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I had surgery October 30. The Sestamibi/4D scans located a target gland in my upper mediastinum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017183/

Discussion: Any one been diagnosed with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Hello, I am in a similar situation. However, in addition to two parathyroidectomies, I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331183/

Discussion: Fine Needle Biopsy and Ethanol Ablation for Hyperparathyroidism?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Hello @plstroud and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. This information about normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is quite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685352/

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

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

My Vitamin D is low normal at 40. I guess your doctor isn't inclined to recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218186/

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

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

Hi, I am new and not sure if I'm doing this right. My primary doctor says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48573/

Discussion: Worrying About My Hyperparathyroidism

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Dec 17, 2020

I forgot to add that I mentioned to the late July endocrine surgeon that I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908762/

Discussion: Parathyroidectomy soon or maybe later? Some direction sought here

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

@plstroud, I had a similar situation. During my annual physicals, my calcium levels were only slightly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706459/

Discussion: Parathyroid hormone: I'm considering my treatment options

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 8, 2022

Hello. I had two parathyroid adenomas removed back on 3/24/21. My calcium and PTH numbers are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877127/

Discussion: Worrying About My Hyperparathyroidism

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

My Calcium level was 12.5 and was an indicator of hypercalcemia which can be caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273976/

Discussion: Mildly Elevated Blood Calcium (10.3) and Higher End PTH (60) 47y/o F

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Aug 28, 2019

I am 64yo female and just had surgery 1 week ago for primary hyperparathyroidism. 2 of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027098/

Discussion: My hyperparathyroidism's worsening it seems. Surgery ahead?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

There is a hyperparathyroidism group on FB with a surgeon recommendation file. My adenoma, found with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989575/

Discussion: Any one been diagnosed with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I also have no thyroid so take Synthroid. Do you have any working Parathyroid glands? It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178221/

Discussion: Anyone have hypoparathyroidism or non-working parathyroid glands?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Hello Lisa, Last night was my 1st having some good sleep. I'd not slept 1 minute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446308/

Discussion: My 1st ever case of acute pancreatitis + hyperparathyroidism

Support Group: Pancreatic Disorders

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

I'm glad that even though I've not helped anyone here (yet, perhaps), my thread has started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019516/

Discussion: My hyperparathyroidism's worsening it seems. Surgery ahead?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Hello @anncgrl, You are so right about hyperparathyroidism being a "weird medical experience." I've had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617996/

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

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

My wonderful NP did a long exam & labs. Hypothyroidism. I was so elated to finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880625/

Discussion: Exercising with Hypothyroidism

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

Surgery is the only cure as I am presuming secondary HPT has been ruled out. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038637/

Discussion: My hyperparathyroidism's worsening it seems. Surgery ahead?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

High PTH is caused by your parathyroid gland releasing too much PTH. PTH and calcium work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218170/

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

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

If you don't mind sharing, how did you get your doctors to look for the mass...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872269/

Discussion: Pheochromocytoma: Anyone being treated for an adrenal mass?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Your doctor is correct that not having any working parathyroids is very bad juju. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223488/

Discussion: Anyone have hypoparathyroidism or non-working parathyroid glands?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 28, 2025