There were a couple discussions between 2006-2008 on the side effects after parathyroidectomy. One was called "parathyroidectomy side effects". Both discussions are now locked. I suffer from the same side effects, and would very much like to know if any of the people who participated in those discussion have learned anything that helps explain the symptoms, or have tried any treatments that have been beneficial? Another question: is it at all possible to contact any of those people through this discussion group?
Grateful for any info!
Grateful for any info!
I had my surgery on the 14 of this past month and i am feeling the up and downs of my removal... i dont like it... im scared all the time i have scary headaches... muscle aches i have anxiety... my hands and calfs are weak... ahhh constipation..
Hi Bronzskie - I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems after your surgery. I think the constipation is a normal result of anesthesia. They don't always think to warn you about it. It should clear up soon.
Are you taking calcium? Some of your symptoms could be due to low calcium. Did you have one parathyroid removed or more? It can take a while for sleeping glands to begin to function. You should contact your endocrinologist or your surgeon for advice. Don't just live with your problems, get help from an expert. I hope you feel better soon. mass
Are you taking calcium? Some of your symptoms could be due to low calcium. Did you have one parathyroid removed or more? It can take a while for sleeping glands to begin to function. You should contact your endocrinologist or your surgeon for advice. Don't just live with your problems, get help from an expert. I hope you feel better soon. mass
yeah it was my lower right... i hate this confusion too.... its like i think of something to say and then im like what the hell? lol i try watching comedy movies lately but i feel like im the only one not laughing... kinda suck i can enjoy em like i want to...
Reading the posts from this site is alarming.
I am almost 74 years old and 31/2 months post-op. Don't remember
how many years I felt totally exhausted, failing memory, irritable and
a host of other symptoms. When I told my doctor, in a manner he had
never heard from me: "I cannot stand this any longer!" He ordered
more lab work. Blood calcium level was 10.4. Future tests went up
and down; 10.2 - 10.5, for a year and a half. The doctor refered me
to a surgeon. I did not feel comfortable about him. I searched until
I found Dr. John Olson, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC.
Dr. Olson removed the upper left parathyroid and a benign adnoma.
My thyroid also has 2 small cysts, was left intact. Very small incision
that is now unnoticable.
Dr. Olson did not promise me that I would feel any better. Well,
I do. My memory is improving, I no longer have to take a nap every day
and my energy level is up.
It is necessary to take calcium, Vit-D, Iron, Vit-C, and any other precsribed
medications.
I really don't expect to participate in a marathon...sure would be fun to try.
Wish I could lift your spirits, girls.
I am almost 74 years old and 31/2 months post-op. Don't remember
how many years I felt totally exhausted, failing memory, irritable and
a host of other symptoms. When I told my doctor, in a manner he had
never heard from me: "I cannot stand this any longer!" He ordered
more lab work. Blood calcium level was 10.4. Future tests went up
and down; 10.2 - 10.5, for a year and a half. The doctor refered me
to a surgeon. I did not feel comfortable about him. I searched until
I found Dr. John Olson, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC.
Dr. Olson removed the upper left parathyroid and a benign adnoma.
My thyroid also has 2 small cysts, was left intact. Very small incision
that is now unnoticable.
Dr. Olson did not promise me that I would feel any better. Well,
I do. My memory is improving, I no longer have to take a nap every day
and my energy level is up.
It is necessary to take calcium, Vit-D, Iron, Vit-C, and any other precsribed
medications.
I really don't expect to participate in a marathon...sure would be fun to try.
Wish I could lift your spirits, girls.