Neuropathy And Itchy Legs

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Magnets : A recent study found that socks containing magnets relieved diabetic neuropathy in most cases. However, they were less effective for foot pain due to other causes. Other Resources More information on PN is available from The NeuropathyAssociation at www.neuropathy.org and in the book Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping With PeripheralNeuropathy , by John A. Senneff. The Bottom Line Peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the...

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Itchy swollen painful legs -17 weeks negative

I tested negative at 17 weeks and there is still "work" ahead until I reach the CDC recommended window period BUTBUT and here is my question- When I have received optimistic test results the test site counselor thinks that something else...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your symptoms would be extremely unlikely to be HIV related. I would suggest that you see a good internal medicine specialist or a skin specialist (dermatologist). KHKeith Henry, M.D.... Read more »

Neuropathy, neck pain & itchy rash

I am experiencing an alarming range of seemingly unrelated symptoms which have come on in the last three months. Severe neurophay mainly in the hands and tongue, my taste is affected. Neck pain controlled by 1--mg voltarol daily and a wek long itchy...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sounds like a challenging situation. It would be useful to know which meds you have been on and whether any CNS studies have been done (CT/MRI). Have you been checked for syphilis, vitamin deficiencies? KH... Read more »

Is this HIV-related neuropathy?

I've been to three neurologist regarding neurological pain, itching and burning and still don't think I'm getting the correct assessment.I tested positive two plus years ago. My viral load is 30,000 and T-Cells are 455. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

From your description I doubt you have standard HIV related or drug related peripheral neuropathy. Perhaps you would benefit from seeing a good dermatologist with some HIV experience. Seeing a good dermatologist may ultimately provide some relief... Read more »

Neuropathy and Thrombosis in Right leg

As I am suffering from severe inhibiting neuropathy in both feet and suspecting that the resulting affect on immobility has been the cause of the development of the deep vein thrombosis,I am contemplating going off the Combivir(current regimen plus...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Combivir + viramune would be an unusual cause of neuropathy. You might want to get an opinion from an HIV experienced neurologist on that. Usually the d drugs (D4T, ddI, ddC) are most linked to neuropathy. Protease inhibitors are rarely linked to... Read more »

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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 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 and Amitriptyline

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

I have developed painful neuropathy in my feet, hands and lower legs caused by a combination of some meds I take, long term HIV infection, and just plain ageing. The doctors are treating me with amitriptyline, which makes me feel shaky all day. ... Read more »

Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

This is a question for anyone who is living with HIV or who has recently been diagnosed as HIV positive:

Did any of you experience the numbness/tingling in the feet, legs, hands and arms during your seroconversion?

If so . . . for what period of... Read more »

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