Hyperparathyroidism

[ChristineK]

This is my first post on here. I wonder if anyone has had a blood test for Hyperparathyroidism who was taking a PPI? I am on Lansoprazole and I wondered if I should stop it before the blood test? I would be very grateful for any feedback.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Unlikely to need to

Important to test vitamin D, magnesium and parathyroid levels together

Are you currently taking any magnesium or vitamin D supplements

Suggest you download Calcium pro app to put results in

calciumpro.com/

App made by Norman Centre who run website all about parathyroid disease

parathyroid.com/

On PPI likely to have low B12, magnesium and/or iron/ferritin

[ChristineK in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you for your reply. I was worried that the calcium blood might be skewered, as I known that Lansoprozole depletes calcium? I take vit D3 and K2. Can't take magnesium in any form, as it gives me stomach problems. Thank you for the links. My GP does regular blood tests because I am on PPI.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to ChristineK]

What are your most recent vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 results

Magnesium. Perhaps try magnesium flakes in bath, or magnesium skin creams

betteryou.com/collections/m...

Do you have a thyroid problem too?

[ChristineK in reply to SlowDragon]

No thyroid problem. As I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, I just wanted to rule out parahyperthyroidism. I don't have the results I to hand as they are with the GP surgery. Do you not have to take magnesium orally? Can it work by putting it on the skin, if it is not going through your digestive system?

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to ChristineK]

Yes you can absorb vitamins via skin

Not as efficient as via gut …..but possibly worth trying

Magnesium in bath leaves skin beautifully soft

[ChristineK in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you, will try that

[Suei]

I don’t think so, I’ve never stopped mine x

[ChristineK in reply to Suei]

Thank you for your reply. I am aware that Lansoprazole depletes calcium and I just wondered whether it could therefore give a false result, showing calcium lower than it really is.

[ChristineK in reply to Suei]

Did you have a blood test for hyperparathoidism?

[Suei in reply to ChristineK]

I have hypothyroidism & take levothyroxine for it. My bloods are always normal or borderline. Maybe next time I’ll stop the lansoprazol? X

[ChristineK in reply to Suei]

I will see my GP next week and see if she can throw any light on it but I don't hold out by hopes. It's a great pity that so little is known about this disease by the medical profession 🤗

[Suei in reply to ChristineK]

I look forward to seeing how you get on 🤞

I’m also diagnosed with ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia & menopausal too so everything melts into one big pot of crap .

Good luck x

[Suei]

Just seen this on Facebook 💚🙏

THYROID .... For those that don't know or understand what a person goes thru with Hypothyroidism...this explains a lot.

It's been a few years since you found out that I'll be with you for a lifetime.

I'm very elusive, I don't always show up when you analyze your blood.

People around you can't see or hear me, but your body does. I can attack you anywhere and any way you choose. For example cold, tingling or hand pain.

Remember when you had so much energy and had so much fun! Well, sometimes, I participate in your energy and I leave you exhausted ... A little of your memory or part of your concentration.

I can make you sleep for many hours, or I can cause insomnia. Make you shiver or feel cold or hot when the temperature is normal for everyone else.

I can make your feet or hands swell, your face and eyelids swell. I can make you feel very anxious / or with panic attacks.

I am very complicated...

Do you remember the sudden mood? Yes, it's me...

Crying for no reason? Annoyed for no reason? And yes, it's me too.

I can make your hair fall out, become dry and brittle, cause acne, cause dry skin, I have no boundaries.

I will make you gain weight no matter what or how much you eat.

Doing activities like walking or doing other exercises will not take me out of your body, but it will help calm me down.

I know, you started going to the Endocrinologist to get me out!

Treatments and controls help me relax for periods.

I can make you have high cholesterol, or have blood pressure problems, or other problems... That's me.

Breathing troubles? Elevated liver enzymes? Dental or gum problems? Me too...

You will feel tired ... and your family and friends will be tired of hearing over and over how much "I feel bad" "I'm too tired".

They do not know that I withdraw some of the energy your body and mind need daily to perform their activities.

Then, just when you think you have everything under control for once...BAM, mother nature throws a curve ball at you, you once again go into a tail spin. Now, add on the hot flashes and even more moodiness... Hot, tired and cranky.

They will not understand why this disease attacks your body from the tip of your hair to the tip of your foot. Every cell and organ in your body requires the proper amount of thyroid hormones that I decrease.

So don't stop taking these pills every morning the doctor gave you ... they replace the diminished T4 hormone that you need.

Although I don't like them very much because I can't do so many jokes, I know it will help you feel better. 😞🙏🏻

With love ♥

Your hypothyroidism

[ChristineK in reply to Suei]

Oh my goodness, that's really scary 🙁

[Suei]

it is isn’t it, it’s good to have the feelings confirmed though too 🖤