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Elevated Calcium in 24 hour urine collection.

Posted by anjalima @anjalima, Jul 22, 2023

Normal blood calcium and PTH . No symptoms. Any ideas? Awaiting nephrology appt.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 22, 2023

@anjalima Hi, there! Doing a 24 hr urine collection is never a simple test. I am curious why that test was ordered for you? Waiting for a review by your doctor can leave you guessing, definitely. My sincere suggestion is to not use Dr. Google to search out things, as it can really lead you down a rabbit hole of misinformation!

High calcium levels could be caused by your diet, or if you are taking calcium supplements. Or a sign of kidney stones or chronic kidney disease. It is rarely just a single value looked at by your doctor, as they take the different values that print out and cobble a diagnosis together.

How soon is your appointment? Do you have any other questions for me?
Ginger

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jul 23, 2023

Hi. It was a request on my part as part of a bone density inquiry. I’m taking an anti hormone med and want to mitigate any side effects.

I was taking 400 mgs daily but no longer take calcium supplements ( came down a bit) my density is stable ( and good) a year into med and I have no symptoms. Ending ordered a PTH scan also no evidence of a problem there. So she referred me to nephrologist . Have an appt late November … ugh… so trying other docs and waiting for earlier appt to open up.

Could elevated calcium in urine be my normal? Primary is not concrrned

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 23, 2023
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@anjalima

Hi. It was a request on my part as part of a bone density inquiry. I’m taking an anti hormone med and want to mitigate any side effects.

I was taking 400 mgs daily but no longer take calcium supplements ( came down a bit) my density is stable ( and good) a year into med and I have no symptoms. Ending ordered a PTH scan also no evidence of a problem there. So she referred me to nephrologist . Have an appt late November … ugh… so trying other docs and waiting for earlier appt to open up.

Could elevated calcium in urine be my normal? Primary is not concrrned

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@anjalima Usually, your doctors want to look at trends, not specific numbers. If you have been having regular blood tests, they may look at the kidney function scores, indicated by [but not exclusively] eGFR, creatinine, Urea Nitrogen [BUN].

I suggest you call your nephrology office and ask to be placed on the cancellation list. Let them know you are concerned, and willing to get an earlier appointment!

Those of us with chronic kidney issues have often found that our primary doctors are not too concerned with changes in kidney function simply because it is outside the scope of what they are comfortable dealing with.
Ginger

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jul 23, 2023

I’m on cancellation lists and trying other docs as well

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jul 23, 2023
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@gingerw

@anjalima Usually, your doctors want to look at trends, not specific numbers. If you have been having regular blood tests, they may look at the kidney function scores, indicated by [but not exclusively] eGFR, creatinine, Urea Nitrogen [BUN].

I suggest you call your nephrology office and ask to be placed on the cancellation list. Let them know you are concerned, and willing to get an earlier appointment!

Those of us with chronic kidney issues have often found that our primary doctors are not too concerned with changes in kidney function simply because it is outside the scope of what they are comfortable dealing with.
Ginger

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All of those “ indicators “ are well within normal limits.

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