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 Need help with problem with my dad
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
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This is a little off topic, but I would really appreciate any help. My father has a broken vertebrate, and three broken ribs. He has been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis due to overuse of prednisone, we think, and he just recently broke another rib tonight by just touching it. His doctor has him on some testosterone cream, 10mg/day, and is contemplating giving him some hGH. He has been in remission from colon cancer for over one year now, and his doctor is a little hesitant to use the hGH, because of his cancer history. What should I recockommend for my dad to take, I know he needs to increase his testosterone, but should he add the GH, or will that make the cancer metastasize? Personally, I don't have a lot of experience with GH, so I would really appreciate some advice on this...he is in a lot of pain, and he is trying to stay away from pain meds as long as he can. Thank you,     | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1465 |
Bump, for an important issue. I am sorry that I am not qualified to help you myself. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 163 |
bump | ||
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Freak 
Posts: 2150 |
bump for someone who knows. | ||
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Novice 
Posts: 10 |
I would suggest your dad see an endocrinologist. From what I understand most other doctors know little about the affects of AS. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 531 |
Bump! for your dad bro someone on the board might know something about this issue. Hope and pray he gets better!! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 181 |
Bump, I wish you and your family the best, this is a serious problem and i hope somebody is qualified to answer it. UNTIL THEN, EVERBODY GIVE THIS A BUMP | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 909 |
I'll bump for you also. Sorry for what is happening. Good luck! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 163 |
bump | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 281 |
always a bump for a good cause. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 105 |
keep on bumpin, this dude needs some help, anybody out there know about this stuff? ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 154 |
im bumping also to help a brother out in need...keep us updated please...well keep u and ur father in our thoughts.. | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 22 |
BEST WISHES ONLY! BUMP! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 93 |
Hope he gets well. BUMP to the top. ----------------------------- "Names Ash....Houswares" | ||
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Novice
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i lost my mom in Feb to cancer...cancer sucks....your family is in my prayers....sorry i really cant tell ya anything...but i'll bump hopefully for someone who does!!! [This message has been edited by bigpimp (edited March 29, 2001).] | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 608 |
bump. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 146 |
First of all, get a 2nd and 3rd opinion from other doctors. My second advice is for you to only listen to your doctor's recommendations. We're bodybuilders, we're not trained to save lives. My last advice, is to find someone on the medical newsgroup that are in the same situation as your dad. You'll find a lot more options from people who have gone through this. Goodluck. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 94 |
I'll give that a double-Bump. Sorry to hear it bro. I wish your dad the best. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 131 |
sorry to hear it..i'll bump | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 170 |
bump - sounds horrible...sorry to hear that | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 152 |
I think your father should see an orthopedic/oncologist who specializes in the spine. You can contact the American Academy of Orthpedic Surgeons, in Rosemount, Ill. for a credible reference in your area. The AAOS also has a web-site. Also Dr. Earl Brien of Los Angeles is an excellent orthopedic/oncologist and could maybe refer you to someone in your area. You and your family will be in our prayers. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 163 |
Thanks for everything guys. We're going to get a couple more opinions from some oncologists before we decide to use the GH or not. Two oncologists believe if the GH is used at a minimal dose he shouldn't have a problem, that's my thought too, but I want a little more scientific proof before we make a decision. Anyone know where I could find some literature on GH and cancer succeptibility? | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 13 |
Have you tried using any of the alternatives medicines? I don't mean stuff like acupuncture but using a treatment that is still being tested but not totally approved? I was used as a "guinea pig" by a university hospital to help with my condition and it worked on some people and didn;t make a difference in others. Maybe your dad will be one of the lucky ones.
[This message has been edited by Shakey (edited March 30, 2001).] |
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posted March 29, 2001 04:12 AM