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RAI and parathyroid lobes???
by hyper_what?, May 25, 2008 12:30AM
OK...its me again. We got moved after the house foreclosure and it took a month to get internet and cable back. My question of the day is: Will RAI kill off the parathyroid lobes too??
I've had kidney stones AGAIN (but with hydronephrosis this time) and a friend who's nurse asked if the endo was watching my parathyroid lobes too and some level I can't remember? I told her I wasn't sure and would find out at my next appt. with him. What I've learned is the parathyroid lobes control the calcium levels and when they're out of whack, can get rid of too much calcium, thus kidney stone formation. I'm wondering if my parathyroid will be "damaged" enough to stop these painful kidney stones???
I've had kidney stones AGAIN (but with hydronephrosis this time) and a friend who's nurse asked if the endo was watching my parathyroid lobes too and some level I can't remember? I told her I wasn't sure and would find out at my next appt. with him. What I've learned is the parathyroid lobes control the calcium levels and when they're out of whack, can get rid of too much calcium, thus kidney stone formation. I'm wondering if my parathyroid will be "damaged" enough to stop these painful kidney stones???
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If you are having issues with the parathyroids - your doctor should be checking seruim calcium - ionized calcium - phorphorus and Vit D every 2 to 3 months to see any consistancies on abnormal levels. Further seperate testing and scans will be needed if the parathyroids show abnormalties.
Your best bet is to ask the dr about this.
Take care.