#hyperparathyroidism

[lady0mandy]

My pain was doing so well and now today I have the worst muscle spasms in my neck I've had to take so many pain killers but they don't want me to take muscle relaxers it hurts to eat and drink and my stomach is upset anyways and my parathyroids haven't caught up yet so I'm not doing so well now

[elfpuddle]

My parathyroidectomy, the surgery I’ve been waiting for for years, is today. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

St. Blaise, St. Servatius, and St. Roch, pray for us.

Our Lady, hold us close.

Holy Lord, have mercy upon us.

[sprint-medical-india]

Understanding Parathyroid Disorders - Signs, Cause & Treatments

Parathyroid disorders can affect your quality of life by making it hard to stay awake during the day and tired all the time. So, consult an endocrinologist immediately to get cured.

What is the parathyroid gland?

Parathyroid glands are two pairs of small, oval-shaped glands located near the thyroid gland on the posterior side. Parathyroid glands are just pea size and are part of the endocrine system of your body. Parathyroid glands secrete a parathyroid hormone that controls calcium levels in your bloodstream. 

Why is the parathyroid gland necessary?

The parathyroid gland controls the calcium and phosphate levels in the body. Controls calcium levels by increasing the release of calcium from bones, kidneys, and small intestines. Other functions of the parathyroid gland include:

Releases parathyroid hormone that controls calcium and phosphate homeostasis.

Control absorption of calcium from the food through the intestines

Release of calcium from the kidneys

Stimulates kidney cells to transform weak forms of vitamin D into stronger forms to increase calcium absorption

Promotes proper functioning of nervous and muscular systems

How do thyroid and parathyroid glands differ?

Thyroid gland

Thyroid is an endocrine gland located near both sides of the trachea 

One thyroid gland is present with two lobes joined by isthmus 

Follicular cells release thyroxine and triiodothyronine

Secretion is controlled by pituitary gland

Regulates the carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

Parathyroid gland

Parathyroid gland is the part of endocrine gland located on the backside of thyroid plan

Four parathyroid glands are present two on each side of thyroid gland 

The chief cells produce and release parathormone (PTH)

Secretion is controlled by circulating calcium levels

Regulates calcium levels in the body

What are some disorders of the parathyroid glands?

Hyperparathyroidism – The overactivity of one or all the glands leads to the excess synthesis of parathyroid hormone. An increase in the levels of PTH will cause a serious imbalance of calcium in your body. High levels of PTH will lead to hypercalcemia, kidney stones, osteoporosis, heart disease, pancreatitis, high acid secretion in the stomach, and other issues. 

Hyperparathyroidism is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. 

Primary Hyperparathyroidism is related to the secreting of tumors caused by the benign proliferation of chief cells. More common in women than in men. 

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism is a renal disorder leading to hyperparathyroidism. During the heavy loss of calcium, the gland synthesizes more calcium to compensate for the loss causing this condition. 

Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism is an unresponsive parathyroid tissue caused as a result of prolonged secondary hyperparathyroidism. This results in an autonomous release of parathyroid hormone.

Hypoparathyroidism – Decreased parathyroid activity is referred to as hypoparathyroidism. This is most commonly seen due to damage to glands or blood supply to the glands while doing surgery. 

What causes disorders of the parathyroid gland?

The most common cause of parathyroid disorders can be non-cancerous growth of the gland called adenoma or enlargement of two or all of the parathyroid glands called hyperplasia. 

What are the symptoms of parathyroid disorders?

The symptoms of parathyroid disorders include a lump in the neck, difficulty speaking or swallowing, muscle weakness, sudden raise in blood calcium levels, fatigue, drowsiness, bone pain, broken bones, and kidney stones.

The signs of hyperparathyroidism involve less energy, feeling tired, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, constipation, anxiety or depression, kidney stones, bone loss, and hypertension.

The signs of hypoparathyroidism include numbness, tingling, muscle cramps, or spasms.

In what ways are parathyroid diseases diagnosed?

The diagnosis of parathyroid diseases includes increased serum calcium, reduced serum phosphate, high serum PTH levels, X-rays -bone demineralization, and ultrasound or MRI of glands. 

What are the treatment methods for parathyroid disorders?

Treatment methods for parathyroid disorders involve regular monitoring, medication, dietary supplements, and surgery. Surgery is the most effective option to treat this disorder. Consult an endocrinologist immediately to get cured.

Symptoms

Lump in neck

Tired

Altered calcium levels

Bone pain and fracture

Kidney stones

Bone loss

Hypertension

Causes

Noncancerous growth (adenoma)

Enlargement (hyperplasia)

Diagnosis

Detection of

Increase in serum calcium

Decrease in serum phosphate

High serum PTH levels

Ultrasound or MRI

X-rays-bone demineralization

Treatment

Regular monitoring

Medication

Dietary supplements

Surgery

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[jesse-pinkman123]

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[lady0mandy]

I love how my parathyroids literally aren't working and my insurance still refuses to cover either of the calcium pills that I need to take several times a day

[a-walking-fandom-reference]

shout out to adhd for my sugar addiction

[planetsallalign]

Just heard from the vet about Maeve’s blood panel.

It came back with no cancer indicators, so they think it is true idiopathic hypercalcemia. Her phosphorus was fine and her parathyroid level was low so it’s not hyperparathyroidism (so no surgery). She has to start a prescription wet food only diet. Which she is gonna be so mad because she only gets about 1/4cup of dry food a day but it’s her FAVORITE thing. I also have to mix 1/2tsp of chia seeds into her food once a day to bulk up the fiber. Which hopefully with the wet food only and chia seed the excess calcium will bind and be excreted out. Once we’ve been on the diet for a good 4 weeks she goes back for a blood test (luckily not the full panel just a tiny test) to check her ionized calcium levels. If all is good we go every 4-6 months to test how she’s doing. They think because she’s young that it will hopefully be years before any kidney failure. And if the calcium is going up instead of down she will be on steroids.

So here’s crossing everything that the diet works. I also definitely sobbed tears of relief after hanging up with the vet that it didn’t show any cancer indicators.

[morbidology]

Skull with Leontiasis Ossea, also commonly known as “lion face”. Leontiasis Ossea is a rare condition which is characterized by an overgrowth of the facial bones. It is symptomatic of several diseases which include  fibrous dysplasia, Paget's disease, hyperparathyroidism, syphilitic osteoperiostitis and renal osteodystrophy.

[dollsonmain]

Since I'm now pending a potential 4th surgery, I've been digging for info about it.

The scar looks negligible. I don't really care about a scar. I have a bunch already from being a kid in the 80's when we used to go outside, endure chicken pox, get bitten by dogs, get hit by cars, fall on things, and fall off of things.

But.

Considering my PTH level is SO high, it's likely a carcinoma causing the imbalance which is never good. Honestly, if they suggest chemo or radiation with the surgery I'll probably decline. I want there to be something left for my son to inherit some day. His father should give him something good at least once in Son's life.

That Guy brought up Hungry Bone Syndrome so I looked into that. I don't have most of the high risk factors other than being old, but the primary factor and the one I do have is VERY elevated PTH pre-parathyroidectomy and hyperparathyroidism going undetected and untreated for a long time.

Which would mean that if I develop HBS, much like I haven't felt all that much better since the stone removal, I wouldn't feel all that much better after parathyroidectomy because the symptoms of HBS are the same as the symptoms I already have, PLUS seizures.

I also may go from my body eating my bones which is what it's been doing and then dumping excess calcium into my blood to my body overbuilding my bones (that's what HBS is, the bones start consuming too much calcium so there isn't enough in the blood to function properly) and becoming painfully deformed.

Luckily, from the few CT scans I've had so far, the bones that are visible in the scans seem to be fine, density-wise, though the radiologist can see how my tailbone was crushed when that car hit me when I was like 10 and always make a note of it.

Bodies are fucking weird.

[captain-grammar]

Right. So. Medical things and my Awful Trip To The Hospital. (CW/TW for medical discussions and procedures throughout)

Well, first thing's first, the Mystery Lump In My Jaw is NOT cancer, nor is it related to anything else that is considered medically life-threatening. I'll start with that because that WAS a possibility (though it seemed unlikely) and I'm just thrilled it's been officially ruled out.

After waiting half an hour past my arranged appointment time, I finally got to see my consultant, who informed me that he and the other specialists/consultants in the department are strongly convinced it's a brown cell tumour related to hyperparathyroidism. What does this mean? From what I can glean from Google, it seems that a thyroid gland somewhere has looked at the calcium/vitamin D in my system and decided to go absolutely hog wild and do Things It Shouldn't, thus making a lump in my face.

A blood test will confirm it, but more on that later.

Essentially, while it's not dangerous, it certainly shouldn't be there but the mass is so large that the only real way they can get rid of all of it so it doesn't grow back is to REMOVE A HUGE CHUNK OF MY JAW and replace it with some bone from my leg.

Terrifying. Overwhelming. Something they're going to discuss next week, when I'll also have another consultation appointment. But as I'm young and healthy with a lot of life left to live, they think this is the course of action that will produce the best outcome long term.

Back to the blood test...

Once they have some blood to sample, they can check it for thyroid function markers to confirm their diagnosis. I was told that I could go down the hall to a different department and get some blood drawn then and there and go home.

No dice.

I was greeted by a sign that said "lol no blood drawing today, our vampires are on strike" or words to that effect. Cue a fucking grand tour around the county to get to my GP surgery to ask if they could do it there.

Get told to come back tomorrow morning.

So, y'know, it's been a FUCKING DAY OF IT, and I'm tired and scared and trying to be brave and see the funny side (because honestly, there are some bits to giggle at, if your humour is as dark as mine can be) and honestly, I just want to crawl into bed and CRY because life really does come at you sometimes, doesn't it?

[jyndor]

my sister has been released from the hospital today! she was there for a week. her kidneys nearly shut down and her calcium levels were around 1000. she finally has a diagnosis for the shit that she's been dealing with for years, it's hyperparathyroidism.

if she hadn't gotten that sick, she wouldn't have been able to see an endocrinologist until APRIL. so people who talk about wait times in countries with socialized medicine can eat my dick. it took her nearly dying and being admitted to the hospital to finally get an appointment on the books.

[cannabiscomrade]

I finally got my potassium and sodium in a good range but now I’m calcium and vitamin D deficient, so my endo is now checking for secondary hyperparathyroidism. The repercussions of starvation just keep stacking

It’s almost been a year and I am still recovering

[brightlotusmoon]

Uh. Guys? Is. Is this supposed to be funny? Is it AI? Is it genuine?!

[ High calcium levels in the blood, also known as hypercalcemia, can result from an overactive parathyroid gland, too much vitamin D, some medications, and various underlying conditions, including cancer. 3 Symptoms of hypercalcemia can include excessive thirst, stomach pain, confusion, groans, bones, stones, moans, thrones, and psychic overtones. 0 Primary hyperparathyroidism is often diagnosed before signs or symptoms occur due to an elevated level of calcium found on routine blood tests.

2 Over time, very high calcium levels can cause symptoms and lead to health problems. 1 ]

[ivy-saurs]

maybe i'm so damn tired all the time bc i have secondary hyperparathyroidism

[toytowns]

I’ve been very panicked lately because my blood test came back high calcium in my blood and low vitamin d which is almost always an indicator of hyperparathyroidism

which could mean I have tumors on those tiny glands which could mean I have cancer

and that cancer has an 85% recurrence rate apparently and I’m only 33 and the average life with it is 5 years so I’m panicked I’m going to die before 40 of a terrible fucking disease

and cancer is one of my biggest fears

so I’ve just been an anxious ball of nerves for the last few days

I’m really scared and my doctor’s appointment isn’t until the 25th to discuss it

she didn’t seem too worried in the notes on my blood test online just that she wanted me to get on vitamin d infusions but still

like right now I’m sitting at my desk at work trying not to cry and panic again and I have to pretend to be happy while customers yell at me about shit I can’t control and I’m wasting what little of my life may be left here hahaha