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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 19 3:41pm | Replies (26)
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njx58,
how are her calcium and D levels, assuming the kidneys are fine. T3 may be subclinical, but wouldn't raise PTH. PTH possibly raises T3. It is so nice to see your wife getting good care.
There are autoimmune systems that affect both glands, but if that's the case good catch here. Early!
Some osteoporosis patients aren't getting pth levels ordered before taking Tymlos or Forteo.
You might drop this endocrinologists name, here.
I'm glad for the update. And it is so nice to hear the caring husband.
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@gently Calcium is good, 9.8. D is low, 27, so she just began taking supplements. Mine was also 27 at one point, and I raised it to over 50 in three months by taking 4000 IU/day. I now take 3000 IU to maintain.
She also has some very small (< 1 cm) thyroid nodules. My understanding is that these are almost always benign. She has no symptoms, so "watchful waiting" may be one approach. Meds are another.
Amazing what factors can contribute to bone loss!