Growth Hormone Deficiency

My nephews were both small. Their dad is 5’10, mom is 5’3.  Their oldest son ended at 5’4.  When the second was tracking to  be smaller, they went ahead and did the injections. He is 17 now and 5’11.

Before puberty it’s not uncommon for kids to be developmentally plus or minus three years of their chronological age. My daughter was 5’ at twelve and 5’10” at fourteen. My son was 5’4” at fourteen. He grew to be 6’2”.

RJM I agree.

Guess I need to be more clear. My son has already done the IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 blood test and the GH stimulation test. He has failed both tests. The next step is the MRI of the pituitary gland to see if there are any visual issues (hoping there is not).  The height was one of the first signs that there may have been an issue. The x-ray was another sign there was an issue.  We have been seeing an endocrinologist for around 2 years.

Future height is only one concern with GHD as well as decreased bone density, increased cardiovascular risk factors, etc. This is why, even if there is impact to his future athletics, we will still do the treatment if needed for the long term health. 

We just don't know if it will affect his future athletics by using the treatment. 

I tried to do some research on the NCAA site, however a lot of it didn't make since. 

Ones again thank you to everyone for the assistance. 

Assuming your son is a 2025, as indicated in your name, that puts him in the 6th grade. The NCAA and his college eligibility is not something you should be worrying about right now. Are you not going to do what is best for him health wise just so he can maybe get a scholarship 7 years from now? Take care of his health, and if it is that important call the NCAA. 

Why would it hinder his athletic goals? Any good endocrinologist is not going to be overly aggressive. The growth hormone dosage should be one that makes the IGF testing and GH levels that of a normal level in a child. 

Get him on HGH and anything else the Doc will give him. He'll be a monster pumping iron like Arnold.

Endocrinology in not alchemy. This is a no brainer, sorry for being harsh. Keep google cyber MD in it"s proper context and seek out and second opinion by someone who went to Med School and had over a decade of training

Like I have said in 2 posts now, if the doctor says he needs it, he will get it. It is more important for him to be healthy then for him to play college ball.

I am just looking for insight into possible issues with the NCAA, and if anyone has gone through this before. I have already recieved a PM with information from someone in the same situation. So this post has worked. 

Still looking for info on the NCAA waiver process. 

People acting like they wouldn’t question future scenarios are crazy. Every time you make a major decision for your child, you question yourself and look at all possible future outcomes. It’s being a parent and worrying. Comes with the job. Good luck to you and I hope everything works out well.

baseballhs posted:

People acting like they wouldn’t question future scenarios are crazy. Every time you make a major decision for your child, you question yourself and look at all possible future outcomes. It’s being a parent and worrying. Comes with the job. Good luck to you and I hope everything works out well.

 Who are these people?

The people saying it is crazy to even ask if it would ruin his chances due to NCAA. Of course a parent is going to do what’s best but that doesn’t mean you don’t ask about future consequences.  I think parents making a big decision for their child run though everything in their head.

baseballhs posted:

The people saying it is crazy to even ask if it would ruin his chances due to NCAA. Of course a parent is going to do what’s best but that doesn’t mean you don’t ask about future consequences.  I think parents making a big decision for their child run though everything in their head.

Provided the physician diagnoses the issue and gets the dosage correct, why would having the same level of hormones as every other kid ruin the chances of playing college baseball?

I would also seek out a support group for folks whose children have the same diagnosis & pose your question to them...Perhaps in that community you may find some mentoring. And, call NCAA.

Best wishes

My son wrestled with a young man who had the same issue. In middle school he started to take growth hormones. He never intended to wrestle in college. However they did verify with the state body that it would no affect on his eligibility in HS. I cannot say what the NCAA would rule.  

Thank you all for your input. I have recived a number of PMs that have answered my questions. 

If anyone happens to search this type of issue in the future, feel free to contact me, via PM. I will be able to pass on the information I have learned from here, and other information sources. 

#2_2025 posted:

Thank you all for your input. I have recived a number of PMs that have answered my questions. 

If anyone happens to search this type of issue in the future, feel free to contact me, via PM. I will be able to pass on the information I have learned from here, and other information sources. 

Best wishes to you guys on the best possible outcome.