How To Manage Lipodystrophy And Hiv

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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...

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Lipodystrophy (LIPODYSTROPHY)

I'm trying to find CURRENT information about lipo treatment options, but everything I find, including on this site, is over 2 years old. Can you point me to anything newer. I've been advanced/full-blown (technically) for 15 years, and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The best source for current information about lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy) should be your HIV specialist physician. Treatment options depend on your specific case. There is current information on treatment options on this site... Read more »

Changing meds because of Lipodystrophy

Nelson, I'm a weightlifter myself -- for many years, I've been in and out of the gym, trying very hard to managed this "pot belly" of sorts with no luck. I've gotten sick of people making comments like "when is the...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

There is some evidence that switching from Norvir boosted protease inhibitors may, and I say MAY, decrease visceral fat in some patients that have metabolic issues. But in most patients, that is not the case.There was a study recently presented at... Read more »

Lipodystrophy

Hello Dr. Cohen, this is my first time surfing this website and I am truly impressed, keep up the wonderful work. I've been positive for 15+ years and managed to stay healthy and symptoms free on several treatments, first mono AZT therapy and...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

No -- I don't know who is doing this kind of work. You certainly could consult any of the HIV specialists in the Bay Area -- and they could lead you to several I am sure. Another source could be to call Project Inform as they might know of... Read more »

GH and Managing Lipodystrophy

Can human growth hormone be effectively used to combat the effects of lipodystrophy as brought on by protease inhibitors? I was on Crixivan earlier for approximately nine months which resulted in fatty deposits in "buffalo hump" and in the...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear GH,There is still work to be done on this idea. GH can help burn fat, however, it can also cause insulin resistance, which it looks like the protease inhibitors do as part of the lipodystrophy. It is also likely that it is not only the protease... Read more »

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HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

Posted by Anonymous

HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

HIV positive subjects age 18-65 with changes in body fat distribution
are needed for a three-year research study investigating treatment
with growth hormone. Participants will self-inject growth hormone
f... Read more »

HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

lipodystrophy from protease inhibitors

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have known about my HIV+ status now for 6 years, and God has blessed me with continued good health. I have accessed all the major medications, plus vitamins to help fight the disease. Once I started taking the new protease inhibitors, I started... Read more »

can you avoid lipodystrophy?

Posted by hopefulone, 4 Replies

s there a way you can avoid or lesson the impact of lipodystrophy if on atripla? good diet and regular exercise? or regardless of exercise and diet youre going to change? Read more »

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