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Neuropathy Statins
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Neuropathy from Statins or Hiv or Hiv meds???How do I know what is causing my neuropathy? I have been with Hiv/Aids for 20 years, on meds the entire time, and on statins for 3 years. The neuropathy started about 1 year ago. How do I know what is causing it??? I have heard it could be the...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
I am disappointed to hear that your HIV doc does't want to pursue/evaluate your complaints. Neuropathy remains a frustrating problem often requiring special expertise (neurologist) and tests to sort out possible cause. There are many good HIV...
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Reyataz and neuropathy in already affected patientI'm a 64 year old woman (who you helped a couple weeks ago).I am to resume treatment. Most... Read more »Lipitor, Videx & Peripheral NeuropathyI am on 700mg Lexiva boosted with 100mg Norvir twice a day with Epivir and Videxonce a day. My... Read more »
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Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Slow Progression of HIV/AIDS, Study SaysCholesterol-lowering drugs called statins given to HIV-positive people "suppressed the virus" and replenished CD4+ T cells, "two key measures of health" among HIV-positive people, researchers from the Spanish Council for Scientific Research in... Read more »
HIV JournalViewTable of Contents An Alternative for Peripheral Neuropathy Stable Viral Load but Evolving Drug Resistance Niacin Revisited HIV on Campus References An Alternative for Peripheral Neuropathy Hart AM, Wilson ADH, Montovani C, et al.... Read more »
Interactions Between Certain HIV or Hepatitis C Drugs and Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Can Increase the Risk of Muscle InjurySafety Announcement Facts About Statins and Protease Inhibitors Statins are a class of prescription drugs used together with diet and exercise to reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"). HIV... Read more »
Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral Neuropathy (peripheral = furthest away; neuro = nerve; pathy = damage) Peripheral neuropathy (PN) -- nerve damage that causes numbness, burning, tingling and sometimes severe pain in the toes, feet and legs, and sometimes in the... Read more »
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Neuropathy?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Is it possible to have hiv neuropathy (not the neuropathy produced by med but by hiv itself) soon after being infected, that its withing the first year of being infected? How likeky?Read more » Neuropathy?
Posted by Anonymous
Is it possible to have hiv neuropathy (not the neuropathy produced by med but by hiv itself) soon after being infected, that its withing the first year of being infected? How likeky?Read more » What is neuropathy pain?
Posted by bura, 3 Replies
Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain?
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NEUROPATHY
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
i am experiencing what i think is the beginnings of hiv neuropathy. in the mornings, i can see the blood fill my lower legs and standing becomes uncomfortable. standing anywhere for long periods of times becomes uncomfortable. my legs are weak. ...
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