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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would talk to an endocrinologist for a second opinion. That doesn’t seem very short but if you do need to do treatment I think it has to be before he’s through puberty so you don’t want to wait too long. [/quote] Thanks, that is a good idea. He is 4'5 now at age 11. Which again I feel like his friends are similar sizes so kind of shocked that it was only the 17%! maybe he just makes short friends lol. [/quote] Yes, that doesn't sound that small to me, particularly based on genetics. Did you ped recommend a bone age scan? If you go to an endocrinologist, that will be the first thing ordered. Also, if your son does the growth hormone study, it lasts hours and he would only have to be pricked once - to insert the IV. It's not that bad. [/quote] The Dr mentioned a blood test and a bone age scan. Interesting that it takes hours. I had no idea! Maybe that is different than what the doctor was talking about. [/quote]
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