Multiple Scelrosis - Patient Case Study

Patient: 48-Years-Male

Patient Baseline

A 48-year-old male, initially misdiagnosed with Hypovitaminosis for almost two years, presented with numbness and weakness in his upper limbs and shoulders. Despite frequent complaints, these symptoms were often overlooked, as they appeared intermittent and mild. However, his condition suddenly worsened — he began experiencing difficulty in walking, imbalance, and fatigue. This led to further investigations, including MRI scans, which revealed multiple demyelinating patches in the brain and cervical spinal region, confirming Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He was started on immunosuppressant therapy and corticosteroids, but within one year, suffered three relapses, each leaving him weaker and more anxious. Frustrated by recurrent remissions and concerned about long-term side effects, he approached Sukhayu Ayurved Hospital, Jaipur seeking a stable, sustainable, and root-cause-oriented approach through Ayurveda.

Panchakarma Protocols

  • Basti Chikitsa (Kashaya Basti & Taila Basti): The central therapy for Vāta Vyādhi—Kashaya Basti for detoxification and Taila Basti for nourishment of the Majja Dhātu and stabilizing neural functions.
  • Udvartana: Dry herbal powder massage to remove Kapha and Āma (metabolic toxins), improving circulation and clearing lymphatic stagnation.
  • Pizhichil (Kayaseka): Warm medicated oil bath to pacify Vāta, reduce inflammation, and promote systemic balance.
  • Abhyanga & Swedana: Supportive therapies for muscle relaxation, joint mobility, and nervous rejuvenation.

Improvements Observed

  • No new relapse during the active Panchakarma treatment phase.
  • Noticeable reduction in fatigue and muscle weakness within the first 2 weeks.
  • Improved stability and gait, with better limb coordination.
  • Numbness in upper limbs reduced significantly
  • Sleep quality and emotional stability improved markedly.
  • In the 12 months following treatment, only one mild remission occurred, compared to the previous pattern of one every three months.

Treatment Outcome

Through a 21-day intensive Panchakarma program followed by continued Rasāyana and Shamana therapy, the patient achieved significant stabilization of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. While previous remissions occurred every 3 months, the frequency was reduced to one mild episode in a full year—a major clinical achievement in chronic autoimmune demyelinating disorders.