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Treatment for spinal stenosis
My mom has been diagnosed with L4-L5 spondylolisthesis with diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis and moderate spinal canal stenosis in MRI scan . Due to this spinal stenosis she has been in turn diagnosed with neurogenic claudication due to which she feels severe posterior leg stiffness after change in position from sitting to standing more predominantly in morning and in evening also she gets severe tingling in both feet and also she can ascend the steps and slopes but she can't descend them. Even she feels difficulty when taking bath standing Any natural remedies for this condition? Please kindly help
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Use panchkarma therapies for the pain and vata must hv increased with this condition that's why need shaman therapy for that
Consult ayurveda doctor !!
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1. Spondylolisthesis - sliding of vertebrae over another vertebrae
2. Spinal canal stenosis
3. Neurogenic claudication
Step 1 - First of all you need to understand Ayurvedic medicines are not products or Tip based medicines or natural remedies. U need to understand remedies are only gives temporary relief but not permanent relief. People are lack of knowledge what is Ayurveda and how does those medicines work.
Step 2 - U must understand the difference between Ayurvedic drugs and Allopathy drugs.
Step 3 - Allopathy pain killers stops the pain creating receptors in the body that which are responsible for creation of pain. It acts as Peripheral mechanism in treating a disease.
Step 4 - Ayurvedic medicines or Panchakarma therapies will aims for rebuilt of your damaged tissues, Ligaments, Damaged bones, etc.,
Step 5 - Most people ignore importance of Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapies which help u preventing surgery.
Step 6 - People should built a bridge between Allopathy medicines and Surgery. That bridge is Ayurveda before entering into the surgeries.
Step 7 - 1. Try Allopathy medicines.,
2. If that system is not working then try Ayurvedic medicines and panchakarma therapies or any other alternative system of medicine.
3. If Alternative systems of medicine is not clearing your problems then try for Surgery.
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Ayurveda relates this to Asthi-Majjagat Vata vikara (bone & nerve disorder due to aggravated Vata). Goal is Vata shaman + strengthening bones/nerves.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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1) Age of patient
2) weight of patient
3) co morbidities like bp,diabetes, heart disease etc
4) degree of lysthesis whether it's grade 1,2 or 3
5) is this a retrolysthesis
6) extend of neurological involvement like status of deep tendon reflexes, deegree of muscle wasting, power/ strength loss etc
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if it is grade 3 lysthesis with neurological deficit and if the spinal canal AP diameter is below 6.5 mm, then better to proceed with surgery otherwise proper admitted ayurvedic treatment can alleviate symptoms and reduce chance of neurological deficit. There is no 100% cure but the quality of life can be enhanced significantly.
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consult an ayurvedic doctor specialised in orthopedic conditions and consult an orthopedic surgeon to rule out surgery.
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Noted her pain n status.
All are vata vitiation due to age n long standing accumulation of dosha causing Dhatu Dushthi leading concern at the stage. Feel assured her status can be resolved to extend of workability and enjoying life at her age .
So take the opportunity to consult in person at Ayurveda Dr in proximity or Ayurveda Hospital attached to medicine school as therapy n detox Basthi therapy may take multiple visit or admission
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The symptoms you have mentioned are just a sign of a graver concern which is hidden inflammation and degenerative changes due to it. The concern here is all modern treatment modalities focus on addressing the symptoms but the right way is to find the root cause and work on correcting that. There could be numerous reasons for the pain she is observing like autoimmunity, gut imbalance, ibs, liver dysfunction lack key vitamins, hyperparathyroidism etc. That being said, finding the root cause requires detailed case taking and proper HAIP Root Cause Analysis based on key blood tests. We can definitely get good results here but what is required is commitment and dedication to the treatment plan which involves following HAIP DIET and taking prescribed herbs and supplements. If you feel you can make her do these things we can definitely work together. You can read my article on this portal which will give you some idea of how things can be healed with Ayurveda.
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Start proper ayurvedic medicine..
Few precautions to be done..
Exercises...
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consult for prescription and guidance
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Spondylolisthesis with spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication needs proper care. Ayurveda can help reduce pain, stiffness & nerve compression with Panchakarma (kati basti, basti therapy), medicines, and lifestyle changes. Natural remedies alone may not be enough. I suggest you consult me for a personalized treatment plan.
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