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Can Exercise Make Buffalo Hump Go Away
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What options are available for someone whose buffalo hump is so huge, it is deforming! (BUFFALO HUMP, 2009)Hello to my favorite Doc. This is Mommy of three and I hope to find you are doing wonderfully and as happy as you can possibly be. I am finding that my buffalo hump has grown so big that despite being taken off of one protease inhibitor and...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello Mommy of Three,Unfortunately we don't clearly understand the pathophysiology (cause) of buffalo humps and consequently we do not have effective treatments available. Certainly the problem is most prevalent in HIVers on antiretroviral...
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Buffalo Hump(This is a letter we received from a prisoner asking for medical advice. I'm hoping you can... Read more »Buffalo Hump ExerciseThis is a question to Dr. Vergel, I've developed a buffalo hump, which according to my Dr.... Read more »
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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 »
An AIDS Body: Living With LipodystrophyLike many of us these days, Juan's (not his real name) denial was overcome by reality when his pants wouldn't button any more. However, Juan's problem wasn't too much food and too little exercise, but lipodystrophy, a common side effect of HIV... Read more »
Eating for Exercise1. Food Before Exercise Most importantly, be sure you're well hydrated before exercise. Exercise performance suffers with as little as 2 percent loss of body weight due to dehydration. Drink at least 2 cups of water about 2 hours before exercise.... Read more »
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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 » exercise and PI lipodystrophy
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
i have been on zerit, epivir and crix for more than one year. i have lipodystrophy (no more buttocks, fat loss in face and a paunch). I have always been an avid exerciser -- my doc has told me to STOP exercising, that it worsens the situation. i... Read more »
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