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What Does A Calcium Level Of 10.1 With Pth Of 29 Indicate?

Hello, Im a 43 yr old female, 155 lbs, ht 5 6 . My concern is possible hyperparathyroidism. I have had some blood work that showed 3 different calcium levels. They were 9.3, 10.1 with a PTH of 29 then a 9.6 with a PTH of 46. I realize that they are within the range, however a 10.1 is at the high normal range.8.6-10.1. My research indicated that if the parathyroid is functioning properly, my calcium should always be in check. It should fluctuate only 2 tenths of a point. It shows my numbers all over the place. I have ALL the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism and feel like crap all the time. My vitamin d is also on the low side of a 33 and the range is 30-100. I live in Florida and spend a lot of time outdoors so that was a bit weird to me. My muscles feel fatigued and strange and my joints hurt. My hair is falling out in clumps etc. My ENDO started me on a small dose of levothyroxine but I still dont feel well. My thyroid test showed pretty good TSH .61, T4 1.5 and 3rd generation .71. I feel he is not treating me according to my symptoms and like I mentioned earlier, I know my numbers are within range, but if to high or too low within the ranges may be enough to make me feel ill. I need help!!!!! Thank you
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Dear patient
Your blood calcium level and pth level all are within normal range. Also thyroid function tests are normal range. But since you are having clinical damp toms of hypothyroidism your doctor might have put you on levothyroxine. If you are getting better with the drug continue it and if it's not benefiting you discontinue it as it will not affect hormonal levels.
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What Does A Calcium Level Of 10.1 With Pth Of 29 Indicate?

Dear patient Your blood calcium level and pth level all are within normal range. Also thyroid function tests are normal range. But since you are having clinical damp toms of hypothyroidism your doctor might have put you on levothyroxine. If you are getting better with the drug continue it and if it s not benefiting you discontinue it as it will not affect hormonal levels.