Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
Advanced Bone Age for my 12 yr son
Answered by
Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD - Short Stature, thyroid, Pituitary abnormalit, Puberty concerns, Rapid Growth, Adrenal problems, Parathyroid abnormal, Rickets and bone dis
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville - TN
Questions in the Pediatric Endocrinology forum are answered by Dr. Deanna L Aftab Guy, affiliated with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Topics covered include adrenal problems, diabetes insipidus, menstrual irregularities, obesity, parathyroid abnormalities, pituitary abnormalities, puberty concerns, rapid growth, rickets and bone disease, short stature, and thyroid.
Advanced Bone Age for my 12 yr son
by debbie_deb, May 17, 2008 12:26AM
My son at 10 had advanced bone age of 12. Now he is 12 and his bones say 14.5 he is still shorter than his whole class,sports, he is teased. He has been on growth hormone for 6 month and he is growing, however, my medical wont cover it because they think he has normal growth. We have been in appeals for over 6 months. Does anyone have info that would be helpful to write in this appeal letter? Advanced bone age for him tells his body that he is almost done growing and we are running out of time. He is already in level 5 puberty, and his feet are mens 9, big hands, but very short. He is only 4' 9". There are 4th graders taller than he is. My daughter is 6 and she is almost there. HELP! I hate insurance companies. I need facts that will help me win.
Doctor's Answer
by Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD, May 25, 2008 10:18AM
, May 25, 2008 10:18AM
To: debbie_deb
who is your ped endo?, their office can and should help with the appeals and once the appeals has run out many gh companies have assistance. Also with advanced bone age there may be a strong reason to start another medication called Lupron.
I agree our office fights this left and right and I often have to do a "peer to peer review" on the phone with some doctor who knows nothing about gh who works at the insurance company
I agree our office fights this left and right and I often have to do a "peer to peer review" on the phone with some doctor who knows nothing about gh who works at the insurance company
Just thought I would throw a line your way. Hope all is well.