how common is Hypoparathyroidism after TT

[Rowan4]

hi all. Back again 😬 my endo tells me this is really common and she sees it a lot with the surgeon I’m scheduled to see but that he’s a very good surgeon.

Do I need to look into seeing someone else?

My endo told me it happens in between 5 and 10 per cent of TTs. She never mentioned the possibility of having the parathyroid glands transplanted somewhere else.

She said if it happens it’s just a case of taking otc calcium supplements and there will be no adverse effect for me as long as my calcium is controlled.

I’ve been trying to trust her and take her word for it but I’m getting more and more worried after reading posts on here

thank you all

[Brightness14]

My parathyroid glands were repositioned into my shoulder and arm. I had the choice of two surgeons before the operation and I choice the oldest one a professor with the most experience. It's very important to find the correct surgeon for any procedure I know from experience.

[Batty1]

My parathyroid’s are placed in my neck muscles. I did suffer with horrible muscle cramps for a few days after surgery Im guessing because of moving my parathyroid’s…. If your surgeon didn’t move them or damaged them this means your going to need to take Vitamin D for rest of your life …. Thats why it’s important to have a good thyroid surgeon that has done many thyroid surgeries.

[Thishat]

The skill and experience of the surgeon performing the thyroidectomy can influence the risk of damaging the parathyroid glands. Surgeons with more experience may be better at preserving these glands. myjdfaccount.net/