Good news at Endrocronologist appointment today..
June 9, 2009 4:37am
IGF-1 is 36 (normal range is 12-47); Growth hormone is 5.4 (normal range 0-15); and Prolactin levels is 40 (normal range 85-500). The best news …
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Jen564
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I am the mother of 2 teenagers: my son has just enrolled at Sydney University to study Bachelor of Science. My daughter has just started year 11 (senior school). I balance my family life with working full time and commuting into Sydney each day. I was diagnosed with Acromegaly late 2006. It took a while to be diagnosed as first doctor just told me some of my issues were due to my age (pre-menopausal??). I then went to another doctor as I thought I could have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as symptoms were similar to what my sister has (except I had children). After discovering my prolactin levels were extremely high (and I had stopped breastfeeding 13 years ago), my doctor sent me off for more tests. Little did I realise that some other health issues I had were all related ie carpel tunnel, fatigue etc.
I am the mother of 2 teenagers: my son has just enrolled at Sydney University to study Bachelor of Science. My daughter has just started year 11 (senior school). I balance my family life with working full time and commuting into Sydney each day. I was diagnosed with Acromegaly late 2006. It took a while to be diagnosed as first doctor just told me some of my issues were due to my age (pre-menopausal??). I then went to another doctor as I thought I could have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as symptoms
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I enjoy photography, reading (when I have the time), going to the movies and the theatre. Not really into exercise however have just started Karate and I am enjoying it!
I enjoy photography, reading (when I have the time), going to the movies and the theatre. Not really
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thinking of you....hope things are a little better
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flowers to you hope your mum is doing ok
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Thanks, Look's like there are a lot of new people,since I've been gone.
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congrats on the news of your levels thats brilliant news!!!! and im sos sorry to hear about your mum i hope that treatment helps xx warmest hugs friend
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Close Acromegaly
Diagnosed with Acromegaly 2006 after weight gain, irregular periods and other health issues. Doctor thought I was heading towards menopause so wasn't overly concerned. Mentioned my concerns to another doctor as I thought I may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (as suffered by my sister). After numerous tests, I was diagnosed with Acromegaly
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- Dostinex Working / Worked
- Prolactin levels have decreased.
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
I have acromegaly and one of the symptoms is unexplained weight gain. I put on about 20 kgs over 6 years and have spent the last 4 trying to lose it.
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- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
