<p>I know there are some doctors out there who may know the answer to this question. I was wondering whether there was anything that I could safely do to make my height grow? Right now, I’m about five 4 and a half, but I love to be five 6. For about a year or two, I’ve tried drinking milk daily. Is there anyting else that I could do?</p>
<p>You absolutely must talk to a doctor about this, because if you are an adult or teenager, your height may be the result of a genetic disorder or other problems. Many of these are treatable (hormones etc) but some of the treatments work better if you start when you’re younger, so it’s definitely best to talk to a doctor or genetic counselor right away (not just on a message board).</p>
<p>If your family is just short-statured, then there’s probably not much you can do for yourself besides good diet and exercise, without the help of a doctor.</p>
<p>ilovebrown, the OP is 5’4", are you sure you needed to sound that dramatic? 5’4" isn’t exactly “genetic disorder omg!!!”</p>
<p>Drinking milk and getting calcium is great because you’re at the age in which you are building your bones, and building strong bones now (and maintaining them through weight training and other weight-bearing exercise) will prevent your developing osteoporosis later and shrinking more than people normally shrink as they age.</p>
<p>As for drinking milk to grow taller, I think you’ll find that growth is due to genetics and nutrition. If you’re getting the amount of nutrition that you need, that will help you attain your genetically-determined level. The only other option is growth hormones, which are expensive, and are used only under medical supervision for people who are very short. I am sure you would not qualify.</p>
<p>You also may want to Google to find out more info. A CC is not a good place to get advice for things that really are medical in nature.</p>
<p>it depends on how old you are. ( and on your genes)</p>
<p>IF you are really concernd, your dr can xray your wrists, and I think from that can determine if you have stopped growing or not.<a href=“http://www.humatrope.com/pediatric_patients/evaluating_growth.jsp?reqNavId=2.1.4[/url]”>http://www.humatrope.com/pediatric_patients/evaluating_growth.jsp?reqNavId=2.1.4</a></p>
<p>Some people grow for a longer period of time. I actually kept growing till I was 20. I think my oldest kept growing till she was 20 as well, but she has always grown very slowly- ( she also was a premie), she is the tiniest in the family( at about 5’2"),to her younger sisters great amusement (who is the tallest in family at 5’8")
Younger children also can be bigger ( better nutrition to uterus)</p>
<p>BUt 5’4", isn’t short enough to indicate a growth problem from what I understand.</p>
<p>I agree with the weight bearing exercise, and good nutrition.
While you might want to be taller-the most important is being healthy.</p>
<p>Just consider yourself environmentally correct!</p>
<p>if it were possible, there wouldnt be any really short people walking around now would there! (i usually give the similar response when people ask about diet pills, but close enough)</p>
<p>When my youngest waws growing up, we were concerned about her height, we are not a tall family by any means, but she was always at the lower end of the growth charts…we had her checked, nothing was unusual, and she know hits 5’0" but her feet are bigger than her taller sisters, and her arms are longer…so we don’t know if she is stopped.</p>
<p>I understand that for guys this COULD be an issue, but it doesn’t have to be. I dated shorter guys than me, and I am 5’4"</p>
<p>Many of the smartest, cutest males on the planet are not that tall…</p>
<p>As well, my D was a bit of a slumper when it came to psoture, it is amazing what correct posture can do…practice standing up straight, sitting up straight</p>
<p>My oldest D is 5’2" (barely) but people think she is taller (?) because of her confidence, attitude, style of dress, etc</p>
<p>If you do stay the same height, try some different styles of clothes, it is amazing what that can do</p>
<p>Don’t worry if you stay at 5’4"…just stay healthy and active</p>
<p>OOPS! I absolutely appologize for my post – I misread it to say that you were 4’5", not 5’4.</p>
<p>I take back what I said about genetic disorders and hormones and all that. Sorry! (I’m not quite 5’3 myself).</p>
<p>OP, are you male or female, and how old are you? If you’re male and under 18, don’t panic yet… I had one friend in HS who went from 4’10" to 6’2" in one year. Ask your father if he was a late grower.</p>
<p>If you’re female and haven’t had your first period, you’re still growing, don’t worry. But 5’4" is the average for women in this country, so no big deal. You can always wear heels!</p>
<p>I’m female. Thanks for the post guys.</p>
<p>I first read it that you were 4 and a half feet tall too.<br>
Since you’re 5’4" you’re not short except in your own head. Height is determined genetically and unless you have a very severe issue with malnutrition, you’ll grow as tall as your genetics have predetermined.</p>
<p>Okay, darlink, HIGH HEELS,gotta love them…</p>
<p>Your height is average, and being shorter would be okay, as well as being tall</p>
<p>not sure why you want to be taller, there are is just one profession that “requires” tall females, and that be the modeling one, and many models are not like bball players</p>
<p>When my 5’2" D tells people her height they are amazed…as I said before, alot can be said for carriage, attitude, hair style, posture, clothing, and level of maturity people see</p>
<p>She has taller friends who seem younger because of slouching, saying the word “like” every other word, sloppy clothes, etc</p>
<p>my younger d is just 5’ but she has the outlook of a tall girl…her friends ALL tower above her, but she lacks nothing for attention</p>
<p>She wants to do acting, and she has discovered she can age herself up or down, depending</p>
<p>My mom, she is 5’ and her husband was 6’3, my aunt was 5’1 as well, her husband 6’4.</p>
<p>We shorter gals have lots of options when it comes to guys, clothes, etc.</p>
<p>oy, you’re complaining about being 5’4??? its like a 110lb woman complaining that shes fat…</p>
<p>You’ve got 2" on me already! My dh is over 6’ and my ds is about 6’4". He’s the one who gets back aches from leaning over to kiss his mama. 
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<p>You might be like my mother, who grew from 5’4" to 5’6" between 17 and 19 (I kept hoping until I was 21.) If not, it’s really not so bad. At least you’ll have less trouble with the terribly cramped rows on airlines and won’t bump your chin on your knees.</p>
<p>or you can do this <a href=“http://www.time.com/time/asia/news/magazine/0,9754,187654,00.html[/url]”>http://www.time.com/time/asia/news/magazine/0,9754,187654,00.html</a></p>
<p>:rolleyes:</p>
<p>5’4" and you’re talking about growing?? You would be a tall woman in our family!</p>
<p>Thanks for the LOL!!! Nobody asks age and sex until post #9, and read 5’ 4" as 4’ 5" too funny! I also recommend high heels.</p>
<p>Airplanes may be more comfortable, but standing-room-only concerts are rough for short people :P</p>
<p>Well, age does make a difference. In our family girls don’t grow much after eighth grade but the guys have been known to grow into their 20’s. My husband was about 5’2" when I first met him when he was 15. He ended up at 5’9" at about age 20. My youngest son is 13 and only 4’9" but his big brother (age 19) is 5’11", so youngest is hopefully not done yet.</p>
<p>I agree that crowds are the worst time to be short. We went to a concert last year in an old theatre and the singer insisted everyone “get up!” I couldn’t see the stage after that. I grumbled the whole way home.</p>
<p>My D is 19, 5’ even, and swears she is shrinking :)</p>