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Raised calcium levels on prednisolone for pmr and long term lithium

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my calcium levels are raised and have been for some time. At the last blood test they were 0.61. They have been 0.64. I’m not sure when the alarm bells will ring for the medical profession. A GP at our practice would not refer me to an NHS endocrinologist. I have been to see one privately. I have done a 24 hour urine collection which was normal. I can see her again. I’m concerned that if the levels are 0.6 above the normal range that they are doing damage.

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I'm a bit confused by your numbers - what are the units?

Are you on lithium? That is a possible cause of hypercalcaemia.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

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Also: Is this just Calcium or Ionized Calcium?

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