WHAT ARE NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS?
The nervous system has two parts. The brain and spinal cord are the central nervous system (CNS). The nerves and muscles are the peripheral (around the outside) nervous system. People with HIV disease can have several nerve problems. A common problem is peripheral neuropathy. This causes nerve and muscle pain, especially in the feet, legs, and hands. See Fact Sheet 555 for more information. CNS problems include depression and problems with sleeping, balance, walking, thinking and memory. In the early years of AIDS, these were all called “AIDS Dementia Complex”. However, there is a wide range of AIDS-related nerve troubles. AIDS Dementia means ongoing major problems with thinking, memory, and usually with controlling legs and arms. Before combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) was available, about 20% of people with AIDS developed dementia. Strong antiretroviral medications (ARVs) have cut the rate of serious dementia. However, milder cases are increasing as people with HIV live longe
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