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Anyone have hypoparathyroidism or non-working parathyroid glands?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Nov 22, 2024 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
I also have no thyroid so take Synthroid.
Do you have any working Parathyroid glands? It sounds like you have 3 glands left after the enlarged one was removed. But you also said that you take Calcitriol which I read was to treat hyperparathyroidism. So it sounds like the removal of the enlarged gland didn't resolve the issue of high parathyroid hormone in your system.
Do you have any side effects from the Calcitriol?
I am looking for people with no working parathyroid glands for advice since my endo surgeon is concerned that may happen to me if I have the enlarged parathyroid removed. But if surgery is not an option, I will ask my Dr if Calcitriol might help.
Thanks.
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Calcitrol is an activated vitamin D to help process the calcium to help strengthen the bones. Never had a side affect and it's been 5 years now. I take 25mcg daily. I take other supplements and my understanding is some of the OTC vitamins and minerals do not breakdown all the way. You get benefits but your body has to modify the supplements I order for the body to absorb them. Yes I had hyperparathyroid as you stated. My thyroid is hypo so I take 200mcg of Levothyroxine daily (just upgraded from 175mcg) at night. I take the Levothyroxine at night when I am not taking any calcium or vitamin D supplements.