How Hiv Patients Lose Belly Fat

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Tesamorelin and Excess Deep Belly Fat

Introduction Body Shape Changes Study Volunteers Study Design Side Effects Study Results Project Inform's Perspective Introduction Studied as a way to reduce excess deep belly fat, the synthetic human growth hormone releasing factor called tesamorelin may be approved by the FDA in the first half of 2010. Results from a 52-week study of 816 people showed 18% less deep belly fat in those on tesamorelin than those on placebo. ...

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My FAT Belly (FAT BELLY) (LIPOHYPERTROPHY)

Hi Dr. Frascino, I was one of your patients in Sunnyvale way back in 1987 and now live in Sonoma County. I have attended some of your concerts and love you. My medical question is: I have fat around my organs and as you can imagine it is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Ginger,What a delight to run into patients from so many years ago (even if it is only in cyberspace). Belly fat, aka abdominal obesity or lipohypertrophy, is indeed one of the more annoying complications of being virally enhanced. Unfortunately... Read more »

How to lose the fat belly

Since first diagnosed in 2000, I have my HIV under control with a undetectible viral load and a CD4 count about 800. I have been on Zerit, Epivir, Truvada, Sustiva ( not all at once of course). I am now on Atripla and it is working very well also,...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I would start by making sure that you are not diabetic or have some other hormone imbalance such as thyroid disease. Assuming th you do not, I would see a nutritionist to optimize your caloric intake and also see someone to help design an... Read more »

Losing Belly Fat due to Meds

I've been trying to lose weight due to protease Inhibitors and some other meds that raise triglycerides. My Doctor saying that i'm starting to be at risk for diabetes. What type of diet is best for decreasing belly fat?Thanks...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

This was taken from Tufts University web site. They have done some of the best research on diet and lipodystrophy.How is lipodystrophy treated?Although lipodystrophy includes a variety of body shape and metabolic changes, a single intervention can... Read more »

belly fat and serostim

I am HIV poz and have been on medications since 1999 when I was diagnosed with AIDS. The one constant medication I have been on is Sustiva in combination with Combivir and Trizivir. I am currently on Atripla only. After losing lots of weight and...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. The side effects from the Serostim should resolve with time. Once the side effects have resolved it may be possible to rechallenge, but it would make sense to start with a very low dose and then gradually build it up.... Read more »

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Losing my fat tummy//South Beach Diet

Posted by Anonymous

I have noticed that I've been gaining weight in my belly. I don't have the muscle loss in my legs and butt but my once trim waistline has gotten bigger and bigger. My doc says it is lipodystropy and I can't really change meds since I had a hard... Read more »

Nucleomaxx?? Has it really increase facial fat??

Posted by whatifman, 1 Reply

hi. i'm not an hiv-aid patient but i have very sunken facial features. and alot of ppl have said i dont look healthy, but my body is normal. it say nucleomaxx regenerate facial fat, so i was wondering, would it be possible to take this and will it... Read more »

am i? worried! still sane...losing it day by day.

Posted by innerpeacedude, 5 Replies

I was a virgin and 4weeks back, I had an encounter with 2 different sex workers.

Day 1
I had unprotected oral as I licked her vagina for about a minute max. then I felt guilty I stopped. No sex with her.

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Boon for HIV & AIDS patients - Yoga Pranayama ....

Posted by akumar, 2 Replies

Boon for HIV & AIDS patients - Yoga & Pranayama - Swami Ramdev
From: akumar

My dear Brothers & Sisters,

Re: Great ancient Indian science "Yoga & Pranayama" is a boon for HIV & AIDS patients.

I am impressed by the Great job, being... Read more »

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