Lipoatrophy

Lipoatrophy

Lipoatrophy is the loss of subcutaneous fat from specific areas of the body including the face, arms, legs and buttocks. This side effect challenges HIV-positive people with profound physical, psychological and social issues.

Experts generally agree that lipoatrophy is primarily a side effect of various HIV drugs.

Secondary causes may include HIV itself, aging, genetic tendencies, the length of time someone is on HIV treatment and the state of the patients immune system at the start of treatment.

In the buttocks and thighs, the loss of subcutaneous fat makes sitting painful, even debilitating and dramatically affects the Quality of Life in social and work situations.

How Does Lipoatrophy Impact Your Life?

  • Painful sitting
  • Poor body image
  • Low self esteem
  • Social withdrawal
  • Forced to tell you are HIV+
  • Depression
  • If you consider reducing your meds
    • This may lead to HIV resistance and treatment failure

 


Consult your physician

Cushioning covers the entire sitting area from the waist to mid thigh, providing extended sitting comfort.

SitRelief Shorts reduced the average sitting pressure over 50% for the whole sitting area. The pressure was reduced a dramatic 72% under the ischial bones, the area of peak pressure.

Features

SitRelief Shorts are:

  • Discreet padded undergarment
  • Anatomically designed (patent pending)
  • Clinically tested by physicians
  • Sitting pain relieving
  • Lightweight Poylester/Spandex
  • Performance apparel design
  • Washable & quick drying
  • Made in the USA by SitRelief

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