In 2018, the woman began to have a sudden onset of redness and mild pain in the middle and forefinger of her left hand. She noticed that the pain wasn’t constant and fluctuated over time. In addition to the pain, she began to experience discomfort in her toe and index finger as well. As time went on, she also noticed the appearance of dark discolouration of joints. These symptoms were concerning, so she sought medical attention to determine the cause of her discomfort. The pain was found to be aggravating in cold climates. She used to feel weakness and heaviness in her body. After the administration of covid vaccination severe pain and swelling were noticed in the right middle finger and ring finger. She had taken methotrexate for 4 months. After that, she consulted Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home and got admitted for 25 days. During admission, she presented complaints like right side multiple joint pain, Severe tiredness, shivering at night hours and morning stiffness.
Medicine
Internal medicine
- Amrutotharam kashayam
- Devamruta rasam
- Vatarakshasa Bhasma
- Kaishora guggulu
- Chandamarutam
| Procedure | Medicine | Days performed |
| Langhana(Fasting) | only with hot water | 2 days |
| Choorna vasti | Vaiswanara choorna | 2 days |
| Choorna pinda sweda | Satapushpa+kulatha choorna | 21days |
External procedures
Advised diet & lifestyle modification
- Advised to include barley, drumstick, garlic, snake guard, ginger, buttermilk, hoarse gram, and bitter guard in food.
- Avoid taking more spicy, sour, salty food, green gram, curd, pickles, pappad, fried items etc.
- Avoid the habit of sleeping during the daytime and awakening at night hours.
(Note* –
- Here are Some of the medications prescribed to address the patient’s accompanying symptoms.
- This is a specialized plan for a person, please do not try it at home without the supervision of an Ayurvedic Doctor)
Changes observed after treatment
| Sl.No | Symptoms before treatment | Symptoms after 14 days | After 25 days of treatment |
| 1. | Shivering in the night hours | 50% reduced | Absent |
| 2. | Morning stiffness | 40% reduced | Absent |
| 3. | Pain | 50% reduced | 70% reduced |
| 4. | Tiredness | 40% reduced | 80% reduced |
Panchakarma treatment and its different treatments are given to patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis based on their physical condition and the severity of their disease. Panchakarma is very important for detoxifying the body. It is very useful for treating the joint pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. A personalised treatment approach is followed for each patient.
- Langhana
The word Langhana literally means ‘fasting’. It does not mean starving, but it means consuming light foods. The goal of the Langhana therapy is to lighten the body to bring balance to the health of the body. If the consumption of glucose is decreased, the glycogen, then fat, and in the last stage, protein is broken down for the supply of glucose to the tissue, which is similar to the view of Ayurveda. It is a successful treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Choorna Kizhi
Choorna Kizhi is a sweat-inducing Ayurvedic therapy. This treatment involves making Ayurvedic herb powders into a potali and applying them to the body until the person sweats a lot. It helps in cleansing of body from toxins. A one-degree increase in temperature induces sweating which is ten times the basal rate of body heat generation. During swedana karma, the body temperature rises by more than 2-3 degrees Celsius. The above-mentioned mechanism causes greater perspiration. It causes more vitiated materials to be excreted through skin pores. It is a type of thermotherapy in which heat is applied for the purpose of increasing vasodilation, decreasing viscosity, changing nerve conduction, increasing metabolic rate
- Choorna vasti
Vasti is the administration of medicine through the anal route. choorna vasti contains vaiswanara choorna and water. Because of their huge volume, vasti dravya may stimulate peristalsis or promote osmotic retention of water in the colon.Rectal veins empty the lower rectum and enter the inferior vena cava before bypassing the liver and joining the systemic circulation.The bioavailability of a medicine is also affected by rapid breakdown by the liver during the first pass or by the gut wall.As a result, even if a medicine is effectively absorbed when administered orally, it may be inefficient due to significant first-pass metabolism. When first-pass metabolism is reduced, medication bioavailability increases. Absorption can be increased by increasing vascularity.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition caused by damage to the lining of the immune system. Immune system protects our body from foreign bodies and plays a crucial in the prevention of disease. When the immune system is not functioning properly, inflammation of the joint and synovial membrane may occur which can result in joint discomfort and oedema. This can cause degeneration in the joint leading to a loss of joint shape and alignment.
Symptoms
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Loss of joint function- In turn can make walking, folding body parts and bending difficult.
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Weakness
Ayurveda therapies Offered at SSANH for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ayurveda believes that every disease condition can be eliminated by changing daily lifestyle choices and using natural drugs to lessen symptoms through a systematic personalized treatment plan. At Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home, we make every effort to deliver the safest and most effective treatment approach possible, which is specific to the individual’s health needs.SSANH provides Ayurvedic treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis that include:
- Dhyanyamla dhara
- Choorna Kizhi
- Choornapinda Sweda
- Lepa
- Abhyanga
- Patra Pinda Sweda
- Njavara kizhi
Goals of Ayurvedic Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Correct the metabolism
- Restore the immune system
- Encourage body purification
- Reduce inflammation
- Eliminates toxins from the body
- Nourish the joints
- Eliminates anxiety, stress, and fatigue
- Supports the relaxation of the mind and body
Is Ayurveda the right treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Ayurvedic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis emphasizes alleviating the body’s inflamed Vata element. A sedentary lifestyle and indigestion exacerbate the Vata element in the body and channels, impairing joint function and causing pain and inflammation. We undertake the treatment plan with the goal of eliminating toxins from the body and alleviating the symptoms caused by the illness. This involves massage techniques such as Panchakarma and a mix of herbal drugs to alleviate inflammation in joints throughout the body.A few lifestyle changes, in addition to treatment plans, are recommended to produce good results. Proper follow-up should be performed to prevent the condition from recurring and to improve the general health status.
Why should you consider SSANH for Rheumatoid treatment?
In Kerala, SSANH provides the best Ayurvedic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis treatments at SSANH focus on curing rheumatoid arthritis healthily and without adverse effects. The facility is fully equipped with qualified and expert Ayurvedic doctors to treat your Rheumatoid Arthritis naturally and without surgery.
