Does Methadone Medication Help Neuropathy

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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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Methadone & HIV

I'm taking Methadone for pain management, pain from a combination of neuropathy, arthropathy, muschle pain, spinal discomfort from degeneration in the cervical and lubar regions as well as spondylosis of my entire spine. I'm taking 20mg...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Brian,This is an HIV information website. Are you HIV-positive? If so, write back with additional details of your HIV meds, viral load, T-cell counts, etc. Methadone can have significant drug interactions with some HIV medications. Even if... Read more »

Affect with Methadone

I'm methadone patient and positive but whenever i took medication for HIV make me more sick.That's why i stop taken it,I told my doctor and they gave me another one and still feel the same. Is it because of methadone....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Whether there is an interaction between your methadone and your HIV Medications depends on many variables (status of your liver, other conditions--i.e. hepatitis C, ehich HIV meds, etc). I get help from an HIV savy pharmacologist when I have... Read more »

Hip and finger tips (PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY)

Dear Doctor:I have been positive for only 3 years and I have never been on any HIV meds yet, but I may go on soon. I am at 411 T cells, 15% and 30k VL. I am taking Valtrex to keep shingles away, two anti histamines, amoxicillin for sore throat,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,For issue #1, you want me to "please say it is not PN." OK, it's not PN. (You can read about HIV-related PN below.)For issue #2, that your hip discomfort "has gotten better with time" would argue against avascular... Read more »

Neuropathy

My brother has Aids Dementia and unfortunately has suffered with burning feet for over two years. It has now started in his hands.He has tried various treatments.Also numerous anti seizure drugs i.e. Neurontin, Lamictal but again these have caused...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sounds like a very challenging and frustrating situation. From the list of medications he has tried it looks like he has been seen by pain specialists and neurologists and has tried most of the treatments that help some patients. There is likely no... Read more »

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Neuropathy

Posted by ScotCharles, 7 Replies

I have developed very bad neuropathy in my left foot that makes it difficult to walk without a cane. Several times recently, I have lost all strength on the left side of my body. My hands are cramped and painful, making shaking hands a wrenching... Read more »

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 »

Lipodystrophy or Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Neuropathy, anyone?

Posted by Pos_in_Thailand, 2 Replies

Hi,

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

I was wondering if any of you are dealing with or have been diagnosed with neuropathy? If so, would you mind sharing what your symptoms are or have been, and if... Read more »

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