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Porphyria And Neuropathy
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cutaneous porphyria tardacould not find any other area that would permit asking a question. all other areas were just answer. please send to the right person about me getting more help about this skin problem. i have been hiv postive for 15 years and hep c as well. both...
Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
Porphyrias are disorders of heme production. Heme is a molecule involved in transporting oxygen in red blood cells. It sounds like you've done all the correct things for your condition-- in particular, removal of blood and taking low amounts...
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Acute Intermittent PorphyriaI have recently been diagnosed with the above as well as having been hiv+ for 7 years.Since last... Read more »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... Read more »
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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 »
High Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy in Children Taking d4T in Rural South AfricaPeripheral neuropathy is a well-known side effect of older nucleosides, particularly d4T, which is still used widely in poor settings. Although it clearly occurs, this phenomenon is less well characterised in children and it is difficult to... Read more »
Peripheral Neuropathy and HIV/AIDSTable 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+)... Read more »
Manage Peripheral NeuropathyI was recently diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I still have feeling in my fingers, but I've lost most of the feeling in my toes. Do you have any advice on ways I can manage this condition through exercise or supplementation? Peripheral... 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?
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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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