Welcome, and thanks for sharing, even though it is not good news.
Before such drastic steps, I have some info that might help. With such little info from you, it is difficult to tell much. I hope this does not insult your intelligence, as I suspect you have already researched much.
Low vitamin D levels can raise serum calcium as well by contributing to parathyroid tumors. This in turn increases parathyroid hormone release, which breaks down the bones increasing serum calcium. So be sure that your vitamin D levels are good. Much info on this forum about that.
You can also develop a more temporary rise in parathyroid hormone and thus elevated serum calcium when pseudohyperparathyroidism exists. This is most often seen with the over consumption of high phosphorus sources such as sodas, dairy, red meats, lecithin, and grains. The excess phosphorus consumption creates a calcium/phosphorus ratio imbalance. This is perceived by the body as low calcium even though true calcium levels may be normal or even high. In response the parathyroid glands release parathyroid hormone in order to release bone calcium to balance out the calcium/phosphorus ratio.
Quote:
A recent study sought to determine the impact of vitamin D deficiency on bone mineral density in patients with hyperthyroidism. The study included 30 newly diagnosed patients with hyperthyroidism. The researchers collected blood samples from each patient to evaluate levels of calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, 25-hydroxy vitamin D and parathyroid hormone. Bone mineral density measurements were taken at the hip, forearm and spine. The results of the study revealed that eight of the patients had serum vitamin D levels less than 25 nmol/L. The group who was vitamin D deficient was found to have significantly higher levels of parathyroid hormone than those who were vitamin D sufficient. It was also determined that patients with low levels of vitamin D had lower bone mineral density than those with normal levels of vitamin D. These findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency may increase levels of parathyroid hormone and decrease bone mineral density in patients with hyperthyroidism.1
1 Dhanwal DK, Kochupillai N, Gupta N, et al. Hypovitaminosis D and bone mineral metabolism and bone density in hyperthyroidism. J Clin Densitom. Dec2010;13(4):462-6."
https://www.nhiondemand.com/hsjarticl...m_medium=email
|
too much parathyroid hormone
Linear Mode
