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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jan 31 5:21pm | Replies (7)
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@cehunt57 Sensipar, I believe, is an RX drug used to treat parathyroid or hyperparathyroid in the blood. It may be the result of a hormonal imbalance and best solved by a hematologist or someone that deals with Hypercalcemia. This may be a condition for those on dialysis so a nephrologist could help as well.

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mrainne | @mrainne | Jan 25 9:20am

It's my understanding kidney disease can cause secondary hyperparathyroidism. My PTH is 315. I am concerned about calcium absorption and will discuss it with my neph next week. From the NIH studies I read, it's confusing as to whether I'd need surgery to remove a nodule or can just take Sensipar or vitamin D supplements. It seems I'm not sure, PTH and calcium levels >600 are a real concern. I do not know if I have osteoporosis.

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maylbee | @maylbee | Jan 29 4:49pm

I had high level of calcium in my blood. I was told it indicated possible problem with para thyroid. I had minimally invasive surgery at Tampa General The Norman Parathyroid Center.Two parathyroid glands were removed. Look up on internet.

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