Re: Different Growth Hormones

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

Dr. H told us she wanted us started on Humatrope and to use a

syringe. I didn't question her because we were out of time...it was

our convention consultation.

It is my understanding that there are no differences between each

GH. That your endo will usually choose the one that he is most

familiar with and has a good relationship with that drug rep.

I'm sure if I am mistaken someone will let us know.

le, mom to:

Shye, Brock, and Coby (rss) & Carlee

[Guest guest]

Correct, there are really no differences between the various GH.

The reason Dr H prefers a syringe (rather than a pen device for

example) is because the syring allows for more specific amounts of

gh. Since so many of " our " children are tiny, she wants to be more

specific with dose. As the children get bigger, it is not as much

of an issue.

Judith, Steve, (RSS) and (non RSS) 4 3/4 year old twins

[Guest guest]

GHs are biosynthetically the same. From my experience with so many

of you calling us/MAGIC, the most important decision is who your

physician has a relationship with. Most physicians will have a

favorite company/sales rep. This matters because if your insurance

changes, etc., your doctor and the GH company and the provider (the

pharmacy) will be the ones that often will go to battle for you (and

give you free GH while the battle rages on). So ask your physician

who he prefers using. Harbison uses Eli Lilly mostly. Geffner at

Childrens in LA uses Pharmcia. You can't go wrong.

>

> I have noticed that each of your children are on different growth

> hormones. I assume the endo make the decision on what gh to use

but

> does anyone know what they base their decision on? When we met

with

> 's endo for the first time, he stated that definitely

> will be starting gh in the future and suggested to start reading

about

> it and told us to look it up under Pharmacia which I think is the

> Genotropin correct? But what is the difference between any of

them,

> if any, other than different manufacturers?

>

> I'm just starting to start my research on this issue for

before

> seeing Dr. H the end of January in preparation of that talk.

>

> B

> 4 3/4 RSS and Kelli 2 NON RSS