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Buffalo Hump Symptoms
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Buffalo humpHello, I have been HIV poz for 22yrs. with no symptoms at all. I am on currently on Kaletra, Viread and Ziagen and I am experiencing all the worst side-effects, slowly but steadily. I have lipoatrophy, lipodystrophy and the nasty buffalo hump. Can I...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
There hasn't been much published on lipodystrophy with your current regimen which involves some drugs viewed as somewhat more fat friendly (tenofovir and abacavir). Uridine is under study for fat loss. Growth hormone and growth hormone...
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early signs of buffalo humpI'm curious if there is any information regarding early signs of the buffalo hump? I've... Read more »buffalo hump surgeryI'm a 45 year old, HIV+ for 20 years, recently taken off all meds and waiting for the results... Read more »
Articles
Surgery Savvy For PWAsThe "buffalo hump" on the back of your neck is now too large to ignore. It's time to get something done. And you sure aren't about to discontinue the ritonavir cocktail that raised your T-cells, suppressed your viral load, and brought you, well,... Read more »
Over the HumpFor almost 20 years, Sandy Lambert's family doctor told him, "If you feel well, don't get an HIV test." He doesn't have that doctor anymore. It wasn't until 1996 when Lambert underwent surgery for an out-of-control staph infection in his thigh... Read more »
Lipodistrofia¿Qué es la lipodistrofia? La lipodistrofia, llamada también redistribución de la grasa, es una alteración en la forma en que el cuerpo produce, usa y almacena la grasa. Hay dos clases diferentes de lipodistrofia. En la desaparición... Read more »
NIAID Grant Awarded to Buffalo University for HIV/AIDS ResearchThe University of Buffalo's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Tuesday announced that it has received a seven-year, $7.6 million grant from NIH 's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for HIV/AIDS research... Read more »
Connect With Others
buffalo hump
Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
has anyone experienced a "buffalo hump"? my doctor says that not enough information is known about the cause or treatment of it. i have consulted with a plastic surgeon who has recommended a procedure to remove the hump. has anyone had any...
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Buffalo Hump Just Starting
Posted by mike55, 6 Replies
Hi,I have been successly treated with Trizivir for four years (since becoming HIV+). All was well until a few weeks ago I noticed the dreaded hump starting to appear behind my neck. I would like to hear experiences from anyone going through this... Read more » crixibelly and buffalo back
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hey Guys: I am looking for ANY information on the layer of FAT you get on your belly from protease inhibitors. The news just gets worse because you get a layer of fat on the back of your neck, too. JUST... Read more » A little over the hump
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I got back a negative test yesterday after almost ten weeks. I plan to retest in 4 weeks and have a STD screening done at the same time. I pray I have the same result.
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