Clinical Trials For Peripheral Neuropathy

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Introduction What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes It? Who Is at Risk? What Are the Symptoms? How Is It Diagnosed? How Do You Prevent It? How Do You Treat It? Concerns for People Over 50 What Can Help to Ask About at a Doctor's Visit? Access to Meds Research The Bottom Line Introduction Some people living with HIV will develop a disease of the nerves called peripheral neuropathy , or PN. It's a common ...

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Co-Infection with HCV and peripheral neuropathy problems - What to treat first

I have recently confirmed after after 2 neg test that I am pos for HIV/HCV in month 4. During this period I developed Trush that will not go away (Ny and chroz) and recently developed NP of my feet. My CD4 is very low at 320 for a newbie with very...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

If I understand you correctly, your doctor thinks that you recently acquired both HIV and HCV infections. If your HCV infection is acute, then your best chance at cure is with rapid initiation of therapy. However, with that said, there is no data to... Read more »

peripheral neuropathy

can peripheral neuropathy be a early sign of hiv infection, or is it a slow progreesion like hiv itself. i have ready peripheral neuropathy can be a clinical first sign of hiv infection. how ofetn does it happen...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It would be unusual as an early manifestation of HIV infection and usually occurs with more advanced disease or is associated with HIV meds, or other medical conditions.... Read more »

Peripheral Neuropathy: Seroconversion or Possible Combivir Side Effect

Dr. Bob,I was writing to inquire about how exactly peripheral neuropathy plays a role in HIV seroconversion. I engaged in insertive vaginal protected sex with a professional worker about three weeks ago. I know that you always say that if a condom...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Matt,Well, let's see, where should I begin?First off, I would not have recommended PEP for your potential exposure. Insertive vaginal protected sex, even with a small residual amount of baby oil on your Mr. Happy, does not amount to a... Read more »

Not Gulliene-Barre-Diagnosed as Peripheral Neuropathy! Donation to follow tomorrow!

ER last night with what I thought was Guillene-Barre Syndrom. Turns out its Peripheral Neuropathy. Not sure if this is any better in the case of HIV. I was told PN occurs later in hiv not during ars. Is this true? I am pretty much having these...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Peripheral neuropathy is usually seen in later-stage disease and often associated with certain antiretroviral drugs, such as Zerit (d4T) and Videx (ddI). I do not believe your symptoms are HIV related. If my reassurance is not sufficient for you... Read more »

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Clinical Trials in NYC

Posted by BethIsraelACTU, 1 Reply

I want to remind everyone how important it is for all communities affected by HIV to participate in the research process so that we may continue to learn how best to treat and manage, and yes, even cure this disease.
You can access the currently... Read more »

Clinical trial?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi everybody~ This is my 1st post as an HIV+ female. I've been infected for 9 yrs, am doing well. Taken an RX break for & 7 mos & will get an update on my labs next week. My feet hurt so much from the meds that I am willing to take a... Read more »

To clinical trial or not to clinical trial?

Posted by ai77, 1 Reply

Hello! I hope you're all having a nice weekend. Thanks for helping me get over my mental hurdle last week. You made me realize that just because I've progressed to an AIDS diagnosis doesn't mean I'm on death's doorstep. I really thought being... Read more »

Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

dear jackie blue,
my doctor says that i have Peripheral Neuropathy,but my elizer test is still neg at 8-9months.
should i need to keep testing until one year....
as im very stressed out.i recently took dna pcr to try to end all of this... Read more »

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