If I Have Mitochondrial Toxicity Do I Have Hiv

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Mitochondrial Toxicity

Lactic acidosis can be fatal. See your health care provider immediately if you have these symptoms. MT may also cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy, see Fact Sheet 555 ). It has been linked to kidney damage and hearing loss. Some researchers believe it might also contribute to fat redistribution (lipodystrophy, see Fact Sheet 553 ) in people taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). How Do ARVs Cause MT? Mitochondria have an enzyme...

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MITOCHONDRIAL TOXICITY

Anti-HIV drug side effects linked to mitochondrial toxicity have been around for years. It is obvious with the growing incidence and possible role of lipodystrophy. It's a fact that all nukes inhibit cellular DNA polymerase beta and gamma, thus...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

This rather a long question so I hope I can respond to all of it.The risk factors for lipoatrophy inlcude disease characteristics (AIDS, low CD4), genetic characteristics (genes which promote the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF) and both nucs and PIs.... Read more »

How is Mitochondrial Toxicity Ruled Out?

Dear Dr. Bob,I have been HIV+ for 17 years, and on Viracept, D4T, 3TC for the past three years. My viral load undetectable, CD4's averaging 900, but I have had severe fatigue for around 9 months. I am often so exhausted that I am afraid of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Whipped in S.F.,Well, Ill stand by my previous statement, "we have much to learn about how to diagnose and treat mitochondrial toxicity." Is there a way to "conclusively rule it out?" Well, there are ways, but these types... Read more »

mitochondrial toxicity and fatigue

Would a one week on "Meds" one week off "meds" be sufficient to slow reverse or halt this disintegration of the Mitochondria ? Regardless of the "it's BAD to stop meds because you will develope a resistant strain !!...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

OK, OK, OK, I get it! You don't want me to say it's BAD to stop meds, because you will develop a resistant strain!!! However, you want me to comment on one-week-on and one-week-off H"IV meds and advise you if this theoretically might... Read more »

mitochondrial toxicity- what is it

Hi, Im taking 3tc, sustivia, and abacavir. Im experiencing lypo- who isnt it seems. What is mitochondrial toxicity and what caused it.Am I taking any medications which may contribute to it, and if so, some suggestions as to what else I might...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Lipodystrophy is not precisely defined but includes issues related to fat distribution (too much in some areas and loss of fat in others) and increases in blood fat levels. Some of those conditions are seen in the general population. Lipodystrophy... Read more »

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