How Long Does It Take For Hiv To Cause Hearing Loss

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long term hiv - vertigo hearing loss

I've been poz for 7 years and on combivir & sotckrin (efavirnz) for same period. Four months ago I developed severe lower leg pain, vertigo, long lasting skin rash and hearing loss combined with ringing in the ears. After 2 hospital visits...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your problems could well be not related to either your HIV or HIV meds. I have had a few patients seem to develop hearing problems on 3TC (in combivir) though often very tough to know for sure (problem seemed to get better when switched to an... Read more »

HIV & Hearing Loss

How can HIV affect hearing loss and for how long is the damage, is the HIV medication a factor in... Read more »

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Re: HIV and hearing loss

You stated previously that HIV can cause hearing loss. I have been poz for about 2 years,... Read more »

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