Hello doctor,
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years back. I am on Ayurveda treatment and have taken Panchakarma treatment as well. There is a slight improvement, but still, my swelling on the left knee is not coming down, and recently a pain in the left wrist has begun. My ESR and CCP are very high, and the cartilage in the left knee is torn. I cannot walk fast or climb the stairs. I also started Methotrexate 7.5 mg and Vitamin D recently. Please give me the best advice to deal with RA. Should I continue with Ayurvedic medicines or should I try steroids?
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I just read your query and saw all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
In RA (rheumatoid arthritis), allopathic medicines like painkillers and corticosteroids are prescribed which will give you temporary relief, but in the long term, these medicines have multiple side effects. However, in an emergency, you can use it for short term. I suggest you continue your Ayurvedic treatment along with your current allopathic medicines. However, keep some time gap between your medicines.
In Ayurveda, diet has a major role in RA. So, avoid taking curd, fish, spinach, cold and frozen food and water, black gram, high-fat meat, meet, fish with milk, junk food, and heavy food or caffeinated drinks. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, hing (asafoetida), fenugreek , cumin, etc. in the diet.
Follow up after four weeks.
I hope you are satisfied with my answer.
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