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How To Manage Facial Wasting When You Have Hiv
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How to manage facial wasting?Over the last several months my face has collapsed and become sunken. In a matter of months I have visually aged 15 years. The rest of my body is fine and has not changed. I am 6'3" at 198 lbs. I am HIV pos for 20 years, T-cell count aprox...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Dear Facial Wasting, This can be associated with HIV medication, you don't mention if you are taking any now. Changing meds or taking a holiday can certainly stop the progression. It occassionally gets better then, but not usually. There are...
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Facial Wasting + AgingHi. I've managed to survive HIV for 25 years and HIV meds since the late 1980s. Now I'm... Read more »Facial wasting vs. lipoatrophyDr. Moyle,Welcome to the site! I have been a fan of this area for a while.What really is the... Read more »
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FAQs About Facial WastingDon't see your question? Ask it in our Facial Wasting forum ! Basics and Prevention | Treatment | Insurance | Personal Stories Basics and Prevention Newly diagnosed: Which meds should I choose to avoid lipoatrophy? How long should I... Read more »
Why Your Dentist Needs to Know About Your Facial FillersIn the early 2000s, facial wasting -- the loss of the fatty layer just under the skin on the face, particularly in the cheeks -- was a real concern for people with HIV on anti-HIV therapy. With its signature sunken cheeks and resulting gaunt... Read more »
Fighting WastingOn March 24, 2000, Nutritionists In AIDS Care (NIAC) and the AIDS Wasting Foundation (AWF) presented an all-day conference at Hunter College in New York City. The conference was entitled "Progressive Management of AIDS Wasting: 2000," and one of... Read more »
Managing Long-Term Side of Effects of HIV TherapyYou've Come a Long Way, Baby Antiretroviral therapy (HAART, ART, or anti-HIV medicines) has indeed come a long way in the last 25 years. ART has allowed for individuals who are HIV-positive to live longer lives. New ART medicines and classes of ART... 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 » facial wasting
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello All,I've become obsessive with my concern with facial wasting. I've been positive for over 20 years, and have been very fortunate as I've not developed any AIDS related disorders. However, 3 years ago I was diagnosed with type II diabetes,... Read more » Facial Wasting?
Posted by Anonymous
Please help!! I have been told that there is a wasting condition assicated with HIV. In particular wasting of the face . Is it remotely possible that this wasting can start right away( within 3-4 months of infection) I am scared so far all my test...
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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...
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