Natural Solution For Neuropathy

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NATURAL SOLUTION FOR NIGHT SWEATING

Posted by contractor, 6 Replies

My name is Marco and I had a lot of night sweating for one year. It is a problem that my family has (dad, nephew and more).
After doing a lot of research I found one simple solution for the problem and I DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM as long I take my own... Read more »

Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Anyone out there suffering from neuropathy in the legs & feet? Give me some solutions as to what helps?
Thanks a million.

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Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous

I had very painful neuropathy in my legs and my feet burned like I was walking on hot coals. I stopped taking the D4T and I read about a natural amino acid called Acetyl-L Carnitine (1,000mg per day) and to my surprise it worked right away. I... Read more »

Neuropathy?

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

I am experiencing a lot of frightening symptoms just now. In early August this year, I lost substantial strength in the left side of my body. I could walk with a pronounced limp, but I could not lift anything heavier than a pencil with my left... Read more »

NIGHT SWEATING - NATURAL TRETAMENT - FREE TRIAL

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solution for neuropathy

HI Im HIV positive for 4 months not on meds but just got neuropathy. How could this happen already. I have read that its only in advanced HIV diesease. 1) Does this mean I am a rapid progresser?2) If I went on meds could the neuropathy go away or...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV-related neuropathy can develop seemingly early in some patients. A careful examination by an HIV specialist or neurologist can help distinguish HIV-related neuropathy from other potential causes. If the most likely diagnosis is HIV-related... Read more »

Waisting solutions non-surgical

I am experiencing waisting of the face and have been reading up on the subject. I understand that Zerit and the other "D" category meds may be the cause. What about those of us that are running out of options for combination treatments...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

First, let me tell you what I can't tell you. There are no natural remedies that I can recommend. However, the current theory behind facial wasting and some other toxicities of the nucleoside class is that it is caused by mitochondrial... Read more »

Solution Dr Bob! Finally Please Post for all the Worried wells!

Dr. Bob,Ref: Guianne Barre Woman, Its not Guilianne Barre its Periperal Neuropathy, Ms Woo hooable)Well, you were right, negative at 6 months for hiv and hep.Saw the rheumatoligist, turns out I have Lymes Disease. Not sure how much better that...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thanks for the follow-up. You're not the only case of Lyme's disease that's been confused with HIV. There are several others in the archives!Thanks for the luv, hugs and donations. All are warmly appreciated. Be well. Stay... Read more »

Voltaren Cream for Peripheral Neuropathy

I have very painful peripheral neuropathy. I have been on many antiretrovirals for about 10 years (including the usual suspects (DDI, D4T, dapsone to name only a few PN meds). I am adequately VL suppressed on D4t, 3TC, Fortavase and Ritonavir. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Greg,I have not used Voltaren cream for anything (there is a solution available here for use in the eyes) so I can't be too helpful. Capsaicin cream can be of some use for peripheral neuropathy. Substituting off the D4T to something like... Read more »

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Bottom Lines -- Responding to Recent HIV News

Seen and Heard Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). These drugs include AZT (Retrovir), d4T (Zerit), ddI (Videx), 3TC (Epivir), ddC (Hivid), and abacavir (Ziagen). The "d" drugs... Read more »

Understanding and Managing Peripheral Neuropathy

Table of Contents Introduction A Snapshot of the Nervous System Clinical Features of Peripheral Neuropathy Development of DSPN Diagnosing DSPN Risk Factors for DSPN Neuropathy Management DSPN Therapies Conclusion Selected... Read more »

New Labeling for Zerit Capsules and Zerit for Oral Solution

On December 10, 2010, the FDA approved new labeling for Zerit capsules and Zerit for oral solution. The revisions to the Dosage and Administration, Warnings and Precautions, Adverse Reaction sections in both package inserts are outlined below. ... Read more »

Single-Room Occupancy Hotels: Possible Solutions and Alternatives

Last month Body Positive took a look at the often horrendous conditions in New York City's commercial single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels that house 1100 of New York's most vulnerable PWAs. During this tour we saw how clients from the city's... Read more »

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