Flaxseed Oil And 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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omega-3 fish oil and flaxseed with diet and meds

I have borderline high cholesterol, my good HDL is 47, and LDL 125,TRIGLYCERIDE 171 , and i take kaletra and truvada, I take these supplements ,(omega-3 fish oil and flaxseed) with each meal 2-3 times a day, and my meds in the eve about 45 mins...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

So far, we have seen no interactions between Omega 3 fatty acid supplements and HIV medications. There have been over 4 studies done that showed they worked to reduce triglycerides without any effect on viral load, but interaction studies were not... Read more »

benefit of flaxseed

Can you safely take flaxseed with the medication you take for AIDS?Thanks, Anne...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Flaxseed oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. There are no known drug interactions or serious side effects that I am aware of. Just a reminder, flaxseed oil should be refrigerated at all times.... Read more »

Peripheral Neuropathy: Seroconversion or Possible Combivir Side Effect

Dr. Bob,I was writing to inquire about how exactly peripheral neuropathy plays a role in HIV seroconversion. I engaged in insertive vaginal protected sex with a professional worker about three weeks ago. I know that you always say that if a condom...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Matt,Well, let's see, where should I begin?First off, I would not have recommended PEP for your potential exposure. Insertive vaginal protected sex, even with a small residual amount of baby oil on your Mr. Happy, does not amount to a... Read more »

Neuropathy and CVD

Dr. Bob: Although I visit the MD (Inf. Dis.) regularly and read quite a bit about the disease, I have not found anyone who really hits my questions, so here goes the info on me. I have been positive for ten years (from a needle stick while...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Jerome St. Benedict,Great name, by the way! One exercise that doesn't put any weight bearing on the sore feet would be swimming. Do you have a convenient health club, YMCA, or pool you could use? Fish oil supplements are fine. The jury is... 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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