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Could Standing Straight Cure Buffalo Hump
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buffalo humpI'm concerned about buffalo hump. Is there any place on the web that shows pictures? I'm female,hiv+ and on antivirals for awhile. I don't have a pad of fat being my neck,instead it's on the sides where the shoulders met the...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
This does not sound like a buffalo hump. You may have scoliosis or some other issue. You might see your internist and ask for xrays of your spine and shoulder blades and be checked for scoliosis. Now of course anything is possible and this may be an...
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Buffalo HumpI have developed "Buffalo Hump" on my back. It has been growing slowly for almost 2... Read more »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... Read more »
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Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy)What Is Lipodystrophy? Is Lipo Dangerous? What Causes Lipo? Can Lipo Be Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy, or "lipo" for short, is a collection of body shape changes in people taking antiretroviral... Read more »
ZeritBrand name: Zerit Generic name: stavudine, or d4T Class: Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor(nucleotide, NtRTI, or nuke) Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com , (800) 321-1335 AWP: $493.38 (generic $411.16)/month for 40... Read more »
HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part I: Treatments for Fat GainTable of Contents Introduction Treatments for Fat Gain Taking Care of Yourself Introduction Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and... Read more »
HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part III: Treatments for Metabolic ChangesTable of Contents Fat in the Body Metabolic Problems Treatments Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body... 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 » Straight in San AntonioTX
Posted by str8poz210, 3 Replies
Well i`m a year in to this new life,i guess still coping and letting it all sink in. I`m healthy, strong, confident and best of all undetectable! Just trying to live my life to the fullest, smile and laugh often and not stress the small things. Yet...
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