Para hyperthyroidism.

Yes I had one of my parathyroid glands removed about 8 years ago.
I had odd symptoms: pain in my tummy on one side. I thought I might have appendicitis. I was put on antiBs but of course that didn't work. I was referred to hospital for an x-ray and kept in for several days. I had an ultrasound. They found gall stones but so small as to not be a bother.
Eventually a blood test cane back very high in calcium so I had a scan of my neck. Eureka! A huge gland the size of a plum when normally they are the size of a lentil.

What a relief to get a diagnosis. I then had to wait another 8 months living on pain killers until I got the surgery which was very straightforward day surgery. I have a small scar on my neck.

The pain left immediately and the calcium levels returned to normal.
It is a fairly unusual condition and was nicknamed stones, bones and groans due to the debilitating state you get into. The pt gland (nothing to do with the thyroid gland apart from being a neighbour) controls the vital calcium and magnesium levels in the brain. When it stops functioning properly you can get build up of calcium, osteoporosis and even dementia.
Too little is known about the condition. How was yours diagnosed?

Your question again please?

A friend had this. She had stiff joints for a while and excellent nail growth! She had the operation which fixed things but it did affect her voice box, leaving her with a very soft, whispery voice. I understand this can happen but is not always the case.

My mum had her’s removed 7&1/2 years ago, she’s 85 now and still fine.

Yes I have when I was 68. Calcium was sky high and vitamin D was in my boots. I was given high dose of Vitamin D and then had a very minor op to remove a benign tumour on my parathyroid gland, felt so much better but now old age makes me ache!
Ask me anything if you need any more information, take care.

Have you had para hyperthyroidism.
How are you now
Have you had the op.
Don't get much info from medics.
Thankyou really grateful for help