Out Of Balance With Neuropathy

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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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Balance Problems

Over the past two-three months I have noticed a mark increase in problems with balance and perception. I especially have difficulties navigating staits and escalators. Walking down steps is a challenge - I have, at times, used both hands to grasp...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A thorough neurologic examination is in order. Peripheral neuropathy (either "D" drug related to HIV relatedor some other condition such as vitamin deficiencies) can impact balance and ability to handle stairs, etc. Central nervous system... Read more »

numb neuropathy

Dr. I am on the following meds;kaletra, ziagen,reyataz,fuzeon,ddi, viread, 3tc, crestor and effexor- I have severve numbness in my calfs and feet-no pain just numb-My Dr. has prescripted neurotin-he said it may help with the numbness. Since I take...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The ddI and 3TC and possibly some of the other drugs may contribute tot he neuropathy. Your HIV specialist should know how to balance the need to control your HIV with your treatment history and resistance situation along with the side effect... Read more »

Caffeinne: good for Fatigue, bad for Neuropathy?

Doc,First off, Thank You for supporting all of us through the rough times. About me, poz for a year, not on meds. Now, I've come to rely on caffeinne as my main ally in my constant battle with the fatigue that comes with our condition,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First off, I'm not aware of any information that indicates caffeine accelerates distal sensory polyneuropathy.Next, you've been poz for a year and I'm assuming your "numbers" are still decent enough that HAART... Read more »

neuropathy: psych meds vs. pain management meds

I am an HIV Case Manager and am looking for some advice in a complex situation regarding neuropathy. My client who is sitting here with me has been experiencing "firery painful feeling from his feet up his legs to his extremities, up his arms,...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

There are some psychiatric medications that are used as adjunctive treatments for neuropathic pain. Those most commonly used in practice are antidepressants (amitriptyline,imipramine, desipramine, nortriptyline and doxepinand) and anticonvulsants,... Read more »

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Balance

Posted by ScotCharles

I have purchased a Wii with Wii Fitness and am working on improving my balance. I currently walk with a cane due to balance problems as a result of HIV Associated Neurological Disease.

Balance is more than a physical condition. I need to find a... Read more »

My son is having trouble with balance

Posted by Anonymous

My son is having trouble walking, balance. Every once in while he
blacks out, for afew seconds, I have noticed that it is getting
more often. What should I be looking for and what to expect at
this time.

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Energy Balancing

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Balance

Posted by Libertad, 5 Replies

No creo que el vih sea el tema preocupante de este espacio... no creo que sea ms que un chivo expiatorio. Como dijo una amiga ma: 'la controversia de turno que llena el espacio en blanco de lo que hay que exorcizar, que vuelca tanta visibilidad... Read more »

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