Hypoparathyirodism after TT?

[krys48]

I had TT on Feb 19. Pathology results came back normal.I had a "rock hard" calcified nodules.
I was told that I have 3.5 parathyroid left. I guess some of the parathyroid was not seen during surgery and was taken out? I had my blood drawn on Feb 28 and result are as follow:
Calcium 7.2
PTH-Intact <3
I have been taking since the day of surgery a lot of Tums and I am on Synthroid. I do not feel good. I have pain in my legs and my lips and face feel tight and tingly.I was hoping that I will loose some weight after the surgery but I keep eating because I constantly feel hungry.  My question to you is- can I count as the surgeon said come back to normal? Is it a normal risk to have some of your parathyroid removed? I am curious if anybody else lost their parathyroid at surgery.Thanks to all of you for a great suggestions in the past weeks.
krys 48

[hazelhurst]

Yes, your calcium level is much too low!  Your PTH is also very low.  The parathyroids can be sluggish after surgery.  Usually it takes a few weeks, but in my case it took 18 months to see improvement.  You may need to take a larger dose of calcium, and some vitamin D, until things settle down. I hope the doctor calls you back soon and gets you in for another calcium test.  (Those of us who have experienced full-blown tetany are hyper-vigilant about dealing with tingling symptoms and cramps).  

[krys48]

Thanks for your input. I called my suergen and he will call me back  later. I guess I will have to go for another blood draw to see if the parathyroid are working better.
thanks krys48

[Thypatient]

You're havng symptoms of tetany as a result of low calcium in the blood.  You need to call the surgeon and let them know.

As long as blood tests show the PTH is climbing then the parathyroids are kicking in and you'll eventually be okay.

People usually have four parathyroid glands, but the body only needs one to function.

If you do a search, you'll see it's a normal risk to have the parathryoid damaged or removed during thyroid surgery.  They are so small and sit so close by.

Again, please call the surgeon.  Good luck.