More from Jen -bone age

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I hit the send button before I meant to. I just want to remind

everyone that we are all volunteers here at MAGIC, and NOT doctors.

So it makes me a bit worried, you can guess, when Cherie, you asked

for the DHEA test when the endo wasn't there. I am guessing the

pediatrician wouldn't have signed for it, if DHEA wasn't the right

test for adrenarche. Right? I just wouldn't want the endo to get

mad and think that another mom told you to get this blood test. ya

know? Especially if the endo doesn't think a DHEA level is

correct. (although I not only heard it from two endos but read it

in a medical journal article on early adrenarche -- although they

tested DHEAS -- but I have since heard that DHEA is a more reliable

level). Anyway - just want to CMA .... jen

> > > Hi'

> > > My son is now 7yr 6 mo. We survived the agony of

severe

> > > reflux, feeding tubes and constant virus infections. He is

now a

> > > happy healthy soon to be second grader. He is 48 " and 48 lbs

on

> a

> > > good day! My new concern is his bone age. It keeps creeping

up

> > with

> > > each endo apt. and currently is between 8-9 yrs old. We're 6

> months

> > > into braces and expanders with most of his permanant teeth in

on

> > top.

> > > He has slight pubic hair but no change in testicle or body

odor.

> > Does

> > > any one know what criteria Dr. H uses regarding bone age and

> testing

> > > for andarche (sp?). I just have that mama's feeling that

things

> > > aren't right and any input would be greatly appreciated.

> > > Cherie