Effects Of Gabapentin On 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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Gabapentin & Neuropathy

Hello Dr. Boyle:In June 2002, I was diagnosed with AIDS. I have been through five hospitalizations/hospice stays since that time. I am considered to be healthy, despite a near-death scare in July, at which time I lost almost 70 pounds. I now...

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

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

BrianIt can take a few weeks for gabapentin to start to work. Also, some patients require higher doses than others, so if the initial dose you received doesn't work, talk to your doctor to see if a hgiher dose might be appropriate. If its... Read more »

Side Effects & Neuropathy

Hello, I started taking Kaletra, Zerit & 3TC in July 2002. I started noticing problems in my feet about a month later and I was advised that I had peripheral neuropathy. The pain, burning and tightness got to be so bad, that in Jan. 2003 I asked...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dear Brian,I can understand your frustration. That your symptoms began soon after taking the medications certainly does suggest that one or more of these are responsible. While d4T (Zerit) is well known to cause neuropathy, it is much less often... Read more »

Side Effects & Neuropathy

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Neuropathy can be very troubling, as it seems to be in your case. Zerit and Videx are the two main drugs that have been associated with its development, while Epivir is not associated with it at all. For the other drugs, it may occur, although it... Read more »

Side Effects & Neuropathy

Hello,I started taking Kaletra, Zerit & 3TC in July 2002. I started noticing problems in my feet about a month later and I was advised that I had peripheral neuropathy. The pain, burning and tightness got to be so bad, that in Jan. 2003 I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have also been guilty of not highlighting the possibility of peripheral neuropathy due to 3TC (less likely AZT). Though the association with peripheral neuropathy is less with 3TC/AZT then with the "d" drugs (such as D4T=Zerit) there is... Read more »

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Treatment options for Neuropathy

Posted by Neuropathypain, 1 Reply

I have suffered from Neuropathy since 2000. At first they thought it was the Zerit that I was on becuase a side effect was Neuropathy and it could go away, it never did it just got worse. I have tried every drug from Neurotin to Lyrica with no pain... Read more »

Neuropathy and Amitriptyline

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

I have developed painful neuropathy in my feet, hands and lower legs caused by a combination of some meds I take, long term HIV infection, and just plain ageing. The doctors are treating me with amitriptyline, which makes me feel shaky all day. ... 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 »

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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