So I met with the Endocronologist for routine follow up. My IGF-1 level came back as 330.
This was a little disconcerting since the lowest I have been was 320 and I was hoping it would stay there.
Anyway, she said that two things could happen.
#1. It could just level off and remain at 330ish.
#2. It could steadily rise until Acromegaly becomes a problem again.
I got the impression that she thought #2 was more likely since she said, "What would stop it?"
The first time around it started from nothing and took years to develop into a tumor, so now a shattered bunch of cells are still kicking around, bringing my level up just a bit beyond the ideal and they may multiply and divide until new action is needed.
We'll see.
Obliterating a tumor doesn't mean another will form from a single leftover cell. A cell can still produce HGH without necessarily growing and dividing itself.
Also, IGF 1 levels fluctuate naturally (a little bit) so maybe I just got an upswing.
Or maybe I'm just a diehard optimist!
Whatever. I feel good and the levels would be normal for a 29 year old. (I'm 34)
There will be an update in about 8 months.
Later skaters.
