[David]

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Is there anyone in this forum that has been found to have a growth hormone deficiency after being treated with RAI for Graves’ Disease? I was treated twice with RAI, the last treatment being in 1996, and am now hypothyroid. The reason I ask is my IGF-1 levels have been below normal and continue to decline, which I understand from my doctor, may indicate that I have a growth hormone deficiency. I would like to compare notes to see if what I have gone through over the years, is what someone else has gone through that has a growth hormone deficiency. I need to find a good facility in the Midwest that can test and confirm that I have a growth hormone deficiency. Would appreciate any help!

Thank you,
David

[bradybunch6x1]

#1070484

Hi David,
I don’t want to give you false hope, we haven’t had this issue. I have had my daughter checked for growth hormones and hers are fine, but she is still really small. I’m not sure that you will find alot of people out here that have even had that type of testing. I would ask for another test, to see where that stands, because tested can be read wrong. I have had thyroid tested redone in a week, and them be way different. As for a good doctor, your best bet would be your current Endo. They deal with these issues, and if your Endo doesn’t really like them you can always ask him for a referral.
Valarie

[npatterson]

#1070485

I am not aware of a connection with adults and growth hormone deficiency/thyroid status. You had RAI 13 years ago? You might be able to find someone to assist you by visiting http://www.AACE.com That is the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists. They can be searched by specialty, and "Growth Disorders" is the one you will be looking for, in addition to "Thyroid Disorders".

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