High PTH

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New Message on Pituitary Chat High PTH Reply   Recommend Message 1 in Discussion From: PT3688041 I have acromegaly with transphenoidal surgery last Decemnber. My IGF-1 remained high so I am now on Sandostatin LAR. I saw my enodcrinologist yesterday after 3 months on the Sando statin and my IGF-1 is 240 (normal for my age). YEA!!!! But I have been running slightly elevated Calcium level and there has been some concern that I have MENS 1. The endocrinologist stated that the Ca level is now back to normal and the elevation may have been due to the elevated growth hormone levels. I was just reviewing my lab results and noted the PTH (parathyroid hormone level ) is 157 normal being 12 to 72 per the lab slip. What the......? To me this looks I am still having problems with my parathyroid. Since this could mean additional surgery I am concerned. Am I over reacting or do my lab tests indicate a problem? Obviously, I will contact the endo on Monday but just wanted to know your thoughts? View other groups in this category. Also on MSN: Start Chatting | Listen to Music | House & Home | Try Online Dating | Daily Horoscopes To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. Remove my e-mail address from Pituitary Chat.