Does Pmma Interact With HIV Meds

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PMMA Brazil ( BIOPLASTIA)

I'm hiv on meds since 2001. I'm from Brazil and I had my butt cheeks filled with PMMA in 2004. Going to Brazil in May, next month, to have the procedure on my face. It's very affordable comparing with US, and I think it's very...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Thanks for the comments and I am glad to hear that you have had good results. I agree that PMMA is a good option for facial lipoatrophy as well as large volume tissue filling such as buttocks when performed by a doctor with experience and good... Read more »

PMMA for lipo

Hi, I herd on this dr. in Brazil who's doing treatments with pmma but not only for face but... Read more »

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Best places for PMMA injections?

Dr. Pierone,I live in Pennsylvania and was wondering the best places to get PMMA? Is it still Dr.... Read more »

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Living with HIV and meds

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I have been HIV + since 97 and am now on meds, since 2001.
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HIV meds and Depression meds?

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Natural remedies? Not on meds yet....

Posted by cassiusp, 8 Replies

Not yet on meds, still have a decent T cell count. Started taking Korean Ginseng. NAC, ST Johns Wort and Lysine (collagen, I am a little paranoid about wrinkles :) ) and a good multivit. Oh and plan to start breathing meditations with my BF (he... Read more »

refusing meds

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

has anyone here ever refused being put on meds. what was your reason? have you changed your mind since? why do people refuse to be put on meds..because of the side effects? do they believe that HIV meds cant make a differnce, or is more of "if i... Read more »

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