Omega-3 And Neuropathy

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Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? What Causes PN? Who Is at Risk of Developing PN? How Do You Know if You Have PN? PN Treatments AIMS for PN What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Many people living with HIV (HIV+) develop problems that involve the nervoussystem. The nervous system controls thinking, movement, sensations, andfeelings. There are two parts of the nervous system: the brain and spinal cord(central...

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reversing neuropathy (TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, 2010)

hi, just want to know if there is anything i can do to reverse neuropathy in my toes and feet. i am 46, male, fit and healthy, v/l undetctable, cd4 approx 500. i am told it was caused by stavudine which i stopped taking about a year ago, greatly...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,D4T-induced distal sensory neuropathy is indeed annoying! (I have it as well.) We don't have a quick (or even slow) fix for this side effect/toxicity yet. I'll repost below a link to a recent article which provides information about... Read more »

Omega 3 @ 4 Grms with Paxil 30mg; Any Contraindications with Paxil or Atripla?

Dear Dr, good to see you again and all the best with your organization.I am on Atripla and take Omega 3 at 4 Grams daily as well as 30 mg of Paxil.My question is, would the anti-depressive effect of Omega 3 be interfering with the level of Paxil I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Nick,Good to see me again??? Oh damn, don't tell me I left the Web cam on again. YIKES! And here I am in nothing but my 2exist tighty-whities.There is no drug interaction among omega-3, Atripla and/or Paxil.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Omega 3 and Triglycerides

In order to lower triglycerides (450) which is the right amount to take in regard to Omega 3. Have seen one answer saying 1000 mg per day and another saying 2000 mg per day. How much is too much?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Research on omega-3 fatty acids have been incorporated into many dietary guidelines because the therpeutic effect is fairly compelling. While general recommendations are to eat fish (one of the best sources of omega-3s) there are several ways to... Read more »

Is Omega 3 Recommended?

Is Omega 3 recommended? My CD4 is 268 and I am not taking any suppliments except my for nevirepine & Truvada. I was diagnoised last yeast Jan with a CD4 count of 2, am 39years. ...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It is not always recommended for everybody, but can be beneficial in those with lipid problems, either because of HIV meds or just because of underlying cholesterol/triglyceride problems. However, no real problem and likely some benefit for you in... 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?

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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?

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What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

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. ... Read more »

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