Burning Tingling Feet Neuropathy With Swelling

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anybody experiencing neuropathy (tingling burning)

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i have always been such a healthy person, and now OUT OF THE DAMN BLUE i have burning and tingling feet, which bother me and make it hard for me to stand straight and walk normally. in the mornings and when i take showers, i can see the blood... Read more »

burning tingling in hands and feet

Posted by Worried12, 3 Replies

Me again.... now I have burning and tingling in my hands and feet some times. Is it all in my head? Its not even an HIV symptom is it? Is it even possible to not seroconvert until 5 months after exposure? I had a negative blood test at 3 months .... Read more »

I am not imagining this but tingling hands/feets!!

Posted by ExWorryWart, 5 Replies

http://poz.com/articles/401_2446.shtml

How common is it to get it during 5-6 weeks of exposure? This is the only symptom that is consistent and not going away.. PLZ HELP
I had anxiety disorder earlier but never had tingling (unless during panic... Read more »

What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

Neuropathy

Posted by tol85, 1 Reply

My question is, Has anyone had symptoms of neuropahty, then have tested negative and suddenly all symptoms are gone? I've been told that Neuropathy is something usually found in the latter part of HIV or AIDS. Usually cause by certain mediactions.... Read more »

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Burning and Tingling in hands and feet

Hello Doc Keith, Please answermy question and let me feel reassured. I am on atripla since march 2009 and my v/l is undectable and CD4 count is over 500, but when I sit I feel a burning sensation in my feet and tingling in my hands.. what could...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV drug related neuropathy can be seen with Atripla no not common (<< 5%). Almost always drug related neuropathy involves the toes/feet well before the fingers/hands are involved so what you describe would be unusual but possible from the... Read more »

swelling of hands and feet

I'm experiencing swelling, burning and redness in my hands and feet. At times my hands will cramp making it impossible to grasp. Can this be a side effect of medication? I'm taking Truvada, Reyataz & Norvir. My viral load is...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The symptoms you describe could be due to one of your HIV medications. The FTC in Truvada can cause a peripheral neuropathy for example (usually feet/ toes more involved that hands initially). Norvir and other protease inhibitors can cause odd... Read more »

Burning feet - update

Dr. Holodniy,You have very kindly answered a few posting from me regarding an encounter I had almost a year and a half ago in Malawi. As you recall I tested negative on numerous antibody tests through 12 months and have not been tested since....

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Thanks for the kudos. The symptoms you describe would be unusual in early HIV infection, and really only occur with late stage disease, or due to HIV specific medications. Stress and anxiety can create a variety of real or perceived symptoms of... Read more »

neuropathy of the feet

Hello Dr.Henry I'm a former patient of yours and was hoping you could give me some advice.I am experiencing numbness and tingling and pain on my feet and halfway up my calves.my counts are 416 t-cells and V.L of 108.I am on...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Have you been evaluated by a neurologist to pinpoint the cause (most likely your HIV meds). Switching off the Videx and possibly the Epivir may be necessary. What you can switch depends on your past treatment history. Amitryptiline someetimes... Read more »

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