Can ayurvedic medicines help with rheumatoid arthritis?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 24 years old and I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for four years.

I am currently taking Prednisone and stopped taking immunosuppressants recently. Rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, and HLA-B27 are all negative. The only diagnostics I have is from an MRI of the wrist, showing bone erosion and swelling. I am 6 feet and I weigh 127.87 Ibs. My arthritis is changing from place to place, but two places are constant, right knee and left wrist. Both have liquid retention and stiffness, and I feel cold and pain. Other body parts like the elbow and fingers are affected, too, but are less frequent. My stool is like diarrhea. I wake up with a lot of mucus in my throat and I have asthma. I am a very vata person with a lot of thoughts and anxieties, but meditation has helped me a lot with that.

One Ayurveda doctor said I have a kapha-vata condition. My diet consisted of very oily, meat, and unhealthy food habits for many years. I have recently changed into a vegetarian, but I eat fish sometimes. I experience more pain in the morning with stiffness. I tend to be a lazy person, but I try to be more mindful. I would like to know about Ayurvedic treatment and a healthy meal, water, and sleep plan. Please advise me with good affordable Ayurvedic medicines.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I have read your query in detail, and I can understand your concern.

Differential diagnoses are osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down), rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints), and gout (a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints).

I suggest Aam pachana (detoxifying the toxins) along with mental health relaxing remedies.

1. Amavatari ras (Rasa, Shuddha gandhaka, Amalaki) one tablet thrice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

2. Vatagajamkush ras (Sindoor, Nirgundi, Vishagna, Trikatu) one tablet thrice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

3. Prawal Panchamrit (Pearl bhasma, Conch shell bhasma, Pearl oyster bhasma) one tablet thrice a day after meals with lukewarm water.

4. Brahmi Vati (Bacopa monieri) one tablet twice a day after meals with normal water.

5. Rasnasaptak kashayam (Rasna, Amrita, Argavadha) one tablespoon with three tablespoons of lukewarm water before food.

Preventive measures include:

1. Avoid oily and spicy foods.

2. Avoid smoking and drinking if you have any.

3. Do regular Pranayam (breathing exercises) like anuloma and viloma (specific types of controlled breathing). Do these things regularly and provide your feedback.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.