Can Anabolic Steroid Affect Hiv Results

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Anabolic Steroid Side Effects

Hi Doctor, I like the way you respond to questions, I hope you can help me with mine.I am a 41 y/o male living with HIV for 16 years, AIDS diagnosis in 1996 based on CD4 of 44, under control since, current CD4 350, VL <50. Since April 2000 on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You pose a question for which I don't have an exact answer, but since you comment that you like the way I respond to questions, I'll certainly give it a try.Your fatigue, like many of us with HIV, is most likely multifactorial. You... Read more »

When Should One Consider Anabolic Steroid Use?

Dear Nelson,Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question! First, I'll give... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

anabolic steroids and hiv

Hi from the uk nelson, I was a steroid user until august this year, doing cycles of mainly deca and... Read more »

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Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male sex hormone testosterone. "Anabolic" refers to muscle-building, and "androgenic" refers to increased male sexual characteristics. "Steroids"... Read more »

Steroid Can Restore Body Tissue in HIV-Positive People, Study Says

The oral anabolic steroid oxandrolone is effective in restoring muscle and fat tissue that many HIV-positive people lose, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes , Reuters Health ... Read more »

Poster Session 42351: The Effects of Oxandralone on Body Weight and Composition in Patients with HIV-Associated Weight Loss

A variety of anabolic steroids are in use to help counteract the severe loss of body weight that effects many patients with advanced HIV disease. Studies have previously shown that HIV-related wasting causes the destruction of body cell mass (or... Read more »

Anabolics, Exercise, Nutrition, Supplements: New Book Available

Built to Survive , by AIDS treatment advocates Michael Mooney and Nelson Vergel, covering anabolic steroids, exercise, nutrition, and popular supplements (especially for preventing or treating HIV-related wasting), was published February 2000.... Read more »

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Do any drugs affect HIV test results?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am taking valium for anxiety and recently had a negative HIV test. Could taking valium have compromised the HIV test results? Read more »

Immuno suppressant drug affecting results?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I noted one anon msg(12/7/04,10.51am) on the possible inaccuracy of the HIV test when there is immunosuppressant drug used and that test should be conduct 6 months.
I have been reading this lively forum and now I am concerned for myself.
I have an... Read more »

I have MS so would it affect the test results?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

All,

I have mild MS and i had a recent exposure with a woman of unknown status. It was unprotected oral and vaginal sex. It's been almost three months and I want to get tested. However, I've read that MS could cause my body to not produce antibodies.... Read more »

Looking for Anabolics since I have HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I live in Long beach ca. I cannot find a doctor to prescribe Nandrolone Decanoate and testostreone. I am undetectable and cd4 500+.
Please advise.

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