Re: My (not so scientific) theory

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathleen,

I was already almost 5'7 " when I first had symptoms as a young teen so I

can't say my growth was stunted. On the other hand, my mother is 6 feet tall

so

who knows if I would have been taller if I did not have kidney disease.

Can't say I look too young either for that matter :-)

I guess I can't help prove your theory.

In a message dated 5/24/2005 11:19:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

kmadsen12000@... writes:

This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My growth

was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the small

side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

there is a link?

I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

Kathleen

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathleen,

Growth is a recurrent issue on the nephkids site. Even without looking at

renal disease, pred alone slows growth ( dropped from 95% to 50% on

the growth charts during the first after post diagnosis). Renal disease

seems to have it's own additional impact; many kidney parents report a huge

growth spurt post transplant - despite all the immunosuppressants.

In any event, I thought you looked fabulous!

Cy

My (not so scientific) theory

> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>

> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My growth

> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the small

> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

> there is a link?

>

> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>

> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>

> Kathleen

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Funny!

My (not so scientific) theory

>

>

> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>

> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My growth

> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the small

> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

> there is a link?

>

> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>

> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>

> Kathleen

>

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Hi Kathleen,

I haven't a clue about this. I didn't develop kidney disease until later in

life. Believe me though...when your 41 and look 31 - you'll be quite happy :-)

Rita

Kathleen wrote:

This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My growth

was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the small

side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

there is a link?

I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

Kathleen

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Hi Kathleen,

Unfortunately I can't really speak to your theory, as I was diagnosed

with IgAN (and 100% kidney function at 19). And yet I am six feet tall -

no mean feat when you are Chinese as well.

However....I think you look really awesome. Nothing wrong with looking

youthful - I am sure so many of us wish we were like you!! : )

Sophia

> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>

> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My

growth

> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the

small

> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

> there is a link?

>

> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>

> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>

> Kathleen

[Guest guest]

Holey moley Sophia! How could someone who has the email handle " yipee

ladybug " clock in at six feet?!?

All the best,

Cy

Re: My (not so scientific) theory

> Hi Kathleen,

>

> Unfortunately I can't really speak to your theory, as I was diagnosed

> with IgAN (and 100% kidney function at 19). And yet I am six feet tall -

> no mean feat when you are Chinese as well.

>

> However....I think you look really awesome. Nothing wrong with looking

> youthful - I am sure so many of us wish we were like you!! : )

>

> Sophia

>

>

>> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

>> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>>

>> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My

> growth

>> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the

> small

>> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

>> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

>> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

>> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

>> there is a link?

>>

>> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

>> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

>> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

>> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

>> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

>> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>>

>> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>>

>> Kathleen

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Holey moley Sophia! How could someone who has the email handle " yipee

ladybug " clock in at six feet?!?

All the best,

Cy

Re: My (not so scientific) theory

> Hi Kathleen,

>

> Unfortunately I can't really speak to your theory, as I was diagnosed

> with IgAN (and 100% kidney function at 19). And yet I am six feet tall -

> no mean feat when you are Chinese as well.

>

> However....I think you look really awesome. Nothing wrong with looking

> youthful - I am sure so many of us wish we were like you!! : )

>

> Sophia

>

>

>> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

>> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>>

>> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My

> growth

>> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the

> small

>> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

>> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

>> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

>> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

>> there is a link?

>>

>> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

>> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

>> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

>> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

>> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

>> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>>

>> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>>

>> Kathleen

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Holey moley Sophia! How could someone who has the email handle " yipee

ladybug " clock in at six feet?!?

All the best,

Cy

Re: My (not so scientific) theory

> Hi Kathleen,

>

> Unfortunately I can't really speak to your theory, as I was diagnosed

> with IgAN (and 100% kidney function at 19). And yet I am six feet tall -

> no mean feat when you are Chinese as well.

>

> However....I think you look really awesome. Nothing wrong with looking

> youthful - I am sure so many of us wish we were like you!! : )

>

> Sophia

>

>

>> This has been percolating in the back of my brain for awhile and I

>> wanted to run it by you guys to see what your opinion is.

>>

>> I developed kidney disease at the age of 9 and am now 31. My

> growth

>> was stunted to a small degree from the condition, so I am on the

> small

>> side and look about 10 years younger than I actually am. After

>> meeting people this past month who also developed kidney disease

>> during their childhood I noticed that many of them were also on the

>> small side and looked younger than their actual age. Do you think

>> there is a link?

>>

>> I actually find it is a bit of a curse at this stage in my life

>> because it is difficult for people in the business world to take me

>> seriously as I look so young. So I tend to educate myself more

>> thouroughly and try to dress more professionally. Lots of people also

>> think my husband is my father, he's only 3.5 years older than I am -

>> poor guy. You can see a picture of us in the photo section of the site.

>>

>> So that's my theory, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

>>

>> Kathleen

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for weighing in on my theory, everyone. I do believe there is

a connection and those who get kidney disease before they stop growing

are affected by it with a smaller stature.

Cy and Sophia, thanks for making me smile.

Kathleen

> Hi Kathleen,

>

> Unfortunately I can't really speak to your theory, as I was diagnosed

> with IgAN (and 100% kidney function at 19). And yet I am six feet

tall -

> no mean feat when you are Chinese as well.

>

> However....I think you look really awesome. Nothing wrong with looking

> youthful - I am sure so many of us wish we were like you!! : )

>

> Sophia