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Diagnosed With Facial Wasting
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Facial Wasting and NeuropathyDear Drs:I have two questions:1) I was diagnosed in 2003 and have been taking Combivir and Viramune for 3 years. I heard that the AZT in Combivir can cause facial wasting long=term. Is this something I should consider changing? I don't want to...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Switching off the Combivir (AZT + 3TC) to something like Epzicom (3TC + abacavir) or Truvada (FTC + tenofovor) may modestly decrease your chances to loss facial fat but hard long term data on that is lacking. Not everyone taking Combivir will lose...
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what are the best drugs to prevent facial wastingI have been diagnosed about 2 months ago. I am going to start my treatment next month. Do you have... Read more »No meds. Why facial wastingI was diagnosed hiv+ 5/28/97. I was taking epivir and zerit until 11/24/00. I always tested below... Read more »
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FAQs About Facial Wasting From The Body's "Ask the Experts" ForumsBasics and Prevention | Treatment | Insurance | Personal Stories Basics and Prevention Newly diagnosed: Which meds should I choose to avoid lipoatrophy? How long should I wait to begin treatment for facial wasting? How do I craft an... Read more »
As Easy as ESAPJack is a person living with AIDS in Brooklyn. He was diagnosed with wasting syndrome, and his doctor prescribed testosterone injections. When going to visit his sister in Buffalo, however, he was in such a rush to get to the airport on time that he... Read more »
Reconstructive Treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy SyndromeIssue: Reconstructive treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy Syndrome generally involve injecting various substances to supplement or fill out certain contours of the face. Lipodystrophy Syndrome (LDS) is characterized by abnormal redistribution of... Read more »
Second Bioplasty Congress in Mexico: PMMA for Facial and Buttock LipoatrophyI attended the second International Congress on Bioplasty in Guadalajara last week. Here is the program in Spanish: www.bioplastia.org.mx/es/programa.php . Cosmetic and dermatology physicians from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia came... Read more »
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facial wasting * any help/support appreciated
Posted by boston781, 3 Replies
I've been HIV+ since '91. I'm currently on fuzeon & other meds. I am so depressed over my sunken cheeks. I'm doing well healthwise being on this regimen. If anyone knows or has any suggestions on where to find help in the Boston area I'd...
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facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello All,I've become obsessive with my concern with facial wasting. I've been positive for over 20 years, and have been very fortunate as I've not developed any AIDS related disorders. However, 3 years ago I was diagnosed with type II diabetes,... Read more » Facial Wasting
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Has anyone found a way to deal with facial wasting? I'm not on treatment yet but still have terrible facial wasting.Facial Wasting You never said what is wrong with you other than facial wasting. What treatments have you taken? Facial Wasting I... Read more » question about facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous
Is facial wasting from the disease or the meds ?Read more » Advertisement Advertisement
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