Re: Is anyone familiar with this proceedure? (orelindel)

[Guest guest]

That is a good website. He does have short stature. His dad and I are both

5'5. Both of his other son's and my son are both taller. The pediatricians

never seem to notice much of anything. I keep finding little bits of info. here

and there and find out what I need referals for. I am having to wait on the PCP

to give a referal to the endocrinology clinic now. Seems like if the urologist

wants him to go there he could just give the okay.

April

> But, my reason for posting here is the preservative issue. If anyone is

familar with the other issues I would be interested to hear from you as well.

It is not a topic with a lot of info. out there like autism. I feel lost.

> > Thanks,

> > April

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Doctors sometimes say that a child is shorter than his peers but this is normal

because his parents are short. This isn't always the case. You and/or your

husband could have undiagnosed growth hormone deficiency (GHD). GHD has health

implications for adults as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone_deficiency

As you can see from the Magic Foundation web site, there are many syndromes in

which the child can have short stature as a symptom. Don't get overwhelmed. Give

the Magic Foundation a call and tell them your story. It was founded by a family

whose son has GHD. s is very hands on and runs an organization which

helps children and their families navigate this maze.

Once your son is under the care of the Ped Endo, he will probably be more

proactive. Not all short stature is caused by GHD and therefore does not respond

to GH therapy. But there are other causes and other treatment options. Whatever

the cause, he needs a diagnosis and treatment now to help him catch up to a more

normal growth curve and to address the other medical issues associated with the

diagnosis.

Feel free to e-mail me if you'd like more information.

>

> That is a good website. He does have short stature. His dad and I are both

5'5. Both of his other son's and my son are both taller. The pediatricians

never seem to notice much of anything. I keep finding little bits of info. here

and there and find out what I need referals for. I am having to wait on the PCP

to give a referal to the endocrinology clinic now. Seems like if the urologist

wants him to go there he could just give the okay.

> April