How Long Does It Take Lypodystrophy To Appear

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abdominal pain caused by severe lypodystrophy?

I have been seeking answers for a long time in regards to pain in my upper abdomen. I definitely do have quite pronounced lipodystrophy and its all visceral fat, not blubber I can pinch. I have checked out all other possibilities - I've had...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

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There are observations between my colleagues about several less-mentioned areas of fat deposits. One area many of us have seen, and some of us have started to quasi-measure is just under the pectoral muscle area, seemingly under the ribcage in the... Read more »

How long for major side effects to appear?

Hi,I was recently diagnosed as having had a recent infection (probably 1.5 months ago), and began... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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... Read more »

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well it appears ok so far

Posted by alive2, 2 Replies

the surgery went well yesterday, so far that i can tell. the pain is really bad, which i assume will subside in due time. i was nervous the night before, but once i was on the table it was to late to turn back, of corse i was so doped up i couldnt... Read more »

When will the swollen nodes appear after HIV infection?

Posted by esia501, 1 Reply

I've totally stopped from doing free sex for about a year. Lately i've had fatigue, diarrhea for three weeks (weight is not decreasing at all), feeling wanna vomit/nausea, joint aching. I wonder when will the lymph nodes swollen when HIV infected in... Read more »

ARS symptoms always appear?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If i had a risky exposure on July 5th, would i experience any symptoms by now if i were seroconverting to HIV+. I had an experience with a prostitute (protected) and immediately after i lost my appetite for about a week, i lost about 10lbs. But i... Read more »

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CROI: Treatment Interruption Appear Safe for Selected Patients

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