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Facial wasting, etc.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My face 'sunk' overnight, it seems, and I would like to know of any treatments that have helped others. Also, what do you do about dating and activites. I am at a loss right now. Please respond. Thank you.

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Facial Wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Has anyone found a way to deal with facial wasting? I'm not on treatment yet but still have terrible facial wasting.

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question about facial wasting

Posted by Anonymous

Is facial wasting from the disease or the meds ?

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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... Read more »

Facial wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me about treatments that have helped them with facial wasting? My face just 'sunk', more or less, overnight. This is really bothersome and my doctor said there is nothing to be done. Please respond. Thank you.

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Effectiveness of Anadrol-50 for facial wasting

I am 41, HIV+ for 5 years, in excellent health. CD4 count runs 700 to 900 (although latest was 1141). Viral load usually undetectable, although sometimes it goes up as high as 500. Have been on combination treatment that includes a protease...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

Peripheral wasting may be exacerbated by androgens such as anadrol, so I'm not sure that it is responsible for your improvement. Facial wasting is the #1 body shape change complaint in my practice. It is unclear which agents cause it (although... Read more »

facial wasting, body wasting

hi,i am a healhty 18year survior of hiv. my most recent cocktail is: Truvada 1aday,Viramue 200mg 2dly,testosterone Cyp inj., 2ml once a week along w/ oxandrolone 10mg tabs twice a day.. I am 5'8"and my weight is 137llbs. my normal healthy...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

Deca Durabolin is still available and cheaper than before.200 mg a week , a conservative dose used in combination with a daily testosterone gel, costs around $12, for a total monthly cost of $48.Your doctor has to call in a prescription at... Read more »

FACIAL WASTING

What is facial wasting what causes it...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Facial wasting is a non-specific term and either refers to the facial appearance in persons with generalized loss of weight (AIDS wasting) or to HIV-associated lipoatrophy. The former is seen in people who have... Read more »

genotrope for facial wasting?

I haven't ever before heard of using genotrope for limiting facial muscle wasting. Genotrope and Serostim are pretty much the same thing. So does this mean that Serostim would assist in limiting facial muscle wasting as well?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

You no doubt read the response to the question on growth hormone. It seemed from the question that the treatment was being used for wasting of muscle tissues, but that the main concern of the person posing the question was his facial muscle wasting.... Read more »

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FAQs About Facial Wasting

Basics and Prevention | Treatment | Insurance | Personal Stories Basics and Prevention Newly diagnosed: Which meds should I choose to avoid lipoatrophy? How long should I wait to begin treatment for facial wasting? How do I craft an... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Why Your Dentist Needs to Know About Your Facial Fillers

In 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 »

As Easy as ESAP

Jack is a person living with AIDS in Brooklyn. He was diagnosed with wasting syndrome, and his doctor prescribed testosterone injections. When going to visit his sister in Buffalo, however, he was in such a rush to get to the airport on time that he... Read more »

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Reconstructive Treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy Syndrome

Issue: Reconstructive treatments for Facial Lipodystrophy Syndrome generally involve injecting various substances to supplement or fill out certain contours of the face. Lipodystrophy Syndrome (LDS) is characterized by abnormal redistribution of... Read more »

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