Stop Progressive Neuropathy

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Neuropathy Progression

Dear Dr.:What is the typical progression of neuropathy? Can the symptoms appear,then resolve, then reappear?Thank you...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Usually, when peripheral neuropathy appears in association with one of the HIV medications, the symtpoms may resolve if the drug is stopped quickly enough. If that doesn't happen, or if the neuropathy is due to HIV itself, then the symptoms... Read more »

What is the Neuropathy Progression?

I was diagnosed in October 2004 with Peripheral Poly Neuropathy. I do not have diabetes. It seems... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Does neuropathy predict HIV progression?

if someone already had nerve damage in their feet, would hiv infection tend to attack this earlier... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

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Articles

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

ACRIA Clinical Studies In Progress

Transacin (NGX-4010) for Peripheral Neuropathy TH9507 Lauriad for Oral Thrush Crofelemer for Diarrhea Avandia and Serostim KP-1461 SPRING: Aptivus in Diverse Populations IMPACT: Reyataz Resistance TMC 125 Expanded Access Maraviroc Expanded... Read more »

Progress in Global Fight to Stop TB Slowing, WHO Report Says

The pace of progress in detecting new tuberculosis cases worldwide is slowing, according to the 12th annual report on TB control released Monday by the World Health Organization , the New York Times reports. According to the report -- titled... Read more »

ACRIA Studies in Progress

Crofelemer for Diarrhea Avandia and Serostim KP-1461 SPRING: Aptivus in Diverse Populations IMPACT: Reyataz Resistance CHAMPS Ibalizumab Prezista Dosing Etravirine (TMC 125) Expanded Access (Closed to Enrollment) Transacin (NGX-4010)... Read more »

ACRIA Studies In Progress

Crofelemer for Diarrhea Avandia and Serostim KP-1461 SPRING: Aptivus in Diverse Populations IMPACT: Reyataz Resistance Etravirine (TMC 125) Expanded Access Transacin (NGX-4010) (closed to enrollment) TH9507 (closed to enrollment) Lauriad... Read more »

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Neuropathy?

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

I am experiencing a lot of frightening symptoms just now. In early August this year, I lost substantial strength in the left side of my body. I could walk with a pronounced limp, but I could not lift anything heavier than a pencil with my left... Read more »

Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

This is a question for anyone who is living with HIV or who has recently been diagnosed as HIV positive:

Did any of you experience the numbness/tingling in the feet, legs, hands and arms during your seroconversion?

If so . . . for what period of time... Read more »

Alcohols effect on progression

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello,
I am 27 and I was just diagnosed positive on March 4 of this year. I am trying to educate myself as much as possible and I have been reading a great deal about nutrition and it's effect on the progression of the disease. I, however, have not... Read more »

"Daily Vit. Can Thwart AIDS Progress" - NY Times

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Here the mainstream proves itself wrong yet again, but ignores the obvious implications of its own research in the following article, "Daily Vitamin Can Thwart AIDS Progress" - NY Times, July 1, 2004.

If a vitamin can prevent illness, then what's... Read more »

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