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Water Retention, Finger Swelling, Trigger Fingers

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Anyone have swelling of the fingers and/or problems with their tendons in fingers and/or toes? Not neuropathy in this case. Since switching meds from Genvoya to Biktarvy 3 years ago, I've developed multiple trigger fingers that may eventually require surgery. The swelling of the tendons/joints of the fingers doesn't help matters. This goes into the category 'not sure if it's HIV, meds, diet, nutritional deficiency, salt, water retention balance or just plain old life/aging'. My doc is not an… read more

March 2, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

My feet are Burning and tingling and my balance is way off,

March 4, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Exactly the same for me and the medication state this as a side effects but the dr. Doesn't believe it!! There is an article out starting that if you are talking antiviral medication for long periods you are likely to develop neurotharpy!!

March 3, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I have neurotharpy in my feet, very bad, I took a Mri, never got the result, when I asked the dr. About the result, I was told to go somewhere else for medical treatment, I've been going there 10yrs. I'm very upset!!

March 12
A myHIVteam Member

Ten months in in Biktarvi and I am experiencing Neuropathy in my fingers for the first time ever. I am convinced it is without a doubt Biktarvi but I otherwise feel great

October 22, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I have neuropathy and arthritis but I no longer have swelling feet of water retention because I have given up salt..I use a seasoning called complete. I no longer take a diuretic pill. Everything has sodium and it's a killer like nicotine and caffeine. So I use lots of ginger root and fresh tumeric with organic lemons. You are what you eat. I am not vegan but my daughter is and I can't seem to give up cheese. Now when I conquer giving up ALL dairy then my life will get much better. I love cheese and Greek yogurt but I am going to try the non dairy version in the near future.
Right now just preparing for my soon upcoming surgery March 15 th

March 5, 2023

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