Neuropathy Testing

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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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Is there a blood test to detect neuropathy?

"Is there a blood test to detect neuropathy?"...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

No, neuropathy is diagnosed only by symptoms and by physical examination.People with neuropathy usually complain of burning pain or numbness in their toes, which may progress and involve the feet and legs. There are two important causes of... Read more »

neuropathy following primary HIV infection

Dr. Pierone, I've recently tested positive about 3 month ago. Before that I've tested negative in June. So I know how I got infected (french kissing). I just still can't believe this.. After my last exposure, I've developed...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Sorry to hear about your recent infection. Some people develop neuropathy with acute HIV infection, although it is not a common finding. Generally, the symptoms that develop as part of a primary retroviral syndrome tend to dissipate over time. You... Read more »

Neuropathy from meds?

i tested positive in 93 so far have been lucky with meds no symtoms,i started on truvada and kaletra maybe a year ago about 6 month ago i was running and my legs gave out on me i fell broke my arm,black eye and so on i've also been light headed...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. It sounds like you have a lot going on and a second opinion should probably be your next step. It is hard to know what to make of the fall 6 months ago. Could this have been a medication-related side effect or did it... Read more »

P. Neuropathy

I first tested positive for HIV in 1985 and was a "Long Time Nonprogressor" until 2000 when I was diognosed with Parkinsons and my CD's began falling while my virol load began to jump. Soon after, I began taking viramun &...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thank you for sharing that observation. I haven't noticed that exercise helps most of the patients I have seen with peripheral neuropathy (due either to HIV or drugs). I will pay more attention to that issue now that you have informed me... Read more »

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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 »

Can neuropathy be a sign of HIV.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I recently tested negative for HIV at 15 weeks, but I am having neuropathy in feet and legs. If it's not being caused by HIV, then what could it be? Read more »

Neuropathy. Please help!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested negative at 3 months. But soon after that I started feeling severe pain on my legs and feet. No I dont feel anything, but is like one day in dont feel nothing the next 2 or 3 days i feel terrible pain. Can it be hiv related neuropathy? Why... Read more »

What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

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