Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on June 14, 2005, at 5:43:07
In reply to Re: Growth hormone levels » Jakeman, posted by barbaracat on June 12, 2005, at 21:25:11
> Yes, I was tested 2 years ago and had very low levels of IGF-1 and started daily injections of HGH. I have fibromyalgia which was why I was tested in the first place. It's helped quite dramatically with the fatigue and muscle stiffness and pain. My skin tone is good. I can't say it's given me the strength or vitality of a 25 year old but it has helped.
Barbaracat,Have you tried low dose naltrexone for the fibromyalgia? I have two patients who had a very poor quality of life who responded quite well to 4.5mg at night. It needs a prescription.See www.lowdosenaltrexone.org for more about it.I prescribe it for other conditions too including MS,autoimmune diseases and even some cancers.Ed O`F.
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> There are many products out there purported to increase HGH. One being secretogogues which act to boost your amino acid precursors. This is fine if that's the problem, but useless if you simply don't have enough HGH, which would be like flogging a dead horse. There are homeopathic remedies which are pure crap. The HGH molecule is very heat sensitive and delicate and does not survive a spray.
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> The only real way to supplement hGH is through injection and it can be quite expensive. I've found a Canadian source through www.clubhgh.com that has the best prices and highest quality I've found.
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> It takes a few months to really notice the difference, but if that's contributing to your problem, you'll really notice an improvement in all areas.
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> I recently had a battery of blood tests. My level of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) was 103.
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> > The doctor said that was low, probably due to stress, and could be connected to my problems with depression and insomnia. He recommended an over the counter product called rejuvenex (not sure of spelling). I can't find anything on the web about it, but they do carry it at a local pharmacy (People's Pharmacy).
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> > Has anybody else dealt with this issue? Any comments appreciated.
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> > -J
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