elevated parathyroid

[rogglad]

what is the diagnosis for a person with an elevated parathyroid(74) with calcium level of 9.2???

[Calicorizzo]

I'm in a quandry.

Here are my labs:
1-8-10 Calcium 8.9
2-26-10 ionized calcium 4.77
2-26-10 phosphorus 3.0
2-26-10 PTH 158

I emailed Dr. Norman and he said I did NOT have primary hyperparathyroidism. I have more than 10 of the symptoms listed on his web site.

So, what do I have? What does a PTH of 158 mean??

[medicmommy]

Your body may still be in the "compensation" phase where it can get rid of the excess calcium levels. As you've read, your PTH and calcium levela should always be either in rage together, or opposite. if the PTH is high, the calcium should be low, and the same in reverse...I had to go to a teaching hospital and look up "parathyroid surgeons" to find the resources I needed...Perhaps this will help you too? Good luck and good health! ~MM

[rogglad]

HI, I HAVE BEEN TO PARATHYROID.COM  & LOVE THE INFO.....THE ONLY PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH THE SITE IS THAT I DO NOT HAVE A "HIGH" CALCIUM LEVEL...I DO HAVE AN ELEVATED PARATHYROID LEVEL OF 74.....I ALSO HAVE MOST OF THE PARATHYROID SYMPTONS LISTED ON SECTION 2.....JUST WONDERED HOW TO FIND A GREAT ENDO DOCTOR IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC AREA....THANKS FOR YOU HELP & GOOD LUCK TO YOU......G

[medicmommy]

Hello!
Just to compare your symptoms and sort out if you are having hyperparathyroid issues...Go to Parathyroid.com..It lists symptoms, and offers easy to read information...After reading all sorts of horrifying stuff about the causes of elevated calcium (I had advanced HPT disease) I found this site with the causes of elevated PTH levels...Very helpful...Good luck and let us know what you find! ~MM

[rogglad]

thank you....i have been having so many problems & asked for some blood work with my primary care dr.....i see her next week, but if she doesn't suggest it , i am going to ask to see an endo dr..i have soooo many of the symptoms for hyperthyroisism!!! it's been going on for a couple of years....again, thank you,,,,,G

[laura1967]

Hi there and welcome! It definately warrants further evaluation and testing. Are you seeing an endo? Your calcium is within normal values but heh....who said we are all easy cases right? You will find most of here are the challenging cases! lol
You really need to focus on a dr who understands the endocrine system....good luck and please let us know how you do. :)