Getting Bone Problems When You're Hiv Positive

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Bone Health and HIV Disease

Introduction What Is Bone? Who Is at Risk? What Is Osteopenia? What Is Osteoporosis? What Is Osteonecrosis? How Is Bone Loss Diagnosed? Preventing Bone Loss Treating Bone Loss Concerns for People Over 50 Access to Medicines Research on Bone Loss The Bottom Line Introduction As people living with HIV take HIV drugs over time, a growing list of conditions has become a concern for those who try to manage their overall...

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Bone Density Problem with Running?

I tested positive in summer 2000 and might have been HIV postive for up to two years prior. I started taking Combivir and Viracept the week of September 11, 2001. I recently started running every other day but stopped when it seemed like the joints...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

It is very difficult to tell. It would be good if you had access to an orthopedic or sports medicine doctor. The best way to determine if you have low bone density is to get a DEXA (dual X ray absorptiometry) scan done. I am not sure if you have... Read more »

Viraday and bone density problems

Dear doctor,My husband is 35 yrs,HIV positive(detected in 2006), has been taking Viraday regularly since the last 3 years. The CD4 count is less than 50 and maintains an active and healthy lifestyle. However, he has regular bone related problems in...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The tenofovir in Viraday may in some patients (small minority) develop bone problems though most patients do fine bone wise. Checking kidney function and a bone density test (if possible) is recommended in that setting. Calcium and vitamin D... Read more »

gay sero-discordant relationship (MAGNETIC COUPLE PROBLEMS) (SHOULD I DUMP MY POSITIVE LOVER)

Hi,My bf is HIV+, I am not. I thought I could handle the pressure but Im thinking again. I dont know. He is a great guy and would be "the 1" in an ideal world. I read the archives and understnd you are in a happy magnetic relationship,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Let's deal with your tonsillitis and testing issues first and then turn to your relationship concerns, OK?First, why assume the tonsillitis is viral? It could very well be bacterial. I would suggest you have your general medical doctor... Read more »

Meds and bone problems

I am on Norvir,Reyataz,viread, videx,emtriva. I have been having alot of pain in my feet and knees, they have now found hairline fractures in both knees, and one ankle, also the orthopedist said the bones are deteriation in weight bearing joints,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Accelerated bone loss (osteoporosis) has been reported in the setting of HIV infection. Risk factors remain unclear as does the role of therapy. Tenofovir has been linked to some bone problems and their could be enhanced toxicity when used with... Read more »

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