Are Leg Cramps Caused By Hiv Infection

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For more information, see the CDC Prevention Guide at www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/crypto.htm . How Is Crypto Treated? There is no "cure" for crypto; however, antiretroviral therapy (ART) will decrease or get rid of crypto symptoms. Nitazoxanide has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of crypto in children and adults. It is used along with ART. Some drugs approved for other uses can be used against cryptosporidiosis, including...

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Leg & foot muscle cramping and twitching.

Hi,I've been positive for 20 yrs and on meds for about 18. Now on Sustiva, Kaletra, Fortavase, 3TC. I also take Lipidil Supra, Meprone and Lozec to control side effects of these drugs. I Recently stopped Tenofovir due to the onset of kidney...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would see a neurologist to better define the nature of the neuropathy. HIV can cause neuropathy as can some vitamin deficiencies, kidney problems, and other infections. 3TC can aggravate neuropathy while the other meds are involved more rarely.... Read more »

Leg cramps from Combivir?

My partner has been in recovery from HIV Dementia and doing incredibly well inspite of the initial prognosis!!! He does have motor damage in his left side though. He was initially taking Zyprexa, Aricept, Norvir, & Crixivan. Upon ceasing the...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A muscle biopsy and/or muscle enzymes/nerve studies might be helpful. A trial off all nukes (ie with double boosted PIs or adding one of the newer drugs like raltegravir and or others might be worthwhile on at least a trial basis to narrow down... Read more »

severe leg cramping

i started atripla about 1 yyr ago .for the last month or so i have been experencing severe leg and foot cramping. have you heard of this from the med or hiv .i have been pos for 19 yrs...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Peripheral neuropathy can occasionally be seen with Atripla though usually there is a characteristic pattern involving first the toes and feet before involvement further up the leg. A good history and neurologic exam can often sort that out. Leg... Read more »

Combivir based leg cramping????

Sorry to be a pest but I'm striving to get to a more complete understanding regarding multiple symptoms my partner is having. I have several questions here as well beyond simply issues with leg cramping too. My partner began having constant...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The general population in my previous answer refers to the HIV- general population. Many HIV specialists in the US anyway are overworked and underpaid and can't even cover expenses due to low reimbursement so that is a general problem (as is... Read more »

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HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

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