What is Acromegaly

Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). ...

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GH & IGF-1....what is normal?
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Where can I find what the normal GH and IGF-1 are for myself? My doctor says my levels are within our treatment goal. I see her again later in July and plan to ask her how she determines what normal range is. I'm hoping some of you have some insight on this. Thanks in advance. Janey
Posted on 06/24/09, 06:06 pm
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Reply #11 - 07/03/09  11:46pm
" jon your most recent post cracked me up about miles per liter: oops I mean gallons...anyways thanks for that info it is reallyhelpful!!! "
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Reply #12 - 07/08/09  8:19am
" I've been told that normal is 90-360 for women 40-50. My pre-injection level was found to be 1500... which scares the hell out of me when reading your numbers. Guess it's no surprise I've noticed all kinds of changes in my appearance in the last year and that I can't wait to have surgery to hopefully get back to normal levels. "
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Reply #13 - 07/08/09  8:38am
" The numbers given here would be either post surgery or post medication to keep the levels under control. 1500 still seems very high, I can't remember what my IGF-1 level was pre injections but don't think it was quite that high.

Any date for surgery yet for you? "

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