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----------------------------------------------------------- From: PTResearcher2 Message 8 in Discussion Hi Diane, I have actually talked with Dr. James Norman. I have not had the sestemabi scan done. He also told me that high calcium is never normal. I have been told that they are 99% sure that I have a parathyroid tumor. My first test for calcium in 2003 was higher than normal. The endo was concerned, so he repeated it. It was high again. Mine is anywhere from 10.3 (10.2 is normal) to 11.2. My ionized calcium is also high. I have not had it checked recently. Oh, I also consulted a vit D expert and he recommended I see Dr. Norman. I do have symptoms - primarily the osteopenia/osteoporosis and osteomalacia. I also have calcium deposits (stones) in my teeth and bones. I am told I will eventually have kidney & gall stones. I need to have parathyroid surgery to prevent them. I am glad that you are seeing your endo @ Hopkins. I am sure he will stay on top of things. How often is he checking your calcium? Have you had your ionized calcium & PTH checked? Have you had a scan done? Take care. You're in my prayers. Meri ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact 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. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
