Okay, I'm short 4'11. My doctor said that my growth pattern went off track and that i won't get much taller. I want to be taller though cause I'm in sports like basketball and volleyball. So now my doctor wants me to get Steroid Growth Shots but i dont know if i shoud get them... any ever have them? please help, i need to make a decision soon. But then i'm also afraid of shots.. i don't know what to do.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? orphans answered Saturday February 2 2008, 10:18 pm: You have to think about what will make you happier in the long run. So what if you take a few shots. Eventually, you won't need them anymore, and you won't be short anymore. And, if they make you play sports better than I'd do it. That's not always true though, like one of our best basketball players is 5'2. Shes sick at basketball. Of course, if she was taller she would be amaaazing. So what tyou need to do is think about the possible decisions, and then evaluate the pros and cons of each. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
Saynotogymclass answered Saturday February 2 2008, 9:19 pm: I'm 4'11" as well and had the same exact situation two years ago. I went to an endocrinologist and they explained these growth hormone shots to me. It sounded soooo nice i mean come on i could GROW! But there are side effects to these shots that are undiscovered and I decided that it wasn't worth messing with mother nature. Especially when i could be perfectly healthy without it. Theres just a little too much risk. Honestly, I am perfectly fine with my height. I have learned to embrace it and I know that I would be a different person if I was taller :] I suggest that you don't use them. Being petite is beautiful and I absolutely LOVE it. I play sports and I'm fine! Field hockey and pole vaulting are my thing. And being short has NOTHING to do with my successes. [ Saynotogymclass's advice column | Ask Saynotogymclass A Question ]
1love1life answered Saturday February 2 2008, 9:09 pm: you should learn everything there is to know about these shots and there side effects. so either ask your doctor about it or go online and search it on google or ask. Im afraid of shots to but if this shot is good for u then i would get it if i were you. But find out everything first before you make your decision. Good luck with all this. [ 1love1life's advice column | Ask 1love1life A Question ]
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