Neuropathy And Caffeine

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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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Caffeinne: good for Fatigue, bad for Neuropathy?

Doc,First off, Thank You for supporting all of us through the rough times. About me, poz for a year, not on meds. Now, I've come to rely on caffeinne as my main ally in my constant battle with the fatigue that comes with our condition,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First off, I'm not aware of any information that indicates caffeine accelerates distal sensory polyneuropathy.Next, you've been poz for a year and I'm assuming your "numbers" are still decent enough that HAART... Read more »

reversing neuropathy (TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, 2010)

hi, just want to know if there is anything i can do to reverse neuropathy in my toes and feet. i am 46, male, fit and healthy, v/l undetctable, cd4 approx 500. i am told it was caused by stavudine which i stopped taking about a year ago, greatly...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,D4T-induced distal sensory neuropathy is indeed annoying! (I have it as well.) We don't have a quick (or even slow) fix for this side effect/toxicity yet. I'll repost below a link to a recent article which provides information about... Read more »

keletra and caffeine

When I first started taking Keletra I was told not to use caffeine.I have had no problem giving up or using caffeine free coffee,tea and soda,but giving up chocolate is killing me.Is it safe to eat some chocolate and if so how much?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Kaletra sometimes makes the gut more sensitive to caffeine though I have many patients on Kaletra who still enjoy caffeine containing beverages in moderations as well as chocolate. The major issue if whether you have an increase in gut side effects... Read more »

Caffeine with atripla

What are the side effects when I take atripla with caffeine...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Generally OK to take caffein products with efavirenz (Atripla)though some patients seem to get more loose stools when used together. KH... Read more »

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caffeine, sleep, and HIV

Posted by Anonymous

PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY which will examine the effect of caffeine on sleep and well-being in persons with HIV. Persons with HIV and AIDS seem to suffer more sleep disruption than the general population. This study will examine what... Read more »

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