ARTHRITIS AND CALCUIM

yorkie

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.

woodbon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.