HIV/AIDS-related pain remains a clinically challenging condition despite recent advances in
treatment modalities. The existing data on pain in HIV-positive persons demonstrate a high …

The high prevalence, underassessment, and undertreatment of pain throughout the course
of HIV disease make understanding the barriers and inequalities in HIV/AIDS-related pain …

This paper reviews the current literature focusing on pain in HIV/AIDS, including prevalence,
pathophysiology, substance abuse, treatment issues, and psychosocial contributions. In light …

Pain is a common problem in people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
particularly when they develop the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Until …

Surveys of HIV-infected patients have established that pain is highly prevalent, diverse in
syndromal presentation, and associated with significant psychological and functional …

The relief of pain in persons with HIV disease, while similar to other patient populations such
as cancer patients, has some unique aspects. Pain must be a focus, and a priority, of care in …

As active participants in the care of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), oncologists need to be aware of the many facets of pain management in this …

Introduction Pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). However, wide ranges of pain prevalence have been reported, making …

Chronic pain is common in persons with HIV and is often associated with psychiatric illness
and substance abuse. Current literature links psychiatric illness and substance abuse with …