Neuropathy Buttocks And 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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Neuropathy in legs and 3TC?

I've been positive for probably over 20 years and on meds for 8 years. Currently on atazanavir, abacavir and 3TC once a day, undetectable (for 7+ years) and CD count around 6-700. Had neuropathy when diagnosed in 1996 from HIV which declined...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

It is highly unlikely that the once daily dose of lamivudine makes any difference in the side effect profile of this drug, which is quite benign to begin with. Over the past 12 years, I have only ever encountered a single case of neuropathy that... Read more »

Sunken cheeks, Leg & Buttocks Wasting

Hi. I wanted to know if you could give me some pointers on getting back my lower body shape, i.e. my legs & buttocks are mere toothpicks and it's really painful to sit down because my buttocks is so bony. Also, I have facial wasting and am...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

I just answered a question on polylactic acid. In a nutshell: I don't think this is available yet in the US and I would love additional information. Other techniques that have been tried for facial wasting include facial implants, collagen... Read more »

Treatment options for replacing fat in the legs / buttocks?

I have mild lipodystrophy right now, but am not currently on any meds. I would like to get some filler treatment before I have to go on meds so that I can sort of head off the problem before it happens.I know of the treatment for the face with...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Unfortunately, there are no legitimate treatment options for leg and buttock lipoatrophy in the United States. PMMA is probably the best agent for treatment of body lipoatrophy and many people travel to Mexico or Brazil for treatment. Dr. Luis... Read more »

THINNING OF THE LEGS AND BUTTOCKS

Lypoatrophy/dystrophy seems to be related to AIDS/HIV from most readings and research I have done. I am no doctor but my friend at work has this (or has been diagnosed as this) and asked me to ask about it. She is 17 years old and has thinning on...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This forum is for use by HIV+ patients or doctors with questions related to symptoms of known HIV infection or side effects of treatment.... 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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