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Gained Weight Due To Steroid Intake. Safe To Use HGH To Lose Weight? Done Proton Beam Radiation
I lost my pituitary gland due to Proton Beam Radiation needed following surgery to remove a chordoma from my clival area. My endocrinologist prescribed steroids. This was in 2000. I gained about 30 lbs the first month. I gained a total of about 60 pounds in the following months. I have been able to lose 40 lbs with diet and excercise over the past few years but need to lose another 20 lbs. Is it safe to use HGH to lose weight? PLease let me know. My endocrinologist had thought of this but was concerned because he thought it would cause the tumor to grow. Thanks, Judy Bourgeois
Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Do not use it.
For weight reduction, there is no officially approved medicine without side effects.
Weight is like bank account. The account grows when you withdraw less (Cut down unnecessary physical work) and you deposit more (eat more).
See a good dietician - you have to reduce the quantity of your food and change the quality too. You need regular exercise.
You sound intelligent and motivated / You have reduced considerably; you can do it more!
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Do not use it.
For weight reduction, there is no officially approved medicine without side effects.
Weight is like bank account. The account grows when you withdraw less (Cut down unnecessary physical work) and you deposit more (eat more).
See a good dietician - you have to reduce the quantity of your food and change the quality too. You need regular exercise.
You sound intelligent and motivated / You have reduced considerably; you can do it more!
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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