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I am needing to get more information regarding Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency. I have had a parathyroid adenoma removed. I am currently taking Vitamin D also. My tests have shown that my DHEA-S is low and also IGF-1 and growth hormone are low. Last week I had a test for Growth Hormone supression and this week I was supposed to have a Growth Hormone Stimulation test, but was told that they no longer make Arginine which is needed to run this test. I feel as though my endocrinologist is unsure of what to do and I am tired of waiting to feel better. I am proactive regarding my health and am starting to not trust the doctors as to making the best decision in my care (except Dr. Norman -Tampa Bay Parathyroid!). I know that growth hormone is common in children and I just want to know what procedures that they are using to diagnose this problem. Many thanks for your help!
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I also have low levels on an IGF-1 test. I am also tired of feeling tired.
I checked with Optimal Health, and they took more blood tests, and said
my IGF-1 level should be higher than 76. They said their clinic could raise
the level to 200 to 300. The problem is they want me to drive from Indianapolis
to Chicago for a health exam. I am still checking in Indianapolis to find a doctor,
but this is almost impossible.
My insurance covers HGH that the Optimal Health prescribes.
If anyone know more about this problem, please reply.
I ask at health food stores, and they do not know what the IGF-1 blood test is.