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Originally Posted by megansmomma  Parathyroid is measured in with a blood draw for PTH levels (parathryoid hormone levels) and that is how they can tell if the parathyroid is producing the correct amount of the hormone as well as the amount of calcium in the blood. At least that is what is done with humans.
The parathyroid is something that I have a lot of hands on experience with since this involves my career. I am not sure how it would all relate to animals but I could discuss this on a human level.
Many times post op human's with dementia that is onset from a parathyroid issue will regain their mental capacities following surgery. Much science and medicine is based on animals.
What did the Vet say would be the complications from the hypo-parathyroid issue? |
Oh that's interesting, especially the dementia aspect.
In her original post the OP said that the vet said that "calcium level is 5.9, she said she thinks it's hypoparathyroid." Hypo usually means slow, so I guess that means a slow working parathyroid that isn't producing enough calcium in the blood. The OP wanted to about alternative calcium, as the type she was told to buy was very expensive. I do know that you have to be careful about the type, as some is not absorbed as well as others, or it must be in some type of combination, for best absorption. According to her second post the pharmacy came up with a better price now.
To the OP, if this is a suppliment that will be needed for a long time, you might be able to find better prices on the web, they can contact your doctor if a prescription is needed. I wonder if the diarrhea could cause a low calcium test result?