Blood work after Thyroidectoy

[Minicooper723]

I recently had a total thyroidectomy 1 week ago, my blood work is showing the following:
sodium 134
Potassium 3.5
Chloride 101
CO2 25
Glucose BLD 98
BUN 10
Creatinine 0.9
Calcuim 8.3
Osmolality Calc 267
B/C 11
Magnesium 1.9
Phosphrous 5.1
Estimated GFR 75

Please tell me what this means, thank you in advance.

[Smilerdeb]

Obviously due to surgery , your bloods may be a little deficient in some areas.
Can you post the reference ranges ?
It helps others undertsnad more as all labs have different levels.
I agree that a Cacium supplement wouldnt hurt as 99% of TT patients suffer from Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency once the thyroid is removed or ablated.
You can buy an OTC VitaminD/Calcium combined capsule.
Ask your Endo when you see him about your Calcium levels as its not unusual as Stella says...to have Parathyroid lag after a TT.
Let us know how you go :)

[stella5349]

keep in mind that you had a TT - so you may be experiencing some parathyroid lag. I would look at keeping a calcium supplement in your thoughts and have that ran again in a few weeks.

What are your symptoms if any. Do you feel a bit weak and shaky?

[Minicooper723]

Thanks everyone!

[homecarenurse]

At first glance, you Calcium is a little low.  Are you taking your TUMS?  Are you having low calcium symptoms like numbess or tingling in your arms/legs?  Hopefully, your doctor is getting back to you.  Good luck!