Lesions On The Brain Prior To Hiv Diagnosis

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Brain Lesions

Two years ago I was diagnosed with HIV and brain lesions. Eventually the brain lesion cause my whole right side, as well as my tongue, became paralyzed. The doctors couldn't figure out what was causing my brain lesion (they ruled out PML,...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Yes, there are. It is often difficult to make a specific diagnosis of brain lesions in HIV+s, even with a biopsy. Many other individuals have a history like yours, where they slowly get better with HIV medications and physical/occupational... Read more »

Depression + Brain Lesions + ?

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I need proof of illness 4 months prior to diagnosis

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brain lesion

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

in 96 i was diagnosed with pml because of ct scan and mir i lost ability of speech, walking, writing and bacically have blurred vision in 98 i had a spinal tap which was negative for jc virus i then had a brain biopsy whitch was neg so i dont have... Read more »

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