Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 my daughter aubrey should be starting the GH humatrope probably within the next few weeks. i would just like to know from anyone who can tell me about if they've noticed any side effects or anything like that. the endo. didn't really tell me of any. would also like to hear good or bad GH stories thanks tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 My son Maxwell has been on gh for over 13 years now. The only " side effect " we have noted is that he is now gh resistant, meaning he needs more gh in order to grow. But last week at Dr. H's he measured in at just over 5'1 " and we were so happy. He is, too, but apparently he is getting teased a bit in high school this year. He is handling it pretty well, but I'm sure it hurts. Jodi Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 has done great on Humatrope. I was terrified, took meticulous notes, and found that within 5-7 days, we could draw up the meds and give the shot in our sleep.... On that note, 4 years later, we still give her shot every night about 10-11pm after she is asleep. No alcohol wipe because it stings. We use Eli Lilly's Injectease which is like a big plastic tube or Bic pen. You place the syringe inside, and it locks down. Then you press the bic pen agains the skin, push a button which in the span of a nanosecond, pushes the needle into the skin which then at the same time you push down the plunger, count to 3 and lift off. BAM! 5 seconds and your shot is done!!!! The pressure of the injectease against the skin takes away the feeling of the needle going in a lot. No side effects for except good ones. Lower blood pressure, increased muscle mass, healthier. Lots of height gain. She is now almost at the 75th percentile. Salem (, 8 1/2 years old) > my daughter aubrey should be starting the GH humatrope probably > within the next few weeks. i would just like to know from anyone who > can tell me about if they've noticed any side effects or anything > like that. the endo. didn't really tell me of any. would also like > to hear good or bad GH stories > thanks tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Kathy, Yes, Dr. H. does keep kids on gh past puberty, or at least during it. Max's puberty was supressed until exactly a year ago. His bone age is still delayed, so he has stayed on the gh. He does take Arimidex, so that helps keep the bone age from advancing quickly. I know Max is not done with puberty because of his age and also because he does not need to shave yet. And his voice has not changed, either. We will keep up with this gh until we get every single cm out of it. Our new goal is to make it to 5'3 " . Jodi Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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