Calcium level after TT

[Stacys84]

My calcium is low from having a TT, I am having severe cramping in my stomach and lower chest area.  I am still having the cramping in my legs and arms.  Is this normal?

[hazelhurst]

The doctor hasn't had a chance to answer yet, but I can chime in from experience. Have you had your calcium level tested since the TT? What is the level?  The cramping is a symptom of low calcium, which needs to be treated immediately. If calcium gets too low, it can have serious consequences.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

This can be due to low calcium - call your doctor to determine the right dose of calcium replacement and vit D (sometimes prescription vit D such as calcitriol is needed).  It may resolve with time, but close followup is needed.

[kelly575]

Hello,

         I recently had a tt and they also took out all of my parathyroids and put them in my arm. I am on 1250 mg of calcium evey 6 hrs and vitamin d supplements.

If your  body is cramping or is tingling that is a good sign that your calcium is very low and you need to get your levels tested asap. You could go into a seizure.

[lzimm]

I had low calcium after TT and ended up in the hospital for 4 nights. I hope someone is treating you!  
You need calcium replacement and Vit d immediately; this can be dangerous.  Keep us updated.