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Joint Stiffness and Pain in Knees
Orthopedic Disorders
Question #49049
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Joint Stiffness and Pain in Knees - #49049

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I have joint stiffness, joint pain in my knees can't sqat and sit down rather.sit in washroom (using Indian toilet) then having inflammation in back

How long have you been experiencing joint stiffness and pain?:

- 1-6 months

What activities or movements trigger your knee pain?:

- Squatting

Have you noticed any swelling or inflammation in your knees or back?:

- Yes, severe swelling
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Don’t worry Take Mahayoga Guggulu gold 1tab bd AF Rasnadi Guggulu 1tab bd AF Dashamoolarista 20ml bd AF Mahaprasarani tailam Externally apply Navaratnakalpamritaras 1tab bd enough Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

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Hello I totally get how rough it is when your knees are stiff, swollen, and your back’s killing you, making it hard to even sit right or squat. When simple things like that starts hurting, it’s a clear sign your joints are stressed and inflamed. Don’t worry, though Ayurveda can really help with this. YOUR CONCERN – Knee joint is stiff and painful – Can’t squat or use an Indian toilet – Serious knee swelling – Back is also inflamed and painful – This has been happening for 1–6 months Sounds like classic Sandhigata Vata with Ama (that’s inflammatory arthritis, basically). THE AYURVEDA VIEW: In Ayurveda, this happens because: – Vata dosha gets out of whack → causing pain, stiffness, and cracking – Ama (nasty undigested gunk) builds up → causing swelling, heaviness, and inflammation – Joints get blocked up, dry, and painful So, it’s not just wear and tear – it’s inflammation + Vata messing around + toxin build-up. AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT Our goals: – Get rid of Ama – Cool down the inflammation – Calm Vata – Get those joints lubricated again INTERNAL MEDICATION 1 Simhanada Guggulu – 1 tablet, twice a day → Clears out Ama and eases swelling 2. Yograj Guggulu – 1 tablet, twice a day → Gets your joints moving better and reduces stiffness 3. Maharasnadi Kashayam– 15 ml with warm water, twice a day → A powerful way to fight joint inflammation 4. Dashmoolaristha – 15 ml at night → Soothes back inflammation and nerve pain EXTERNAL CARE Massage your knees and lower back daily with Mahanarayana Taila.Then, use a hot water compress. This will: - Bring down swelling - Get the blood flowing - Loosen things up DIET PLANAVOID – Curd – Cold drinks – Baked goods and fried stuff – Nightshades (potato, tomato, eggplant) ✅INCLUDE – Warm, cooked meals – Garlic, ginger, and turmeric – Moringa (drumstick) – Ghee ALSO: – Use a Western toilet for now – Wear a knee support – Don’t sit on the floor WHEN YOU’LL FEEL BETTER – Swelling should go down in 10–14 days – Pain and stiffness should ease up in 3–4 weeks – Squatting should get easier in 6–8 weeks Your joints are just fired up - not broken. With the right Ayurveda stuff, they can heal Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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avoid spicy food and lemon mosabi and fermented food do d3 repor apply mahanarayan oil for apply take mahayograj gugulu 2 bd take chandraprabhavati 2 bd take pain niwaran churna ( rajesthan aushadhalaya ) 1 sachet daily with warm water avoid sit in normal sit always sit in chair etc…

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Diagnosis Sandhigata Vata (with Aama) – Knee joints & Kati Pradesha -Internal Medicines 1️⃣ Diet and lifestyle modification 2️⃣ Mahayograj Guggulu Dose: 2 tablets once daily (morning) After food ✔️ Useful in chronic joint pain + back inflammation 3️⃣ Rasnasaptak Kwath Dose: 20 ml twice daily Time: Before food Mix with equal warm water ✔️ Best for knee pain, swelling, difficulty in squatting (If decoction unavailable → Rasnasaptak tablets 2 BD) 4️⃣ Shallaki (Boswellia) Capsules Dose: 1 capsule twice daily After food ✔️ Strong anti-inflammatory for knee swelling 5️⃣ Triphala Churna Dose: 1 tsp at bedtime With warm water ✔️ Removes Aama, supports digestion -External Treatment Abhyanga (Daily) Oil: Mahanarayana Taila or Dhanwantaram Taila -Apply on: Knees Lower back Follow with hot water fomentation (steam or hot towel) for 10–15 min Optional (If swelling severe) Dashmool Kwath fomentation once daily -Diet ✅ Eat Warm, freshly cooked food Moong dal, rice, vegetable soups Ginger + turmeric in food Warm water only ❌ Avoid (strict) Curd, cold milk Fried & bakery items Sour foods Excess tea/coffee Sitting on floor / Indian toilet (for now) 🚶 Lifestyle Advice Avoid squatting & floor sitting Use Western toilet temporarily Gentle walking only (no knee bending exercises) Keep joints warm

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Hi You can take Yograj guggulu 2 BD Hot oil massage with mahanarayana oil and maha mash oil Cap collagen complex 1 BD For 3 months use

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