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Does Having Facial Wasting Mean I Have Hiv
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facial wasting 10 months after possible exposurei had an hiv test 6 months and 10 months after possible exposure. Both negative. But, now i have facial wasting. What does this mean doc?...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,It means that whatever is causing your facial wasting, one thing is absolutely certain: the cause is not HIV!Dr. Bob...
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Androgens Cause Facial Wasting?I read a response to a recent question where you said testosterone could have some implication in... Read more »Facial Body WastingHi, I have recently been diagnosed positive. My CD4 count is 670 and my viral load is around 1200.... Read more »
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FAQs About Facial WastingBasics 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 »
Facing HIV Is Easier With Skin TreatmentFor some HIV patients, lipoatrophy, facial wasting associated with the disease and the medication prescribed for it, is a telltale sign of infection. The Food and Drug Administration in August 2004 approved Sculptra, an injectable form of... Read more »
Banishing Chipmunk Cheeks and Bullfrog NeckSome people experienced facial wasting as a result of HIV treatment, others got a fat face. Nelson Vergel had the swollen glands on the side of his face that made it look bigger. Vergel, a treatment activist who started as an advocate of exercise... Read more »
Fighting WastingOn March 24, 2000, Nutritionists In AIDS Care (NIAC) and the AIDS Wasting Foundation (AWF) presented an all-day conference at Hunter College in New York City. The conference was entitled "Progressive Management of AIDS Wasting: 2000," and one of... Read more »
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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)
Posted by bradford, 2 Replies
HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more » 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
Please help!! I have been told that there is a wasting condition assicated with HIV. In particular wasting of the face . Is it remotely possible that this wasting can start right away( within 3-4 months of infection) I am scared so far all my test...
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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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