Can steroids help a guy like me grow tall at the age of 26?
468112
no, your done growing.  sorry.\n\nyou can have surgery where they stretch your leg bones though.  it's a horribly long and painful process.
895740
OK, long answer. One, there is no diet and exercise that will make you taller. period. Two. If you are that self confident, you can go to your doctor and ask for human growth hormone, which is injected into you six times a month (approximately) and you will gain maybe an inch or two. - it also comes with a boatload of side effects and risks attached- Three. there is a procedure that surgeons can do, it involves breaking your legs and attaching screws into them that every day you have to turn and keep re breaking your legs over and over so that the bones will fill in the gaps. It's a costly procedure and very painful and you only get about one or two inches and there is the risk of infection. I think you need to learn to be happy with what you've got. You can try and seek psychological help for your problem but really, in the long run it's not the height that counts, it's the person and hopefully you come to see that.
774344
yes it will help your bones get stronger, and also aid in helping you grow. don't worry though, you are only 13 and not at the peak of your growing age. most people don't stop growing until they hit 18. you will grow more through the years...trust me!
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While there are no 'easy' ways there are effective ways.\n\nMuscles need exercise, rest and nutrition in the right proportion in order to grow stronger.  \n\nResistance training actually breaks down the muscle fibers and rest with the proper supply of nutrients will make the muscles grow stronger.  A general rule of thumb is to give your arms one day rest, heavy leg training two days rest with abs and aerobics six days a week.\n\nThe reason that steroids and other supplements make your muscles grow faster is that they decrease this recovery time allowing you to train more.  However the supporting structures (ligaments and tendons) don't grow as fast and are often torn from this imbalance making life miserable and training impossible.\n\nThere are also other hormonal and emotional side-effects from taking steroids including decreased sperm production.  You are wise in avoiding that.  \n\nA good balanced diet is all that is needed.  Most North American and Western diets have plenty of protein but too much fat and not enough fruits and vegetables.  With enough protein I would focus on getting lots of fruits and vegetables because the vitamins and minerals will help all your body functions including building muscle.
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I think it does....I started martial arts and being athletic when I was 10. I'm now 5'6 but I'm the shortest in my entire family!! My brother is 6'6....\n\nHowever the answer is No. There are many athletes and bodybuilders who are tall yet started lifting in their teens (for example, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Michael Vick, Dave Draper and Arnold Schwarzenegger). Weightlifting being a growth stunter is a myth.\n\nThat is absolutely false. It is a complete myth that weightlifting stunts growth.\n\nRunning and jumping alone puts a force more than 5 times a person's weight on one legs. If a man is 200 lbs, he'd have to be squatting more than 1,000 lbs in order to be putting more stress on his legs than regular running or jumping would do. If running or jumping doesn't stunt your growth, neither will doing squats.\n\nWorking out and lifting weights should not affect your reaching your potential genetic height
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Sorry there’s nothing to do now.\nThe development begins with the birth and reached its apex during the adolescence time.\nDuring that time, physicians can intervene with some specific drugs (hormones) with a fairly possibility to increase a bit the height. During that time, some specific sports (swimming, volley, etc.) can help too.  \nNow your skeleton and bones have already reached their max length and fixed definitively.  \nOnly a miracle could satisfy you!
449144
According to some doctor you have a chance to increase your height upto 25yrs of age. Sleep 8 hours a day(from 9pm-5am), eat well, exercise (basketball, jogging) try some supplements. do it regularly
593397
My cousin was taking hormone injections becasue he was too short for his age. It helped him grow taller (I don't know how much he grew).
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Naturally?  Then do nothing.  \n\nYou can get a little taller temporarily by doing things like hanging upside down for hours a day and stretching your back.  That's what football players do to get that extra inch for the measurements during the combine.  Not really worth the time though.\n\nBetter to just accept your height and move on.  Height means very little in the long run, and anyone who treats you differently because you're shorter, or taller, than them has their own issues to deal with.  \n\nBesides, shorter people live longer!\n\nGood luck.\n\n**late addition - calcium can't hurt, vitamins can't hurt, and seeing a doctor to examine your growth plates might not be a bad idea.  They should be able to tell you if nature has anything left in the tank for you.
471719
Human Growth Hormone when used by an endocrinologist can make a child grow taller.  Unfortunately, a person will never grow past their genetic potential.  So short people like me are stuck wearing heels, sorry :-(
940497
there are better things that you can do to grow taller than just take supplements.. drink a lot of milk (at least 3 full cups per day), play basketball, stretch whenever you can and the most important thing : have confidence about yourself
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You can't really control your height because your genes determine how tall you will be and you can't change your genes. But if you want to stay in shape and be healthy, you have to exercise and any type of exercise will be ok. I heard that playing basketball can make you grow taller. I don't know if that is true. But you can try it and see.
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there isn't a such thing as good steroid use. all you have to do is eat foods rich in protein like steaks and eggs. and you are a boy so im sure the eating part is eay for you. but the protein will help you build muscle quickly if you lift weights and work out regularly. and i bet you didnt know that while the steroids make your muscle big, at the same time they shrink other places like your PENIS. and i am sure no boy wants that. so just take the advice and dont use steroids. do it the natural way!!
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NOPE - if you're 26 you stopped growing a long time ago.  Sorry theres nothing you can do.
395205
If you already reached puberty then the answer is no. A Dr. can check to see if you have any growth hormone left and if there is some deficiency present might prescribe growth hormones at mere cost of about 30 grand a year. That's awfully expensive for an inch or two. Be confident with yourself and stand up tall. You'll be richer and  bigger if you work on the inside. I'm small too and know how you feel. At times it can be a disadvantage but I've also learned that there are plenty of good things that come out of being little.
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Iono about few weeks.. but if u have a few years to live and grow taller i suddgest eating right and exercising... he's my to cents:\ngenetics determine how tall you will be. \n\nIn order for one to reach their genetic potential height, the body needs a certain amount of nourishment. This includes a balanced eating of vitamins that encourage growth proper exercising and adequate sleep. \n\nUnderstand your body grows when it is at rest. Thats the optimal time when the body can restore the adequate balance of amino acids and minerals that encourage growth. \n\nThese are a few things you can to optimize your growth potential but ultimately genetics will determine how tall you are. \n\nTo prevent typing it all out right here, just check my source for the list of things you can do to optimize your growth...\n\nYou could also try \nwww.heightmax.com\nthey have non-perscribed supplements
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usually men do not stop growing until they are about 21 but you also have to take into account, did you use any corticosteroids for breathing problems, add medications when younger, did you eat all your vegetables?, Healthy eating/living is always your best bet of reaching maximum growth. do not just think milk will make you grow, there are a lot healthy ways to get calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals like vegetables and natural/ nature resources