Dealing With Osteoperosis And Hiv

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Osteoperosis

I am a long term survivor who was recently diagnoised withOsteoperosis, I am having trouble with memory, fatigue. It seems strange to survive for 25 years only to have these things happen. What is the best course of action?I broke my right foot...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You should discuss with your HIV specialist what risks factors you have for bone loss (osteoporosis) that might need attention (use of corticosteroids, smoking, low hormone levels, lack of exercise). Getting a DEXA bone scan can determine the extent... Read more »

after 10 yearshow long do you think i have

im a 10 year survivor my cd4is432 my v/l was undetectable but is now 70??i have... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Small Bones, Powerful Drugs, What do I expect?

Hi Brian,In June of 2003 I was infected with HIV with a viral load of 1.5 MILLION and a CD4 Count... Read more »

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D. »

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The Use of Calcaneal Stiffness Index to Screen for Osteoporosis in HIV-Infected Individuals

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital reported results on the feasibility of using calcaneal stiffness as an indicator for osteoporosis in HIV-positive patients. 1 Currently, a DEXA scan remains the gold standard measure of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)... Read more »

Co-Morbidity and Late Presentation -- Findings From an Over 50s Cohort

The number of HIV positive patients accessing care in the UK who are aged over 50 years old has more than tripled between 2000-2009 from 2,432 to 12,063. Twenty percent of adults presenting for HIV care are now over 50. Previous cohort data showed... Read more »

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