... If you do gain weight and it causes other health problems (like heart disease or diabetes) or if you cannot lose weight no matter what you do, you might be a candidate for bariatric (weight loss) surgery. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... If you do gain weight and it causes other health problems (like heart disease or diabetes) or if you cannot lose weight no matter what you do, you might be a candidate for bariatric (weight loss) surgery. ...
... References People With HIV Gain Weight Faster Than HIV-Negative People — NAM aidsmap Unintentional Weight Loss and HIV — NAM aidsmap HIV-Related Immune Activation May Predict Weight Gain and Exacerbate Complications, Especially in Women — HIV.gov How To Lose Weight if You Have HIV — NAM aidsmap Addressing Weight Gain That Follows Life-Saving Antiretroviral ...
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight
... References People With HIV Gain Weight Faster Than HIV-Negative People — NAM aidsmap Unintentional Weight Loss and HIV — NAM aidsmap HIV-Related Immune Activation May Predict Weight Gain and Exacerbate Complications, Especially in Women — HIV.gov How To Lose Weight if You Have HIV — NAM aidsmap Addressing Weight Gain That Follows Life-Saving Antiretroviral ...
... Making healthy changes to your diet and exercise routines can be an important part of self-care when you have HIV. One myHIVteam member advised thinking outside the box when it comes to what you eat: “Eat healthy and with creativity. And drink lots of water! Water is free, and it’s a miracle!” ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... Making healthy changes to your diet and exercise routines can be an important part of self-care when you have HIV. One myHIVteam member advised thinking outside the box when it comes to what you eat: “Eat healthy and with creativity. And drink lots of water! Water is free, and it’s a miracle!” ...
... Short-term side effects of ART, which vary from medication to medication, may include: Headache Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Difficulty sleeping Dry mouth Rash Dizziness Pain Weight gain One myHIVteam member advised others to consider what effects their HIV medications have on them when deciding when to take their pills: “For instance, if the ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... Short-term side effects of ART, which vary from medication to medication, may include: Headache Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Difficulty sleeping Dry mouth Rash Dizziness Pain Weight gain One myHIVteam member advised others to consider what effects their HIV medications have on them when deciding when to take their pills: “For instance, if the ...
... Are you curious if GLP-1 agonist drugs can help you achieve your health goals? Share your experiences or questions in the comments below, or start a conversation on your Activities page. ...
... (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 NZ/DermNet)Another member shared the following: “I haven’t had a weight problem my whole life, and after a few years on HIV meds, my weight began to blow up. I’m now at 267 pounds after being 180 for most of my adult life. The weird thing is, it isn’t affecting my face, hands, arms, legs, etc. ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 NZ/DermNet)Another member shared the following: “I haven’t had a weight problem my whole life, and after a few years on HIV meds, my weight began to blow up. I’m now at 267 pounds after being 180 for most of my adult life. The weird thing is, it isn’t affecting my face, hands, arms, legs, etc. ...
... Taking care to cultivate and tend to your social relationships is a vital part of self-care. In fact, 36 percent of surveyed myHIVteam members said it is important for them to maintain a social life as part of their self-care plan. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Taking care to cultivate and tend to your social relationships is a vital part of self-care. In fact, 36 percent of surveyed myHIVteam members said it is important for them to maintain a social life as part of their self-care plan. ...
... Stay strong, set goals. You can do this.🤗” Support for Stress Sharing feelings of stress with others living with HIV can provide much needed support, inspiration, and advice. One member, concerned about flu-like symptoms, received the following counsel: “Emergen-C dissolved in hot water. Ginger tea with honey and lemon. ...
Relaxing and Managing Stress with HIV
... Stay strong, set goals. You can do this.🤗” Support for Stress Sharing feelings of stress with others living with HIV can provide much needed support, inspiration, and advice. One member, concerned about flu-like symptoms, received the following counsel: “Emergen-C dissolved in hot water. Ginger tea with honey and lemon. ...
... As you look forward to next year, make smaller, gradual resolutions rather than huge goals that will be difficult to achieve. During the holidays and year-round, the members of myHIVteam are here for each other. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... As you look forward to next year, make smaller, gradual resolutions rather than huge goals that will be difficult to achieve. During the holidays and year-round, the members of myHIVteam are here for each other. ...
... With an opioid addiction crisis in full swing across the United States, "we need to study [ketamine] more," he added.For her part, Godfrey said ketamine has been nothing short of a miracle for her. Before that, she had tried a series of antidepressants before finding one that helped a bit, and everything from acupuncture to yoga and meditation. ...
FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression
... With an opioid addiction crisis in full swing across the United States, "we need to study [ketamine] more," he added.For her part, Godfrey said ketamine has been nothing short of a miracle for her. Before that, she had tried a series of antidepressants before finding one that helped a bit, and everything from acupuncture to yoga and meditation. ...
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