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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...
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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 »Peripheral Neuropathy AGAIN after starting medsHi there,I have been HIV positive since October 2007. I am healthy and I have been doing well. In... Read more »
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Tips for PHAs With Peripheral Neuropathy"Over the past six months I've noticed a burning feeling in my feet. It's not too bad, but it is constant. I'm worried about it. Should I mention it to my doctor? Do you have any tips on how to handle it?" -- J.M., Yellowknife, NWT Christopher... Read more »
Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral Neuropathy (peripheral = furthest away; neuro = nerve; pathy = damage) Peripheral neuropathy (PN) -- nerve damage that causes numbness, burning, tingling and sometimes severe pain in the toes, feet and legs, and sometimes in the... Read more »
Tips on Telling Others You're PositiveHow do you tell friends or family that you have been diagnosed with HIV? It's one of the greatest challenges you'll face -- and it's not something to rush into if you're not ready. Browse through these tips and you'll discover that sharing your... Read more »
Tips on Telling Others You're PositiveHow do you tell friends or family that you have been diagnosed with HIV? It's one of the greatest challenges you'll face -- and it's not something to rush into if you're not ready. Browse through these tips and you'll discover that sharing your... Read more »
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Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy
Posted by Anonymous, 2 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... Read more » to confused re:neuropathy
Posted by uhohblita, 2 Replies
confused,my feet started tingling from about 1 month after the "incident". this continued for a long time and kept getting worse and worse. my feet only stopped tingling if i tied my shoes really tight. i had in the back of my head it was from... 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 » Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
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 » Advertisement Advertisement
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