Getting Lipodystrophy When You're Hiv Positive

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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...

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Lipodystrophy problems in positive woman

Hi, I am a 27 yr. old woman with HIV. I have known since 1993 and have been on meds since 1995. I was on Crixivan, Zerit and 3TC for about 1and a half years. I have since noticed the fat redistribution on my body. At first I didn't mind a...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Body shape ("lipodystrophy") and metabolic changes (high blood fats and blood sugars) have been commonly reported in individuals treated with antiretroviral therapies. At present, however, we know little about what exactly causes the... Read more »

Lipodystrophy (LIPODYSTROPHY)

I'm trying to find CURRENT information about lipo treatment options, but everything I find, including on this site, is over 2 years old. Can you point me to anything newer. I've been advanced/full-blown (technically) for 15 years, and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The best source for current information about lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy) should be your HIV specialist physician. Treatment options depend on your specific case. There is current information on treatment options on this site... Read more »

HIV and Lipodystrophy

My daughter has been positive from birth, she is now 17 and actually off meds presently (almost 2 years). She was on zerit for about 5 years.She has a buffalo hump and the abdominal fat along with the thin arms, legs and face.None of her doctors...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Fat problems in the setting of HIV infection are not all due to the drugs. Time with HIV, low CD4 counts, genetics,and other factors contribute. Treating HIV infection with newer meds that don't seem to impact metabolic/fat function are... Read more »

Eating Disordered getting lipodystrophy

I am a 30 year old female. I was diagnosed a year ago with VL 160,000 CD4 24, now I'm at VL <50 CD4 98.Started on Agenerase,zerit and videx. Neurophy developed so I went to combivir with the agenerase. Recently I noticed protruding veins....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That is a tough one since there is no known effective therapy for fat loss in the setting of HIV infection and its treatment. Your current regimen should not contribute greatly to the problem. You may want to check your hormone (testosterone,... Read more »

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HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

Posted by Anonymous

HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

HIV positive subjects age 18-65 with changes in body fat distribution
are needed for a three-year research study investigating treatment
with growth hormone. Participants will self-inject growth hormone
f... Read more »

HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

getting older and living with HIV

Posted by nanma3, 4 Replies

I hit 50 years old last year and it has scared me to death cause I am afraid how getting older and having hiv will mix. I would like to know how some older women are dealing with it, I have been positive for 18+ years . My health is good so far.... Read more »

reversing lipodystrophy....

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Positive since 2003 full blown aids. Was on Kaletra and combivir. Reached non-detectable, and cd4 rising as expected. Into 3rd year noticing increase in truncal girth. Waist went from 27in. to 32in of hard solid protruding fat. Arms, legs, face... Read more »

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