Acromegaly Support Group
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). Acromegaly most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature death. Join the group to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Skin
About a year or two ago, I began to develop a fair amount of psoriasis, notably on my left elbow. It spread to the right forearm. Now it seems to be subsiding some. Is this ever directly related to acromegaly?
Joints and Bones
What kinds of specific discomfort, etc., are associated with acromegaly? I now have a normal chemistry except for decreased testosterone, though my sugar is now borderline diabetic as a result.
Pains come and go, not only in joints, but in the upper right arm and rarely a lower large leg bone. Knees are hard to deal with, though not terribly painful really. Just still, awkward, hard to stand.
Vince
About a year or two ago, I began to develop a fair amount of psoriasis, notably on my left elbow. It spread to the right forearm. Now it seems to be subsiding some. Is this ever directly related to acromegaly?
Joints and Bones
What kinds of specific discomfort, etc., are associated with acromegaly? I now have a normal chemistry except for decreased testosterone, though my sugar is now borderline diabetic as a result.
Pains come and go, not only in joints, but in the upper right arm and rarely a lower large leg bone. Knees are hard to deal with, though not terribly painful really. Just still, awkward, hard to stand.
Vince
My normal days on a scale of 1-10 pain level are a 4-6, bad days are 7-8 and really bad days (just stay in bed days) peg the 10 mark. Last April I had a full hip replacement due to excessive bone growth on the femoral ball in my left hip that was grinding on the hip socket and actually causing my hip to dislocate. Ortho says he's 99% sure it's a direct result of the Acro......now the right hip is becoming symptomatic.
Along with the joint and bone pains, I get a lot of just plain old muscle pains to go with it. At first I thought it was something I did (pulled, bruised, etc., etc..) but when I started keeping a daily log of symptoms and activities, I realized there was little correlation.
About 12 years ago I started doing basic Tai Chi (Basic for Beginners and Elderly) on the recommendation from a colleague who found it helpful his Rheumatoid Arthritis greatly. I do it 3 times a week and it does help keep my joints more limber and mobile and helps keep my muscles elongated..... it's very low impact.