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demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 01:11 AM Feb 2019

I am 52 have Crohn's which is severe. Recent lab tests showed off on some labs

what does a high CRP coupled with an extremely high parathyroid count equal?



My doctor is setting me with an endocrinologist.

they let me to look up parathyroid cancer ???

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I am 52 have Crohn's which is severe. Recent lab tests showed off on some labs (Original Post) demtenjeep Feb 2019 OP
parathyroid regulates calcium Kali Feb 2019 #1
could this other thread condition be related also? demtenjeep Feb 2019 #2
The parathyroid doesn't regulate metabolism, but the thyroid does. woodsprite Feb 2019 #3
Good luck demtenjeep, Hope they find a good treatment for you. Canoe52 Feb 2019 #4
High CRP indicates inflammation, marybourg Feb 2019 #5
DH has Crohns Freddie Feb 2019 #6
Crohn's is one of the auto immune diseases, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #7
thanks all demtenjeep Feb 2019 #8
As one who has Crohns relatively mildly: CRP is one of the main tests used for how that is going LeftishBrit Apr 2019 #9

Kali

(54,990 posts)
1. parathyroid regulates calcium
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 01:18 AM
Feb 2019

removal of usually one malfunctioning of 4 is not a big deal. had one removed mid November last year, a couple weeks of calcuim and D3 supplements and I am fine (though it was probably easier for my surgeon to get to as he had removed my thyroid 3 years earlier LOL)

high CRP can be a marker for cancers but it isn't very specific or accurate, and it is probably more related to your Crohn's...did you also have high blood calcium? why did they suspect parathyroid?

woodsprite

(11,853 posts)
3. The parathyroid doesn't regulate metabolism, but the thyroid does.
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 01:31 AM
Feb 2019

It could have something to do with glucose tolerance and insulin secretion though because the parathyroid can , and that could make you feel cold or hot throughout the day depending on what was happening with glucose levels. I know parathyroid hormone levels can affect glucose metabolism and my glucose levels make a difference in how hot/cold I feel.

Sending positive thoughts your way that you get some answers from your doc and that there's an easy solution.

Freddie

(9,231 posts)
6. DH has Crohns
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 07:22 AM
Feb 2019

Which causes all kinds of things related to the inflammation, and possibly side effects of the meds you take. He has bad arthritis in his knees and has to see a dermatologist about a little bump on his hand which may be a skin cancer, all related. Best of luck to you.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,746 posts)
7. Crohn's is one of the auto immune diseases,
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 01:01 PM
Feb 2019

and one of the worst. I wish I could offer you more than good wishes, but it sounds like you are doing what you can to take care of it.

 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
8. thanks all
Sun Feb 3, 2019, 07:13 PM
Feb 2019

some days I just get so beat down

isn't it enough to have Crohn's but to have all this other as well???

GRR

LeftishBrit

(41,190 posts)
9. As one who has Crohns relatively mildly: CRP is one of the main tests used for how that is going
Wed Apr 3, 2019, 04:16 PM
Apr 2019

If someone who is known to have Crohns has a high CRP, that's far more likely to indicate a relapse, or general severity, of the Crohns, than anything to do with cancer.

I don't know very much about parathyroid conditions, but I HAVE heard that Crohns can cause parathyroid problems, probably through interfering with absorption of vitamin D and calcium.


So, while obviously you need to get medical advice and help for this, I would guess that both problems are most likely due to the Crohns rather than to cancer.

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