What is the right question to ask re: Parathyroid issues

[dearthyroid]

Thanks for yoru time. I was doing some research on Parathyroid disease and I noted that I have quite a few symptoms, like the majority of them. I am going to ask my endo/internist if he's ever tested my parathyroid. Is there anything specific I should ask or request?

Thanks,
Katie

[stella5349]

Hello

If you suspect parathyroid disease - the way to tell would be to request a serum and ionized calcium blood test. PTH - VIT D and phorsphorus testing is also required.

A member here , Thypaitient - is very informative on this disease and has helped me understand alot.

Another great area to search is the parathyroid.com website.

[ChitChatNine]

My parathyroid tests were normal.  I produce calcium oxalate kidney stones and they really were concerned I had high calcium levels but I lucked out [whew] in that area.

C~

[dearthyroid]

Thank you!

ChitChat-- that's great news.

I'm hoping I don't have a parathyroid issue. Thanks to Stella, I know exactly what tests to ask for :)

Thank you both,
K

[Thypatient]

stella5349 (stella5349, you're sweet) is correct.  Those would be the tests to start with.  Also, reading the website recommended would be a place to start getting info.

Keep us posted.

(I hope you don't have parathryoid disease either, it's a pain of an issue.)

[brooksy1970]

When I first had hyperparathyroid problems I had many breaks in my feet, ankles,leg and hips.  My blood work was only borderline.  When a skan was finally done my parathyroids were about 100 times larger than normal.  

Don't give up, if you must change doctors.