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Rotator cuff injury or Hiv Neuropathy Dec 23, 2000 I have been having pain; sometimes severe from top of my left shoulder down my left arm to my hand. At times my fingers go numb also. No chest pain is associated. I am on Viricept and Epivir only. Last t-cell count in April 2000 was 1320 and VL undetectable. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis with some joint disfigurement in my hands. Could this be related to HIV or more so to the Arthritis? |
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Response from Dr. Feinberg
 The joint disfigurement is part of your rheumatoid arthritis. I'm delighted you're doing so well on your HIV medications, but you should be on 3 drugs, not just 2; please check with your doctor about this. The left arm pain is either due to a problem in your neck (like neck arthritis) or your arm -- it is not HIV neuropathy. Please see your doctor to get evaluated for the cause of the of the pain and numbness. Good luck! |
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