Hiv Neurological Disorder

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Background The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide pandemic. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By leading to the destruction and/or functional impairment of cells of the immune system, notably CD4+ T cells, HIV progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. An HIV-infected person is diagnosed with AIDS when his...

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Neurological Manifestations

Dr Henry,What neurological disorders would manifest themselves early on in hiv infection.You have mentioned transient problems in a previous response, please could you be more specific.Also will you comment on my problems which are still on going 16...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The most common neurologig manifestations of primary HIV seroconversions syndrome are:muscle or joint pain in about 50%encephalopathy (brain involvement with headache and other CNS findings often mimicing aseptic menigitis)) in around 8%peripheral... Read more »

neurological changes

When a child has HIV, with reasonable labs,and on meds(vl<50=;cd4=34)will the hiv cause neurological changes over time, even when immune stable? Thank you kindly for this site!!!...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

If the CD4 count is 34 (was that the % CD4 cells or the absolute count?)despite an undetectable viral load that is still a problem and puts the child at risk for a wide range of AIDS related complications including central nervous system disorders.... Read more »

Neurological Manifestations of long term survivor

If I have been positive since early 80's and my doc says I have neurological manifestations of AIDS, also with neuropathy and gait disturbance, what exactly does that mean? Does that mean I have some dementia or just nerve damage in my hands...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

If you find yourself getting lost and are easily confused it does sound like a brain dysfunction of some sort. HAART typically leads to dramatic improvement in AIDS-related dementia. This has been one of the transformational changes in HIV medicine... Read more »

Neurological Manifestations of long term survivor

If I have been positive since the early 80's and my doc says I have neurological manifestations of AIDS, also with neuropathy and gait disturbance, what exactly does that mean? Does that mean I have some dementia or just nerve damage in my...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Without knowing anything else, it would be important to establish the nature of the symptoms you have (is it a central nervous system, peripheral nerve or muscle problem). Then, if you are on medications, could they be playing a role? Next, it... Read more »

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Neurological Symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have heard that "neurological symptoms" can manifest during ARS. Are these symptoms just limited to neuropathy or can others present themselves? Also is it possible for symptoms to appear ~ 6 weeks after infection and continue for lengthened... Read more »

Neurological Symptoms!!!

Posted by Anonymous

Hi All,

I'm just wondering if anybody has ever heard of neurological symptoms in early HIV (1 1/2yrs post exposure).

I continue to have chronic fatigue, muscle twitches, limb weakness, muscle aches, dry eyes/mouth, weird headaches, trembling and numb... Read more »

Neurologic

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Joint and muscle pains seems to be a commen neurologic symptom of ars. I was just wondering, what else besides HIV could cause these symptoms. I had joint and muscle pains but have tested negative for hiv. thanks.

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Neurological symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hey Guys, I wanted your opinions on something. ALthough i have tested negative at 6 months I am still somewhat worried. Although i know very very unlikely i have HIV, nagging symptoms have me worried. Ive been getting a lot of wierd neurological... Read more »

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