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 ???
Kali
(55,711 posts)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?
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)woodsprite
(12,183 posts)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.
Canoe52
(2,963 posts)marybourg
(13,171 posts)such as from your C.D.
Freddie
(9,686 posts)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
(26,641 posts)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)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
(41,302 posts)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.