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@celia16

That sounds very intense. Good luck with your surgery. I appreciate the tips.

I have had normal calcium levels twice since this started. And, I’ve discussed it with my Endocrinologist twice, who doesn’t think it’s any hormonal imbalance. What test would they use?

I do okay with 1 cap of daily Miralax. I just don’t think that should be required since I’m so healthy, except for post covid syndrome which occurred after my chronic constipation.

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | May 24 2:31pm

I'm glad you are in touch with an endocrinologist. Hyperparathyroidism can't be diagnosed with a one time test. It needs to have several sets of blood tests, calcium, vitamin D, and PTH, possibly other metabolic blood tests. Calcium is supposed to be tightly regulated by the PTH glands. Because low or high is bad. As I mentioned I have had 3 different dr. Opinions and did tons of my own research...cuz I knew nothing about HPTH, until it got tested 18 years ago, when my PCP couldn't find why my vit D was so low and my PTH was so erratic (32-188).
You are right, since you are healthy, you should not have to take any medication. Good luck with your hunt.

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