Antioxidants To Help Neuropathy

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Any other program of supplements should be based on discussion with a doctor or nutritionist. Remember that higher price may not mean better quality. For More Information You can get more information on nutrition and HIV from these web sites and books: Vitamins and Supplement web links, http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/nutrition.html#a3

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Neuropathy or What....

Poz since 98. Started at t-cells just above 200 and vl at 200K+. Originally on Trizivir and Sustiva, went undetectable immediately, t cells as high as 800+, then switched to AZT, ziagen and Sustiva. Multiple side effects, so also on BP meds,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your HIV situation and current drugs would generally but viewed as low risk situation for peripheral neuropathy. In some cases I have had patients who have developed neuropathy like your case and I have switched off NRTI drugs altogether (in case... Read more »

side effects and neuropathy

Dr Gerald PieroneThank you the reply. My wife and I are so happy and in cloud9.doctor the side effect problems you said will start after how many years after starting the medicines if one is getting it. Are there any steps to keep taking to avoid if...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I am not aware of any proven way to predict or prevent the neuropathy that some people get from stavudine (d4T, Zerit). Some studies are underway with antioxidants (L-carnitine, vitamin E, selenium, etc.) However, most people do not get... Read more »

Neuropathy help

Is it possible for peripheral neuropathy that you experience burning sensation only on the dorsal area of your feet and hands and arms but not on the soles of your feet and palms are not having the burning sensation? Does peripheral neuropathy in...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It would be very unusual for either HIV related to HIV drug related neuropathy to manifest in the areas you describe--I would be concerned about another cause for the burning sensation you are experiencing. I would discuss with your HIV physician... Read more »

do any supplements help with neuropathy?

my neuropathy is currently under control with lyrica and cymbalta. HOWEVER.....I've realized it continually gets worse and it would be nice to have something to take the edge off on those occasions it hurts more than usual. I've been...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Unless there is a documented vitamin deficiency (such as Vit B12 or folate) there is no convincing data about efficacy and safety of vitamin supplements (supplement L-carnitine has had some modest variable but still not convincing benefit). Area... Read more »

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Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Anyone out there suffering from neuropathy in the legs & feet? Give me some solutions as to what helps?
Thanks a million.

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Peripheral Neuropathy - L-Carnetine

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Greetings! Just thought I would post the following info, it is based strictly on my personal experience and is not a recommendation.

I am a long-term survivor(21 years) and in general good health. Last year I successfully complete a course of Chemo... Read more »

Neuropathy. Please help!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested negative at 3 months. But soon after that I started feeling severe pain on my legs and feet. No I dont feel anything, but is like one day in dont feel nothing the next 2 or 3 days i feel terrible pain. Can it be hiv related neuropathy? Why... Read more »

chili pepper good for neuropathy

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I read that peppers are good for neuropathy, are there any other things that help with it, it is bad in my heels of my feet and legs. Read more »

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