PARA THYROID DISEASE...HELP...BOARD INFO NEEDED
Hi,
I need some help from the board. After going for my bloodwork the results came back that my para thyroid is very elevated. It is 74 with the normal range being 12-60 (?). At first the surgeon thought that I was not taking enough calcium. Once I confirmed that I take over 1500mg per day and 2 pre-natal vitamins, he then told me to call the endocronologist over at PA Hospital and get tested.
I fully intended to do that, but as most of us do I went and looked it up on the computer. When I saw the only way to correct it is surgery I stopped reading.
I am hoping that I can get some information from you guys. At this point I am not overly upset about it but if I do indeed have it, it would explain many things medically.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jeanne
I need some help from the board. After going for my bloodwork the results came back that my para thyroid is very elevated. It is 74 with the normal range being 12-60 (?). At first the surgeon thought that I was not taking enough calcium. Once I confirmed that I take over 1500mg per day and 2 pre-natal vitamins, he then told me to call the endocronologist over at PA Hospital and get tested.
I fully intended to do that, but as most of us do I went and looked it up on the computer. When I saw the only way to correct it is surgery I stopped reading.
I am hoping that I can get some information from you guys. At this point I am not overly upset about it but if I do indeed have it, it would explain many things medically.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jeanne
Jeanne,
I just did a brief search on it and found out basically what you did. I am not well versed in the endocrinologist area - although due to my own hyperthyroidism, I do know a little about that. I will see who I am working with tonight and pick some brains (if I have brains enough to remember by that point) and will get back to you with any information.
Good luck!
Pam
I just did a brief search on it and found out basically what you did. I am not well versed in the endocrinologist area - although due to my own hyperthyroidism, I do know a little about that. I will see who I am working with tonight and pick some brains (if I have brains enough to remember by that point) and will get back to you with any information.
Good luck!
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
Jeanne,
I know someone who had the surgery. It was outpatient and she did not even need any pain
meds after. It is a very short procedure. It was the owners wife of the company where I work.
She said the worst part was waiting in preop to get the surgery done, because she has no patience.
So I know that noone likes surgery - if you do have to get it done - it should not be a lot of pain and not much of a recovery period.
Tammy
I know someone who had the surgery. It was outpatient and she did not even need any pain
meds after. It is a very short procedure. It was the owners wife of the company where I work.
She said the worst part was waiting in preop to get the surgery done, because she has no patience.
So I know that noone likes surgery - if you do have to get it done - it should not be a lot of pain and not much of a recovery period.
Tammy
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