Neuropathy Feet Symptoms

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Introduction What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes It? Who Is at Risk? What Are the Symptoms? How Is It Diagnosed? How Do You Prevent It? How Do You Treat It? Concerns for People Over 50 What Can Help to Ask About at a Doctor's Visit? Access to Meds Research The Bottom Line Introduction Some people living with HIV will develop a disease of the nerves called peripheral neuropathy , or PN. It's a common ...

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Severe Peripheral Neuropathy of the feet

Dear Dr.Feinberg, Please would you give me your expertise.I have undetectable HIV and my CD4 counts are 1000 plus but I still suffer from severe Neuropathy in both feet(symptoms below). I am currently on Sustiva,3TC and...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

In HIV+s, peripheral neuropathy can be both drug-induced or associated with HIV itself. From what you told me, you weren't taking any neurotoxic drugs before or after the recent change in your therapy. I know of no data that say that... Read more »

Neuropathy in the Feet

Please help. Is it possible that pain from neuropathy in the feet is so bad that it can lead a person to use crutches for a short period because it's too painful to walk? Your answer to my question is much appreciated. Thank you! P.S.Your...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Absolutely. Pain from neuropathy can be terrible for some patients-it is a symptom which needs to be taken very seriously. Could result from HIV infection, side effect of medications, or other medical conditions (diabetes, vitamin deficiencies,... Read more »

Loosing feeling in feet and hands, Neuropathy or circulation problems?

I have had neuropathy for at least the last three years. My Doctor has left me on Ziagen Zerit with adding Kaletra Liquid. I have noticed over the last six months that my feet especially get very cold and stiff and my knees get what looks like...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Seeing a neurologist to pin down the nature and likely source of your neurologic complaints would be a good idea with your symptoms. If a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is confirmed then a switch off the Zerit to an alternative with less... Read more »

Neuropathy in feet and general fatigue

I have been on Viracept and Combivir for over two years quite successfully. However I still experience neuropathy and general fatigue. Anything I can do about these problems? Bob D ...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Generalized fatigue can be a side effect of zidovudine (ZDV, AZT) component of Combivir. It may also be the result of anemia (another side effect of ZDV). The neuropathy that you describe is probably HIV-related, more than medications, since neither... Read more »

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Neuropathy

Posted by ScotCharles, 7 Replies

I have developed very bad neuropathy in my left foot that makes it difficult to walk without a cane. Several times recently, I have lost all strength on the left side of my body. My hands are cramped and painful, making shaking hands a wrenching... Read more »

to confused re:neuropathy

Posted by uhohblita, 2 Replies

confused,
my feet started tingling from about 1 month after the "incident". this continued for a long time and kept getting worse and worse. my feet only stopped tingling if i tied my shoes really tight. i had in the back of my head it was from... Read more »

anybody experiencing neuropathy (tingling burning)

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i have always been such a healthy person, and now OUT OF THE DAMN BLUE i have burning and tingling feet, which bother me and make it hard for me to stand straight and walk normally. in the mornings and when i take showers, i can see the blood... Read more »

Neuropathy

Posted by tol85, 1 Reply

My question is, Has anyone had symptoms of neuropahty, then have tested negative and suddenly all symptoms are gone? I've been told that Neuropathy is something usually found in the latter part of HIV or AIDS. Usually cause by certain mediactions.... Read more »

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