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What to do for fixed drug eruption after NSAIDs and ongoing ankle complications since surgery?
Orthopedic Disorders
Consultation #56401
40 days ago
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What to do for fixed drug eruption after NSAIDs and ongoing ankle complications since surgery? - #56401

Client_ca9e98
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Fixed drug eruptionwith NSAIDS and complicated fractures ankle operated multiple times twice bonegrafting done since 16 March 2025 not able to walk still

How long have you been experiencing the fixed drug eruption?:

- More than 6 months

What symptoms are you experiencing with the fixed drug eruption?:

- Blisters or peeling

How would you describe your pain level in the ankle?:

- No pain

Have you noticed any specific triggers for the fixed drug eruption?:

- NSAIDs or other medications

What treatments have you tried for the ankle complications?:

- Physical therapy

How is your overall mobility since the surgeries?:

- I can walk with crutches

Have you experienced any other symptoms alongside the ankle issues?:

- Swelling in other areas

Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
40 days ago
5

Since you have had a complicated ankle fracture, multiple surgeries, bone grafting, and are still unable to walk, continued follow-up with your orthopedic surgeon is essential. Recovery depends on bone healing, infection status, implant stability Take • Lakshadi Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food with warm water. • Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g twice daily with warm milk or warm water. • Yogaraj Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food. • Mahanarayana Taila – gentle local application around the ankle (not over open wounds) once daily. Diet: Take adequate protein, milk, sesame, dates, and green vegetables. Avoid smoking and alcohol if applicable.


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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
39 days ago
5

Given the history of fixed drug eruption (FDE) triggered by NSAIDs, recurrent ankle surgeries, bone grafting, and delayed recovery since March 2025, this appears to be a complex case requiring close follow-up with both an orthopedic surgeon and a dermatologist. -----(Supportive Care) 1. Kaishore Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals with lukewarm water 2. Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily after meals 3. Mahamanjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 20 ml warm water, twice daily before meals 4. Lakshadi Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (for bone healing support) 5. Dashmool Kwath – 20 ml twice daily after meals if swelling persists -----External Application 6) Jatyadi Taila or Nalpamaradi Taila locally on healed FDE pigmentation areas (not on active blisters/open wounds). Gentle ankle elevation and surgeon-approved physiotherapy. -----Diet Advice -Warm, freshly cooked foods - Milk, ghee, sesame seeds, almonds, mung dal, leafy vegetables -Adequate protein intake to support bone healing ------ Avoid: All NSAIDs that previously triggered the eruption Excessively spicy, fried, packaged foods Smoking and alcohol -----Ayurvedic Perspective FDE is considered a manifestation of Rakta-Pitta dushti (blood and pitta aggravation), hence blood-purifying medicines such as Manjistha and Gandhak Rasayan are used. Delayed bone healing is viewed as Asthi Dhatu Kshaya, for which Lakshadi Guggulu and nourishing diet are commonly prescribed. -----Important Since you still cannot walk normally nearly 15 months after surgery and have had multiple operations with bone grafting, it is important to rule out: Delayed union or non-union of the fracture Hidden infection around the implant Vitamin D deficiency Poor bone healing due to metabolic causes -----Please share: Your age Latest X-ray/CT report Whether the surgical wound is completely healed Current swelling location and severity This will help provide more specific guidance.


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Dr. Harsh Khandelwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
40 days ago
5

As a fellow Ayurvedic professional, I completely understand the immense clinical challenge you are facing here. This is a highly complex, multi-layered case that requires balancing severe tissue trauma, structural non-union, and a heightened state of systemic hypersensitivity (Asatmya). ••Addressing the FDE and Systemic Toxicity (Rakta-Pitta Shodhana) Before aggressively stimulating bone metabolism, you must calm the hyper-reactive vascular and skin response caused by the NSAID allergy. The FDE indicates that Rakta and Pitta are heavily vitiated. Rakta Prasadana & Tikta Rasa: Use herbo-mineral compounds that pacify Pitta and purify Rakta without aggravating Vata. ••Kaishore Guggulu: The drug of choice here. It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, targets joints (Sandhi-gata Vata), and is specifically indicated for skin disorders (Kusta/Rakta-dushti). It safely replaces the need for NSAIDs. ••Sarivadyasava or Mahamanjisthadi Kwath: To flush out metabolic toxins (Ama) and drug residues from the circulatory system. Safe Pain Management: Since NSAIDs are strictly contraindicated, rely on Vata-Hara and Vedana-Sthapana herbs that do not trigger FDE. ••Shallaki (Boswellia serrata): Excellent for joint pain and inflammation without GI or vascular hypersensitivity. 2. Accelerating Bone Healing & Union (Asthi-Sandhana) The patient has undergone multiple surgeries and two bone grafts since March 2025, yet remains non-ambulatory. This indicates a failure of local Dhatu Agni (specifically Asthi Dhatu Agni), preventing the graft from integrating and organizing into solid bone. ••Asthi-Chainpur (Cissus quadrangularis): Introduce Lakshadi Guggulu or pure Hadshod extracts. Laksha and Hadshod are renowned Sandhaniga (union-promoting) drugs that accelerate osteoblast differentiation. ••Calcium Bio-availability: Instead of heavy synthetic calcium, use highly bio-available Ayurvedic marine/mineral preparations (Pudra-bhasma) which pacify Pitta (crucial for the FDE history): ••Mukta Shukti Bhasma or Praval Pishti: These are cold in potency (Sheeta Virya), soothing the FDE tendency while actively supplying organic calcium to the Asthi Dhatu. Abhyantara Snehana (Internal Oleation): ••Gandha Thailam: A specific formulation for fractures and bone dislocations. Administering 5–10 drops with warm milk morning and night strengthens the Asthi and Majja Dhatu exponentially. 3. Localized Management (Sthanika Chikitsa) Because the ankle has been operated on multiple times, local vascularity might be compromised due to scar tissue. External therapies must be mild to avoid triggering a local cutaneous reaction. ••Murivenna / Dhanwantharam Thailam: If the surgical wounds are completely closed and there is no active skin eruption on the ankle, gentle Pichu (retaining oil-soaked sterile gauze) with warm Murivenna is highly effective for soft tissue healing, pain relief, and fractures. ••Avoid Aggressive Abhyanga: Do not subject the multi-operated ankle to vigorous rubbing or massage. Stick to passive oil pooling (Pichu) or very gentle, downward strokes (Anulomana Gati).


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