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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
lost parathyroid gland
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
lost parathyroid gland
by hortonpnky, Aug 02, 2007 12:00AM
i have had parathyroid surgery in 2001 and they could not find the fourth bad parathyroid gland they found 3 and they were good where is the fourth one? the surgery lasted 5 and a half hours and mt pth levels are still elevated at 138 i still have all the symptoms i had before what can be done to find this gland?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 12, 2007 11:59AM
, Aug 12, 2007 11:59AM
It is important to have calcium measured at the same time parathyroid hormone is measured.
For hortonpnky -- if the calcium and parathyroid are still high, then you need to see an expert parathyroid surgeon to find the problem -- check out parathyroid.com for more info.
For Ms Janey P -- check the calcium level, if normal, continue with the neurological evaluation.
For hortonpnky -- if the calcium and parathyroid are still high, then you need to see an expert parathyroid surgeon to find the problem -- check out parathyroid.com for more info.
For Ms Janey P -- check the calcium level, if normal, continue with the neurological evaluation.
Member Comments (4)
by Ms JaneyP, Aug 08, 2007 02:09PM
To: Med Help
I had parathyroid surgery 2004 for removal of an adenoma. The surgery seemed to go well. Approximately 2 months after surgery, I began to experience numbness/tingling in my right arm and leg, which I describe more as a tingling feeling. I have been to a number of doctos including a neurologist who did a lot of tests including nerve conduction, a physical therapist for treatment. As of today I still have no relief from this problem and no answers. Could this somehow be related to the Parathyroid surgery? Please help, I dont' know where to turn now.
by SVETA, Aug 08, 2007 03:11PM
To: MS JANEY P
DIID YOU CHECK YOUR CALCIUM LEVEL?
by hortonpnky, Aug 13, 2007 06:56PM
To: MLupo MD
Thank you I am seeing that parathyroid surgeon next week in columbus ohio. I hoping that i didnt have to do the surgery thing again since i had such a bad time the first time with the stroke and them not being able to fix the problem since my first surgeon they sent me too was only a general surgeon thanks again.
