It can affect multiple sensory and motor nerves in distal parts of the limbs and cause HIV polyneuropathy (also called distal symmetric polyneuropathy). Sometimes, polyneuropathy is due to a group of anti-HIV medications and is called antiretroviral toxic neuropathy. HIV-induced peripheral neuropathy causes damage to nerves within the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms include pain or abnormal sensations, typically in the feet or hands, along with other parts of the body. Additionally, common symptoms include numbness or tingling.

I had painful burning sensations in both underarms and have been experiencing stabbing pains and numbness in both hands. I'm so scared. Two Doctors told me it's psychosomatic but a neurologist told me HIV can cause it, as described in numerous scientific studies. I am very nervous. I'll be in a hospital in midmarch for a neurological investigation.
How is it going for you at present? 😌

The peripheral neuropathy is the one that I have and it's extremely painful at times

I have had the numb wave far before i was diagnosed with hiv. Started in high school

I experience numbness in both arms and legs. It has been so bad at times, I can’t drive. Some days are great, while others are terrible. It’s been over 15 years since I started experiencing it that most of the time I don’t even realize I’m compensating for it automatically.