Re: Eileen - GH

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Hi Eileen,

I am sure there are other brands with some kind of device to give the

injection, but I wanted to share something interesting with you. My

son is 12 and has been on GH for 4.5 years. For the first 4

years, we used a device called a Cool Click, which is a needle-free

injection system. It delivers the medicine by creating a very high

pressure stream that goes directly into the skin. I have never done

it to myself, but it is described as feeling like a rubber band

flicking against your skin. was petrified of needles and the

thought of getting GH injections at first, but he liked this because

it didn't have a needle. Occasionally, he would jump or say " ouch " ,

but for the most part, he thought using the Cool Click was no big

deal. Less than 6 months ago, we quit using the Cool Click, and

starting using insulin syringes with needles! I can't remember why

we did this - must be getting Alzheimer's - but was of course

terrified at first. After the first shot, however, he said it was no

big deal. He said it actually hurt less than the Cool Click. So

from that point on, we have been using insulin syringes. They have

short, thin needles. The point here is that even though your girls

think they are terrified, if you can get them to try it once, they

just might change their mind. Good luck!

Kim C.

> Hi,

>

> I usually lurk here, but have a quick question...

>

> I have twin girls who are now 14 1/2. They were diagnosed as

> RSS/SGA and FTT by a pediatric endo at age 5. He started them on GH

> at age 10. They have done phenominally on it. Here's the

> problem....

>

> Insurance company has insisted that I switch from Genotropin to

> Norditropin. (Money issue). They will not pay for Genotropin at

> all after Feb. 1. I really don't want to switch since they have

> been on it for so long and had no problems at all. Also, it is a

> different delivery system and I finally got them both to give

> themselves the shots last year, allowing them to participate in

> overnight trips etc from school. (It actually was the school nurse

> on a trip last year who pulled it off for me!).

>

> My endo tried to fight it, but Insurance is adament. Any thoughts?

> Also anyone who has switched have suggestions on making it easier.

> They will freak seeing the needle. The endo said there is a device

> that plunges the needle into the skin where you don't see it, but

> you have no control over the pace it is pushed in. They currently

> push the needle in very slowly, then release the medication.

>

> Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Eileen on LI

> Mom to Alyssa and (27 week preemies, RSS, SGA, FTT on GHT.

> Receive PT/OT, also receives ST and Resource Room - both made

> honor roll their first semester at HS!!)

>