ARTHRITIS AND CALCUIM

yorkie
yorkie Member Posts: 57
edited 23. Feb 2009, 08:28 in Living with Arthritis archive
HELLO THERE
SINCE HAVING BLOOD TESTS MORE OFTEN WITH TAKING METHO THEY HAVE FOUND OUT I HAVE A OVER ACTIVE PARATHYRIOD GLAND. IT CAUSES INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM IN BLOOD. HAS ANYONE WITH ARTHRITIS HAD THE SAME. I HAVE PSORIACTIC ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD WHAT SEEMS TO ME MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY FOREARMS AND WRISTS. RHUEMY SAYS ITS THE ARTHRITIS.

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry, I cann't help you but someone else on the site who has a similar condition is bound to be here soon. Best wishes Sue
  • yorkie
    yorkie Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woodbon wrote:
    Sorry, I cann't help you but someone else on the site who has a similar condition is bound to be here soon. Best wishes Sue

    Thanks woodbon for your reply.
    best wishes yorkie. :P
  • mmarshall
    mmarshall Member Posts: 69
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yorkie wrote:
    HELLO THERE
    SINCE HAVING BLOOD TESTS MORE OFTEN WITH TAKING METHO THEY HAVE FOUND OUT I HAVE A OVER ACTIVE PARATHYRIOD GLAND. IT CAUSES INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM IN BLOOD. HAS ANYONE WITH ARTHRITIS HAD THE SAME. I HAVE PSORIACTIC ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD WHAT SEEMS TO ME MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY FOREARMS AND WRISTS. RHUEMY SAYS ITS THE ARTHRITIS.
    Hi
    I also have been told that I have a high level of Calcium in my blood after it showing up in a few blood tests. I am being referred to a specialist to see what action needs to be taken if anything. The Rheumy doc said she is not an expert on this and would need to refer me but I have not had an appointment yet.
    Have you been referred to see anyone about this?
    Mary
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Blood tests I had done before Christmas came back with high calcium levels. I was tested for parathyroid problems but it came back clear. Don't think anything else is going to be done now so I'll just have to live with it. Has anyone mentioned osteopenia as I have that and I think it's due to high calcium levels.
    Vonski
  • mmarshall
    mmarshall Member Posts: 69
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Vonski
    I am going for a Bone Density Scan next Wednesday as the doc mentioned Osteoporosis because this is linked I think with the Calcium levels and my sister has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis which is a shame as she is only 44 but had a hystrectomy in her ealry 30's due to problems with her overies.
    Mary
  • yorkie
    yorkie Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mmarshall wrote:
    Hi Vonski
    I am going for a Bone Density Scan next Wednesday as the doc mentioned Osteoporosis because this is linked I think with the Calcium levels and my sister has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis which is a shame as she is only 44 but had a hystrectomy in her ealry 30's due to problems with her overies.
    Mary
    Hello Mary
    Thanks for your reply. I was sent for a bone density scan and have just got the results back. I have not got osteoporosis but some thinning of my forearm bones, but not enough to be called osteoporosis. He said he would discuss this with me on my next meeting. I have a over active parathyriod gland and has told me it would be best to have it taken out. I am 50 and on border line whether to leave it alone and monitor it or have surgery. Just had radioactive scan on my neck( think thats right name). Waiting now to hear from him. There are different reasons for calcium in blood and yours maybe something else. best wishes yorkie.
  • yorkie
    yorkie Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    vonski wrote:
    Hi
    Blood tests I had done before Christmas came back with high calcium levels. I was tested for parathyroid problems but it came back clear. Don't think anything else is going to be done now so I'll just have to live with it. Has anyone mentioned osteopenia as I have that and I think it's due to high calcium levels.
    Vonski
    Hi vonski
    Have not heard of osteopenia, but shall look it up on internet tonight. Thanks for reply. Best wishes yorkie.
  • airwave
    airwave Member Posts: 579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mmarshall wrote:
    Hi Vonski
    I am going for a Bone Density Scan next Wednesday as the doc mentioned Osteoporosis because this is linked I think with the Calcium levels and my sister has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis which is a shame as she is only 44 but had a hystrectomy in her ealry 30's due to problems with her overies.
    Mary

    Hi Vonski,
    I'm male, 53, with OS and 60+ fractures and with a goodly dose of OA all over, a lot of my OA may be due to poor repair of injuries over the years, but no known connection seems to exist. We are susceptible to it and thats that.

    We may search for an answer to our lives that isn't there at this stage in time, hard to accept, research will get there before we do.
    8) Its a grin, honest!
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Yorkie

    I had bone density scan and that was ok which was a relief. Sounds like you may have osteopenia. I was told that this is like a mild version of osteopososis. The bones are thinner but not enough to be called osteoporosis. It can be caused after injury, lack of use or not to alarm anyone over use of steroid injections. I've had and still would have injections as I know they are careful about how many you have. Hope everything goes ok with you.

    Airwave I have oa too due to car crash. Managed to smash my feet so the bones have always rubbed together. Told over 20yrs ago I had bones of a 90yr old but all 90yr olds I know can move much faster than me :) Also have it in other parts of body but like you say we must keep :) ing, or sometimes it could be a grimace :)

    Vonski x
  • yorkie
    yorkie Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    vonski wrote:
    Hi Yorkie

    I had bone density scan and that was ok which was a relief. Sounds like you may have osteopenia. I was told that this is like a mild version of osteopososis. The bones are thinner but not enough to be called osteoporosis. It can be caused after injury, lack of use or not to alarm anyone over use of steroid injections. I've had and still would have injections as I know they are careful about how many you have. Hope everything goes ok with you.

    Airwave I have oa too due to car crash. Managed to smash my feet so the bones have always rubbed together. Told over 20yrs ago I had bones of a 90yr old but all 90yr olds I know can move much faster than me :) Also have it in other parts of body but like you say we must keep :) ing, or sometimes it could be a grimace :)

    Vonski x
    THANKS VONSKI
    I SHALL READ UP ON THIS.
    YORKIE
  • rella1965
    rella1965 Member Posts: 34
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Yorkie

    Interesting as I have the opposite, low calcuium and low parathryorid hormone (I had most of my thyroid removed 12 years ago) I am suspecting that some of my parathyroids were either removed or damaged also in the op. Also low vitamin D. I am in the early phases of RA.




    yorkie wrote:
    HELLO THERE
    SINCE HAVING BLOOD TESTS MORE OFTEN WITH TAKING METHO THEY HAVE FOUND OUT I HAVE A OVER ACTIVE PARATHYRIOD GLAND. IT CAUSES INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM IN BLOOD. HAS ANYONE WITH ARTHRITIS HAD THE SAME. I HAVE PSORIACTIC ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD WHAT SEEMS TO ME MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY FOREARMS AND WRISTS. RHUEMY SAYS ITS THE ARTHRITIS.
  • airwave
    airwave Member Posts: 579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Airwave I have oa too due to car crash. Managed to smash my feet so the bones have always rubbed together. Told over 20yrs ago I had bones of a 90yr old but all 90yr olds I know can move much faster than me :) Also have it in other parts of body but like you say we must keep :) ing, or sometimes it could be a grimace :)

    Vonski x[/quote]

    Hi Vonski,
    I have done so much sports and had so many injuries over the years its not surprising arther got involved.

    I too got the story about the elderly bones re: OS, I don't know what to write next.... But thanks for reminding me to smile, sometimes I do forget.


    8) Its a grin honest!
  • yorkie
    yorkie Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    rella1965 wrote:
    Hi Yorkie

    Interesting as I have the opposite, low calcuium and low parathryorid hormone (I had most of my thyroid removed 12 years ago) I am suspecting that some of my parathyroids were either removed or damaged also in the op. Also low vitamin D. I am in the early phases of RA.

    HELLO RELLA
    THANKS FOR REPLY.
    ARE YOU TAKING ANYTHING FOR YOUR RA ?
    HOW LONG FOR IF YOU DO?
    I`VE TAKEN DICLOFENAC ON AND OFF FOR 14 YEARS.
    YORKIE




    yorkie wrote:
    HELLO THERE
    SINCE HAVING BLOOD TESTS MORE OFTEN WITH TAKING METHO THEY HAVE FOUND OUT I HAVE A OVER ACTIVE PARATHYRIOD GLAND. IT CAUSES INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM IN BLOOD. HAS ANYONE WITH ARTHRITIS HAD THE SAME. I HAVE PSORIACTIC ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD WHAT SEEMS TO ME MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY FOREARMS AND WRISTS. RHUEMY SAYS ITS THE ARTHRITIS.
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Yorkie

    Just wondered if you'd found a link for osteopenia and if you did was it any help? Have you got anyfurther or are you still waiting to find out what happens next.

    Good luck


    Airwave

    Do you still manage a bit of exercise? I do a few chair execises. Had to give the gym up a while ago but I was limited to what I could use. I miss it though

    mmarshall

    Have you had any results from you scan, how did it go? Hope it wasn't too bad and that you got or get good news.

    Love Vonski x
  • rella1965
    rella1965 Member Posts: 34
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yorkie wrote:
    rella1965 wrote:
    Hi Yorkie

    Interesting as I have the opposite, low calcuium and low parathryorid hormone (I had most of my thyroid removed 12 years ago) I am suspecting that some of my parathyroids were either removed or damaged also in the op. Also low vitamin D. I am in the early phases of RA.

    HELLO RELLA
    THANKS FOR REPLY.
    ARE YOU TAKING ANYTHING FOR YOUR RA ?
    HOW LONG FOR IF YOU DO?
    I`VE TAKEN DICLOFENAC ON AND OFF FOR 14 YEARS.
    YORKIE

    Yorkie

    Only diclofenac and co-codamol at the moment, as only been to the rheumy twice, and all my tests arent thru yet. MRI etc and extra bloods, plus he has referred me to an endocrinologist because of the low PTH, calcium etc. You know what its like getting any diagnosis in this game!!

    Interestingly google has come up with lots of links with parathyroid, vitamin d, calcium and RA, and also kidney stones (which have had for 20years). Let me know if you get to the bottom of it all, I would be interested.






    yorkie wrote:
    HELLO THERE
    SINCE HAVING BLOOD TESTS MORE OFTEN WITH TAKING METHO THEY HAVE FOUND OUT I HAVE A OVER ACTIVE PARATHYRIOD GLAND. IT CAUSES INCREASED LEVELS OF CALCIUM IN BLOOD. HAS ANYONE WITH ARTHRITIS HAD THE SAME. I HAVE PSORIACTIC ARTHRITIS. I HAVE HAD WHAT SEEMS TO ME MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY FOREARMS AND WRISTS. RHUEMY SAYS ITS THE ARTHRITIS.

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