Sharp Pains Due To 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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Sharp pains in my hands! Zerit?

I am currently on a taking zerit,epivir,and viramune. I have been on these drugs for the past 3 months. Lately, I have been getting sharp pains in my hands that last for a few seconds and then go away. Could any of my meds be causing this and is it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sharp pains in the hands only would generally NOT be caused by the zerit since "D" drug neuropathy almost always first involves the feet (the longest nerves in the body are the first to exhibit the toxicity). Carpal tunnel syndrome or... Read more »

Severe Sharp pains in legs and arms

Dear Doc,I have HIV 3 years now, and started treatment straight away. I'm on Ritonavir, Kivexa, & Saquinavir. 3 months ago I started getting severe pains in my ankles which then started travelling up my legs to my lower back. I went to my...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This is a complicated question to answer. The doctors do not think the pains in your legs and back are related to HIV, and they are probably right. The medications you are taking are not often associated with neuropathy or nerve problems, so I do... Read more »

neuropathy and lotus position?

For years I have been able to sit & lie down with my legs folded in the "lotus position." I now find that I can do this for only short periods. Otherwise the pain in my feet and legs is very sharp. Is this a sign of neuropathy?Also,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The painful feet sound like neuropathy. The post-lotus paion could be a compression neuropathy still aggravated by underlying D drug related neuropathy. I would get evaluated for that and consider a switch off D4t to either AZT, Abacavir or... Read more »

Neuropathy leads to...?

Dear Dr. Henry:I am back now with another question fot you -- I am currently taking Lexiva boosted with Norvir twice a day and Viread once a day and have been experiencing increasing neuropathy in my hands and feet, and have noticed a remarkable...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The localized nature (one side> then then other side) is unusual for the usual drug related toxic sensory neuropathy. I would get a consultation from a neurologist. Neurontin can be helpful in some cases for the symptoms but doesn't help... Read more »

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Sharp Pains

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Since testing positive i have started having sharp pains in my hands and elbow areas, has anyone one else ever had this?
If so what did they do? Read more »

Neuropathy

Posted by ScotCharles, 7 Replies

I have developed very bad neuropathy in my left foot that makes it difficult to walk without a cane. Several times recently, I have lost all strength on the left side of my body. My hands are cramped and painful, making shaking hands a wrenching... Read more »

What is neuropathy pain?

Posted by bura, 3 Replies

Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain? Read more »

Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous

I had very painful neuropathy in my legs and my feet burned like I was walking on hot coals. I stopped taking the D4T and I read about a natural amino acid called Acetyl-L Carnitine (1,000mg per day) and to my surprise it worked right away. I... Read more »

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