HIV and Chronic Pain
- Pain is a common issue for patients with HIV. The severity of pain can vary depending on the stage of HIV infection.
- Some common HIV-related pain conditions include:
- Neuropathy
- Headaches
- Stomach pain
- Some causes of the pain include:
- Inflammation caused by the infection
- Weakened immunity
- Complications caused by poorly managed HIV
- Side effects of HIV medications
- Pain caused by HIV can be treatable, though it often goes untreated and unreported.
- Be sure to work with you provider to find the right treatment plan for your pain.
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