Are Swelling Of The Feet And Ankles Symptoms Of Neuropathy

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foot and ankle swelling

Dear Doctor:Two months ago, i started Truvada, Reyataz and Norvir because of CS on my right foot. Two weeks into therapy, I began experiencing foot and ankle swelling sensitive to touch. I am concerned no one is looking into this seriously because...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Swelling of the feet raises concern about such issues as renal, liver or heart function or obstruction of venous/lymph drainage from legs through the pelvis. A good history and examination as well as basic lab testing can generally sort through... Read more »

Leg, ankle and feet swelling

I recently started IV pain medication (dilaudid) for intestinal pain. Since then my legs, ankles... Read more »

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D. »

Ankles and peripheral neuropathy

I am taking Tenofovir, Stocrin, 3tc and Abacavir. I have moderately severe peripheral neuropathy... Read more »

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Rash!!!!! on my feet???!!!

Posted by stupidgirl, 3 Replies

this morning i woke up to a itchy foot. Just one foot. My left foot, applied lotion and went about my day. I get out of class take off my shoes and socks. Now i have a rash on both feet. Just on the top, and it spreads if i itch it. this is very up... Read more »

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I have had unprotected receptive anal sex last August 12, 2011 and i also had protected anal sex on October 12,2011.
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Neuropathy

Posted by ScotCharles, 7 Replies

I have developed very bad neuropathy in my left foot that makes it difficult to walk without a cane. Several times recently, I have lost all strength on the left side of my body. My hands are cramped and painful, making shaking hands a wrenching... Read more »

to confused re:neuropathy

Posted by uhohblita, 2 Replies

confused,
my feet started tingling from about 1 month after the "incident". this continued for a long time and kept getting worse and worse. my feet only stopped tingling if i tied my shoes really tight. i had in the back of my head it was from... Read more »

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