Are Muscle Spasms Symptom Of Hiv

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muscle spasms and other symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone one know if muscle spasms are associated with HIV infection. About 3 months ago I recieved unprotected sex from someone whom I now believe may have been HIV pos. About 7 days later I had a sore throat, fever, excessive daytime sweating,... Read more »

muscle spasm/tremors/shaking/tremble/jerking

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does anyone here has such symptoms????? really appreciate your advise. Read more »

hiv and muscles

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

please help how does hiv affect muscles, at risk many times escorts, used condoms but last time broke very scared Read more »

Continous muscle twitching & shivering

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Any expert please advise on this! I have continous shivering at night and during the day whilst I try to hold still, and my left eye keeps on twitching as well as my thumbs and my left leg! What could be the cause of this? Read more »

Sore muscles ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Two months ago, I had unprotected sex with a girl. Three weeks later and untill now my muscles have been sore. The soreness comes and goes like a spasm. It last for a short while, then I feel it somewhere else. Mostly in legs, and arms. Never more... Read more »

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muscle spasms

HiAbout one year ago I started getting pains in my neck and lower back (I had history of less severe problems in both areas before.) I was diagnosed as pos in March 2003 (tested neg in March 2002). Starting last year (before I knew my pos...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

It sounds like your pains are probably not related to HIV or the medications since they predate both the meds and HIV (at least to some degree). Neck and back pain are both so common it is difficult to link these symptoms to HIV infection in... Read more »

Muscle spasms in legs- Due to HIV meds?

Dear DoctorI have been on Atripla for just over 1 year. Overthe past week or so I have been suffering from muscle spasms in my calves at irregular intervals. This does not happen after exercise so I am sure not a dehydration problem. Th eproblem...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Atripla does not often cause significant peripheral neuropathy (can occasionally). Nerve compression or some form of vascular occlusion would be two fairly common causes of muscle spasms so a good clinical evaluation is indicated. Some hormonal or... Read more »

Frequent Muscle Spasms and HIV Meds

I have been on a combo of Sustiva, Epivir and Viread for 2 months now. This is the first time I have been on meds. I have noticed an increasing problem with muscle spasms and twitching on my face; especially around my lips and eyes. My eyelids spasm...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This may or may not be related to the medications. I would want to make sure your kidneys and liver are functioning well, and that you electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus) are OK. I would also do a test for the thyroid. These... Read more »

Severe Muscle Spasms

I am a 46 y/o male, HIV+ since sometime between 1980-84. I took Rescriptor & Combivir beginning when Rescriptor was in Phase II studies, (aprox. 1993). In July, 2008, my doctor changed my meds to Isentress, Prezista, Norvir and Didanosine due...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would have some concern about whether you may be having some neuropathy from the ddI (? is Truvada an option for you as the NRTI backbone). A thorough neurologic/muscle evaluation is needed to sort out the possible causes of your muscle spasms in... Read more »

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