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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
parathyroid? added informatin
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
see previous note -- this is likely primary hyperpara with 'inappropriately normal' PTH level.
If a normal person has a Ca of 11.8, the PTH really should be <20. But usually these cases show PTH of >40 but still this is 'normal' -- it really is NOT normal for such hypercalcemia.
this is a common confusion.
If a normal person has a Ca of 11.8, the PTH really should be <20. But usually these cases show PTH of >40 but still this is 'normal' -- it really is NOT normal for such hypercalcemia.
this is a common confusion.
I am so confused and think I need to see another doctor for a second opinion, what you do think?
Lisa
Unfortunately, I can't speak from experience, just yet, but I am hoping the bloods that I have just had done will come back positive, so that I can stop this pain in it tracks and finally get my life back in order.
Take care & Keep us posted.