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Parathyroid hormone: I'm considering my treatment options
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Dec 19, 2023 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
I had a similar situation. During my annual physicals, my calcium levels were only slightly elevated, not enough to indicate the possibility of hyperparathyroidism. After several years of my PCP telling me that the slight elevation in the calcium level was probably the result of having my blood drawn when fasting and that the elevated levels were probably a result of dehydration, I decided to drink 16 oz. of water before my next series of blood draws was done. When the calcium level was still somewhat high, I told my PCP that it probably wasn't a result of dehydration and she then checked the PTH level and found it to be 145.
From there, I went to an endocrinologist. It is good to keep advocating for yourself.
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I’m wondering what Mayo considers a “high calcium”. I’ve found articles from University of Madison ( for one) where a calcium of 10.3 is high. My calcium’s have been anywhere from 10.7 - 10.2 for the past two years. I didn’t think much of it until it was over the 10.5 range since that is considered over at my place of care. So it was rechecked & slightly lower at 10.4.
When I inquired what would cause this I was told “many things” “dehydration” etc.
I’m NOT dehydrated. I don’t have kidney issues or cancer which cause high calcium.
Vit d = normal. PTH was 38 & 77.8 ( only times it was checked)
I’m just really starting to think Dr’s really don’t know much about this. I already see endocrinology for my THYROID.
Anyway I have brain fog, constipation, feel super oddly fatigued, weakish arms, poor sleep & im 52.
I’ve read most adults sit consistently in the 9’s.
I don’t like the watch & wait method or am I misinformed?
What does Mayo do? I have requested an appt there & im hoping they are more proactive cuz if they aren’t I don’t want to travel & pay out of network.
What are their “normal calcium” & PTH guidelines.