Predictors of worsening neuropathy and neuropathic pain after 12 years in people with HIV.
Ronald J EllisMonica DiazNed SacktorChristina MarraAnn C CollierDavid B CliffordNigel CalcuttJerel A FieldsRobert K HeatonScott L Letendrenull nullPublished in: Annals of clinical and translational neurology (2020)
HIV DSP and neuropathic pain increased in prevalence and severity over 12 years despite high rates of viral suppression. The high burden of neuropathy included disability and poor life quality. However, substantial numbers remained pain-free despite clear evidence of neuropathy on exam. Protective factors included being employed and having a lower BMI. Implications for clinical practice include promotion of lifestyle changes affecting reversible risk factors.
Keyphrases
- neuropathic pain
- risk factors
- spinal cord
- antiretroviral therapy
- spinal cord injury
- hiv positive
- hiv infected
- hiv testing
- human immunodeficiency virus
- clinical practice
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- multiple sclerosis
- body mass index
- sars cov
- metabolic syndrome
- south africa
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- chronic pain
- weight gain