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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS was 5 foot flat at 13. Started puberty at 14 (bone scan shoes he was 6-12 months behind). He’s 5’6’’ at 14.5 and hasn’t gotten broad or filled out yet (still 105 lbs). Endocrinologist thinks he will reach 5’10’’ at a minimum. He was just slow and like another pp said, once he started growing, he really took off. [/quote]

Why was he getting bone scans and seeing an endocrinologist? Is this normal for UMC people whose kids are below 50th percentile? [/quote]

NP: my own DS was also 5’0” at 13, and we saw an endo at 13.5 (after bringing him in for a mid year height/weight check). In my DS’s case, he barely grew at ALL for over a year- in either height or weight- and was still tanner stage 1 (zero signs of puberty), which drew the concern of our pediatrician, as it can indicate other issues. In my DS’s case, it was simple constitutional delay- and he had an exaggerated period of very slow growth before puberty kicked  in. Which apparently can be normal for some kids.

It isn’t always just about height alone. Also time is of the essence IF there is a problem. Many times there turns out to be no problem that requires treatment, which is great. But better safe than sorry. Especially if the pediatrician also has concerns.

My DS eventually started puberty and grew to a normal height without interventions, just later than most peers. But I’m glad we got it checked out. [/quote]

This was nearly the exact same as our experience.

My DS had started dropping on the growth charts and then didn’t grow at all in a year (Tanner 1 as well).  Pediatrician referred us to an endo, to further explore just in case there was something medical going on.  And she explained if there was a growth issue, we’d want to consider options sooner rather than later since once growth plates close, options are very limited.

DS ended up just being a late bloomer, he was followed by the endo for about 18 months (going just once every 6 months) until he said no need for more visits.  DS eventually ended up much the height the endo predicted.  But I’m glad we pursued it as well.  [/quote]

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