Whats Wasting

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responce to "what a waste" opinion -

Hello, I havent laughed so hard in years!!!Thank you! To be reincarnated to pond scum! Man,you need to create a play!...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Well, as Paul Rudnick, an accomplished screenwriter, playwright and novelist once wrote, "only money, rage, and science can conquer AIDS. But only laughter can make the nightmare bearable."Here on "Dr. Bob's sex channel",... Read more »

My Opinion of You..... "What a waste"

... that you have to have HIV. I am so sorry for this. You have helped me through some tough... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Facial wasting vs. lipoatrophy

Dr. Moyle,Welcome to the site! I have been a fan of this area for a while.What really is the... Read more »

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D. »

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Fighting Wasting

On March 24, 2000, Nutritionists In AIDS Care (NIAC) and the AIDS Wasting Foundation (AWF) presented an all-day conference at Hunter College in New York City. The conference was entitled "Progressive Management of AIDS Wasting: 2000," and one of... Read more »

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 »

Wasting Syndrome

What Is AIDS Wasting? What Causes AIDS Wasting? How Is Wasting Treated? The Bottom Line What Is AIDS Wasting? AIDS wasting is the involuntary loss of more than 10% of body weight, plus more than 30 days of either diarrhea, or weakness and... Read more »

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Wasting Worries

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Ok. Haven't had really any "symptoms" of HIV. But, it seems like over the last year since my posible exposure, I have lost mass in my legs and arms while gaining weight at my midsection. My cheeks are sunken in as well.

2 questions.

Is it... Read more »

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 »

question on wasting

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

does anyone know about wasting? I am still waiting to test, no appetite, and I have lost almost 10% of my bodyweight my pants are loose and people at work are telling me I am loosing weight, good job . I am trying to eat, even when I am not hungry... Read more »

Please Feedback on Wasting Question

Posted by willthink4food, 2 Replies

Basically I have been positive for 2.5 years. I am a personal trainer. My Body is, in truth how I make a lot of money it keeps me in shape and gains me clients. Over the last 6 months I have began to waste. And I mean quickly. I eat right, work out... Read more »

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