Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 Hey everyone, My nine year old son was a patient of Goldbergs for four years. When we decided to do chelation, we had to leave Goldberg, regretably, and use a different doctor. But, while a patient of Goldberg, my son was put on Celexa as part of his treatment. When we left, we were able to get the new doctor to maintain the Celexa presciption at the same dosage. So, for the last five years or so, he has been on Celexa or some sort of SSRI. Now, I feel it has been beneficial for him to be on the SSRI, or I wouldn't have maintained the prescription when we left. However, as some of you may recall, I sent an email a couple of weeks ago about his developing a breast bud. I received a few responses about it, but not much. In the meantime, it is now both breasts. Our local pediatrician drew blood to check hormone levels, and his estrogen was 192. FSH and LH were normal. We are going to rule any adrenal tumors with an CT scan of his abdomen soon. Also, genetic bloodwork was sent to rule out a Klinefelter's type thing. We are not thinking it is either of these things really, but do want to be sure. Our pediatrician stated, after reviewing his list of meds/supplements he is on that the SSRI's can cause gynecomastia in boys. Well, I had not heard this before. So, I am asking the Goldberg population, as most of the kids are on an SSRI, if anyone else has experienced this development of breast buds, elevated estrogen, and precocious puberty???? I need advice. The pediatrician is suggesting we take him off of the Celexa for two months and recheck the estrogen levels. I laughed and said I'd have to start taking Celexa if we take him off of it. The Celexa does really well at keeping him even tempered and not so irrational and emotional. Anyway, I am wondering if any other Celexa or SSRI patients have had this experience. Thanks, Trina _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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