@pupwhipped wrote:
@onlyshopsonline, thank you so, sooooo much for replying to me with this information! It is very interesting. I'm going to go look over my tests. I believe over the last couple of years I've had a 10, 10.1, and the very latest being 10.2. And I've also had some "normal" ones of 9.6 mixed in there, too. I'm going to go check for sure.
About 18 months ago I was feeling really bad.That's when I stumbled onto the parathyroid site you mentioned. I think I had every symptom on their list except headaches. But then the next blood test I had done at my gynecologist's office showed a calcium level of 9.8. Anyway, around this time in my quest to find out what was wrong with me, I also saw a cardiologist. He put me on a beta blocker. That actually seemed to make me feel better so I kinda forgot about the parathyroid. After reading your post, I checked my last blood work done in Jan. and my calcium was 10.2. So, I think at the very least I should ask my GP to check my PTH. I've never had that done before. He will probably look at me like I'm nuts, but whatever. Your story is a prime example of why we have to be vigilant.
How are you doing? Have you had any issues since surgery? And was it the minimally invasive procedure like the one they do in Tampa? I do hope you do not have to have any other treatment for your thyroid. Please let us know what they tell you tomorrow. And again, thank you so much for your response to me!
pup
@pupwhipped My parathyroidectomy was performed during my total thyroidectomy. So I had a much more complicated surgery. However, I have to say that it was the easiest surgery I've ever had. I had a dose of fentynal after the surgery, and then only two more doses of extra strength Tylenol during my overnight hospital stay. I really wasn't having any pain, but they insisted that I take at least the Tylenol. I do understand that it's easier to keep ahead of the pain so I did it and then took some regular strength Tylenol the day I came home.
My only discomfort was a sore throat, and some swelling. Eating a few hours after surgery was difficult, but I was doing ok by the next day. Now I'm back to shoving food in my face LOL!
About 48 hours after surgery I almost passed out because my blood pressure and heart rate dropped significantly. I called and got in to see my NEW PCP, and he reduced my blood pressure medication.
And, I do believe some of my body pain has gotten about 50% better.
To be honest, the worst part of the surgery was recovering from the anesthesia and drugs used for the surgery. My head felt foggy for a couple of days. And I felt like I was missing bits and pieces of time. My PCP told me to drink lots of water to clear it out of my systerm and my brain felt back to normal within a few days. Most people might not be bothered by that, but it bothers me to think I'm not in control of my thinking.
So, yesterday was two weeks since my surgery. I can return to normal activities. My scar looks good. My surgeon used glue and it still hasn't completely peeled off. I'm dealing with some depression right now. I am prone to post surgical depression. And, I know I need an increase in my thyroid meds. But, I'll be seeing my endocrinologist tomorrow.
Fingers crossed, I won't need the RAI treatment. I did that years ago for the Hashi attacks. That's a huge PITA! My surgeon doesn't think I will need it, but my endo has the final say.
You can buy an app that is from Parathyroid.com. I think it was $3. I used it to input all of my test results and it gives you the likelihood of having a parathyroid adenoma. It worked for me!
If your doctor looks at you like you're crazy, make an appointment with a specialist. I had to see four doctors, before one would take me seriously!
Keep me posted!
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