Should You See A Doctor For 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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You're a Doctor, I went to see a Doctor, Now I need a Doctor , Your word is Final.

Dr. Bob, I am back for a re-visit. I read your forums and have asked you questions in the past. I thank you for helping me. I went to the ENT doctor to get my ears checked out. An hour before I went I nicked my face with the razor while shaving. At...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Rich,Re-welcome for your re-visit!So doctors have lives outside of the office??? Really? Damn, why didn't anyone tell me? OK, gotta go. Bye, see ya. Well, since I'm in a plane at 36,000 feet, I guess I really can't go outside and... Read more »

Folliculitis and neuropathy

Doctor Bob, I read virtually every day your site, and I've been reading a lot of people talk about folliculitis as highly linked to HIV. My worries increased as you can see that in my last question I'm having a lot of folliculitis. And...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.The vast, vast, vast majority of cases of folliculitis have absolutely nothing to do with HIV. You could not have HIV-related folliculitis or HIV-related neuropathy, because you don't have HIV! My assessment (HIV negative) and... Read more »

Loosing feeling in feet and hands, Neuropathy or circulation problems?

I have had neuropathy for at least the last three years. My Doctor has left me on Ziagen Zerit with adding Kaletra Liquid. I have noticed over the last six months that my feet especially get very cold and stiff and my knees get what looks like...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Seeing a neurologist to pin down the nature and likely source of your neurologic complaints would be a good idea with your symptoms. If a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is confirmed then a switch off the Zerit to an alternative with less... Read more »

Ongoing neuropathy or not

Hi Doctor Bob. I previously posted this to the 'Am I infected?' area of ur fatigue and anemia forum. I had unprotected anal sex as the insertive partner following some rather rough oral sex. 2 weeks after this incident I got a buzzing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nutter. Definitely conclusively nutter!Have I seen similar neurological symptoms related to HIV? Nope! Have I seen similar neurological symptoms related to nutters? Yep!Can NSAIDs alter HIV-antibody production or HIV test results? Nope.I... Read more »

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Treatment options for Neuropathy

Posted by Neuropathypain, 1 Reply

I have suffered from Neuropathy since 2000. At first they thought it was the Zerit that I was on becuase a side effect was Neuropathy and it could go away, it never did it just got worse. I have tried every drug from Neurotin to Lyrica with no pain... 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

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi.

I have been experiencing some strange and disturbing symptoms for 6+ weeks now and was hoping maybe someone could shed some light on whether or not this is possible neuropathy and if so whether this type of PN is ever seen in recently infected... Read more »

Lipodystrophy and/or Neuropathy?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is it possible to experience lipodystrophy and neuropathy within 2-3 months of HIV exposure, or are these conditions generally symptomatic of long-term HIV status? I have noticed significant swelling under my arm/ beside my right breast. I'm not... Read more »

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