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[msabino4]

I'm a 28 year old male in good shape and health. I had initially gone to my doctor for heart palpitations and mild chest pains which were probably a result of stress/anxiety. My blood test came back with elevated proteins and calcium as well, so he ordered an electrophoresis. That came back showing a mild increase in my alpha-2 globulins, and that my other proteins were within a normal range. Also, my a/g ratio was low (1.0) He sent me to a hematologist and now i'm awaiting the results of tests that will look deeper into my immunoglobulins.

My thyroid levels were good, but I read somewhere that with a parathyroid disorder, ther levels may not necessarily elevate drastically. Is this true?

I'm basically asymptomatic as of right now. With the exception of a mild cough and the occasional slight chest pain.

If anyone can offer any kind of insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[msabino4]

Thanks a lot for answering. Hopefully it's a good sign that I've not recieved any calls. =)

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

Thyroid and parathyroid function are not related, although they have similar names and are both in the same part of the body.  

Thyroid controls metabolism and is monitored by TSH, FT3 and FT4.  

Parathyroid controls calcium balance in your body and is monitored by measuring intact Parathyroid hormone, combined with calcium levels.

If your thyroid levels are normal it is unlikely that they are causing your symptoms.  However, good that you are seeing a hematologist to see if anything else is going on.

Regards