Treating Wasting Syndrome

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Wasting Syndrome

Hormone levels can affect the metabolism. HIV seems to change some hormone levels including testosterone and thyroid. Also, cytokines play a role in wasting. Cytokines are proteins that produce inflammation to help the body fight infections. People with HIV have very high levels of cytokines. This makes the body produce more fats and sugars, but less protein. Unfortunately, these factors can work together to create a "downward spiral." For...

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Treating wasting in patient with history of lymphoma

Dear Dr Dieterich:If someone had lymphoma over 4 years ago (now in remission) and they are now experiencing wasting syndrome, would you prescribe anabolics or growth hormone?Thanks!Nelson Vergelwww.medibolics.com...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I don't see any relation between lymphoma and anabolics. That is not one of their usual complications. If you need them then I think it would be a reasonable risk. Good luck! DTD... Read more »

NEW MEDICATION FOR WASTING SYNDROME

I WAS DIAGNOSED HIV+ SEVEN YRS AGO. MY DOCTOR HAS DIAGNOSED ME WITH WASTING SYNDROME AND HE SAID IT IS BECAUSE OF THE MEDICATION (CRIXIVAN, ZERIT, AND EPIVIR). A FRIEND OF MINE HEARD ABOUT A NEW MEDICATION TO TREAT THIS CONDITION, PUBLISHED IN POZ...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

I read POZ regularly. I am not aware of a new medication to treat wasting. We do have several approved medications for wasting including anabolic steroids such as oxandrolone as well as appetite stimulants and growth hormone. If you find out... Read more »

Issues with Wasting Syndrome Meds.

Nelson --Many thanks for all you do. Your wealth of knowledge is indispensible. If there's any opinion in the world to listen to... I'd say it's yours.Question: I seroconverted, was diagnosed and medicated all pretty quickly, back...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

Anavar is called Oxandrolone (old brand name: Oxandrin).Info: <a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Nutrition/Q219923.html" target=_new>Oxandrolone Tips</a> Oxandrolone is the only oral anabolic approved to treat... Read more »

Exercise vs wasting syndrome

I have a question about exercise & nutrition versus wasting syndrome. First my last labs/dr visitwas 1/9 of this year. CD4 was 600, vl undetectable. I am a male, 5'8, slight build and all my adultlife weighed 145 until 5 years ago when I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Eating healthy/exercising and carrying an appropriate (not excessive) weight makes sense for most patients even in the context of HIV infection. KH... Read more »

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Wasting---help me

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I'm sorry to come on board, but I need help. My husband is wasting away. He's newly on meds, but not gaining. It seems as though his buttcheeks are completely gone. I don't know what to do.

I'm afraid. He's down to 120 and losing despite putting... Read more »

Wasting severly--HELP

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My loved one is wasting away, how much weight can a person lose and still get healthier? I am very scared and worried about him. Read more »

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living with facial wasting

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Hello,
I wanted to write because I have recently started a website to help people living with facial wasting. Lipoatrophy is a pretty emotional issue to deal with, and I wanted to have a place for people to connect about it and find out how to treat... Read more »

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