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It can cause crippling pain in your hands and feet. It’s called peripheral neuropathy and almost a third of us with HIV have it in some form. But NEIL McKELLAR-STEWART may have found some relief. read more »

The pooled results of two clinical trials suggest that a skin patch with the chilli pepperderived chemical capsaicin can relieve HIv-related neuropathy pain by about 30 percent. read more »

From the AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. /NAPWHA treatments resource 'Managing Side Effects' read more »

Peripheral neuropathy is a painful condition which affects about a quarter of people living with HIV in Australia. DAVID MENADUE looks at the condition and explores some treatment options. read more »

The 16th International AIDS Conference highlighted numerous important and promising developments in HIV treatments. JOHN DAYE reports. read more »

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a debilitating treatment side effectAn unwanted effect caused by the administration of drugs. Onset may be sudden or develop over time. and one of the common reasons for people stopping their anti-HIV medication. read more »

Getting an HIV diagnosis inevitably raises deep emotions and sometimes crippling fear, but it can also be a moment of catharsis and empowerment, the beginning of a process of taking charge and deciding what’s most important to you in your life. read more »

Our resident medico, Dr Nick Medland, answers reader’s letters about superinfection, chlamydia and peripheral neuropathy. read more »

Many of the long-term side effects of HIV treatment are now being attributed to mitochondrial toxicity. But what’s a mitochondria when it’s at home? This month’s Backgrounder investigates the prehistoric creepy-crawlies inside our cells. read more »

PL‘s resident medical expert, Dr Nick Medland, answers readers’ letters about Viagra, anal warts and peripheral neuropathy. read more »