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Question: I have sciatica and arthritic issues. As my doctor is also monitoring my kidney function,
she advises against most pain killers. She did not know about natural
remedies (I had mentioned Trammel to her) which I would prefer in any event.
Can you suggest any herbal medication that would not adversely affect kidney function?
As I have sciatic associated problems and since my doctor is also monitoring kidney function which is at the
lower end of perfect, but not really significant at this point, I had asked for suggestions on herbal pain relief which would not affect the kidneys.
The answer I received was a recommendation to visit the Veyavedic (sp?} institute which after research seems
way above reach for a 15 to 20 day treatment, never mind the daily time involved.
Yes, I am over 80, but VERY active - and it would be nice to have something that can relieve nightly pain naturally
without having to take Tylenol that my doctor suggested. This by the way would not be regular but occasional
use, as I am generally against taking pills ...
It would be nice to get a different viewpoint.
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PS I have used Traumeel in the past when I was still doing dog agility and both the cream and pills seemed
to help somewhat.
she advises against most pain killers. She did not know about natural
remedies (I had mentioned Trammel to her) which I would prefer in any event.
Can you suggest any herbal medication that would not adversely affect kidney function?
As I have sciatic associated problems and since my doctor is also monitoring kidney function which is at the
lower end of perfect, but not really significant at this point, I had asked for suggestions on herbal pain relief which would not affect the kidneys.
The answer I received was a recommendation to visit the Veyavedic (sp?} institute which after research seems
way above reach for a 15 to 20 day treatment, never mind the daily time involved.
Yes, I am over 80, but VERY active - and it would be nice to have something that can relieve nightly pain naturally
without having to take Tylenol that my doctor suggested. This by the way would not be regular but occasional
use, as I am generally against taking pills ...
It would be nice to get a different viewpoint.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS I have used Traumeel in the past when I was still doing dog agility and both the cream and pills seemed
to help somewhat.
Brief Answer:
Symptomwise Approach
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following is/are recommended guidelines:
1. One common thing which can be appreciated is that both (Sciatica & Arthritis) & Age are "VATA" dominant and as such there will be little trouble in furnishing Dietary regime, Lifestyle Management and Medicines.
2. At your age, one should think of adding life to years and not years to life, so keeping this thing in mind that your doctor is also keeping track of Kidney functions:
i. TAKE:
horse gram,bitter gourd,dried ginger,garlic, cumin seeds,black pepper,asafoetida, ajowain seeds,lukewarm water,castor oil, light exercise,woolen clothes,garlic or ginger mixed butter milk XXXXXXX pomegranate, meat soup, almonds,raisins,dry heat.
ii. AVOID:
fast food,peas,green gram,beans,leafy vegetables,honey,excess grief-late nights- walking (if sciatica is predominant) &
. black gram,curd,fish,milk,heavy food, excess grief,cloudy sky and cold air (if arthritis is predominant)
3. Since at this Age good thing is that your kidney is in good condition thus I'll prescribe medicines which work best on you as " Ayurveda Massage":
. Boil 100 gm black pepper in 250 ml sesame oil: filter and massage
. Boil 1 spoon dried ginger in 4 cups water till 1 cup remains: filter it and add 2 spoon castor oil and drink.
. Mix nutmeg powder in sesame oil, when it turns brown: filter and massage.
. Masage of lukewarm olive oil is best.
. Dry heat is best (avoid moist heat)
Do revert back with your clarifications
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
Symptomwise Approach
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following is/are recommended guidelines:
1. One common thing which can be appreciated is that both (Sciatica & Arthritis) & Age are "VATA" dominant and as such there will be little trouble in furnishing Dietary regime, Lifestyle Management and Medicines.
2. At your age, one should think of adding life to years and not years to life, so keeping this thing in mind that your doctor is also keeping track of Kidney functions:
i. TAKE:
horse gram,bitter gourd,dried ginger,garlic, cumin seeds,black pepper,asafoetida, ajowain seeds,lukewarm water,castor oil, light exercise,woolen clothes,garlic or ginger mixed butter milk XXXXXXX pomegranate, meat soup, almonds,raisins,dry heat.
ii. AVOID:
fast food,peas,green gram,beans,leafy vegetables,honey,excess grief-late nights- walking (if sciatica is predominant) &
. black gram,curd,fish,milk,heavy food, excess grief,cloudy sky and cold air (if arthritis is predominant)
3. Since at this Age good thing is that your kidney is in good condition thus I'll prescribe medicines which work best on you as " Ayurveda Massage":
. Boil 100 gm black pepper in 250 ml sesame oil: filter and massage
. Boil 1 spoon dried ginger in 4 cups water till 1 cup remains: filter it and add 2 spoon castor oil and drink.
. Mix nutmeg powder in sesame oil, when it turns brown: filter and massage.
. Masage of lukewarm olive oil is best.
. Dry heat is best (avoid moist heat)
Do revert back with your clarifications
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
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