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1966 · ‎09-06-2010

I been told my calcium is real high 11.6. Has anyone else had this problem and what did your doctor say should be done? I have to go to different doctor but will take another month to get to see the doctor.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

It's called hypercalcemia.

It means that the calcium isn't staying in your bones and teeth, which is why you have high calcium levels in your blood. If they're way too high (you're OK for now), you risk having a TIA or stroke.

It was during a DEXA Scan in 2006 (I was 43) that I found out I have osteopenia: the precursor to osteoporosis. At that time it was found in my back and left hip. So, my osteopenia/bone-thinning was actually caused by my hypercalcemia.

Lots of "enia"'s, heh-heh.

Hypercalcemia is usually caused by an issue with one or more of your parathyroid glands. There's four of them, and they surround the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland in your neck.

You most likely will be seeing an endocrinologist, as this is one of the many conditions they handle.

I had tests done (including nuclear imaging), but my hypercalcemia turned it to be idiopathic: no known cause. Ever since then, I'm not allowed to take calcium or magnesium supplements, nor a diuretic, as they raise blood calcium levels. Consequently, my doc had to switch one of my three blood pressure drugs.

Good luck to you, '66. And in the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, I'd be happy to help.

PhatCat · ‎03-10-2010

hypercalcemia can be a sign of hyperparathyroidism. Ask your doctor to check your PTH levels, if they are low along with a high calcium level, it is indicative to parathyroid disease.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

On 4/6/2015 FATCATinCT said:
hypercalcemia can be a sign of hyperparathyroidism. Ask your doctor to check your PTH levels, if they are low along with a high calcium level, it is indicative to parathyroid disease.

Yep; that's what the endocrinologist will do. It's a special blood test BTW, '66.

I supposedly have idiopathic hyperparathyroidism, "idiopathic" again meaning 'no known cause'. But that's unusual for this condition.

1966 · ‎09-06-2010

thank you for helping me think what might be going on. Did you need to do anything with the parathyroid glands? I been taking calcium, magnesium and my blood pressure as diuretic,

I thought maybe with me getting cortisone shots every three months that might have something to cause the problem.

I kind of get upset cause I got copies of all my blood work ups for the last year and it's been going up slowly . I think my pth stated it was normal and I always think the very worse of things and this might sound strange but this winter has been terrible for me always cold and I'm usually always hot but my legs are freezing, one day ok next day very cold, I'm in the mid west. Do appreciate some here. Thanks

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

An endocrinologist would know if your shots had an effect. That's why it's best to see a specialist. My friend had to have one parathyroid gland removed. She is doing well and sees endocrinologist regularly. Be sure and mention the hot and cold to the doctor. Thyroid can have the cold intolerance symptom. Don't worry, a good specialist will help you get all your systems, glands and hormones right. I wish you peaceful healing.