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Understanding My Mother's Pain and Symptoms
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Understanding My Mother's Pain and Symptoms - #46722

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My mother,who is 70 plus always complains of pain from neck till foot on 1 side.she mentions thatshe hears a sound that syncs with thepain transmitting from neck, back, hip and legs till her toes. Why is there asound and what can be done to help her

How long has your mother been experiencing this pain?:

- More than 6 months

How would you describe the severity of her pain?:

- Severe

Does any activity or position trigger the pain?:

- Standing
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Hello, Your mother (70+ years) has long-standing severe pain (>6 months) affecting one entire side from neck → back → hip → leg → toes, worsened on standing, and she also perceives a sound that seems to travel along with the pain.

This combination strongly suggests a chronic nerve–spine disorder, not a muscle problem alone.

🔎 Why is there a “sound” with pain? The “sound” she feels is not an actual external sound. It is a sensory nerve phenomenon caused by: • Degenerative changes in the spine (cervical + lumbar spondylosis) • Nerve compression / irritation (radiculopathy / sciatica) • Dryness and degeneration of nerve sheaths • Vata aggravation (Ayurvedic explanation) When nerves are compressed or irritated, the brain may perceive: • buzzing • clicking • electric-like transmission • vibration or sound-like sensation

🔎 Recommended Investigations (Important due to age and severity) MRI Cervical Spine MRI Lumbo-sacral Spine X-ray spine (if MRI not possible) Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D Blood sugar (if diabetic)

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – Pain Control & Nerve Calming (30 days) 1.Maharasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water, twice daily before food 2.Rasna Erandadi Kashayam –15 ml + 30 ml warm water, twice daily before food 3.Yograj Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals 4.Brihat Vata Chintamani Rasa –1 tablet once daily after breakfast 5.Ashwagandha Churna – ½ tsp with warm milk at bedtime

Phase 2 – Nerve & Spine Strengthening (60–90 days) 1.Ksheerabala 101 Capsules –1 capsule twice daily after meals 2.Dashamoola Haritaki Avaleha – 1 tsp at bedtime, alternate days 3.Abhraka Bhasma (100 puti) –125 mg once daily with honey & ghee (Supports nerve regeneration in elderly)

🌿 External Therapies (VERY IMPORTANT) Sarvanga Abhyanga (daily oil massage) • Oil: Mahanarayana Taila / Ksheerabala Taila Nadi Sweda (localized steam) • After oil massage to neck, back, hip, leg Kati Basti / Greeva Basti • Especially helpful for spine degeneration Matra Basti (oil enema) – Key therapy • Oil: Sesame / Ksheerabala • 50–60 ml • Daily for 7 days → then twice weekly

👉 Basti is the backbone of Ayurvedic nerve pain treatment, especially in elderly patients.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Movement & Physiotherapy ✔ Gentle physiotherapy (avoid forceful movements) ✔ Avoid prolonged standing ✔ Use chair support while working ✔ Gentle walking only within comfort

🥗 Diet & Daily Care ❌ Avoid • Cold exposure • Dry foods • Excess walking or standing • Hard mattresses ✅ Include • Warm, soft food • 1–2 tsp cow ghee daily • Warm water sipping • Firm but cushioned mattress

🚨 When to Seek Immediate Care • Sudden weakness in leg or hand • Loss of bladder/bowel control • Severe night pain not relieved by rest

🕉️ Prognosis & Expectations • Pain intensity reduces: 2–4 weeks • Sound/vibration sensation reduces: 4–6 weeks • Functional improvement: 2–3 months

✨ This condition is manageable, even at 70+, with consistent nerve-calming and spine-supportive therapy. Early and structured treatment prevents worsening.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)

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1.Mahayograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Maharasnadi Kashayam 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Mahanarayan taila- massage with warm oil twice daily followed by hot fomentation

🌸 Supportive Routine - Diet: Warm, nourishing foods with ghee, milk, cooked grains. Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods. - Hydration: Sip warm water through the day. - Lifestyle: Gentle yoga stretches (pawanmuktasana, vajrasana, shavasana) if tolerated. Avoid prolonged standing. - Sleep: Supportive mattress and pillow to reduce strain.

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Medicines 1 Maharasnadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach 2 Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 3 Ekangveer Ras – 1 tablet morning + 1 tablet night with warm water 4 Punarnavadi Mandoor – 250 mg morning + night after food 5 Shallaki (600mg) – 1 tablet with warm water after breakfast & dinner

Oil (must use daily) Warm Mahamasha Taila + Dhanwantaram Taila do gentle massage on affected side (neck to foot) nightly followed by hot water bag 15 min

Diet Give only: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water, thin buttermilk + roasted jeera Avoid completely: curd, cold drinks, spicy/sour, heavy food

Lifestyle No standing >20 min – sit often Legs elevated 20 min twice daily Sleep with pillow between knees Gentle Anulom-Vilom 10 min daily

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Avoid sour, fermented and packed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Use boiled water for drinking. Dashmularist 15ml twice after meal with lukewarm water. Tab.Brahmi 1-0-1 Tab.Sallaki 600mg 1-0-1 after meal Cap Gufispon 1-0-1 Follow up after 1week.

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Don’t worry Take rasandi Guggulu 1tab bd,yoga Raja Guggulu 1tab bd,rasna sapthaka kashyam 20ml bd,maha Narayan tail external application, anuloman ds 1tab bd enough

Dr RC BAMS

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It sounds like your mother is experiencing a chronic nerve related problem which is quite common in older adults when the spine and joints undergo wear and tear The sound she hears is likely related to nerve irritation or joint movement Sometimes when a nerve is compressed or inflamed even slight movements of the spine or joints can create a sensation or sound that seems to travel along the nerve pathway This is often accompanied by radiating pain tingling or numbness which explains why the pain moves from her neck down to her toes on one side Conditions like cervical or lumbar spondylosis spinal disc degeneration or nerve compression like sciatica could cause this pattern especially if standing or certain movements trigger it

In Ayurveda this type of long standing pain with nerve involvement is usually due to vata imbalance which causes stiffness sharp or shooting pains and a feeling of movement or crackling in the joints and spine Aging naturally increases vata especially in the nervous system and connective tissues

Lifestyle and short walks are important to keep circulation going and prevent stiffness . Avoid prolonged standing bending or lifting heavy objects Supportive shoes and proper posture while sitting and standing will reduce stress on the spine

Applying warm compresses or oil massage with sesame or Mahanarayana oil along the spine and legs can soothe vata and reduce nerve irritation

Dashamoola kwatha 20 ml twice daily will reduce inflammation and strengthen nerves Mahayogaraj guggulu 2 tablets twice daily with warm milk after meals helps relieve nerve pain and stiffness Abhyanga daily oil massage with warm Ksheerabala oils can improve circulation and flexibility

Include warm slightly oily foods that balance vata like cooked vegetables rice ghee milk soups and avoiding dry cold or raw foods Hydration is also important

Medical evaluation Given her age severity and duration it is very important she undergoes a full neurological and orthopedic check up including imaging like X-rays or MRI to identify if any nerve compression or spinal degeneration is contributing Pain that is severe and radiates all the way from neck to foot should be evaluated to rule out serious issues avoid prolonged bed rest as that can worsen stiffness and vata imbalance but alternating rest with gentle movement is key

With proper Ayurvedic care combined with medical evaluation it is possible to reduce pain improve mobility and reduce the radiating sensation

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YOUR MOTHER PAIN STARTING FROM NECK GOING DOWN TO BACK HIP LEG AND TOES ON ONE SIDE INDICATES NERVE INVOLVEMENT WHICH IS VERY COMMON IN ELDERLY AGE DUE TO SPINE WEAR AND TEAR

WITH AGE THE NECK AND LOWER BACK BONES DISCS AND JOINTS BECOME WEAK DRY AND DEGENERATED THIS CAN PRESS OR IRRITATE NERVES WHEN A NERVE IS AFFECTED PAIN TRAVELS ALONG ITS PATH THAT IS WHY SHE FEELS PAIN MOVING FROM NECK TO FOOT ON ONE SIDE

THE SOUND SHE FEELS IS USUALLY A SENSATION CREATED BY NERVE IRRITATION ,MUSCLE SPASM OR JOINT DRYNESS

PAIN INCREASING ON STANDING IS BECAUSE STANDING PUTS LOAD ON THE SPINE AND COMPRESSED NERVES GET MORE IRRITATED

FROM AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW THIS IS A LONG STANDING VATA DOMINANT CONDITION IN OLD AGE VATA NATURALLY INCREASES AND AFFECTS NERVES BONES JOINTS AND MUSCLES LEADING TO PAIN STIFFNESS RADIATING PAIN AND STRANGE SENSATIONS

WHAT CAN HELP HER

DAILY GENTLE OIL MASSAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT WARM MEDICATED OIL APPLIED SLOWLY OVER NECK BACK HIP AND LEG HELPS CALM VATA AND RELAX NERVES

MILD WARMTH AFTER MASSAGE LIKE HOT WATER FOMENTATION GIVES GOOD RELIEF

INTERNAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES THAT NOURISH NERVES AND BONES AND PACIFY VATA ARE HELPFUL MAHARASNADI GUGGULU 1 TABLET AFTER BREAKFAST AND DINNER DASHAMOOLA KADHA 15 ML AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER

FOOD SHOULD BE SOFT AND FRESHLY COOKED WITH GHEE IS BENEFICIAL COLD DRY RAW FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED

SHE SHOULD AVOID LONG STANDING SUDDEN BENDING LIFTING WEIGHT AND FLOOR SITTING GOOD BACK SUPPORT WHILE SITTING AND A FIRM BED FOR SLEEP ARE IMPORTANT

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Start with Trayodashang guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Ekangvir ras 1-0-1 after food with water Rasnasapthakam kashaya 10ml twice daily after food with water. Apply mixed ashwagandha+ mahanarayan oil+ kshirbala oil on affected area twice daily.

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