Question
Can ARV treatment cause aching feet?
7 June 2011. Related: All topics, Side effects.
Answer
Yes, a side effect called peripheral neuropathy can cause aching feet, numbness and also pain.
Please see this link for more details.
It is caused mainly by two drugs:
- d4t (stavudine)
- ddI (didanosine)
If you are taking either of these drugs, speak to your doctor about changing them for alternatives. Do not stop the drugs though until you speak to your doctor.
Sometimes a lower dose of d4T can be used, but it is better to change to a completely different drug.
Hi Nandi,
Please see the above post.
HI I AM ON ARV TREATMENT AND CURRENTLY HAVING ACHING FEET AND HEELS
Hi Sbusiso,
What meds are you taking?
Hi.
I am on arvs and recently I’ve been given doxycycline to treat acne, im now experiencing soreness under my feet, and are becoming soft and sensitive. can this be a side effect of taking the two medications simultaneously?
Hi Vuyiseka,
What meds is your sister on? Do you know what her CD4 is?
My sister has recently found out that she is HIV+ her feet are hot itching.Is this another side effects how can it be treated?
Hi Vuyiseka,
Because you have a rash, its important that you go and see your doctor. This is because it could be an indication of a serious side effect.
Hi, I’m using ARVs and I have itching rash everywhere on my body…and a yellowish discharge,numbness,and my legs are aching.
Hi Victor,
What meds are you on?
Hi Victor,
Please see the above post.
And please go and see your doctor.