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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Questions About Treatment & Side Effects => Topic started by: FiercenBed on October 13, 2006, 02:47:02 pm

Title: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: FiercenBed on October 13, 2006, 02:47:02 pm

i just tested pos in july and am on kaletra & truvada so this is all kinda new to me. vl down to 5K and cd4 up to 400. however monday my 4 toes on my left foot started to feel numb. they dont hurt but it feels like they are 'asleep' it gets better and worse at times. i called my dr and he said since the big toe wasnt effected it wasnt neuropathy. it has been going on for a week now. there is no pain. should i be concerned? any comments appreciated.

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: gerry on October 13, 2006, 03:37:12 pm

Hard to tell if it is.  The meds you are on are not the usual culprits for causing neuropathy as well.  If it persists, you could ask your doc for nerve conduction studies.  But since it is not causing any pain at the moment, not sure if your doc would do anything different at this time even if it turned out to be neuropathy.

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: newt on October 13, 2006, 04:04:58 pm

Hello,

Ah, neuropathy... if the numbness or pain is symmetrical in both hands or both feet it is more likely to be a side effect of treatment. One sided symptoms suggests (i said suggests) another cause. 

- matt

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: FiercenBed on October 13, 2006, 07:37:34 pm

thanx for the reply guys.......makes me feel better. since im new @ this if the smallest thing goes wrong i freak out. the dr just kinda blew me off.

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: Hardlad69 on August 06, 2008, 05:26:12 pm

Did you ever find out what this was as I'm on the same combo and have exactly the same thing happening, toes on my left foot feel numb

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: BT65 on August 07, 2008, 07:02:52 am

Hardlad, if you notice, the last post was from 2006.

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: Hardlad69 on August 07, 2008, 01:46:41 pm

yes I had noticed but checked the persons profile and he still visits the site

Title: Re: is it neuropathy ?
Post by: weasel on August 08, 2008, 03:11:02 pm

Hey HardLad 69  :) ,

                              It is always OK to bring up an old topic  ;)


                             I have  the same type of effects from my  cocktail !

                            Some things YOU just have to learn to live with .

                            When you see your DOC next time bring it up  :-*

                             Let you DOCTOR tell you if you should be concerned ! , I have been POS for more than  TWENTY years ,

                             BUT  only started MEDS  September  10 , 2004 !

                               Things really changed ! GET to re-know your body  :)

                              hope your doing well , and again  if you find a topic of old , bring it up again ,SOMEBODY  will answer ,or try

                             to be of help to you ! 

                                                                                           be good  :o,
                                                                                                                  Karl