Hiv And Feeling Numbness

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Ear numbness

I am 53 yrs. old and have been HIV+ for over 20 years. Currently on Lexiva, Norvir and Truvada. Viral load undectable, t cells 900+. Lately have numbness in my right ear as well as tightness in chest muscle. (feels like I have been working out,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Localized symptoms as you describe would be unlikely due to a direct effect of one your HIV medications. Cold viruses can cause ear and chest problems as can a wide range of other conditions that may merit evaluation by your HIV or primary care... Read more »

numbness

i am a 33 year old female and am hiv and aids positive six months done the line i started taking medication and a month ago i started feeling numbness in the legs, i cannot feel them at all at times and then it is feels like pins and needles, it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Risk for HIV related peripheral neuropathy depends on CD4 count and other factors. Risk for HIV treatment related peripheral neuropathy depends on what specific HIV drugs you are taking. If your are on one of the "D" drugs (ddi, D4T) for... Read more »

Numbness/Pain

I have been infected since 1981 and am considered to have full blown AIDS. My current regimen of Noravir,Sustiva,Viread and Reyataz has been instrumental in a CD4 count of 1574/24% and VL 120 at the last exam. My problem is that two days ago with...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would be concerned about a blood clot, hidden nerve problems (such as from herpes zoster), plantar facsciitis or other conditions. It would be very unusual for one of your HIV meds to cause a localized problem like you describe so a good clinical... Read more »

Pain, Tingling, Numbness In Left Hand and Fingers

I am 69 years old and was diagnosed with HIV in 1987. I started HIV meds (AZT and ddC) in July 1992 and began the 3-drug treatment with Crixivan in June 1996. I have remained continuously on Crixivan but have changed the other two drugs several...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

It sounds like you have arthritic and tendonitis symptoms of you left hand. Inflammation can produce some compression of the nerves to your fingers which account for the nerve associated symptoms. You are correct that drug related peripheral... Read more »

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numbness

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello everyone!
I'm a guy in college and now I'm waiting for the result of my HIV test. I really can't concentrate on my study because all the stress and anxiety about HIV but hope this test will be helping me a little bit if it is... Read more »

Scared and Numb~I just found out my husband is POS

Posted by Dragonfly, 4 Replies

It has been two weeks since we sat in the Nephrologists office to get the results to my husbands kidney tests and were told that he is HIV positive! Silly me! I knew our marriage wasn't the greatest but with 24 years of marriage and two kids, I... Read more »

HIV+ and feeling like my world is caving in...HELP

Posted by mepos_himneg, 3 Replies

I'm new here and I'm a hiv + women that is in a relationship with a hiv - man. We've been together for several years however I just found out that I was pos. He is having a very hard time accepting this (i.e. the "elephant" Syndrome). We both are... Read more »

Alone and Numb

Posted by jtpa, 5 Replies

I was diagnosed a month ago. I had my first ID appointment last week. I am so numb I can't remember much of what he told me. I have a partner of 5 years, but since the day I found out I feel alone. He says we will get through this together, but... Read more »

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