18. Can HIV Infection Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

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HIV infection is a well-known cause of peripheral neuropathy. It is believed that the neuropathy from HIV infection may be caused by the actions of the virus on the nerves of the peripheral nervous system and/or an adverse effect of the medications used in the treatment of the virus. Generally, the neuropathy from HIV infectction is best treated with medications that suppress pain, such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, or other analgesics.

Questions and Answers About Peripheral Neuropathy

1. What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

2. What are the Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy?

3. What Problems are Associated with Peripheral Neuropathy?

4. How Common is Peripheral Neuropathy?

5. Are There any Successful Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy?

6. Does Vitamin B1 Deficiency Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

7. I Have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy…What Does That Mean?

8. What is the Connection Between Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Vitamin B1 Deficiency?

9. How Does Metformin Increase the Risk of Vitamin B1 Deficiency?

10. Can Prediabetes Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

11. Can Drinking Excessive Amounts of Alcohol Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

12. I Was Told I Have Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy…What Does That Mean?

13. I Was Told I Have Polyneuropathy…What Does That Mean?

14. I Was Told My Neuropathy was Caused By Metabolic Syndrome…What Does That Mean?

15. Can Obesity Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

16. Can the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy in my Feet and Legs Be Reversed?

17. Can Chemotherapy Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

18. Can HIV Infection Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

19. Are There any Medications that may Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

20. What Chemicals May Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

21. What is Small Fiber Neuropathy?

22. What is an Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Biopsy?

23. Why Are My Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Worse at Night When I’m Trying to Sleep?

24. Should I Take Vitamins for My Peripheral Neuropathy?

25. What is Gabapentin?

26. Why Are Antidepressants and Anti-seizure Medications Used in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy?

27. What Other Types of Therapies May Be Helpful for Peripheral Neuropathy?

28. How Can Someone with Peripheral Neuropathy Protect Their Feet from Injury?

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18. Can HIV Infection Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

Questions and Answers About Peripheral Neuropathy

1. What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

2. What are the Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy?

3. What Problems are Associated with Peripheral Neuropathy?

4. How Common is Peripheral Neuropathy?

5. Are There any Successful Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy?

6. Does Vitamin B1 Deficiency Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

7. I Have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy…What Does That Mean?

8. What is the Connection Between Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Vitamin B1 Deficiency?

9. How Does Metformin Increase the Risk of Vitamin B1 Deficiency?

10. Can Prediabetes Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

11. Can Drinking Excessive Amounts of Alcohol Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

12. I Was Told I Have Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy…What Does That Mean?

13. I Was Told I Have Polyneuropathy…What Does That Mean?

14. I Was Told My Neuropathy was Caused By Metabolic Syndrome…What Does That Mean?

15. Can Obesity Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

16. Can the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy in my Feet and Legs Be Reversed?

17. Can Chemotherapy Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

18. Can HIV Infection Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

19. Are There any Medications that may Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

20. What Chemicals May Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

21. What is Small Fiber Neuropathy?

22. What is an Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Biopsy?

23. Why Are My Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Worse at Night When I’m Trying to Sleep?

24. Should I Take Vitamins for My Peripheral Neuropathy?

25. What is Gabapentin?

26. Why Are Antidepressants and Anti-seizure Medications Used in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy?

27. What Other Types of Therapies May Be Helpful for Peripheral Neuropathy?

28. How Can Someone with Peripheral Neuropathy Protect Their Feet from Injury?

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