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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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Dieting and HIV

I am HIV poz, 37 and will be starting meds soon. I am about 25lbs. overweight and I'd like to lose it. Are those contradictive plans? ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Patients starting HIV medication often will gain weight (mostly fat) in the first year. Efforts to effectively exercise/diet are compatable with starting HIV medication and are encouraged. KH... Read more »

Diet for pregnant woman with HIV

I am pregnant and have HIV. I was wondering if there are any specific deficiencies that I have to watch out for--I'm taking folic acid. However, does a woman with HIV need to watch her diet during pregnancy more than a pregnant woman without...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I believe you are doing the right thing with the folate. You may need slightly more folate then is normally required. In general if you are not having diarrhea, a normal pregnancy vitamin with the folate would be sufficient. Good Luck! Douglas T.... Read more »

Diet pills,(Propolene), and HIV

I am a 51 year old female on combivir and susutiva for 3 years with an undectable viral load. I have in the past several months been gaining abdominal weight to the point have lost feminine curves and look pregnant. If I relax my muscles my belly...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is no reason to expect that the ingredient of propolene (" a natural fiber") would interfere with the activity of Combivir/Sustiva. That being said there is really no good clinical data supporting the claims that propolene works for... Read more »

Diet Pills (Phentermine) & HIV combination therapy

Hello,I am a 25 year old male who is 40 pounds overweight. I am currently on combination of reyataz and combivir. My doctor told me to just try excercisng and eating right to lose the weight. A friend of mine who is not hiv positive and is taking...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.I'm not aware of any specific drug-drug interaction between your meds, though I doubt that this has been formally evaluated. Nevertheles, any patient that has persistent shortness of breath has a medical condition that... Read more »

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