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Whats Lipodystrophy
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what's next to deal with lipodystrophy?hello i have been HIV+ for 10 years. i have been on viracept and combivir for about 8. i have been undetectable for the whole time and have tcells of 900. i am starting to see more changes in my body the effects of lipodystrophy.it is starting to...
Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.
AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
Hello, it is great that your numbers are excellent, but the difficult part of your situation has been the development of cumulative long-term side effects. Lipodystrophy is the term we use for body shape changes and generally comes in two varieties....
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Whats my risk of developing lipodystrophy?I have been on my first regimen of Epivir, Ziagen and Sustiva for about 4.5 years now with... Read more »Whats my risk of developing lipodystrophy?I have been on my first regimen of Epivir, Ziagen and Sustiva for about 4.5 years now with... Read more »
Articles
An AIDS Body: Living With LipodystrophyLike many of us these days, Juan's (not his real name) denial was overcome by reality when his pants wouldn't button any more. However, Juan's problem wasn't too much food and too little exercise, but lipodystrophy, a common side effect of HIV... Read more »
HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat LossTable 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... Read more »
Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy)What Is Lipodystrophy? Is Lipo Dangerous? What Causes Lipo? Can Lipo Be Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy, or "lipo" for short, is a collection of body shape changes in people taking antiretroviral... Read more »
Body Distortion -- LipodystrophyLipodystrophy (lipid = fat; dystrophy = disorder) Lipodystrophy syndrome is the term used to describe a range of symptoms that include changes in body shape and metabolic changes (for the latter, see "Cardiac Concerns" and "Insulin Resistance and... Read more »
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HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy Needed
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
HIV Positive Volunteers with Lipodystrophy NeededHIV positive subjects age 18-65 with changes in body fat distribution are needed for a three-year research study investigating treatment with growth hormone. Participants will self-inject growth... Read more » exercise and PI lipodystrophy
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
i have been on zerit, epivir and crix for more than one year. i have lipodystrophy (no more buttocks, fat loss in face and a paunch). I have always been an avid exerciser -- my doc has told me to STOP exercising, that it worsens the situation. i... Read more » Lipodystrophy and relationships
Posted by capri75
Anyone out there who has experienced a feeling of neglect in a relationship because they have lipodystrophy even thought they have healthy blood counts and full of energy. Anyone who knows a dating sites for people with lipodystrophy?
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