Hiv Wasting Treatment

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Wasting Syndrome

Hormone levels can affect the metabolism. HIV seems to change some hormone levels including testosterone and thyroid. Also, cytokines play a role in wasting. Cytokines are proteins that produce inflammation to help the body fight infections. People with HIV have very high levels of cytokines. This makes the body produce more fats and sugars, but less protein. Unfortunately, these factors can work together to create a "downward spiral." For...

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How best to prevent facial wasting after treatment interruption?

I have been on a drug "holiday" for the past 18 months, after 12 years of HIV therapy. I stopped my meds with high CD4 count of 1100 and undetectable viral load. The reason I stopped therapy was because, even though I felt great, I had...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. You do not seem vain and asking to take an effective regimen with the lowest chance of lipoatrophy is a perfectly reasonable request. It would be important to know what your regimen was before the treatment... Read more »

Do all patients on treatment develop butt wasting/lypodystrophy?

I began HIV treatment in March 2003 which includes Zerit. I have seen no signs of lypodystrophy so far. Do all patients taking this drug develop butt wasting and other forms of lypodystrophy? How long before the symptoms (generally) show up? ...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Certainly not everyone who takes antiretroviral therapy develops fat loss. In fact, it is likely to be the minority of people. Even though combinations which include d4T (Zerit) have been shown to have a higher risk than AZT, abacavir or tenofovir... Read more »

Wasting on Treatment? Date of Infection?

Dear Dr;First question- Will Trizivir and Sustiva cause any lipodystrophy or wasting in the near term or does it normally take a while? Second Question- I'm curious as to when I was first infected with HIV. Is it possible to know this by...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

1. Most people who take therapy don't get lipodystrophy and those that do cmmonly don't see anything happening in the first year or so. This combination is likely to be lower risk that some others although I am not sure whay you need 4... Read more »

Facial wasting before treatment

Hello Dr Pierone,I have been dignosed HIV positive just 3 week ago, I have been loosing weigh for a few months, that made me decide to have my blood tested for HIV. My CD4 count is 257 and VL 6700, I have been told I must start treatment. My concern...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. Some people (with or without HIV) have a thin face that gets thinner with any stress or weight loss. There is really no way to predict if your facial appearance will improve or worsen now that you are on antiretroviral... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

Individuals living with HIV and AIDS may not only have to deal with the threat of illness but the toll of illness. All that is required to stay healthy and alive can leave an everlasting mark! I'm referring to... Read more »

Wasting Management - PAID ONLINE Research available

Posted by Haley1, 1 Reply

PAID CONFIDENTIAL ON-LINE STUDY

If you have been diagnosed with HIV and have experienced HIV associated wasting, you may be eligible to participate in a paid research study being conducted to learn about treatment and your experiences.

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facial wasting * any help/support appreciated

Posted by boston781, 3 Replies

I've been HIV+ since '91. I'm currently on fuzeon & other meds. I am so depressed over my sunken cheeks. I'm doing well healthwise being on this regimen. If anyone knows or has any suggestions on where to find help in the Boston area I'd... Read more »

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