... 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. ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... Remember, you don’t need to apologize for setting good boundaries that help you stay healthy, manage your symptoms, and feel your best while living with HIV.Here are some conversations from myHIVteam about setting and defending boundaries:"Sorry I haven't been too active the last few days. I just need some time to myself to recharge."" ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... Remember, you don’t need to apologize for setting good boundaries that help you stay healthy, manage your symptoms, and feel your best while living with HIV.Here are some conversations from myHIVteam about setting and defending boundaries:"Sorry I haven't been too active the last few days. I just need some time to myself to recharge."" ...
... Could weight gain be a side effect of my past or present ART regimen?Could changing my ART regimen prevent further weight gain or make it easier to maintain a healthy weight?What are the potential risks and benefits of changing my ART regimen to one that might better support a healthy weight?Should I change the way I'm eating? ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... Could weight gain be a side effect of my past or present ART regimen?Could changing my ART regimen prevent further weight gain or make it easier to maintain a healthy weight?What are the potential risks and benefits of changing my ART regimen to one that might better support a healthy weight?Should I change the way I'm eating? ...
... "I just thought: I don't drink, I'm a good friend, a good mother, a good spouse -- I should be a lot happier."Godfrey's search for relief pointed her towards ketamine. Low, intravenous doses have been found to boost mood and curb suicidal thoughts, but the FDA has never approved ketamine as a treatment for depression. ...
FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression
... "I just thought: I don't drink, I'm a good friend, a good mother, a good spouse -- I should be a lot happier."Godfrey's search for relief pointed her towards ketamine. Low, intravenous doses have been found to boost mood and curb suicidal thoughts, but the FDA has never approved ketamine as a treatment for depression. ...
... Having good medication adherence means you can keep your viral load undetectable and will help to prevent drug-resistant viruses from developing.Following are some tips to help you take your HIV medication on time, every time and prevent resistance: Use a seven-day pill box. Keep your pills in a place where you’ll notice them. ...
HIV Drug Resistance: Mutations, Testing, Symptoms, and More
... Having good medication adherence means you can keep your viral load undetectable and will help to prevent drug-resistant viruses from developing.Following are some tips to help you take your HIV medication on time, every time and prevent resistance: Use a seven-day pill box. Keep your pills in a place where you’ll notice them. ...
... The good news is that while HIV is not currently curable, it’s treatable. With the help of ART, the virus can be lowered to almost undetectable amounts in the body, so there’s less chance of passing it to others. ...
Treatment for HIV
... The good news is that while HIV is not currently curable, it’s treatable. With the help of ART, the virus can be lowered to almost undetectable amounts in the body, so there’s less chance of passing it to others. ...
... Option for People With Adherence Challenges — Aidsmap Drug Database: Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine — Clinicalinfo.HIV.gov Long-Acting Injectable Form of HIV Prevention Outperforms Daily Pill in NIH Study — National Institutes of Health What Do We Know About Injectable HIV Medication? ...
Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention: How They Work
... Option for People With Adherence Challenges — Aidsmap Drug Database: Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine — Clinicalinfo.HIV.gov Long-Acting Injectable Form of HIV Prevention Outperforms Daily Pill in NIH Study — National Institutes of Health What Do We Know About Injectable HIV Medication? ...
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