Debbie D. re GH response

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Debbie - my daughter was just below the 3rd percentile for height

when she was almost 5 yrs old, and 27 pounds. (My husband is 6'4 "

and I am 5'4 " so that means she should be at the 75th percentile for

height). She was growing roughly the normal 2 inches a year before

GH. First year GH she grew almost 4 inches. Second year about 3.

THird year about 3. And this 4th year just under 3. Now slowing

down in velocity. She is, however, almost at her target height so

this slowing down is normal. She is at the 65th percentile in

height. We started at the lowest dose and have inching forward.

And we rarely skip shots (missed about 5 shots in 4 years).

> your son has been on GH for almost a year. Where was heron the

percentiles

> and where is he now? Any side effects?

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> > 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.

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> > 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

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> > 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.

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

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> > 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.

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> > Good luck,

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

twins

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