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Hiv Weight Loss
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early HIV and weight lossIs there any reason that I should be unable to gain back the weight I lost after recently contracting HIV? I don't know for sure if the weight loss is from the virus; I have not been able to eat properly because of stress. If I start eating...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
You ask a great question. A key here is what you mean by "early HIV". Usually, weight lss is fairly modest until T cell counts fall substantially (i.e. to less than 300 or so). Some people do lose a few pounds early, or (perhaps) a few...
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HIV & Weight LossHi Nelson;Hope you are well. Your good work here is greatly appreciated. Thank you.Quick questions... Read more »HIV and weight lossDear DrThank you so much for this column.I am HIV+ and recently started... Read more »
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Poster Session 42351: The Effects of Oxandralone on Body Weight and Composition in Patients with HIV-Associated Weight LossA 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 »
Treating Unintentional Weight Loss Nutrition Options: An Important Piece of the HIV PuzzleUnintentional weight loss has long been recognized as a reason for concern in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Both studies and experience have helped us to understand that unintentional weight loss can be a signal of a potential secondary... Read more »
Is Your Testosterone Level "Normal?"Are you depressed or fatigued? Have you lost weight for no discernable cause? Have you experienced a loss in sex drive, or in men, a loss of erectile function? Have you suffered from muscle loss or the inability to grow muscle? Low testosterone... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Contributes to Malnutrition of Children in Developing Countries, UNICEF Report SaysAbout 146 million, or 27% of children in developing countries are underweight, many "to a life-threatening degree," partly because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, according to a UNICEF report released on Tuesday, London's Guardian reports ( Guardian... Read more »
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weight loss?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
why do people with aids lose weight?? is it because of diahrea and vomitting or does the weight just come off? thanksRead more » Weight Loss - not really intentional
Posted by dj1979, 4 Replies
I have a question for those experienced with meds, etc. I have been on Combivir and Sustiva since late January this year. My labs are much better, CD4 up to 550 from 227, VL to undetectable (down from 11,000). I am feeling great. I started an...
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Weight loss
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
What is the definition of "rapid weight loss"? What is the time frame and how much weight? Also, can stiffness in the back of the neck be a sign of infection?Read more » Weight loss
Posted by Anonymous
Has anyone had weight loss with thier symptoms? Besides the swollen nodes I have lost about 8 pounds and have not been able to gain weight. Anyone else?Read more »
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