puberty & growth

[Guest guest]

saw the endocrinologist today. His growth has been extremely

poor even on a maximal dose of growth hormone. The doctor cannot

explain why isn't growing, and Dr. H has no explanation

either. He would like to take off the Lupron and let him go

through puberty at this point (age 12) to see if he will have his

pubertal growth spurt. I am scared to death to do this, but I trust

this doctor almost as much as I trust Dr. H. He wants to go

off Lupron for 3 or 4 months to see what happens with his growth.

If he grows significantly, he will repeat the bone age sooner than

usual. If he doesn't have significant growth, he will repeat the

bone age on the regular 6 month schedule that has been on.

's last bone age was 12 years 9 months at age 12. This is

actually good for , as it was pretty advanced before. I am

willing to to take him off the Lupron for a short time to see what

happens. I am not sure what to do about the Aromasin (aromatase

inhibitor). If I don't take him off this, will he not go into

puberty? Anyone have any ideas? We are seeing Dr. H in January, and

I am pretty sure she will freak out to know we are taking him off

Lupron, but at this point, I don't know what else to do. Also, has

anyone heard of a Dr. a Kreitzer (also an endocrinologist in NY -

Long Island I believe?). 's doctor suggested that we see her

as well as Dr. H when we go to NY. He trained under her, and said

she is an excellent clinical doctor. He also said she has seen some

of Dr. H's patients. At this point, I am willing to hear from anyone

who has some answers for me!

Kim C.