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Can High Cholesterol Cause Sensory Neuropathy
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causes of sensory neuropathyalthough i have full-blown aids (cd4-134)my question is about my best friend who has been HIV+ for nearly 17 years, and his cd4 count is 851. he has been on a Combivir/Sustiva cocktail for 2 years. he is now experiencing pain and tingling from...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
3TC (a component of Combivir) can cause peripheral neuropathy (drug related almost always involves the foot first-usually in a fairly symmetric manner). HIV can mimic that. Some vitamin deficiencies (i.e.vitamin B12) can cause neuropathy as can...
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High LDL Cholesterol and extremely low HDL JBI am currently on Epiver, Sustiva and Ziagen. Just switched zerit to epiver (9/2000) (some wasting,... Read more »Opinion on cause of neuropathyIn the last two weeks I have been experiencing neuropathy in my hands, forearms, feet and lower... Read more »
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Controlled Trial of High-Concentration Capsaicin Patch for Treatment of Painful HIV NeuropathyThere are limited effective treatments for the painful condition HIV-associated distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP). Capsaicin desensitizes cutaneous nociceptors resulting in reduced pain. The authors reported on a placebo-controlled study of a... Read more »
Understanding and Managing Peripheral NeuropathyTable of Contents Introduction A Snapshot of the Nervous System Clinical Features of Peripheral Neuropathy Development of DSPN Diagnosing DSPN Risk Factors for DSPN Neuropathy Management DSPN Therapies Conclusion Selected... Read more »
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to KnowWhy Is Cholesterol Important? How Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean? What Affects Cholesterol Levels? What Is Your Risk of Developing Heart Disease or Having a Heart Attack? Treating High Cholesterol ... Read more »
HIV JournalViewTable of Contents An Alternative for Peripheral Neuropathy Stable Viral Load but Evolving Drug Resistance Niacin Revisited HIV on Campus References An Alternative for Peripheral Neuropathy Hart AM, Wilson ADH, Montovani C, et al.... Read more »
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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...
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Neuropathy?
Posted by billc, 1 Reply
After a high risk encounter I had seven months ago I have developed a burning in my face that comes and goes. It is mostly isolated to the left forehead, but travels down around my eye. It comes and goes. It this neuropathy??Concerned.. If not then... Read more » Can neuropathy be a sign of HIV.
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I recently tested negative for HIV at 15 weeks, but I am having neuropathy in feet and legs. If it's not being caused by HIV, then what could it be?
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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. Read more » Advertisement
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