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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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Do all patients on treatment develop butt wasting/lypodystrophy?

I began HIV treatment in March 2003 which includes Zerit. I have seen no signs of lypodystrophy so far. Do all patients taking this drug develop butt wasting and other forms of lypodystrophy? How long before the symptoms (generally) show up? ...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Certainly not everyone who takes antiretroviral therapy develops fat loss. In fact, it is likely to be the minority of people. Even though combinations which include d4T (Zerit) have been shown to have a higher risk than AZT, abacavir or tenofovir... Read more »

CATHOLIC (CHURCH LADYS LATEST RANT!)

Hmmm isn't it funny that when a religious belief doesnt fit into someone's life you have to automatically refer to it as a cult to make yourself feel better. The USA is becoming hell on earth. We allow people to be gay, we allow abortion,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Back again??? Don't you have any other hobbies other than lurking around this forum pestering me? Perhaps it's your prurient interests (now that really would qualify as perverted) or maybe it's just vicarious thrills of feeling... Read more »

Use of Cotrimox for HIV/AIDS in developing countries

Dear Experts,I am doing a research related to promotion of Cotrimox for the treatment of HIV in developing countries where ARV drugs are not available. Could you provide any information regarding the usage of cotrimox, side effects of the drug and...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Cotrimoxazole is one of the trade names for the antibiotic trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (otherwise known as Bactrim or Septra). Cotrimoxazole is the form of the medication most commonly used in resource-limited countries.The medication is... Read more »

anyone here developed aids within 18 months?

Dear Dr. Bob,I developed aids within 18 months and I test negative in many asia countries. My symptoms are listed as below:abdominal painfatigueheadacherashnauseamoving spots in the eyesweight loss(10kg)shortness of breath fever I know it is HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You developed AIDS within 18 months, but you tested HIV negative "in many Asia countries." The doctors in your country wouldn't give you HIV medications so you bought them from AIDS patients.I find your story very sad. Not only... Read more »

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Spirulina Latest Scientific Research

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Effects on the AIDS Virus, Cancer and the Immune System.
by Richard Kozlenko DPM, Ph.D M.P.H. and Ronald H. Henson. Copyright 1998

Spirulina is gaining more attention from medical scientists as a nutraceutical and source of potential... Read more »

latest lab results

Posted by movingon, 4 Replies

Hey all - i haven't posted for a while as i have been concentrating on living a healthier lifestyle and trying to get my head back on since diagnosis in August. I just want to share my latest results with you all

1st set , August 07 . CD4 284, 29% ,... Read more »

Safe, Natural & Effective HIV/AIDS Treatment

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SEEKING CLINICAL TRIALS SPONSORSHIP & VOLUNTEERS

We are trying to get HIV Groups & Organizations, Medical and Pharmaceutical Institutions, and Universities and the Medical & Scientific Communities aware, informed and interested in MM-1,... Read more »

AIDS Treatment News on Denialists

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John S. James, AIDS Treatment News

AIDS Treatment Improves Survival: Answering the "AIDS Denialists"

by Bruce Mirken

A sharp decline in AIDS deaths in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia began in 1996, coinciding with the widespread... Read more »

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