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Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes PN? Who Is at Risk of Developing PN? How Do You Know if You Have PN? PN Treatments AIMS for PN What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Many people living with HIV (HIV+) develop problems that involve the nervoussystem. The nervous system controls thinking, movement, sensations, andfeelings. There are two parts of the nervous system: the brain and spinal cord(central...

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What is peripheral Neuropathy?

What is peripheral neuropathy? When does it occur as a symptom of HIV/AIDS?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. By definition, Peripheral Neuropathy is "a disorder of the nerves, usually involving the hands, feet, arms, and legs. Symptoms may include numbness, a tingling or burning sensation, sharp pain, weakness, and... Read more »

DDI - Peripheral neuropathy

I have been HIV positive since 1985. I have severe neuropathy. I havedeveloped resistance to the antivirals I've been taking.My doctor has ordered Didanosine (DDI). What are the chances of the DDImaking my neuropathy worse? THANKS FORYOUR HELP!...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Yes, if you have severe neuropathy, ddI could definitely make yourneuropathy worse. The "d-drugs" (ddI, ddC, or d4T) are contraindicatedin someone who has severe neuropathy.... Read more »

best treatment for neuropathy

In your opinion, what is the best treatment for neuropathy? ...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I can sure tell you the WORST treatment...NARCOTICS. Their efficacy for the control of neuropathic pain is uncertain at best, and they carry a definite risk of addiction for some people, so BE CAREFUL.Assuming that the problem is truly neuropathy... Read more »

A good antiviral regimen for recovery from neuropathy

I have been on combivir and crixovan (3.5 years) and then combivir and nevirapine since with no detectable viral load (ever) and CD4 counts above 800 (after initial low of 280)with occasional stimulation with IL-2. During the past 2 years I have...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

You have described a challenging circumstance; one would predict that your regimen should not cause neuropathy, and your RNA and CD4 counts have done brilliantly. I suggest carefully considering your options; first, you could change your regimen to... Read more »

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I wish everyone well and say thanks to those taking the time to read my inquiry.

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Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

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