Hiv And Radiculopathy

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Neuropathy and initial HIV syndrome

Is it likely that symptoms of distal neuropathy will show up during the acute HIV syndrome phase? Many thanks and god bless...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Persons with new onset HIV infection sometimes will get neurologic findings that include headache (meningitis like), pain syndrome (radiculopathy), and disturbances in skin sensation. Rarely would the symptoms mimic the distal neuropathy seen with... Read more »

testosterone cypionate intervals

On chronic opiates for radiculopathy with a sympathetic component, I developed low testosterone and... Read more »

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

DISTURBANCES IN SKIN SENSATION

Apologies for forwarding to you but I really need some help. In a recent reponse you answered... Read more »

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