Sjogrens World Forums

Sjogrens Topics => Living With Sjogren's => Topic started by: trc1962 on January 08, 2013, 08:01:26 PM

Title: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: trc1962 on January 08, 2013, 08:01:26 PM
My rheummy's ARNP called and said my blood calcium levels are too high. Anybody else get this and know the cause? Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: Reanne on January 08, 2013, 10:06:26 PM
It's been awhile, mine were high at one time, then low.  I think it may have had to do with a hysterectomy, but that is just my thought.
Title: Re: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: irish on January 11, 2013, 08:17:25 PM
This can be caused by so many things. The main thing is to make sure to do what the doc says. Having a low or high calcium level is something that can't be ignored. Irish
Title: Re: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: slccom on January 12, 2013, 12:08:23 AM
It can indicate parathyroid problems. But you really need to get it checked out and treated! An endocrinologist is a must.
Sharon II
Title: Re: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: Scottietottie on January 12, 2013, 01:10:20 PM
Hi

I was thinking parathyroid too. There is a really good thyroid forum at About.com. There may be parathyroid info there too.

Take care - Scottie  :)
Title: Re: Hypercalcemia?
Post by: genko_b on January 13, 2013, 11:09:04 PM
My dad had hypercalcemia for a while and they thought it was due to a parathyroid tumor, but they never found anything and it went away on its own. For a while he was pretty sick though.

Genko