Bone Age Scan/Endocrinologist

[Anonymous]

Father is about 5’9” and mom is 5’6”. No signs of puberty yet. I would think my son would end up somewhere between 5’8” and 5’10”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Father is about 5’9” and mom is 5’6”. No signs of puberty yet. I would think my son would end up somewhere between 5’8” and 5’10”.

Or he could be taller. Every generation gets a little taller than their parents as a whole, though not all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Father is about 5’9” and mom is 5’6”. No signs of puberty yet. I would think my son would end up somewhere between 5’8” and 5’10”.

No signs of puberty yet are a good thing, he is probably a late bloomer.

[Anonymous]

Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

We are 12.5 and 4'9 as of today. We are for sure in Tanner Stage 2 according to the beads and bone age was only read about 6 months behind. I would to see him sprout up like yours did but if he doesn't then that's okay too. My people are short on my side, so if he doesn't well then that's just how God intended.

[Anonymous]

I went through this with my DS and I really empathize. I was so worried. We did all the testing and mine had regular old late puberty (no treatment needed) and when growth finally kicked in, it went fairly quickly. At age 14 my DS was 5’2” 90lbs and looked like a little kid and felt very out of place among peers & was getting picked on, feeling very low about it etc. He is now (age 15 1/2) 5’9”-5’10” and 120-125. Feels that he fits in with his peers and looks his age. It just takes some boys longer but most do get there eventually, and often when the growth kicks in it goes pretty quickly.

[Anonymous]

The bone age scan means that he will have more time to grow compared to his peers who have bone age that is the same as their chronological age. If he is not eating, most likely, a pediatric nutritionist will be involved, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

We are 12.5 and 4'9 as of today. We are for sure in Tanner Stage 2 according to the beads and bone age was only read about 6 months behind. I would to see him sprout up like yours did but if he doesn't then that's okay too. My people are short on my side, so if he doesn't well then that's just how God intended.

He’s still got a lot of growing to do, there are 3 more stages of puberty. I’m not sure about all these claims of short kids growing to be well over 6’ but boys do grow later than girls. It’s tough when you’re a 12 year old boy and half the girls are a foot taller than you. A lot of those girls are at the end of puberty and he’s not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The bone age scan means that he will have more time to grow compared to his peers who have bone age that is the same as their chronological age. If he is not eating, most likely, a pediatric nutritionist will be involved, too.

A six month difference is of no significance. He’s just a healthy kid who hasn’t finished growing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

We are 12.5 and 4'9 as of today. We are for sure in Tanner Stage 2 according to the beads and bone age was only read about 6 months behind. I would to see him sprout up like yours did but if he doesn't then that's okay too. My people are short on my side, so if he doesn't well then that's just how God intended.

Tanner 2 at age 12.5 is pretty normal. The growth spurt comes a little bit later usually (probably in a year or 2).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

We are 12.5 and 4'9 as of today. We are for sure in Tanner Stage 2 according to the beads and bone age was only read about 6 months behind. I would to see him sprout up like yours did but if he doesn't then that's okay too. My people are short on my side, so if he doesn't well then that's just how God intended.

Tanner 2 at age 12.5 is pretty normal. The growth spurt comes a little bit later usually (probably in a year or 2).

NP here. My son was early stage 2 at his 13th check up and his growth has taken off between then and turning 14 (like probably 5-6” in the last 14 months).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Check out children’s hospital. My sister’s son has been going through numerous tests on exact same issues.

Few things to consider:

she had kid go on strict gf/non dairy/low sugar diet bc being small with slow bone growth got him bullied and he acted out. Eliminating red dye and other non-helpful sugar stuff (he still eats this stuff but did elimination diet to see what triggered things for him) seemed to help him.

Also vitamin and mineral absorption may be an issue.

In addition, multiple Covid infections may also mess up inflammation and body’s response in weird ways. If that might be case check out Mayo Clinic. They have tremendous research, studies and resources. Also check out the health blog on this site. It’s good.

For my sister, it’s a lot of tests and unknowns and going to children’s hospital was excellent in having a specific children’s endocrinologist to guide her through this journey. You need a specialist for children. She’s done all day blood draws for hormone level measurements etc. John’s Hopkins has excellent children specialist but growth hormones need to be used before puberty. Might be too late. But may help. Talk to a specialist.

Good luck and wishing you best. It’s especially hard for boys as there’s a societal expectation on height that puts them feeling self conscious.

And you’re a great mom just in case no one has told you that. It’s important to know that you are doing good things by getting this checked out and taking time to figure this out. You got this, mama!!!!

He’s in the 3rd percentile! That’s within normal limits so why are you mentioning medical issues like vitamins not being absorbed. He’s not done growing, he’ll be fine.

I hope he will be, but reality is better to talk with a professional and consider many factors that were challenges for other kids. The poster asked for guidance. That’s what I provided because those are things my sister had been told at children’s hospital so sharing knowledge. 3rd percentile is not normal for this family hence the parent’s concern. If we can’t share experiences, what’s the point of this blog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op Here! Well, we went to endocrinologist today and the bone scan isn't that far behind. He is only about 6 months behind, but he is in puberty Tanner 2 according to the beads. However, he did take more blood from my son to re-check all his levels. These are more thorough and we will not have them back for a couple of weeks. We have usually stayed on the same growth curve, but he hopped up a couple of years ago per pedis charts so endo was confused about that, but I will update everyone.

OP I've posted before about our oldest, almost 21 now. In early 2020 (he was 16) he was a couple of years off per his bone scan. I'm 5'5" and he was shorter than me and just young looking. Pediatrician referred us to our local children's hospital/endo specialist. They said something similar, he's in the normal range on the Tanner scale just on the lower side. So there was no reason for them to suggest growth hormones etc. We all know how the rest of 2020 worked. When he went back in person school, he was 5'10" and has continued to grow in college. I think he's 6'1" and not done, just a super late bloomer. He still has a baby face and rarely has to shave.

We are 12.5 and 4'9 as of today. We are for sure in Tanner Stage 2 according to the beads and bone age was only read about 6 months behind. I would to see him sprout up like yours did but if he doesn't then that's okay too. My people are short on my side, so if he doesn't well then that's just how God intended.

Tanner 2 at age 12.5 is pretty normal. The growth spurt comes a little bit later usually (probably in a year or 2).

NP here. My son was early stage 2 at his 13th check up and his growth has taken off between then and turning 14 (like probably 5-6” in the last 14 months).

He said he was a number 5 on the teste beads and he does have some darker curly hairs in the pubic region. Wouldn't that be more so Tanner 3? I hope not, but when I look at the descriptions on wiki that's what it says.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Check out children’s hospital. My sister’s son has been going through numerous tests on exact same issues.

Few things to consider:

she had kid go on strict gf/non dairy/low sugar diet bc being small with slow bone growth got him bullied and he acted out. Eliminating red dye and other non-helpful sugar stuff (he still eats this stuff but did elimination diet to see what triggered things for him) seemed to help him.

Also vitamin and mineral absorption may be an issue.

In addition, multiple Covid infections may also mess up inflammation and body’s response in weird ways. If that might be case check out Mayo Clinic. They have tremendous research, studies and resources. Also check out the health blog on this site. It’s good.

For my sister, it’s a lot of tests and unknowns and going to children’s hospital was excellent in having a specific children’s endocrinologist to guide her through this journey. You need a specialist for children. She’s done all day blood draws for hormone level measurements etc. John’s Hopkins has excellent children specialist but growth hormones need to be used before puberty. Might be too late. But may help. Talk to a specialist.

Good luck and wishing you best. It’s especially hard for boys as there’s a societal expectation on height that puts them feeling self conscious.

And you’re a great mom just in case no one has told you that. It’s important to know that you are doing good things by getting this checked out and taking time to figure this out. You got this, mama!!!!

He’s in the 3rd percentile! That’s within normal limits so why are you mentioning medical issues like vitamins not being absorbed. He’s not done growing, he’ll be fine.

I hope he will be, but reality is better to talk with a professional and consider many factors that were challenges for other kids. The poster asked for guidance. That’s what I provided because those are things my sister had been told at children’s hospital so sharing knowledge. 3rd percentile is not normal for this family hence the parent’s concern. If we can’t share experiences, what’s the point of this blog.

I agree.