Although like many of us the weight gain is a struggle, I finally have lost the weight, however I still have belly fat. It really was a shock to me because I have always been slender
I have a question. How can I get rid of my belly fat and gain muscle. I try and try and try and I gain fat and very little muscle. The only bit of muscle, is in my arms. Any advice, will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Serostim is used for HIV related weight loss or wasting. Not for belly fat. The only recourse I have is with exercise and diet. U may not get rid of al of it. Also, do you have low testosterone? That… read more
Is it true that Biktarvy might change your body complexion? I heard it can make you top heavy
Gregory
That is a big cuddos to you. However, remember that each of us has different metabolisms. Not all respond to meds the identical way. 1-2% of all people will die from general anesthesia. Not… read more
Hello everyone. Does anyone know if Biktarvy can redistribute body fat? I’ve been positive for one year, only ever been on Biktarvy. My body shape is changing so dramatically and it’s a little scary. All my fat seems to have moved to my abdomen, while my legs and butt have become way skinnier. I haven’t lost weight. In fact, I’ve gained a few pounds.
Is this reason to consider switching medications? I’m so upset as I don’t recognize myself anymore. :/
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
Egrifta is the only FDA approved therapy for HIV related Lipodystrophy
Most insurance covers Egrifta and Theratechnology covers your Co-pay
86% of Patients who go on Egrifta have good results.
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I was previously on Atripla and my doc switched me to Genvoya at the beginning of last year. There was no reason to switch except Genvoya was the top one a day.
Since being on the new drug, I have gained a significant amount of weight. To the tune of 60 pounds. On top of that, I’ve experienced weird itching all over my body.
Has anyone else gone through this? I don’t want to be on this if this is a side effect.
When I was diagnosed with AIDS last year (July '17) I weighed 150 lbs. Since then I have gained almost 50 lbs. I watched a video on Poz.com about lipodystrophy and I'm wondering if that is what is happening with me.
I have other health issues which keeps me from serious exercise but I do walk 6-10 miles a day for several months and still have not been able to lose more than 6 lbs. I have even improved my diet to add more protein and cut down on carbs and sugars.
Shortly after I began seeing… read more
I'm fat, don't like it but I'm still here, everyone isn't meant to be a size 2,imjs🤗 but life goes on 😂
When I first got Dx in 1998 my weight was 145-155 which I always managed I started Atripla and first thing I noticed was my hair thinning soon after I noticed a slow weight gain i eventually was switched to Striblid around 2012 and soon after the pounds kept coming even faster from 145-155 to 180 then I was switch to because my kidneys where being affected now on Genvoya about two years now and more weight gain now am at 198 and I am only 5’7-8 and this secretly has me very depress and my doctor… read more
before HIV i as married and weighed 125 at the most,i got hiv and left my bitchy ex wife, because m DR said i wasvdieing so i put on five pounds in about three months, that was back in 1984, now i… read more