Question:
Anyone more than 3-4 years post-op showing elevated parathyroid and cortisol levels?

I am 4 years post-op. In the past year, there has been a substantial weight gain with on-going fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, etc. Then I broke my toe (afterwards being diagnosed with Osteopenia).... Though my blood labs are mostly within range, the urine tests are well off the normal ranges. Have been diagnosed with Secondary Hyperparathyroid Disease. The cortisol levels are so high I'm headed to another specialty blood test. Pre-RNY I had no know parathyroid issues.....anyone have experience in this arena? It's mind-boggling and scarey at the same time. Thanks,    — Bonnie S. (posted on June 11, 2004)

June 10, 2004
Are there any of us NOT dx with PTH problems, that is more the question. Where are your serum CA levels, have they measured urine in a jug to see what you're making? High PTH is more common with the carbonate (Tums) takers than citrate users, but no one is immune. We brought all of our levels into the safety zone with a lil tweaking
   — vitalady

June 13, 2004
Have you seen an endocrinologist yet? You should. Has your vitamin D level been checked. If it's low it can cause osteopenia. That's all I know right now. Goodluck.
   — catleth