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Orthopedic Disorders
Question #45747
71 days ago
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Difficulty Bending and Sleeping: Seeking Clarity on My Condition - #45747

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To be clear, It's really tough for me to bend atleast for my personal activities sometimes. Sometimes it is too tough to sleep. How can I assess my condition. There is no clarity with this. Once it is said as rheumatoid arthritis and once it is weakness. Used many medications for months but no use. Please give a solution and dosage of parijat leaves for this.

How long have you been experiencing difficulty in bending and sleeping?:

- More than 6 months

What kind of pain or discomfort do you experience when bending?:

- Stiffness

Have you noticed any specific triggers that worsen your symptoms?:

- Physical activity
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Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ completely understand how challenging it gets when pain in the hip and leg makes it difficult to walk, carry out your daily activities, and especially in the mornings. Usually, morning stiffness is an indication that there is more inflammation deep inside and that the Vata is out of balance.

Ayurvedic Understanding of Your Condition

Your symptoms are very strongly indicative of:

Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis of hip joint) with Vata-Kapha Sanchaya causing morning stiffness

The hip being a marma + weight-bearing joint, the degeneration and dryness gradually cause:

–Pain radiating to legs –Early morning stiffness –Reduced flexibility –Difficulty in walking/standing

The absence of other symptoms points to localized joint pathology and thus, not a systemic disease like RA.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

Your situation calls for:

- Relief of pain - Lubrication of hip joint - Inflammation reduction - Muscle and joint strengthening

PANCHAKARMA (Therapeutic Procedures) (These give fastest relief)

1. Kati Basti Warm medicated oil pooling over the hip area.

Advantages: Eliminates rigidity Extremely deep lubrication of the joint The pain level is reduced from 9 → 4 within 7–10 days Walking gets better Duration: 7 days

2. Abhyanga + Pinda Sweda (Patra Pottali) For 7 days Benefits: Alleviates Vata Improves blood flow Facilitates morning mobility

3. Basti Chikitsa (Strongly Recommended)

It’s an excellent method to relieve chronic pain in the hip & lower limb. Proposal: 3 days of Dashmool Niruha Basti 5 days of Anuvasana Basti with Balashwagandhadi Taila (In yoga basti pattern) This work on the root cause of Vata disorder, not just the symptoms.

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Simhanad Guggulu 1 tablet two times a day after meal → Removes stiffness and inflammation is reduced

2. Yogaraj Guggulu 1 tablet twice daily → A typical preparation for hip & leg pain

3. Dashmoolalristha 20 ml two times a day → It helps in lessening morning stiffness

4. Gandharva Harita ½ tsp at night → Gentle cleansing + helps lowering Vata in the lower body

HOME REMEDIES

1. Parijat Leaves Decoction 10–12 leaves boiled in 200 ml Reduce to 50 ml Drink warm once daily → Excellent for hip pain, Vata disorders

2. Castor Oil + Warm Milk (once a week) 1 teaspoon castor oil in warm milk at night → Deep Vata pacification → Helps stiffness

3. Mahanarayan Taila Warm Massage Daily gentle massage on hip & leg After that, apply heat → It helps in better blood flow & pain relief

DIET PLAN

Foods to Include (Vata-pacifying) Warm khichdi Steamed vegetables Ghee (1–2 tsp/day) Garlic, ginger, ajwain Turmeric + black pepper Bone broth / vegetable broth Ragi porridge

Foods to Avoid Dry foods (chips, popcorn, khakra) Cold foods & cold water Curd at night Bakery items Peanuts Excess raw food & salads Long fasting

Lifestyle Support

Do not sit for long stretches While bathing, use warm water Perform gentle stretching: hip rotation, cat–cow Walk 20–25 mins daily Don’t do sudden bending or take long steps Use a firm mattress

INVESTIGATION NEEDED To exclude nerve involvement or severe degeneration:

Blood Tests Vitamin D3 CRP & ESR Calcium levels

Imaging

Hip Joint X-ray If the pain radiates to the legs → MRI of the Lumbosacral Spine

It is possible for your morning stiffness and severe pain to alleviate considerably within 3-4 weeks with proper management of Vata and hip lubrication therapies.

Warm regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Start with Trayodashanga guggulu 1-0-1 Peedantaka vati 1-0-1 Dashamoola aristha 20-0-20 ml with water Apply Mahanarayana taila and gently massage before taking hot shower Boil 4 to 5 parijata leaves in 200 ml water until it remains 100 ml filter and can take twice daily after food

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Take rasandi Guggulu 1tab bd, Simha nada Guggulu 1tab bd , amavatarirasa 1tab bd, dashamoolarista 20ml bd, makaradwaja 1tab bd enough u ll get results

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Difficulties with bending and sleep can often be manifestations of underlying health imbalances. In the context of Ayurveda, these symptoms could relate to an imbalance in the Vata dosha, which governs movement and is responsible for nervous functions in the body. Vata imbalance might cause joint stiffness and affect your sleep quality.

It’s important to determine whether the difficulty in bending is due to joint inflammation, as seen in rheumatoid arthritis, or if it’s a muscular weakness or tension. Since you’ve mentioned trying medications without result, a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle and dietary adjustments might offer relief.

Parijat leaves, known for their anti-inflammatory properties, can be useful. They have traditionally been used to address joint pain and inflammatory conditions. For usage: Prepare a decoction by boiling around 5-6 cleaned parijat leaves in a cup of water. Let it simmer until the quantity reduces to half. Consume this warm liquid once or twice daily depending on your comfort with herbal remedies.

Lifestyle modifications like practicing gentle yoga and regular exercise can help in maintaining mobility and alleviating stiffness. Incorporating asanas that focus on flexibility and joint movements, done with mindfulness and breath awareness, will gradually improve your capacity to bend and boost overall neurological function.

Diet plays a crucial role. Favor a warm, easy-to-digest diet that includes foods cooked with ghee, turmeric, and ginger. These not only improve digestion but also reduce Vata imbalance and joint inflammation. Avoid cold, dry, and raw foods that aggravate Vata.

Proper hydration with warm water and teas can support these changes, alongside adequate rest and a consistent sleep schedule, to mitigate sleeping difficulties. If symptoms persist, seeking guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional is advised, particularly if acute or serious symptoms develop. While herbal treatments are beneficial, don’t delay in getting medical attention if your conditions worsen or if a definitive diagnosis like rheumatoid arthritis emerges.

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Stiffness and difficulty with bending may relate to vata dosha imbalances, which are often linked to conditions like arthritis and can affect your body’s joints and flexibility. If we look at sleep disturbances, this might further suggest a vitiation of the vata dosha. These issues can be compounded if the vata is accumulating in the majja dhatu (bone marrow) and asthi dhatu (bones).

First, to address the imbalance, focus on a vata-pacifying lifestyle. This includes grounding, warm, and nourishing foods like cooked grains, warm broths, and ghee. Try your best to avoid cold, dry, or raw foods as they can aggravate vata further. Since relaxation is crucial, consider implementing a daily abhyanga (self-massage) with warm sesame oil which is beneficial in calming vata.

In terms of herbal remedies, Parijat (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) leaves can be used as they may aid inflammation and discomfort. You can prepare a decoction by boiling 5-7 fresh or dried parijat leaves in two cups of water until it reduces to half and then consume it once daily, preferably in the morning. For dosage specifics, consulting a professional with expertise in Siddha-Ayurveda is recommended to ensure it suits your constitution and condition accurately.

For sleep, establishing a routine may help balance your body’s natural rhythms. Going to bed and rising at the same times, practicing gentle yoga or meditation before sleep can calm the mind.

If symptoms persist or worsen, especially if joint pain and stiffness don’t improve or sleep continues to disrupt your quality of life, it‘s crucial to get professionally evaluated further. Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis require comprehensive management, sometimes involving both Ayurvedic and modern medical strategies.

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