Pins and needles side effect?

[Wantsloads]

Hey there guys!  I’ve been on Prep since August.  Recently, in the past month, been having some “pins and needles” like numbness in my legs/thighs.  It’s subtle and not obtrusive but wondering if this is common?  I’ve been doing more stretches at the gym and that helps.  Not sure if it’s truvada related.  I might go off of it to rule it out,  but really don’t want to stop taking loads  lol.  Any insight is appreciated!  Hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving.

[bihairy]

Been on it for at least a year and no issues at all.  Good luck.

[PopperMeUp79]

I’ve been on PrEP for 18 months without any issues. What you describe doesn’t sound like any side effects I’ve read about. The higher risks are liver function related. I suggest speaking with your prescriber before going off the Truvada since you need to maintain a therapeutic level, especially since you want to keep taking loads. You may well have a completely unrelated condition causing the tingling / numbness.

[ConversionPiglet]

Tingling and numbness sound like a reduction in blood flow or a nerve being pinched; nothing to do with Truvada.  You mention that some stretching helps reduce these issues....sounds like a pinched nerve or a slipped or beginning spinal issue.  My suggestion is to see your primary physician or if chiropractor and follow their advice.

 

[shyvers]

Maybe you got herpes and that is the reason for nerve pain? Get checked.

[Leatherman667]

3 hours ago, shyvers said:

Maybe you got herpes and that is the reason for nerve pain? Get checked.

I thought the same. Good to have a full STI check!

[fillmyholeftl]

A FULL STI check wouldn't be a bad thing. But Herpes wouldn't cause prolonged pins & needles in the legs.  It causes pins & needles just before an isolated breakout of a lesion

[shyvers]

Not necessarily true. The virus can stay on the nerves for a long time until suppressed by the antiviral medicin. It was months in my case. And the pain was only on legs and feet because in was a genital herpes. 

[Wantsloads]

Had an STI check and all clear.  Pins and needles went away after I spent time st the gym stretching.  I had sciatic paint maybe 10 years ago and it was similar to that.  Was just worried because it was about a three week spell.  Stretching helped tremendously so I just stretch out a few times a week now and been great!