Hiv Effects On Body Processes

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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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HIV Infection Process

Dr. Bob,Hello. I am not sure if this is the correct forum to present this question, but I've been browsing this section for a few weeks now and you seem to be really on top of things.My question/curiosity is regaring the HIV infection process....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The natural history of HIV infection is well documented. You are correct there is a spike in HIV viral load shortly after infection, which then decreases as the body's immune response kicks into gear. I'll reprint a brief description... Read more »

Could a normal CD4/CD8 ratio ever be evidence that the body is not effectively fighting HIV?

If someone's immune system was not fighting off HIV infection very well...not signalling the CD8 cells to get into action...could that cause a normal CD4/CD8 ratio? In other words, are there times when a normal CD4/CD8 ratio could be...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

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regarding the body effects from HIV

how long does it take for the HIV (AIDS) to show on a human body... and I mean like the minimum time....

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

If you use the most sensitive molecular tests to detect the virus itself, this can give a positive result within a matter of a day, perhaps less, after a person has been infected. If you use the standard test to measure antibodies to HIV, it is... Read more »

does paroxitine or any anti depressants effect hiv anti body test

Dr Bob ,your humour filled answers are indeed delightfull.I am really scared,i have been on antidepressant paroxitine 20 mg for the last 2 years my question is will this have any effect on hiv anti body test ,i have tested negative 9 months after...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey there Worried-Wanna-Be-Yooo-Hooo,First off, it's WOO-HOO, not YOOO-HOO or YAHOO or DOOO-DOOO.Next, you've had eight tests between six to nine months???? Honey, I don't need to save you from mental agony. Rather, I've got to... Read more »

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HIV side effects? (heart attacks & seizures)

Posted by Carrie, 1 Reply

I'm starting to post more here, and hope I'm not bothering anyone by it. I'm just looking to get further educated.

Anyways, my 33 year old boyfriend is pos and I who am 27 are neg. We've been talking about having a baby (in another post) but another... Read more »

body image

Posted by gabe, 3 Replies

Hi all
I've been living with HIV for 13 years now and I'm not unhappy to have made it this far. My biggest personal issue at the moment is how I look thanks to lipo. I find myself seeing HIV whenever I look in the mirror. Its hard enough to feel good... Read more »

BBC Report on Brain Scan of HIV Effects

Posted by ScotCharles

Link below to copies of MRI brain scans of HIV+ people

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/4319952.stm

Scans show how HIV attacks brain

HIV, which attacks the body's natural defences, also damages the brain, three dimensional medical scans... Read more »

Process of elimination

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Had a low risk exposure sept/oct last year unprotected vaginal insertive. Went for a full medical last week and just got results of blood test/liver function/kidney function and they were all fine, as was my blood pressure etc. My question is this.... Read more »

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