Primary Hyperparathyroidism

[Winston3]

I've recently had 11 kidney stones, one 8 mm and the others about 4 mm.  Urine and blood studies were done and my calcium level was normal, but my PTH level was 108.  Can you have primary hyperparathyroidism if the calcium level is normal, or is that level indicative of secondary?  I had a scan yesterday and am awaiting the results.  I'm hoping it's primary, because it seems this is easily fixed with the removal of the glands. Thank you.

[MH Community Mgr]

Hi and Welcome!  I'm not sure .. I make calcium oxalate stones and plenty of them.  I have what's called MSK .. medullary sponge kidney .. an anomoly I was born with and make stones all the time.  Atually there is a community here at MedHelp that I post a lot on .. pls. stop by.  It's diagnosed basicaly thru an IVP w/xray test .. so most never know they have it unless its gotten bad.  Just a sidenote as you begin your quest into the why's of these awful stones!!!!!!

I hope others have some answers for you on your original ?

C~
MSK w/stones
Thyroid - partial 1/07

[Thypatient]

Medhelp Community Mgr from the other forum:  Thank you for giving feedback and suggestions; it always helps to get many ideas on this issue.

Winston3:  What scan did you have?  Unfortunately, I think it seems like you’re going to have to just wait-and-see - and that’s a drag.

Here’s a page that might help you:  http://www.parathyroid.com/diagnosis.htm

Let us know what results you get.

[Lori707]

What was your calcium number? My Endo says anything 10 or above is watched.