Calcitriol, Ca+ & Kidney labs?

[mazbarth]

I am having to take calcitroil .5 BID and calcium because my parathyroid have not restarted after a TT in March '09.  My question is do I need to be having any kind of kidney function labs now or in the future?   If so which ones?

Is there anything I can do to make my paras start up again?  I have two left.
Thanks!

[hazelhurst]

Sorry--it's the "Hypoparathyroidism Association"; you can google that for the site address

[hazelhurst]

Please also check our the forum section on the web site of the Hypoparathyroid Association.  

[TamraW]

Request PTH (parathyroid hormone), ionized calcium and serum calcium blood-work for parathyroid.

Here's a good parathyroid resource: www.parathyroid.com

:) Tamra

[mazbarth]

Stella,  Which parathyroid tests should I be having?  Thanks, MIchele

[stella5349]

In addition I would ask to have the parathyroid tests too - to compare

[laura1967]

Sometimes.....with time....the other parathyroid glands will kick in, if they were not damaged during surgery.
Your annual Complete Metabolic Panel should show any warning signs for kidneys I would think. When in doubt.....ask your doctor.