Re: Debbie D. re GH response

November 22, 2004

thank you so much for the info. I really appreciate it. it gives us hope.

Any side effects?

Re: Needing advice to make an informed

> choice

> >

> > >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > Yes, I agree with you. If Connor is an eater, then I would

> > > absolutely sacrafice the teeth v the gtube. was not an

> eater,

> > > so for us the gtube was necessary.

> > >

> > > As for GHT, until age 2 growth is controlled by nutrition, not

> GH so

> > > starting before age 2 (unless GH deficient) is a waste. In

> > > addition, if Connor is still experiencing catch-up growth based

> on

> > > nutrition, it is too early to start GH. With us, Dr H waited

> until

> > > 's growth fell off from the tube and catch-up before

> starting

> > > us on GH. We started GH 1/2004 when was just about 4 years

> > > old. The GH has helped with both growth and weight.

> > >

> > > We use nutropin with the injectease and find it very easy.

> > >

> > > As for the kick-boxing, I have been taking karate for 8 years

> now.

> > > There are definitely days when a particular doctor is

> my " target. "

> > > Of course, we are spoiled since we are in NY and able to see Dr H

> > > every three months.

> > >

> > > Good luck,

> > >

> > > Judith, Steve, (RSS) and (non RSS) 4 1/2 year old

> twins

> > >

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