lost parathyroid gland

i have had parathyroid surgery in 2001 and they could not find the fourth bad parathyroid gland they found 3 and they were good where is the fourth one? the surgery lasted 5 and a half hours and mt pth levels are still elevated at 138 i still have all the symptoms i had before what can be done to find this gland?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

It is important to have calcium measured at the same time parathyroid hormone is measured.

For hortonpnky -- if the calcium and parathyroid are still high, then you need to see an expert parathyroid surgeon to find the problem -- check out parathyroid.com for more info.

For Ms Janey P -- check the calcium level, if normal, continue with the neurological evaluation.

[Ms JaneyP]

I had parathyroid surgery 2004 for removal of an adenoma.  The surgery seemed to go well.  Approximately 2 months after surgery, I began to experience numbness/tingling in my right arm and leg, which I describe more as a tingling feeling.  I have been to a number of doctos including a neurologist who did a lot of tests including nerve conduction, a physical therapist for treatment.  As of today I still have no relief from this problem and no answers.  Could this somehow be related to the Parathyroid surgery?  Please help, I dont' know where to turn now.

[SVETA]

DIID YOU CHECK YOUR CALCIUM LEVEL?

[hortonpnky]

Thank you I am seeing that parathyroid surgeon next week in columbus ohio. I  hoping that i didnt have to do the surgery thing again since i had such a bad time the first time with the stroke and them not being able to fix the problem since my first surgeon they sent me too was only a general surgeon thanks again.