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HIV May Lead to a Big Belly

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crying

I am only 61 kgs but my stomach is protruding. This is so depressing :(

September 12, 2022 Philippines

GeorgiaDan912

I've been HIV+ since 1984. Pretty good health. Started going to the gym about 4 months ago because my belly is so huge. I lose weight everywhere but my stomch. Am I just stuck with this? Anybody else in this boat?

November 28, 2021 Georgia

Lost for words

I have the same issue, my meds I was on 20 years ago took all my fat off my limbs and distributed it in my stomach. I look like I’m 12 months pregnant with triplets. If anyone knows how to help please tell me.

May 2, 2020

Thandie

I need to know what can help my belly is as big as the 8months pregnant woman. I started ARVs on 2012, 37 years old.

April 17, 2020 Cape Town

Dalesmith

Insurance will probably not cover any treatment related to a big belly. Nobody ever died of a big belly. If so, most American men -- hiv positive or not -- would have one foot in the grave. Anything to do with how one looks is considered cosmetic and elective.

April 11, 2018

Michael

If it's HIV related, will insurance cover any treatments or is it considered cosmetic?

April 10, 2018 Los Angeles

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