parathyroid

[Sheryl5013]

Do any of you have problems with your parathyroid glands?

My calcium was slightly over range and PTH was 7.4 just over the higher end of range(7.2)

I was wondering if there’s a connection with thyroid problems and parathyroid..I have graves.

[PurpleNails Administrator]

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Can you add some background to your profile? Did your Graves go into remission? or do you still take antithyroid? Did you have definitive treatment, as surgery can damage parathyroid as a complication.

PTH should also be tested following RAI treatment. Some studies suggested it should be tested annually, but I believe this is not automatically completed.

The parathyroid are (4 tiny glands) located by thyroid - but have a separate function to thyroid.

When testing PTH it must be done on a site with lab facilities as sample has to be processed quickly. What tests have you had? Can you add ranges to calcium PTH result.

Usually, calcium, PTH, vitamin D (possibly phosphate / & other bone profile markers) should be tested together.

Low vitamin D can also be an issue.

If you wanted to read more about parathyroid here are some links for information & support

nhs.uk/conditions/hyperpara...

parathyroiduk.org

parathyroid.com