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Hello, have been Struggling with Neuropathy, any Advice or Treatment you would Recommend

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Beaverton, OR
June 4, 2024
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A myHIVteam Member

Also on this,but only Helps with numbness and Tingling. Now have shooting pain? Thank you 🙏

June 4, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member some tens units are not very expensive, some are. just depends on what you want it to do.
No need for a prescription and you can buy it with an HSA if you have one.
here they are on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tens+unit&hvbmt=...

Amazon.com : tens
Amazon.com : tens
June 9, 2024 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

Never herd of this,will do some research. Thank you

June 9, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Please talk to your doctor because neuropathy is irreversible. A lot of it comes from the side effects of your antiviral drugs. Please go over the other drugs and see if you can change to a drug that does not have the side effect. Please make an appointment and talk to your doctor.

June 4, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I use gabapentin 600mg as well, it helps some, but not 100%. I also use a tens unit. That too helps, but again, only for a short time, but it feels amazing when you use it. I've fallen asleep a few times using the tens unit.

June 9, 2024

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