Swollen Leg Due To Neuropathy

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Magnets : A recent study found that socks containing magnets relieved diabetic neuropathy in most cases. However, they were less effective for foot pain due to other causes. Other Resources More information on PN is available from The NeuropathyAssociation at www.neuropathy.org and in the book Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping With PeripheralNeuropathy , by John A. Senneff. The Bottom Line Peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the...

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Itchy swollen painful legs -17 weeks negative

I tested negative at 17 weeks and there is still "work" ahead until I reach the CDC recommended window period BUTBUT and here is my question- When I have received optimistic test results the test site counselor thinks that something else...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your symptoms would be extremely unlikely to be HIV related. I would suggest that you see a good internal medicine specialist or a skin specialist (dermatologist). KHKeith Henry, M.D.... Read more »

swollen lower legs ankles. I can sink my fingers into my legs.

i,m hiv viral load Undetectable cd4 480.My lower legs are always swollen and tight,ankles also swollen.If i press my fingers against my leg they sink right in and it hurts....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You need to have an evaluation for kidney, lover, heart, and nutrition related problems. Also sometimes pressure or swelling in the pelvic/abdomen can obstruct blood/lymph flow contributing to the pitting edema problem you describe. KH... Read more »

Neuropathy and Thrombosis in Right leg

As I am suffering from severe inhibiting neuropathy in both feet and suspecting that the resulting affect on immobility has been the cause of the development of the deep vein thrombosis,I am contemplating going off the Combivir(current regimen plus...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Combivir + viramune would be an unusual cause of neuropathy. You might want to get an opinion from an HIV experienced neurologist on that. Usually the d drugs (D4T, ddI, ddC) are most linked to neuropathy. Protease inhibitors are rarely linked to... Read more »

mysterious neuropathy of legs

For the past three years I have had a mysterious neurological condition of my legs which has stubbornly defied medical diagnosis. In 2005 suddenly any short period of walking or standing cause both thighs to feel numb, tight, tired. and painful. A...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You don't mention which HIV meds you are taking. Peripheral neuropathy is still seen in the HAART era and can be frustating to diagnose and treat. It sounds like you care has been very good so unlikely that I would be able to add much without... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Anyone out there suffering from neuropathy in the legs & feet? Give me some solutions as to what helps?
Thanks a million.

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Neuropathy and Amitriptyline

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

I have developed painful neuropathy in my feet, hands and lower legs caused by a combination of some meds I take, long term HIV infection, and just plain ageing. The doctors are treating me with amitriptyline, which makes me feel shaky all day. ... Read more »

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