Calcitonin

[YummyBear]

I am in process of my GP deciding on whether I have Hypercalcemia, as the results are marginal normal, although another two consultants differ in their opinions. I am trying to arm myself with info so that I can ask my GP next week what he advises. Has anyone used the Calcitonin Nasal Spray and if so, have they found it helped? Many thanks

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

hi

So your calcium levels are high?

How are your kidneys?

Is your PTH in range?

Have they scanned your parathyroids?

sorry you haven’t had a reply in some hours, and to answer with more questions. We do have members with these symptoms in addition to thyroid diagnoses.

[YummyBear in reply to Regenallotment]

I had to have repeats for high calcium ĺand salt which is low, which I had yesterday. Appt with GP on 18th March to discuss. Originally, I went Privately and had a CT scan of neck, chest, chest, abdo but have not had report on the neck but bloods confirmed hypercalcemia. Another more prioritising condition was found. One consultant asked that I seek treatment from GP for hypercalcemia as I feel dreadful. I read today the vitamin supplement I've been taking for 9 years could be the reason for the high calcium in the blood. Everything I am reading is contradictory about vitamin D, it has been confusing!

[Regenallotment Ambassador in reply to YummyBear]

Oh my, poor you this sounds stressful. What was the supplement you have been taking for 9 years?

[YummyBear in reply to Regenallotment]

Apologies, I wrote a long reply but on this site I seem to lose stuff easily. Colecalcferol 800mg.

I walked 3000 steps to surgery for repeats and was exhausted bloods, so will retry my text you you tomorrow as I need bath and bed. Ridiculously earlier but am all in. Thank you

[helvella Administrator]

You may wish to read this:

Calcitonin (Miacalcic): increased risk of cancer with long-term use

Calcitonin-containing medicines should no longer be used in treatment of osteoporosis.

gov.uk/drug-safety-update/c...

[YummyBear in reply to helvella]

Thanks for info. I am exhausted, so off to bed and bath. Hope to write tmw. 🙏