Is Tingling In Feet A Symptom Of Ars

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I am not imagining this but tingling hands/feets!!

Posted by ExWorryWart, 5 Replies

http://poz.com/articles/401_2446.shtml

How common is it to get it during 5-6 weeks of exposure? This is the only symptom that is consistent and not going away.. PLZ HELP
I had anxiety disorder earlier but never had tingling (unless during panic... Read more »

burning tingling in hands and feet

Posted by Worried12, 3 Replies

Me again.... now I have burning and tingling in my hands and feet some times. Is it all in my head? Its not even an HIV symptom is it? Is it even possible to not seroconvert until 5 months after exposure? I had a negative blood test at 3 months .... Read more »

Anyone experiencing tingling on hands and feets?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 1 Reply

Sounds like it is pointless to worry about this particular symptom as per the professionals in this thebody.com website. So I am much relieved now
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AIDS symptoms in ARS? please help, goibng crazy

Posted by paranoiafreak, 1 Reply

The pain is unbearable that i always wake up at dawn at could not get back to sleep anymore. It started with weakness in both upper and lower extremities then after a while burning sensation on the dorsal area of the feet and arms appeared. It went... Read more »

anybody experiencing neuropathy (tingling burning)

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i have always been such a healthy person, and now OUT OF THE DAMN BLUE i have burning and tingling feet, which bother me and make it hard for me to stand straight and walk normally. in the mornings and when i take showers, i can see the blood... Read more »

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at higher risk than most on here, will donate (ARS SYMPTOMS) (PRIMARY HIV INFECTION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS)

i am going crazy and wont have access to a test again for 4.5 weeks, trust me i am getting one as soon as i step foot off the plane in the usa. however, until then i am going absolutely crazy. the reason is that my neck has been pressured and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll be brief, as I've answered many similar questions before. (Check the archives!)Your HIV risk is extremely low (unprotected oral, vaginal fingering with healing non-bleeding cut). Protected sex is indeed protected, assuming the... Read more »

Tingling in hands and feet/legs

Before I ask my question, I would like to take the time to praise the services you provide to the public. You are both very informative. My question is this, I have been feeling a tingling in my hands and feet/legs. I have not been tested for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Very low % (< 5%).... Read more »

Frequent Urination / Tingling Cold Feet

Hey there. I'm a 22 year old male and I weigh 130 pounds. I started meds 2 1/2 weeks ago, and am on Kaletra (twice a day), Saquinavir (twice a day) and Truvada (once a day). I've been experiencing some tingling/coldness in my feet which...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your symptoms could be related to mild peripheral neuropathy, vasospasm of blood vessels, stress, and other conditions. Those problems are seen fairly frequently in persons with HIV +/- treatment. Increased urination at night can be due to... Read more »

Numbness and tingling in feet sole and just starting atripla

Hello Doc Keith,I started taking atripla a few days ago because my CD 4 count was 323 and v/l was 50,000. However, before starting atripla, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness and discomfort in my feet. Please advice me if this discomfort...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Numbness/discomfort in feet can be due to a variety of conditions with HIV related peripheral neuropathy being one of the possiblities. Effective HIV treatment with drugs with little direct link to peripheral neuropathy (avoid the "d"... Read more »

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