Last week I was tested for hyperparathyroidism as I have the following symptoms: Fatigue, weakness, aches, osteopenia, depression, headaches, lack of concentration, and GERD. (I'm a 22-year old female)
My doctor said that my parathyroid hormone level was within normal range (45), but my vitamin D was low (9.5). I was reading how there are cases of hyperparathyroidism where the parathyroid hormone level is in normal range coupled with very low vitamin D levels, and for these cases, most doctors don't correctly diagnose hyperparathyroidism due to the "normal" parathyroid hormone test results.
Looking at the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, many of them are the same as hyperparathyroidism (aches, depression, osteopenia).
So, how is one able to tell the difference between symptoms caused by solely a low level of vitamin D, or having occult hyperparathyroidism? Hi xithemonas120
You may have secondary hyperparathyroidism DUE to your Vitamin D deficiency. The optimal Vitamin D level is 45-50ng/ml or 115-128nmol/L. Below 30ng/ml is considered deficient, so I would characterize you as extremely deficient.
You didn't mention whether you have an abnormal calcium level or not. GERD can be a symptom of HYPERcalcemia. (You should probably avoid antacids.)
Viable methods for bringing your Vitamin D level up are: getting enough sunshine, if you live somewhere that's warm and sunny right now; using a tanning salon UVB booth; buying a Sperti sunlamp; and taking Vitamin D3 capsules.
Your doctor may have already prescribed a high-dose Vitamin D supplement. Daily dosage is controversial (1000 IU - 5000 IU/day is what Vitamin D researchers recommend) however single doses of hundreds of thousands of IU are often given to severely deficient patients to give their levels a quick boost before going on a maintenance dose.
Magnesium and other minerals may also play a role.
Good luck! I hope this helps.
Feel free to contact me. I'd be interested in doing some more research on this subject. HI THere
Lets resolve the Gerd issue and that will help with the rest of the organs internally.
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Best of health to you I would say you need to get your vitamin D level up to eliminate that as being the problem. I just had a parathyroidectomy and initially felt a bit better but most of the symptoms continued. All the drs agreed my vitamin d was too low and my supplements weren't making a difference finally last week I got a prescription for vitamin d, 50,000 iu 2x a week, so far am feeling much better. Good luck, it's a hard road. My endocrinologist said my vitamin d should be 50 and if I remember right, they consider 25 to be acceptable. |
