Hiv And Cerebellar Atrophy

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cerebellar atrophy

hello.i have a cerebellar atrophy, do exist any treatment for this? my cd4 is 350 and my cv is indetectable , please my coordinacion and speech is very poor. my analysis are ok, i dont have pml and other vitamins deficit. helpme please im...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your situation is noted. Cerebellar atrophy seen in the setting of HIV/AIDS is difficult to manage. The few cases I have seen stabilized with effective antiretroviral therapy (drugs chosen with good penetration into brain may help some) but often... Read more »

HCG for HRT induced testicular atrophy

Dear Nelson,I am a 38-year-old man with an HIV infection since I was26. I started HAART at 33 when... Read more »

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Villous Atrophy Question (ELITE CONTROLLERS, 2010) (ELITE SUPPRESSORS, 2010)

Dr. Bob,My friend has had HIV untreated for 6 1/2 years now, up until last year he no symptoms at... Read more »

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