Is Neuropathy Curable

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Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes PN? Who Is at Risk of Developing PN? How Do You Know if You Have PN? PN Treatments AIMS for PN What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Many people living with HIV (HIV+) develop problems that involve the nervoussystem. The nervous system controls thinking, movement, sensations, andfeelings. There are two parts of the nervous system: the brain and spinal cord(central...

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VDRL Reactive in 1:8 Is curable one ?

If i take a Correct Treatment - is VDRL Reactive in 1:8 Is curable one ? ...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes it is.... Read more »

Is Hepa B curable?

I was tested positive for Hepa-B, Is it curable and how it works? How can this be cured?Thank youRockmine...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Hepatitis B is curable but in most people, treatment will only suppress the virus.However, better treatments are emerging for hepatitis B. Seroconversion (changing hepatitis B e antigen from positive to negative) is a very important marker.... Read more »

hepC is curable?

I've lately been hearing from others their test shows no hcv virus anymore & they consider themselves irrefutably cured. Is it then considered CURED? I use the term "remission". I don't even like "clear". So, is it...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Yes you can use the word "cured" when treatment for hepatitis C has been successful.... Read more »

Holistic Treatment by curable HIV??

-------CURE HIV- If you want complete cure from HIV- Try Holistic Treatment-but that will cost $1400 OR in INR Rupees 61000/- (Rupees SIXTY ONE Thousands-- If you can afford that money and really need the treatment then contact) it is true?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

No scientific data to support that-likely not true. KH... Read more »

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Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is it possible to have hiv neuropathy (not the neuropathy produced by med but by hiv itself) soon after being infected, that its withing the first year of being infected? How likeky?

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Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous

Is it possible to have hiv neuropathy (not the neuropathy produced by med but by hiv itself) soon after being infected, that its withing the first year of being infected? How likeky?

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What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

NEUROPATHY

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am experiencing what i think is the beginnings of hiv neuropathy. in the mornings, i can see the blood fill my lower legs and standing becomes uncomfortable. standing anywhere for long periods of times becomes uncomfortable. my legs are weak. ... Read more »

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