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Has Anyone Had Their HIV Meds Deteriorate The Cartilage In There Joints. And If So What Were The Early Oncoming Signs

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Granite City, IL
July 30, 2020
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@A myHIVteam Member genvoa

July 30, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

My meds contribute to bone loss as a result I have shrunk in height almost 4 inches. This means osteopena and arthritis in my back and hips. S o yes bone cartilage is being effected

August 5, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Don't think I had that happen bro... I'm on symthuza

June 25, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

And diagnosed with osteoporosis I have an added some medication to help build the ground and Carnage is not part of that process but strengthens the bone is something that needs to be done I love Pokemon but I don't want to either after I am 72 I'm not weak I am not about strength but with inactivity of winter I become a weaker each year I've had neck and back surgeries and does her back on well I lost inches or maybe because of surgery and because of her tear on the body I cannot say that my meds have done this I can say we're in tear on my body has hey meds may not help it but I haven't been tested for cartilage damage if there is a test I should probably take it as something maybe I will have to ask when I go to my clinic the next time hugs to all stay healthy

March 13, 2023

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