sps196, would you please explain more about the Afirma kit.
I have hypothyroidism(probably genetic from my mom but I have been treated for it only off and on. Hyperparathyroidism-screwy and erratic with slightly elevated calcium. I have not taken a calcium supplement for 40 years, last child born then. I eat very little dairy, no reason. If you are knowledgeable about HPTH, I would love to ask you about it. My relationship with PTH started 17 yrs ago, after 4 years of megadoses vit D, it finally led to late life diagnosis, age 49, of celiac disease, which severely damaged villi that won't recover even on GF diet. I got diagnosed as secondary HPTH due to malabsorption, celiac, issues. Now, depending on which of 5 different dr.s I consulted with, I have Tertiary HPTH with slightly elevated calcium, Sestimibi scan showed no tumor, but I may have hyperplasia in PTH that can't is overworked and stuck in the open position and continues to think I need more calcium. 3 drs say definitely have surgery on PTH glands, 2 say definitely not, wait and see. I am so confused, I have done lots of research, but now I'm too exhausted to do anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx ShelleyW