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.
In addition I would ask to have the parathyroid tests too - to compare
Stella, Which parathyroid tests should I be having? Thanks, MIchele
Request PTH (parathyroid hormone), ionized calcium and serum calcium blood-work for parathyroid.
Here's a good parathyroid resource: www.parathyroid.com
:) Tamra
Please also check our the forum section on the web site of the Hypoparathyroid Association.
Sorry--it's the "Hypoparathyroidism Association"; you can google that for the site address