Parathyroid adenoma surgery strategy and steps

[@nancylindsay4255]

I'm going in for surgery in 6 weeks. I really appreciate this detailed illustration and description of the anatomy and surgical process! I had one or two PTH adenomas removed in 2010 and am needing revision surgery. It was I who noticed lab abnormalities suggesting the problem and pushed for referral to an endocrinology surgeon who specializes in PTH; neither my primary care physician nor my nephrologist nor the endocrinologist I see for osteoporosis felt there was an issue. We should not have to figure this out for ourselves and then move mountains to get treatment.

[@saloncentricmagic1]

I always love going back and watching... Even though I have had a successful surgery I just loved know that I'm on the right track his information is very helpful and I always learn something new I hope for a bright future 🙏

[@PeggyL58]

you seem so wonderful - I am in Ohio and have surgery Dec 17th. I also have laryngeal reflux - cough a ton - on medication but still cough..plus osteoporosis - hoping this surgery gets my calcium do a normal level - has been in the 10 range for over 10 years

[@kisslena]

Excellent video. Thankful for your format Doctor. I hope to successfully advocate for my surgery and find a good surgeon who is skilled and successful in removing adenomas without complications.

[@kfamfun4485]

Thank you for your videos.

[@barbaraoneill1082]

I'm having the surgery Oct 21 2024, I appreciate this info!

[@MEOWVERT]

Mine is 2 days after you buddy

[@Mobeegirl]

Oh my goodness, i will get to your office

[@franwoolf]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@audither]

I read that vitamin K too lowers blood calcium so is that a good solution versus surgery? Are we talking about two different things here. Thank you.

[@belindacannon1495]

The radiologist in the hospital said he could not see the parathyroid gland from the ultrasound. He was doing a biopsy of my thyroid. He said I needed a nuclear medical thyroid scan. I have nodules on my thyroid glad. I have all the symptoms of hyper parathyroid. What test should I ask for or consider when I go to an endocrinologist? Thank you

[@Aviation_Professional]

Horrible time trying to find a skilled provider in West Va. For my Mother in law. Very sad. Thanks for the upload, I have enjoyed the channel.

[@cyncyn3775]

Try Tampa Florida. They specialized in Parathyroids surgeries

[@audither]

Female, age 77 aWFPB 26 months, weight 112, height 5’ 2” Beginning October 2023 Vitamin D25 was low (23). Since 2019 blood calcium is very high normal 10. PHT has creeped up to 75. Am I looking hyperparathyroidism, and surgery? I have had osteopenia for several years and have taken Reclast infusions but seems that it’s stood working and the endocrine doctor wants me to take another similar treatment (injections). All other bloodwork is perfect. I don’t take any prescription drugs. Do you recommend anything that I can do vs potential surgery? I don’t take calcium but do exercise a lot. I have no symptoms

[@theluckyman74]

I also sent you an artice about Bone stimilon fom a canadian comypany leading the fieald. I wised i had always used it .

[@karenpeart5997]

My sestamibi scan , ultrasound were clear What happens if there are no adenoma found during surgery I have been diagnosed with mild hyperparathyroidism I am symptomatic fatigue ,weakness in muscles ,bone pain , frequency in urination and increased anxiety ( generally feeling unwell all the time? This is all new to me but I've been feeling like this for over a year now

[@bernadetteoreilly8369]

I had mildly raised HPTH and normal calcium incl 24 hour calcium. For a period of 5 months i had severe constipation, high Blood Pressure and severe heartburn. My symptoms resolved when my PTH level s dropped. The level of PTH is still dropping. Is this worth investigating. I am on prolia.

[@nirmalabrand5203]

Where do you practice

[@theresaestrada3045]

my ipth is 4k .. my sestamibi result i have 5 adenomas.. so I decided to have a thyroidectomy this month..

[@audither]

My D3 was normal until my October 2023 blood test. My PT and calcium blood test have been borderline high for the past four years.. I didn’t understand what all this meant until watching this video and a few others? my primary care physician kept saying that most people have a low D3 blood test result and my blood calcium range has been 9.8 to 10.4 up-and-down for the last few years. I’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis recently and previously had been taking Reclast (calcium) Infusion, which was helping a lot until now. So if it turns out that I need to have parathyroid surgery, I’m OK with that.. What worries me if more than one gland needs to be removed. Therefore, I am stressed out and worried. I am 77 years old., the mail, and vegan that doesn’t eat any animal products or animal byproduct. I endocrine doctor has ordered some blood test which are heading in the direction of requiring surgery at some point and I’ll know more this coming week. Is there anything you can tell me to quiet my worry and fear. Thank you