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Peripheral Neuropathy

Magnets : A recent study found that socks containing magnets relieved diabetic neuropathy in most cases. However, they were less effective for foot pain due to other causes. Other Resources More information on PN is available from The NeuropathyAssociation at www.neuropathy.org and in the book Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping With PeripheralNeuropathy , by John A. Senneff. The Bottom Line Peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the...

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Peripheral neuropathy of HIV?

Hi, I'm 24 years old. I tested negative after 13 weeks of protected sex with a commercial sex worker from Romania (92 days) with HIV Combo Ag-Ac despite I'm convinced that I was positive. Since then I have burning sensation in my left leg....

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Neuropathy would more likely be caused by the medications used to treat HIV, not the virus itself. Also, 13 weeks would be far too soon for someone to be experiencing neuropathy. Lastly, any testing done outside of the 12 week windows is... Read more »

neuropathy can it be permenant

a little history have been hiv + since 1986 started azt in 1988 the 3rd day my legs were numb from the waist down the dr reduced the dosage and then they were numb from the knees down have not been able to feel if my feet are cold or hot since then....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Some patients have a very rough time with neuropathy which, if drug related, may only slowly improve off treatment and rarely doesn't get better. HIV can also cause a neuropathy so evaluation by a skilled neurologist as well as a pain... Read more »

Anemia and Neuropathy or ???

Hey Doc,Thanks for your dedication to the forum!! Im a San Francisco resident and was just diagnosed HIV pos on November 20, 2006. Leading up to that I had several health issues that seem to continue to this day, that my doctor says are not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello J,Sorry to hear about your recent HIV diagnosis and other problems. I'm inclined to agree with your doctor that your "other problems" are most likely unrelated to your HIV disease, although without additional information,... Read more »

Opinion on cause of neuropathy

In the last two weeks I have been experiencing neuropathy in my hands, forearms, feet and lower legs. I have been on meds (Combivir and Sustiva) for two years. In addition, I take 10 mg of Lipitor because my cholesterol continued to elevate...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The 3TC component of Combivir can rarely cause neuropathy. An evaluation by a neurologist is often helpful to pinpoint the type/cause of the neuropathy. HIV drug related neuropathy usually begins in the toes/feet with numbness/tingling (usually... Read more »

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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.

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Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is it possible to have hiv neuropathy (not the neuropathy produced by med but by hiv itself) soon after being infected, that its withing the first year of being infected? How likeky?

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Lipodystrophy and/or Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is it possible to experience lipodystrophy and neuropathy within 2-3 months of HIV exposure, or are these conditions generally symptomatic of long-term HIV status? I have noticed significant swelling under my arm/ beside my right breast. I'm not... 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? Read more »

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