Hiv Fat Redistribution Syndrome Anabolic Steroid

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Anabolic Steroid Side Effects

Hi Doctor, I like the way you respond to questions, I hope you can help me with mine.I am a 41 y/o male living with HIV for 16 years, AIDS diagnosis in 1996 based on CD4 of 44, under control since, current CD4 350, VL <50. Since April 2000 on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You pose a question for which I don't have an exact answer, but since you comment that you like the way I respond to questions, I'll certainly give it a try.Your fatigue, like many of us with HIV, is most likely multifactorial. You... Read more »

When Should One Consider Anabolic Steroid Use?

Dear Nelson,Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question! First, I'll give... Read more »

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

fat redistribution

I read your response to a question about changes in body shape from HIV meds. Other articles... Read more »

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Steroid Can Restore Body Tissue in HIV-Positive People, Study Says

The oral anabolic steroid oxandrolone is effective in restoring muscle and fat tissue that many HIV-positive people lose, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes , Reuters Health ... Read more »

Poster Session 42351: The Effects of Oxandralone on Body Weight and Composition in Patients with HIV-Associated Weight Loss

A variety of anabolic steroids are in use to help counteract the severe loss of body weight that effects many patients with advanced HIV disease. Studies have previously shown that HIV-related wasting causes the destruction of body cell mass (or... Read more »

Anabolics, Exercise, Nutrition, Supplements: New Book Available

Built to Survive , by AIDS treatment advocates Michael Mooney and Nelson Vergel, covering anabolic steroids, exercise, nutrition, and popular supplements (especially for preventing or treating HIV-related wasting), was published February 2000.... Read more »

Questions and Answers About Anabolic Steroids

What Are They? Anabolic steroids are drugs derived from the male hormone testosterone. They promote muscle growth and increase lean body mass. Although anabolic steroids have many approved medical uses, they are abused by some athletes and others... Read more »

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steroid alternatives

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I've been HIV for a little over 10 years. I'm still in very good health with undetectable
viral load over the past year and a half. I'm interested in hearing from others if they've had
success with or can suggest... Read more »

A QUESTION TO HIV DENIALISTS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If all this stuff about the hiv virus and aids were lies, how do you explain that people how test positive after some years WILL ALWAYS experience many many wierd symptoms never seen before in people who test negative? Why people who test positive... Read more »

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 »

My Lover Has HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello, About ten months ago my lover told me he was HIV+. At the time, he was very sick and in the hospital from an infection. I basicly took care of him and when he came home from the hospital, he moved in with me for several months. We really... Read more »

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