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Does Anyone Who Has Had Hiv For Longer Than 10 Years Suffer From Chronic Pain?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Kalispell, MT

I've been poz for 18 years now. Twice, I have had bouts of chronic pain. Shoulder pain was finally mitigated after surgery. Now dealing with si joint pain that has progressively gotten worse over the last three years. Just wondering if the disease or the meds can acerbate the pain, or joint problems?

August 20, 2017
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A myHIVteam Member

Yes I have burning feet bad bones

September 1, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

im in constant pain,,,,,,,,,,all joints,,legs,,shoulders................ Its hard to get outta bed most days,,but do. I take [[treatment:Triumeq,,,,,,,,,,,:57e47a5b6b4dcc3a970003a2]],,,,,,,,,,,. Ill see my doc Mon and ask for another drug. Also, makes me nausea,,,,,,,,,. Im wondering if any others take Triumeq and have these same side effects?

April 18, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

In 2010 after 10 years of being infected I developed excruciating pain in both of my wrists, and I had never had any kinds of problems with them previously. It was diagnosed as carpal tunnel and I had to have surgery immediately. I am convinced that it was related to HIV though my doctor isn't sure.

August 31, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

I do. I am a 30+ year HIV survivor. About 7 years ago my chronic pain began and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2021. I believe the two are related. HIV+ = chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation = pain.

May 30, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I took that as well. I still say if all else fails ask about the pain pump implant. AWSOME if you can find relief without side effects!!!!

August 27, 2017

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