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Post Parathyroidectomy calcium still high

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tnbeck3
tnbeck3

I had 2 parathyroid adenoms taken out 3 weeks ago. The surgeon did intraoperative testing and my calcium levels weren't lowering after the 1st one was removed so he looked for another one, took it out and calcium was still high. He proceeded to look more and moved a lot around searching for it (vocal cords, wind pipe...). Since he couldn't find the culprit, he sewed me up and said he'd recheck my calcium in a month. My question is- Has anyone had this happen where the surgery wasnt sucessful and what was the next step? I have been getting kidney stones for 2 yrs because of Hyperparathyroidism and can't wait for this to get figured out so i can feel better! Side note- Because of all the exploring that was done, I have difficulty talking, swallowing and breathing !

Thanks for any feedback

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  • kevin11481
    kevin11481 tnbeck3

    Posted

    i assume surgeon was checking PTH levels as this is most important Ca lbels take time forany to stabilize

    PTH levels are the indicator if you have another adenoma and numbers should change after removal

    • tnbeck3
      tnbeck3 kevin11481

      Posted

      My PTH levels have remained the same as well. Sorry, forgot to mention that part.

    • kevin11481
      kevin11481 tnbeck3

      Posted

      sounds like you may have another adenoma they neef to get

    • lala73008
      lala73008 tnbeck3

      Posted

      do you know what your calcium and PTH numbers are?

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