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Facial Wasting Symptoms
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facial wasting - DDcould any of the hiv meds i'm on be the cause of my facial wasting i've been experiencing? i'm currently taking zerit,sustiva, and videx. i also cycle anabolics and have cycled serostim to some extent, which helped with the facial...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Facial wasting is a symptom of lipodystrophy/atrophy often associated with the D drugs: D4T (zerit) DDI (videx) and ddc. There is significant anecdotal data implicating those drugs in facial wasting. I would ask your MD to check your lactate level...
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Facial wastingI understand that there is a clinical trial going on for llipodystrophy and facial... Read more »Facial wasting just startingDear Sirs,I have read several responses about this topic but I wanted to share my situation because... Read more »
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FAQs About Facial WastingDon't see your question? Ask it in our Facial Wasting forum ! Basics and Prevention | Treatment | Insurance | Personal Stories Basics and Prevention Newly diagnosed: Which meds should I choose to avoid lipoatrophy? How long should I... Read more »
Why Your Dentist Needs to Know About Your Facial FillersIn the early 2000s, facial wasting -- the loss of the fatty layer just under the skin on the face, particularly in the cheeks -- was a real concern for people with HIV on anti-HIV therapy. With its signature sunken cheeks and resulting gaunt... Read more »
Wasting SyndromeWhat Is AIDS Wasting? What Causes AIDS Wasting? How Is Wasting Treated? The Bottom Line What Is AIDS Wasting? AIDS wasting is the involuntary loss of more than 10% of body weight, plus more than 30 days of either diarrhea, or weakness and... 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 »
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please help facial wasting,but antibody neg
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
please can someone advise me.i appear to be losing fat from my cheeks!.my cheek bones are sticking out.my exposure was last year 07/01.last tested 19/7/02.neg. by antibody.ive also had dna pcrs.neg. ive heard that some people dont make antibodys!, POEOP... 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.Read more » question about facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous
Is facial wasting from the disease or the meds ?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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