What to do for persistent knee pain with tingling and bite marks after antibiotics? - #54313
Igot a pain from my back, above along the buttocks down my tigh to my knee, there is bite marks on the knee, it also tingles often. Something is also moving inside.The pain is inside in the middle of the knee.if i sleep on my left the pain is worse. I got antibiotics from the hospital. But the pain won't go away.
How long have you been experiencing this pain and tingling?:
- 1-4 weeksHow would you describe the intensity of your pain?:
- Very severe — unbearableWhen does the pain feel the worst?:
- No specific patternHave you noticed any specific triggers for your symptoms?:
- No clear triggerCan you describe the sensation of the tingling?:
- IntermittentHow is your overall digestive health?:
- Frequent indigestion or acidityWhat treatments or medications have you tried aside from antibiotics?:
- Home remedies or lifestyle changesDoctors' responses
Your symptoms—pain from lower back → buttock → thigh → knee with tingling—suggest a condition similar to Gridhrasi (sciatica) in Ayurveda, mainly due to aggravated Vata dosha. The “moving sensation” and tingling also indicate nerve involvement, while indigestion shows Ama (toxins) blocking channels. Antibiotics do not act on this Vata/Ama condition, so relief is limited. Vata aggravation → radiating pain, stiffness, tingling Ama (poor digestion) → blockage, heaviness, delayed healing 1. Correct Digestion (Ama Pachana) Take light, warm food Avoid: curd at night, fried, cold, heavy meals Drink warm water + dry ginger (saunth) 2. External Therapy Daily warm oil massage (Abhyanga) on back & leg using sesame oil Follow with hot fomentation (steam or hot cloth) This reduces Vata and relieves nerve compression 3. Rx Yograj Guggulu – reduces Vata pain Mahayograj Guggulu – for chronic nerve pain Dashmool Kwath – anti-inflammatory Erand (castor oil) at night (mild detox for Vata) 4. Simple Home Remedies 1 tsp castor oil with warm milk at night (2–3 times/week) Garlic cooked in ghee daily Turmeric + milk for inflammation 5. Lifestyle Avoid prolonged sitting, bending, or sudden movements Sleep on firm surface, avoid sleeping on painful side Gentle stretching or yoga (only after pain reduces)
Avoid sour, fermented and processed foods. Tab Sallaki 600mg 1-0-1 Cap.Artilon 2-0-2 follow up after 2 weeks
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