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Chronic knee pain and stiffness
Namaste doctor,
My mother has chronic knee pain on both knees. The right knee is somewhat manageable but there is too much pain in the left knee. She is obese and weighs around 81 k.g. and height of 5.2ft.
She has chronic hypothyroidism also and for that, she takes thyroxin tablets regularly.
Due to household work, she gets tired and develops pain near the knee region and faces difficulty to move freely. She had x-ray long before and there was very less gap between her knee joints. We don't wish to go for surgery or injection. When asked, she says some nerve near the knee region is causing issues in movement and causing immense pain.
I was thinking of giving her "Chinchadi Tailam" which I found while searching for a good oil for arthritis and joint stiffness. Also, I got to know about "Bala thailam" capsule.
Could you please advise whether she can take the capsule and massage with that oil ?
Regards
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Is thyroid under control?
Kakalrakshak yog 2 tab in morning empty stomach
Hanspadadi kashaya 10ml in 10 ml water twice a day
For thyroid
For knee pain weight loss shall be done
Use mahanarayan tail on knees. Sinhnad guggulu 1 tab twice a day
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Share your mother past health history with age
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Great to see you taking care of your mother , being an ayurvedic pain management doctor I can feel your problem and her pain , as you said your mother has B/L knee joint pain Lt>Rt , she is obese her weight is 82 kg , it strictly needs her to lose some weight , as you said in her x ray it shows reduced space in her left knee joint , she may have developed osteo arthritis , truly as a doctor I can't get her cured completely but can help that much that she can improve her lifestyle , she can go for her daily routine much easier then earlier , proper diet proper medication and proper excercise can help her to overcome , daily exercise is the only key to success. You Can share her xray and other investigations for proper diagnosis
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Erand oil is best for joint pain
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Yograj guggal,chanderprabha vati, shilajeet rasayan 1 tab twice aday with lukewarm milkafterfood.ajmodaadichurn1/2tsf withwater before food.dopotliswade toget relief from pain
Next Steps
eat lean protein avoid spicyfood dairy products sugar junkfood keep yourkneecover with arand leaves
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do janubasti near by punchkarma center.
walk regularly,sukshmvayam , pranayam yoga.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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It is good to see you concerned about your mother's health and wanting to do the right thing. However, the pain is just one of the symptoms of an inner root cause which need to be addressed which is inflammation. For this follow HAIP DIET based on the anti-inflammatory principles of Ayurveda that will not only help in loosing weight but also reduce inflammation. Apply mahanarayan tailam pichu on the affected knee twice in a day. Taking a consult may be beneficial as not only will i be able to get to the root of the disease, but also help correct the imbalances with proper supplementation. The consultation is valid for a month. However, if budget is a concern just follow the above remedies which will help with her pain considerably. All the best.
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Joint pain can be great by ayurveda management
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Namaste..
Arthritis changes in the knee joint can definitely be treated. Usually it takes a course of 2 to 3 months for complete recovery..it will include oral medicines and also external treatment for replacement of synovial fluid and to improve muscle strength around the joint. With thyroid since the absorption is less in the body , need to work on that as well. Medicines can be advised only after interaction with patient regarding her pain intensity and other vitals with her routine lifestyle.
Thank you.
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Yes she can use them
For further details you may consult
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What's her age
And any history of surgery
According to this if you go for janubasti near by your clinic
And change daily routine with some medication which balance vata dosa
Will be beneficial
As you know hypothyroidism can disrupt calcium homeostasis and if she is in phase of menopause the symptoms get worsen day by day
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morning warm water
streching excercise
apply lukewarm balaashwagandha tailam on knees and then do some swedana
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the oil should be indirectly heated method
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She needs proper ayurvedic medicine..
Few precautions..
Then only the problem will be manageable...
To get rid of this problem
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consult for prescription and guidance
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Please visit at my clinic
Will start Symptomatic treatment following prp/gfc therapy
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Dr. Sujatha K
Ayurveda
30 yrs exp
Bangalore
Before going apply any treatment there is need of assessment of joint condition i.e regarding tenderness , swelling temperature of knee joint. If it is present , avoid oil application. Start upanaha sweda. Once symptoms get reduced start the application of oil like chinchadi taila or Mahavishagarbha taila etc.
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Dr. Rabidha A K
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Kozhikode
She needs proper treatment.
Try to reduce her weight.
Avoid strain
Control TSH
Next Steps
mild exercise or walking on flat surface.
stay hydrated
Health Tips
oil applications may help .
Dhara with murivenna Or bala thaila/sahacharadi etc.
kizhi with lemon
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Namaste, and thank you for sharing the details.
Your motherâs symptoms suggest chronic osteoarthritis with obesity-related strain, and her hypothyroidism may also contribute to joint stiffness and fatigue. Since surgery is not preferred, Ayurveda offers effective non-invasive options.
Regarding your queries:
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Chinchadi Tailam â Yes, it's a good choice for external application in joint stiffness and Vata-related pain. Warm the oil slightly and massage gently, especially before bath.
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Bala Thailam Capsules â These are meant for internal use and are generally used in neuromuscular weakness, Vata disorders, and inflammation. However, it's best to avoid any internal oily formulations without professional assessment, especially due to her obesity and sluggish metabolism from hypothyroidism.
Suggested Plan:
External Massage: Use Chinchadi Tailam daily on knees with warm fomentation (like hot towel or steam).
Herbal supplements like Shallaki, Guggulu formulations (e.g., Yograj Guggulu or Simhanada Guggulu) may help, but should be prescribed specifically.
Diet & lifestyle changes to reduce weight and inflammation are essential.
Gentle yoga and supervised knee strengthening are beneficial.
Feel free to consult me for a customized treatment plan including internal medicines, diet, and lifestyle support for long-term knee health.
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Dr. Subham Srisabat
Ayurveda
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Good afternoon buddy
It's a case of osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis (OA) is not curable, but it can be effectively managed.
Starr with these simple medicines
Rx
Nukart OA-1 +1 AFTER food twice
R G kot -2 tab after food twice
And apply myoxil oil + balaaswgandha oil 2 times
For 20 days
Den we will decide next
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Buddy I can understand in her age she can't loose weight
But if she will try to chnge her lifestyle then
It will more benificial
Like
. Seated Leg Extensions (Strengthens knees)
. Chair Marching (Improves mobility)
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