Getting Rid Of Pml

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Progressive Multifocal Leucoencephalopathy (PML)

What Is PML? Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy is a serious viral infection of the brain. "Encephalo" means brain. "Pathy" means disease. Encephalopathy is a disease of the brain. "Leuco-" (or "leuko") means pale or white. Leucoencephalopathy is a disease of the white matter of the brain. "Progressive" means that this disease gets worse in a short time. "Multifocal" means that it shows up in several places at the same time. Researchers...

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Getting rid of crix belly.

I've noticed the fat in my face, arms and legs has pretty much gone and the gut is getting bigger. I am currently taking D4T, 3TC and Sustiva. I exercise regularly, running and playing racquetball and well as some weight training. Can I do...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

It is interesting that you call this "crix belly" though you are not taking crixivan!Well, we remain at an impasse without answers with respect to fat accumulation and fat depletion. You certainly seem to be exercising enough which should... Read more »

Getting rid of my 'pot belly'

Hello I am a big fan of this site and find it very informataive reading up on all the questions answered and I have one I hope you can help me with? I've been +ive for the last 9 years now 29yo and currently taking Kaletra, Zerit, tenofovir and...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Dear J, I guess this may not just be a consequence of HIV therapy but also the chemo and the effects on your exercise habits of doing through this difficult time. Those slendertone belts are not particularly effective from the anecdotes I have heard... Read more »

Getting Rid of Zerit

Hello.I have been on Sustiva, Zerit and Abacavir since Jan 2000. I have been concerned about the possible facial wasting. The virus has been suppressed on this mix of drugs and I am doing well. However, I have been struggling with high levels of...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Most studies have suggested that fat wasting occurs less often with AZT then with D4T so that switch is often done even before any fat is lost. D4T can also contribute to the increased lipids (perhaps more so then AZT). Nevirapine may be... Read more »

getting rid of HIV

Hi Dr. BobIf I beefed off (referrence to jerking off) for like 24 hours straight would it be possible to beef all the HIV out of my body,eradicating the virus. Do you like to beef off?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You plan to "beef-off" for 24 hours straight??? WOW, I haven't heard about action like that since the last time the Oh-So-Reverend Ted "I'm Not Gay Anymore" Haggert spent the night at a Baptist Boys'... Read more »

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PML

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone know have any information on PML? Is is a death sentence? Read more »

PML - HEARD OF IT ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My partner is dying from PML & I am looking to get in touch with others who may be in or have been in this horrible situation. Or if anyone knows of any PML support groups.

Thanks

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Other PML sufferers

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I WOULD LIKE TO CORRISPOND WITH OTHERS WHO SUFFER FROM PML....IWAS DIAGNOSEDIN4/99 AND AM SLOWLY GETTING STRONGER.I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES..............

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PML Survivors

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hi! My name is Ron and I am living with HIV and PML. Myself and a fellow PML survivor wanted to test the viability and usefulness of an email support group for others affected by PML. Therefore I have started a Yahoo Group to facilitate this idea. I... Read more »

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