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Who Gets Lipodystrophy
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Eating Disordered getting lipodystrophyI am a 30 year old female. I was diagnosed a year ago with VL 160,000 CD4 24, now I'm at VL <50 CD4 98.Started on Agenerase,zerit and videx. Neurophy developed so I went to combivir with the agenerase. Recently I noticed protruding veins....
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
That is a tough one since there is no known effective therapy for fat loss in the setting of HIV infection and its treatment. Your current regimen should not contribute greatly to the problem. You may want to check your hormone (testosterone,...
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Lipodystrophy getting worse on "lipo friendly" treatmentHi Dr. Conway,I am currently on Viramune and Truvada. I have been on this combination for about 1.5... Read more »Lipodystrophy (LIPODYSTROPHY)I'm trying to find CURRENT information about lipo treatment options, but everything I find,... Read more »
Articles
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 »
Lipodystrophy, Body Changes and HIV/AIDSTable of Contents What Is Lipodystrophy? Body Shape Changes Metabolic Complications What Causes Lipodystrophy? Can Lipodystrophy Be Treated? Caring for Yourself What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes.... Read more »
HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part I: Treatments for Fat GainTable of Contents Introduction Treatments for Fat Gain Taking Care of Yourself Introduction Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and... Read more »
HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part III: Treatments for Metabolic ChangesTable of Contents Fat in the Body Metabolic Problems Treatments 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... Read more »
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can you avoid lipodystrophy?
Posted by hopefulone, 4 Replies
s there a way you can avoid or lesson the impact of lipodystrophy if on atripla? good diet and regular exercise? or regardless of exercise and diet youre going to change?
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lipodystrophy
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is anyone suffering from lipo, without really too much fat loss?I'm getting really big, but haven't experienced the thin legs thing yet(in fact my thighs are pretty mushy and fat)I'm wondering if the loss part usually happens first or second?Also,...
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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
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I have been taking AIDS medications for ten years now and my health is much better than it use to be, but it has caused one side effect that really has really effected my self esteem and causes me to have serious bouts of depression. My stomach has...
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