Hiv Benefit Steroids

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DHEA

What Is DHEA? Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in men and women. A hormone is a chemical produced in one part of the body that is carried to another part of the body where it has a specific effect. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys. DHEA is the most common steroid in humans. It can be transformed in the body into testosterone (the primary male sex hormone), estrogen (an...

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Anabolic Steroids

I am HIV+ and am interested in taking steroids - how can I do this safely and legally? I have lipodystrophy from my meds and want to build up my body/muscles - please help me with this decision...Thanks,Elias Luna...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Use of anabolic steroids in patients who are stable with their HIV disease has not been shown to clearly and safely improve health. In some patients with low testosterone levels or who have been losing lean body mass anabolic steroids may be more... Read more »

Why do some docs prescribe steroids freely and others don't?

Hi Dr. HenryI've been HIV poz for 4 years now and healthy on Truvada and Intelence. I have hypogonadism and have been taking testosterone injection 1ml every 10 days. I started a work out program with a personal trainer 4 months ago to help...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is little data on long term safety of use of anabolic steroids and concerns about effects on lipids, liver, cardiac and other organ systems including increased risk for cancer and other conditions. For patients with stable weight doing well... Read more »

steroids as proactive treatment?

Hi Doc, I fired my hiv specialist and have an appointment with a new specialist this month.(he keeps missing his appointments with me due to scheduling and his response to my fatigue was "part of the disease"). I was on meds...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mr. I-luv-Italians (but too tired to care),I'm delighted that you:1.Are taking a proactive approach to your health by firing a physician who seems not to be fully vested in your care.2.Know that "part of the disease" is not an... Read more »

wasting and combination steroids

I have dramatic weight loss due to aids wasting, and am currently on testosterone (200 mg)every two weeks as well as Oxandrin 10 mg daily.Are there any other agents that I should add, switch or try for maximum results.Mark...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Hi Mark!There are several things to look into... but before you do, take a little bit of time to find out why you have weight loss and what type of weight was lost. To hold onto weight and to optimize where the weight is, you will need to think... Read more »

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Steroids for Bodybuilding

Posted by Chico, 4 Replies

I have recently started on my hiv treatment and want to know if i can continue to take Winstrol Depot the steroid for my body building.

I am fit and healthy but don't want the steroid to affect my resistance. Any body builders or Doc's help me out... Read more »

Benefits of HIV/AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

This is going to sound bizarre, but let me preface my note with the disclaimer that I'm taking an international health course and our challenge is to write a 10-15 page paper on a controversial topic. The topic I have chosen is definitely... Read more »

Benefits for Poz Vets

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me the benefits provided to HIV positive Veterans? Ikeep hearing that it all depends on when you contracted it, but I at least want to know what they are. Government web sites are not very helpful in explaining. Thanks alot!

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VA Benefits

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was active duty during 90-94, and am in the guard now. In Jan 04, I contracted HIV while at military school on orders. Can I get the VA to treat me for HIV? What are my benefits?

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