... 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!” ...
... (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. ...
... 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. ...
... Whether you have spoken directly with other members or not, by joining myHIVteam and reading shared experiences, you have become part of the community.Here are a few easy actions you can take to welcome and support other members: Hug or like someone’s post. Say hello to a new member. Answer a question in Q&A. Join a group. ...
Billy Porter on Navigating His HIV Diagnosis
... Whether you have spoken directly with other members or not, by joining myHIVteam and reading shared experiences, you have become part of the community.Here are a few easy actions you can take to welcome and support other members: Hug or like someone’s post. Say hello to a new member. Answer a question in Q&A. Join a group. ...
... Be sure to discuss any new symptoms, such as differences in appetite, any weight changes, or new side effects. This can help ensure that both your HIV and your weight are managed effectively. ...
... These conditions include higher body weight, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure).Why Are People With HIV at Higher Risk? ...
... “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
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