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I recently tested HIV-positive less than six months ago. I have become very depressed since that news and have noticed that I am losing weight for reasons unknown to me.  I was fine until I found out that I was HIV.  

The problem is,  I am experiencing weight loss in my checks on my face. Family, friends and co workers are concerned that something is wrong, like HIV or maybe I am back on drugs, after 10 year of being free of drugs   With all the inquires, concerns, and whispers  It is only making me more depressed.  I cannot imagine what happening to me, and with the all of a sudden weight loss, I am SCARED!  My last blood test shown my CD4 was in the 400 and my viral load is 7500.  I am healthy and feel find but the sudden weight loss has me puzzled. My ex lover who is HIV positive and my doctor keep telling me it is to early for wasting.   

I have been reading your book and it answers many of the questions I have.  The road is far and winding but I want to live a healthy life even with HIV.
 

Dr. Kaiser replies:

You CAN live a normal and healthy life Max!  Just try to relax.  Your numbers are great, especially if you have never taken antiviral drugs.  You need to eat healthy, take vitamins every day (2X/day if you can), GET TESTED FOR INTESTINAL PARASITES!, exercise regularly, pray often, laugh as much as possible, and take good care of your body.  In other words, keep your act as clean as possible!

Make sure to do ALL of the things I mention above.  It is very possible that the anxiety you have developed since learning about your diagnosis has caused a decrease in food consumption.  You could also see a registered dietitian for advice.  The power is in your hands!  Good luck, Dr. Kaiser

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