Zerit and HIV | myHIVteam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About myHIVteam
Powered By
Real members of myHIVteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Top 10 Search Results for "Zerit"

reset
Anyone Suffering From Viceral Belly Fat, Either Though Early Meds Like Zerit And Crixivan, Or HIV Itself?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I brought this up awhile ago, but just read an article in POZ or a journal that men with viceral fat have are 12% more likely have shorter lifespans than those that don't. Problem is, it is very hard to get rid of and get your BMI back to normal. Crunches don't do anything really. I have heard mainly exercise and special diet are the best. A friend said their are protocals for this either through medication, injections, or a procedure. Always wore a 30 to 31 waist up to age 55 and then… read more

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

I haven't gained weight
I did gain a stomach 😩
and lost weight

Doe Any One Have Neuropathy From Side Effects From Truvada A Prepe Pill From Middle 20000 's
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

Millie2 thanks you are welcome too
Here is a hug

Unexpected Lab Results-ketones High?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Just got over a kidney infection. Labs said high ketones (ketoacidosis) high proteins and low CO2-all signs if diabetes. I don't and never have done anything to merit this, a life of exercise and good diet with no sweets or soda. Is this a thing with HIV and meds?

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

It would depend on whats contributing to it. It wouldn't surprise me one bit it you have certain types of neuropathies, it would affect your endocrine system or make us more insulin resistant and… read more

How To Treat "Peripheral Neuropathy" (all-over Tingling/itchiness & Sleeplessness)?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Some months ago I posted on this forum about the serious side-effects I suffered while trying two new regimens over the course of a year - a year of hell. I said that the side-effects were severe insomnia and itchiness, and that these were so bad that I eventually had to return to my previous regimen despite it not being the best regimen for my kidneys. However, while insomnia and itchiness is no longer nightly for me, I STILL suffer from both now and then, perhaps once a week. Last night, for… read more

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, thanks for helpful suggestions.

Great Article About A Brave Man Actively Trying To End The Stigma Of HIV/AIDS:
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

This is a current article from POZ tells the amazing journey of this young man, one who has endured such obstacles yet pulled himsef up and is now creating a platform and team to help end the stigma of HIV. Really inspired me.

He brings up a point in the article about his ordeal with HIV related wasting syndrome. I've suffered that through many of the years I have been positive. From what I understand it the drug Zerit is a main contributor to the problem. Anyone else dealing with wasting… read more

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. I know what its like having shingles, and it is not fun for sure. I had it on my right shoulder and it went all the way down my right arm. It was so bad with the pain my… read more

Has Anybody Experienced Having Weak Or Really Bad Teeth Problems?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

UPDATE....It was the Gabapentin. I was also taking Gabapentin but I stopped taking them when I read an article linking them to tooth decay and other problems. My body went through very painful muscle spasms (withdrawal symptom) for a few days after I stopped taking them. I will soon be getting dental implants to replace the teeth I lost

I brush my teeth at least 3X a day. 2 years ago I started taking Intelence. I've noticed that my teeth have gotten considerably weak and some teeth have… read more

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

There are offices that do take Medicaid & Medicare. I'm on that insurance and get regular checkups for my teeth. I had to research and look a for along time.

DId You Live In A Different Country, State, Or County From Where You Live Now?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

If so, how is HIV care differently where you are now, compared to where you were? This can be anything from medical care to housing, food or transportation.

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

I was born and raised in Cambridge mass, moved when i was 19 to brockton mass and now i live in Lawrence mass been here for 26 years but i want to move to New Hampshire since losing my mom i want to… read more

Has Anyone Heard About This Yet?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

The Wall Street Journal: Gilead and Merck Join Forces to Develop Long-Acting HIV Treatment.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gilead-and-merck-j...(Phone number can only be seen by myHIVteam users)?mod=flipboard

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member and Pastor @A myHIVteam Member
I am forever grateful to both of you and the sacrifices you both made with the trials and just putting yourselves out there as guinea pigs just to… read more

For Those Of Us Suffering From Lipoatrophy And/or Lipodystrophy:
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Many feel the major culprits for Lipoatrophy, or loss of fullness in face. limbs, and rear, were the drugs AZT and Zerit. More are prone to Lipodystrophy, or visceral fat accumulation in your belly making it look bigger or fat accumulation in fat in upper back, who took Crixivan early on. As a long termer having had HIV 32 years I was on all three for quite a long time back in the 90's when med choices were few. And have both Lipoatrophy and Lipodystrophy in some shape or form. Wonder if… read more

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

Can you explain what both things are you're talking about?? I'm sorry for being ignorant, but i haven't heard those terms

HIV In The Brain – Does It Correlate With Neurocognitive Symptoms?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

In some cases, HIV can bypass the barrier that encases the brain and cerebrospinal fluid which can contribute to brain inflammation and neurocognitive symptoms.

Read more here:
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/oct-2023/hiv-brain...

•
View reactions
A myHIVteam Member

DavidJones sorry for your loss 😔