Demyelinating Neuropathies

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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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Hello again. Curious if Neuroapathy is a side effect of certain anti-viral drugs ( Zerit, etc.) and neuropathy is caused by a damage or breakdown of the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves and though the first place it is usually felt is in the...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

The mechanism for the neuropathy that results from certain antiretrovirals is unknown, but demyelination is not a major feature. It generally does not involve other nerves or cause central nervous system disease regardless of the time of exposure... Read more »

Neuropathy?

Hi docotor,I was recently diagnosed on March 2nd of this year and had seroconverted on December 7th of 2004. I have received only one set of CD4 and viral load back as of yet. (CD4 659/vl 90340). In recent weeks I have been having very exhausted...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.It's not clear to me if you have peripheral neuropathy or not, though your symptoms are certainly suggestive. The key thing about PN is that the symptoms are usually symmetrical and while there's some variation, tends... Read more »

HIV optic nerve neuropathy

It's been 10 (or more)months since I was diagnosed with HIV optic-nerve neuropathy. The recommended treatment is a regimen being used for idiopathic or demyelinative optic neuritis. This involves 1.5 grams of methyl-prednisolone given...

Response from Rick Stryker, M.D., M.P.H.

University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine

It does sound as though you are receiving the proper treatment for this difficult condition. This is a highly specialized area, so it is good that you have a specialist managing the situation. You are right that steroids present some risks,... Read more »

neuropathy pain

Dr. Bob, I always enjoy reading your responses. You are a great spirit and wonderful person.I am positive now for 10 months. I am having much pain in feet and hands because of neuropathy according to the neurologist. I take combivir,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,This forum is primarily focused on fatigue and anemia, so I won't be able to go into great detail, but let me try to steer you in the right direction.First off, we'll assume your diagnosis of neuropathy is correct, since you are seeing... Read more »

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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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Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous

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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What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

NEUROPATHY

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am experiencing what i think is the beginnings of hiv neuropathy. in the mornings, i can see the blood fill my lower legs and standing becomes uncomfortable. standing anywhere for long periods of times becomes uncomfortable. my legs are weak. ... Read more »

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