How To Prevent Buffalo Hump When You Are Hiv Positive

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What options are available for someone whose buffalo hump is so huge, it is deforming! (BUFFALO HUMP, 2009)

Hello to my favorite Doc. This is Mommy of three and I hope to find you are doing wonderfully and as happy as you can possibly be. I am finding that my buffalo hump has grown so big that despite being taken off of one protease inhibitor and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mommy of Three,Unfortunately we don't clearly understand the pathophysiology (cause) of buffalo humps and consequently we do not have effective treatments available. Certainly the problem is most prevalent in HIVers on antiretroviral... Read more »

buffalo hump growing while off drugs?

Drs,This has really been driving me crazy. I stopped all HIV drugs 1 1/2 yrs ago after taking... Read more »

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D. »

buffalo hump

I'm a practical nurse, positive for four years, no serious problems, buffalo hump noted a few... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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Buffalo Hump Just Starting

Posted by mike55, 6 Replies

Hi,

I have been successly treated with Trizivir for four years (since becoming HIV+). All was well until a few weeks ago I noticed the dreaded hump starting to appear behind my neck.

I would like to hear experiences from anyone going through this... Read more »

buffalo hump

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

has anyone experienced a "buffalo hump"? my doctor says that not enough information is known about the cause or treatment of it. i have consulted with a plastic surgeon who has recommended a procedure to remove the hump. has anyone had any... Read more »

crixibelly and buffalo back

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey Guys:
I am looking for ANY information on the layer of FAT you get on your belly from protease
inhibitors. The news just gets worse because you get a layer of fat on the back of your
neck, too. JUST... Read more »

injection of hiv from hiv positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was at a party injecting drugs. I shared the needle with 2 other people. Later i found out that the guy i shared the needle with was hiv positive. I know i have to get tested. Is it 100% chance that i am infected since his hiv blood went... Read more »

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