptoms. You will start noticing improvements within 4 to 5 weeks if followed consistently

Regards Dr prasad

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Start Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water.

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Avoid oily spicy and packed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap Florasante 1-0-1 Tab STOP-IBS 1-0-1 DASHMULARIST 15ML TWICE AFTER MEAL FOLLOW UP AFTER 10DAYS.

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Thank you so much doctor im a holistic therapist myself nutritionist I dont eat spices for over 15 years neither oily just here there once a month or 2nd month a takeaway with my child I cook and eat from home but inflammation goes down then comes back up many thanks for the feedback God bless you

Thanks

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HELLO, IBS is a psychosomatic disorder therefore we have to take action for both the gut and the mind.Considering your problem,I recommend these - 1. Abhyaristha - 2 tsp with 2 tsp water after breakfast and dinner 2. Udarkalpa churna- 1 tsp with lukewarm water at bedtime 3. Chitrakadi vati 1-0-1 before meals 4.Arogyavardhni vati. - 2 tab each after breakfast and dinner

Diet and lifestyle - Buttermilk is beneficial for you.

. Avoid fast food, fried food,non veg and heavy meals. . Walk for 30 minutes after 20 min gap after dinner. . Stress management -Through meditation, yoga, walking and journaling . Foot massage with warm coconut oil/sesame oil for better sleep.

Follow these and don’t worry, your condition will improve. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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Happy to help :) You can search my name on this platform and go to medication set option and buy from that link or online on amazon or offline store. If you have lactose intolerance then avoid any dairy …avoid buttermilk also.

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Thank you so much doctor for your reply and efforts God bless you…where do i purchase this from? I cant have lactose therefore cant have buttermilk is there anything you would recommend? I dont have gluten or diary intolerance…again thank you

Don’t worry its curable

Take bilwadilehyam 1tsp, kutajaganavati 1tab bd,maha yoga Raja Guggulu with Gold 1tab bd, punnarvadi Guggulu 1tab bd, dashamoolarista 20ml bd enough

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Take Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 Giloy tab and 1-0-1 Kutaja ghan vati 1-0-1 Yograj guggulu 1-0-1 Maharasnadi kashaya 15-0-15 ml Avoid spicy sour fermented foodd

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Hello, I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ can absolutely empathize with your situation. Living with fibromyalgia, IBS, and chronic inflammation must be very taxing, and this is on top of the fact that you are already avoiding sugar, dairy, and gluten.

frankly, the combination of the terrible fatigue, stomach inflammation, and the swelling in the hands and face can “eat up” one’s life.

But do not despair, Ayurveda comes to your rescue with its very comprehensive and quite gentle method which can definitely induce a steady recovery in you.

The signs you are showing are those of a long-term chronic imbalance of Vata + Pitta, along with Agnimandya (weak digestive fire), that is causing:

IBS → Vata imbalance Fibromyalgia pain → Vata + Ama accumulation Facial & hand inflammation → Pitta + Ama Fatigue → Weak digestive/metabolic strength Food-triggered flares → Gut barrier inflammation

Your symptoms signify that you have Aamashaya dushti, Vata vyadhi, and Pitta–Rakta dushti.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

DETOX (Detox & Deep Cleansing)

Mild detox is quite safe and very effective for long-term inflammatory diseases of the type chronic are.

Trikatu + Warm Water Flush ½ tsp Trikatu with warm water before lunch Improves digestion Reduces bloating Burns inflammatory Ama

Castor Oil Micro-Dose Detox 1 tsp cold-pressed castor oil with warm water once weekly (night) Reduces inflammation Clears gut toxins< Helps joint/muscle pain

INTERNAL MEDICATION (All natural and safe to take long term)

1. Amla Rasayana

1 tsp once daily -Strong anti-inflammatory - Improves energy - Heals gut lining

2. Guduchi Ghanvati 1 tablet twice daily - Reduces systemic inflammation - Supports immunity - Calms IBS flares

3. Ashwagandha Tablets 1 tablet at bedtime - Strengthens tissues - Reduces fibromyalgia pain - Improves sleep & energy

4. Avipattikar Churna ½ tsp before meals - Reduces stomach inflammation - Heals hyperacidity - Controls food-triggered flare-ups

4. EXTERNAL THERAPIES

Abhyanga (Medicinal Oil Massage) – Daily

Use Mahanarayana Taila Warm the oil + massage whole body for 10 min Then take a warm shower.

Advantages: – Reduces nerve pain – Calms Vata – Improves sleep – Reduces body stiffness

Local Fomentation (optional): Put a warm towel over the inflamed abdomen for 5–10 min.

DIET PLAN (Very Important)

Foods to Include

- Warm, freshly cooked food - Moong dal, red rice, oats - Cooked vegetables (zucchini, pumpkin, beetroot) - Turmeric + black pepper - Homemade ghee (1 tsp/day if tolerated) - Fennel tea / cumin water - Rice gruel (kanji) on flare days - Amla juice - Papaya, pomegranate

Foods to Avoid (Since these worsen Vata + Pitta + inflammation)

- Cold salads - Raw vegetables - Fermented foods - Excess nuts - Tomatoes, chilies, sour foods - Coffee, alcohol - Packaged gluten-free processed food

LIFESTYLE ADVICE

Follow a Vata-Pacifying Routine

Sleep by 10:30 pm Avoid fasting/skipping meals Do not drink cold beverages Do gentle yoga (cat-cow, child’s pose) Walk 20–30 mins daily Practice Nadi Shodhana pranayama

INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED (Only if inflammation persists beyond 6–8 weeks)

CRP ESR Vitamin D3 Thyroid panel Gut microbiome test (optional but helpful)

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌

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Managing fibromyalgia, IBS, and inflammation involves a multi-pronged approach, especially with dietary modifications already in place. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it’s important to address the underlying dosha imbalances, mainly Vata and Pitta which are often involved in such conditions.

First, consider adding cooling and anti-inflammatory herbs to your routine. Turmeric, rich in curcumin, can be beneficial for reducing inflammation. You could take half a teaspoon of turmeric with warm water or sesame oil daily. Ginger, known for its digestive health benefits, can also assist. Try a ginger tea made by boiling fresh ginger in water for 10 minutes.

Pay attention to digestive fire or Agni, crucial for managing IBS. Regular intake of CCF tea (cumin, coriander, fennel) is beneficial; steep one teaspoon of each in hot water and consume it after meals. This can help balance digestion and soothe the GI tract.

For fibromyalgia and joint inflammation, Abhyanga, or daily oil massage with warm sesame oil, can provide relief. It helps calm the Vata dosha, which often contributes to pain and stiffness. Gently massage the oil before showering, allowing it to soak in for 15-20 minutes.

Regarding diet, although you’ve excluded sugar, dairy, and gluten, further paying attention to Pitta-pacifying foods might be crucial. Include cooling, hydrating foods like cucumber, cilantro and coconut water. Avoid overly spicy and sour foods that may aggravate Pitta.

Stress management through gentle yoga or meditation is necessary as stress can exacerbate symptoms in both fibromyalgia and IBS. Pranayam, specifically Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing), can help soothe the nervous system.

It’s important to regularly consult with healthcare providers to monitor progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plan. Ensure you’re managing these symptoms integratively, combining both Ayurvedic and modern medical insights for the best outcomes.

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Managing fibromyalgia, IBS, and inflammation may involve addressing underlying dosha imbalances in Siddha-Ayurvedic terms. Your description suggests an excess of pitta dosha, which could contribute to inflammation, while vata imbalance might relate to fibromyalgia and IBS symptoms.

Firstly, balance pitta by including cooling and anti-inflammatory dietary elements. Incorporate naturally cooling foods such as licorice root, cucumber, and coconut water into your meals. Avoid pungent spices like cayenne and favor milder ones like coriander or fennel seed. Since you’re already gluten-free, focus on grains like quinoa and amaranth, which are generally easier to digest and supportive for maintaining digestive agni (fire).

For fibromyalgia and vata-related symptoms, prioritize nurturing and grounding practices. Ashwagandha, known for its adaptogenic properties, may help stabilize vata. Take it as a powder, about 1/2 teaspoon mixed in warm water, preferably before bedtime to support restful sleep. Regular self-massage with sesame oil can enhance circulation, soothe nervous energy, and alleviate some pain.

Be mindful of mealtime routine to support IBS. Eat meals at consistent times and sit calmly after eating to aid digestion. Small, frequent meals might prevent overwhelming the digest system.

Additionally, regular pranayama (breathing exercises) can aid in calming the nervous system, which may help in reducing symptom severity. Try Nadi Shodhana, which can harmonize energy flow through the nadis, supporting overall well-being.

If inflammation persists or your condition significantly worsens, consider consulting a healthcare professional for further evaluation. Personalized care is essential, especially if current interventions aren’t fully addressing your symptoms. Always ensure any new herbal treatments don’t interfere with existing medications.

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