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Posted 9/10/2014 7:34 AM (GMT 0)
hello ,

My calcium levels have been increasing over the past 5 months. ( 9.2, 9.4, 9.9, 10.2, 10 and yesterday 10.8) I'm very worried about cancer.

I have anxiety, twitching in my muscles, numbness and tingling, hot flashes, sweat that comes out of nowhere, ringing in my right ear.

It could be dehydration and multivitamins but I don't see how it could go up that much!

I'm very scared that I have a serious health issue. I am a 32M. My biggest worry is my kids, they need me!

Thank you,

Josh
Posted 9/10/2014 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
Have you been diagnosed with Hypercalcemia? And if so are you being treated for it?

"The most common symptoms when present include fatigue, impaired concentration, an increase in frequency of urination, decreased appetite, thirst, nausea, vomiting and constipation."
www.livestrong.com/article/238700-signs-symptoms-of-high-calcium-levels-in-the-blood/
Posted 9/10/2014 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
I would have the doctor check your parathyroid.
Posted 9/10/2014 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Has your doc checked your bone density? Or have you asked your doc if any meds you're on leach calcium from your body?

What does your doc make of this?

Are you taking calcium/mag/vit-D (best, optimal combo) supplements? Have you asked your doc if he'd recommend that you do?

Answers first,...and remember, it can be managed! Really....











M.
Posted 9/10/2014 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
Joshwee,

What does your doctor say?

Try not to self diagnose...I know that it is hard to do, since that is our focus as health anxiety sufferers...

...but often an out of range number on our CBC is nothing to be alarmed about.

Especially if your doctor is not concerned. Trust in what he/she has told you.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/10/2014 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
My husband had the same thing. I turned out his multi vitamin had too much calcium than his body could break down and was cuaing his levels to be high. When his Dr first said his were high of course I googled what it could mean and freaked out. It turned out to be nothing dangerous! Hope this helps!!
Posted 9/10/2014 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much to all of you.

My Doctor (endocrinologist) said the following after I asked what did he think about this calcium spike.

"He states that, although your elevated calcium is concerning and needs additional investigation, it is NOT life threatening. He would like me to complete the metanephrines and calcitonin labs, which I see are currently in process. After these labs are final he will have a better picture for the reason you I elevated calcium. At that time, he order additional labs/tests depending upon the results.

Please let us know if you have any further concerns or questions."

I think it may be the multivitamin that I was taking, I stopped today!

Joshwee
Posted 9/11/2014 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Josh
Those levels are only slightly elevated. Mine are the same. I'll be interested to know what answers your testing will bring. Please keep us posted.
Posted 9/11/2014 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Josh!
I too generally have high calcium levels when I have labs. My physician suggests drinking more liquids, as high levels can be indication of dehydration. Maybe try cutting back on caffeine intake as well.
Posted 9/11/2014 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you again for your replies.

I haven't had caffeine in any way shape or form since April of this year.

I think I'm dehydrated, I'm drinking more H2O.


I will keep you posted.

JOSH
Posted 9/14/2014 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Well this beats all
I had an appointment with my rheumatologist yesterday and he picks up on my elevated number and is sending me for a repeat CBC and another test for my parathyroid hormone level. It's so weird because I've had so many blood tests since 2007 and it's always been like this. I didn't bring it up.
Posted 9/14/2014 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
My endocrine doc took me off vit D-3, did the trick. I already have cancer but that was not a symptom...
Posted 9/15/2014 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
I do take 2000 vitamin d 3 which I think helps with my joint pain....
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