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Elevated Lfts And Neuropathy
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Elevated LFTs on AtriplaHello,I have had elevated LFTs (all liver enzymes around double normal levels) for around a year now whilst on Atripla. My GP has ordered Hep C tests which come back negative. He has now ordered a new test which goes into more depth to test for Hep...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Modest elevations in liver enzymes can be seen with Atripla though often other conditions (most often fatty liver but viral or other forms of hepatitis also fairly common as is drug effects such as alcohol ) contribute in a significant manner. If...
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Elevated LFTsI am a 45 yo HIV+ male recently started on ARV therapy with Epzicom and Reyataz. I responded well... Read more »Elevated LFTsFirst, I would like to express my appreciation for this invaluable service that your group... Read more »
Articles
Understanding and Managing Peripheral NeuropathyTable of Contents Introduction A Snapshot of the Nervous System Clinical Features of Peripheral Neuropathy Development of DSPN Diagnosing DSPN Risk Factors for DSPN Neuropathy Management DSPN Therapies Conclusion Selected... Read more »
Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral Neuropathy (peripheral = furthest away; neuro = nerve; pathy = damage) Peripheral neuropathy (PN) -- nerve damage that causes numbness, burning, tingling and sometimes severe pain in the toes, feet and legs, and sometimes in the... Read more »
Death Rates Elevated at All CD4 Counts Below 500 in Sub-Saharan AfricaA comparison of death rates between the HIV+ and HIV-negative partners in serodiscordant couples in sub-Saharan Africa has found significantly higher death rates in people with HIV with CD4 counts below 500, suggesting that expanding treatment... Read more »
Elevated Prevalence of HIV and Viral Hepatitis in Men Injecting Anabolic SteroidsAccording to Dr. Vivian Hope of Public Health England, the injection of image-and performance-enhancing drugs is rising in England and Wales, and his research indicates that this use of injection may also be a route for men to acquire blood-borne... Read more »
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Elevated Liver Function Test After Exposure?
Posted by MiamiLat, 2 Replies
Hello out there. Does anyone have any knowledge on liver function tests? Has anyone had elevated enzymes? My exposure occurred on 12/05/05 by having unprotected insertive anal sex with an HIV pos partner. I tested NEG at 6 wks via OraQuick, 12 wks/... Read more » Neuropathy?
Posted by billc, 1 Reply
After a high risk encounter I had seven months ago I have developed a burning in my face that comes and goes. It is mostly isolated to the left forehead, but travels down around my eye. It comes and goes. It this neuropathy??Concerned.. If not then... Read more » 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...
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Elevated liver enzymes.
Posted by Mark100, 1 Reply
Hey guys I just have a question regarding elevated liver enzymes. I contracted hiv in early December of last year and ever since my liver enzymes have been elevated. I don't drink except the occasional drink on the weekends, I don't smoke or do...
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