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Aids 2002 Conference Findings for Lipodystrophy and Lipoatrophy

Dearest Dr. Dieterich, You are the coolest and most down to earth doctor on this website. I am curious as I bet are others who visit this website religiously hoping to get some positive feedback in terms of lipodystrophy (body shape changes) and...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Thanks for the positive feedback. There was no real breakthrough at the Barcelona meeting. However there was controversy. It was particularly evident at Carl Grenfeld's presentation on the FRAMS study. He suggested that visceral fat, that is... Read more »

NucleomaxX and Lipoatrophy

I'm currently on Combivir and Reyataz. Great results with undetectable VL and 1100 cd4. BUT.... lipoatrophy (not lipodystrophy) is kicking in. Loss of fat in face and limbs. I know one option is to switch NRTI's from the AZT in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The concept that uridine or uridine-containing products, like Nucleomax, might help mitochondria recover from nucleoside damage and consequently might help with lipoatrophy has been around for a while. Uridine studies to date, including... Read more »

Worried (LIPODYSTROPHY, LIPOATROPHY, LIPOHYPERTROPHY, 2011)

I am 66 year old and was diagnosed positive about 5 years ago. I was overweight on went on a diet but have much muscle fat. I look lean in the face and my legs are thinning. I am on Atripla. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Body shape changes can be associated with HIV/AIDS and some antiretroviral drugs. Lipodystrophy is the technical term for body shape changes. It includes lipoatrophy (fat loss) and lipohypertrophy (fat gain).Lipohypertrophy results in fat... Read more »

% of HIV+ with lipoatrophy?

I recently tested positive and I'm terrified about my physical appearance diminishing as a result of treatment. What percentage of HIVer's experience lipoatrophy over their lifetime?...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

This is a very difficult question to answer because antiretroviral therapy continues to improve and evolve over time.Body morphologic changes were much more common as a complication of the earlier medications used for HIV infection. The newer... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)

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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 »

Help please.... Lipoatrophy

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Noticed about a year ago that my legs were getting skinnier. Know now that it is from Lipo. Face has not sunken yet but is thinner. Fat accumulation is mostly in the armpits areas. Clinic where I go doesn't seem too worried ! I'm going back on Dec... Read more »

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