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Tips Of My Fingers Hurt Is It Neuropathy
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Hip and finger tips (PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY)Dear Doctor:I have been positive for only 3 years and I have never been on any HIV meds yet, but I may go on soon. I am at 411 T cells, 15% and 30k VL. I am taking Valtrex to keep shingles away, two anti histamines, amoxicillin for sore throat,...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,For issue #1, you want me to "please say it is not PN." OK, it's not PN. (You can read about HIV-related PN below.)For issue #2, that your hip discomfort "has gotten better with time" would argue against avascular necrosis. That gets worse with...
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Wide Spread Pain and NeuropathyDear Dr.I am experiencing wide-spread pain (mostly neuropathy in my limbs and the base of my skull... Read more »Could I have neuropathy?My left arm becomes numb from the elbow to the tips of my three fingers. My thumb and index finger... Read more »
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Peripheral Neuropathy...Line Peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the nervous system. It causes strange sensations, especially in the feet, legs, and fingers, and can cause pain. The pain might be mild, or so severe that it prevents someone from walking. Tell your... Read more »
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 Finding Support Read more »
Peripheral Neuropathy...center for your nervous system, PN is found in other parts of your body. Normally, PN affects the toes, feet and legs first. The fingers, hands and arms can become affected as well. When diagnosed and treated early, PN can often be controlled.... Read more »
Zerit...contact: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bmsvirology.com , 1 (800) 272-4878 Potential side effects and toxicity: Peripheral neuropathy (tingling, burning, numbness or pain in the hands or feet) may go away once Zerit is stopped, but can be... Read more »
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Neuropathy
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
...ease my mind a bit. I have read that neuropathy generally starts in the toes, then moves up gradually and may even involve the fingers but doesn't really go above the knees. Is this the case with all types of neuroptahy? I fear maybe mine is...
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chili pepper good for neuropathy
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
...I read that peppers are good for neuropathy, are there any other things that help with it, it is bad in my heels of my feet and legs.
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What is neuropathy pain?
Posted by bura, 3 Replies
...Can someone describe what is neuropathy pain?
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chili pepper good for neuropathy
Posted by Anonymous
...I read that peppers are good for neuropathy, are there any other things that help with it, it is bad in my heels of my feet and legs.
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