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Elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH): How is it treated?

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Oct 15 5:15pm | Replies (157)
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@debs4246

Yes. Mine has been going up for six months and even with the prescription vit d it is now 431. I do back to doc next week and she says she has another plan. I had the nuclear scan last year very expensive and showed nothing Now I read on here they often don’t show everything. My ckd is the same

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 15, 2023

Yes, you are right, @debs4246. The problematic parathyroid glands often do not show up on the nuclear scan. Many on Connect have reported that. Having an ultrasound of the neck done on routine basis (mine are done every six months) tends to be a less expensive way to monitor the parathyroid. Even then, it is sometimes just a guess.

How are you feeling? Any other symptoms such as osteoporosis, kidney stones, etc.?

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