Post Hyperparathyroidism Surgery Test Results

[Silvi178]

Sorry for putting pituitary gland problems in slot above.  But, didn't see anything related to hyperparathyroidism.

My question is that my latest PTH intact test came back @71.  It was @76 when I left the hospital after surgery.  My calcium is @11.1 and the nurse told me that my Vitamin D wasn't "too great either."

I had surgery on August 21, 2007.  The endocrinologist's nurse yesterday told me to increase my Caltrate to 2 pills at breakfast and 2 pills at dinner.  Recheck in 3 months. Needless to say, I am disappointed with the test results.  I do feel better and I know that hyperparathyroidism recovery takes a long time.  But, I don't like the idea of not being on my Varapamil while calcium once again is going through my body.

[rmarie41]

I had parathryroid surgery June 12, 2007.  My PTH had never been lower than 117 and serium calcium 11.3.  Three weeks after surgery, my PTH was 49 and serium calcium was 9.4.  I am on 1 Caltrate twice daily and feel fine.  The need for my surgery was osteoporosis and am looking forward to the results from a DexaScan in March of 2008.  You did not mention your age.  I am 66 years old and in good health otherwise.  A short 15 minutes daily in the sun should greatly improve your Vitamin D.  I wish you the best.

[devushka]

Sorry I can't be of much help--I have the opposite problem, hypoparathyroidism. Can you tell me what the normal/ideal level is for PTH? Isn't your level 71 on the high end, but not out of range?  Sometimes the body takes months to get over the shock of surgery (this is my anecdotal analysis, based on my own experience--it has been a year and a half, and with doctor's help I am slowly getting my calcium up to normal range and cutting back on the supplements I take).   Good luck!