Parathyroid Disease Explained with Dr. David Schneider

Parathyroid Disease Explained with Dr. David Schneider
Hosted by Philip James

[rfernandezlorain]

Women in their 50’s and 60’s… we are nearly ALL told this is menopause. It’s criminal.

[irisweke]

I’ve been suffering since 2015 was told I was menopausal, but in 2024 finally was diagnosed and having surgery.

[heidicarlson]

Wow- I have been suffering from this for 12 years- I had surgery yesterday and am already noticing that my brain is a lot clearer!!!

[Dan-hfon]

Husband: Terrible neuropsychiatric problems with this, kidney stones, extreme debilitating fatigue, "lost my core, " etc. Surgery a week ago--so much better in a few days!

[ginakirkland]

I have my surgery consult later this week for an adenoma on my left parathyroid. So ready to start feeling better. Years of no answers, thinking I was just a hypochondriac, but now - I finally have the answers.

[alexjones]

Been suffering for years finally diagnosed last year and I have my surgery on Friday. Hoping for more energy, less pain and brain clarity.

[nicoles]

He is so spot on with this topic, I feel like he's talking about me! I was diagnosed at age 25, but tracked it back to age 15! After the surgery I immediately felt better, like a flick of a light switch! I'm so thankful someone finally figured out what was wrong with me! Get your calcium checked and make sure high levels are addressed as possible hyperparathyroidism.

[laurasottile]

Dear Dr. Schneider,

My boyfriend had parathyroid surgery to remove a gland 7 months ago. He had a high calcium level for at least 10 years, and after seeing his doctor he said it was urgent and recommended the surgery. Prior to the surgery, he had very minimal symptoms only kidney stones. His calcium level was at 13.5 before the parathyroid surgery afterwards calcium levels dropped to 9.8. He hasn't been the same since he has muscle tightness in arms, neck and shoulder area, ringing in his left ear to this day, hyper-insomnia, and lethargy. He has also developed rashes on his upper back and chest, and peeling of his skin. Noone seems to take his symptoms seriously and it's hard to watch a perfectly healthy 56 yr old man go through this torture. The insurance refused the referral for him to go back to an Endocronoligist because his calcium in their eyes is at a normal level now, so they have washed their hands with it.

[SaveTheBees]

I just found out my calcium is 11.7, PTH is 200.7, vitamin D is 37. I see an endocrinologist June 10, 2024. I’m nervous. I just want to feel better. I’m so tired, fatigue is off the chart, leg and muscle pains and cramping, memory and forgetfulness. This video has been very informative. Thank you.

[magpiegirl]

This was great to hear. The doctor said exactly what I was thinking myself - that if the calcium level is high or high normal, the PTH should be lower, not high Normal otherwise the system is out of kilter. PTH is sent out when calcium levels are low to encourage calcium extraction from the bone and vice versa. My GP did not bother about these numbers and I sought a referral to a specialist who stated - on my numbers - I had hyperparathyroidism. It seems to m, e that basic training is not given on interpreting the calcium to PTH ratio/relationship and Im wondering how long I’ve had this given I had kidney stones identified about 15 year ago and have for years had unusual heart palpitations that the heart doctor could not identify a cause (put down to menopause), both symptoms of possible hyperparathyroidism. Im waiting to see an endocrinologist for further evaluation but have rally lost faith in the medical system here in Australia.

[aeondragon]

I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED TODAY 4-16-24, now I'm trying to learn everything I can. Thx for the info.

[kimross]

I had my surgery last Thursday May 8th 2025. My throat is sore. My legs stopped hurting the very next day! Hopefully I continue to feel better

[phoenixjackson]

I’ve noticed a lot of doctors they all recommend surgery removal and there’s no other hope. Understanding if there’s lots of calcium in the blood, I’ve learned to research that you can help your parathyroid especially the calcium amount that’s flowing through your blood with the minerals, magnesium and vitamin K2, which helps pushes the calcium back to the bone And recent research shows. Please consult with your physician to see if this is true. Also research yourself and understand how vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 and magnesium work together to help pushes calcium that’s in your bloodstream back to the bones. Amazing research shows along with fasting and also forget about the mineral which your thyroid needs iodine research happy health to everyone

[karenstepp]

Spot on with symptoms abd premature aging. Dr's dont pay attention to calcium levels.

[juliewallace]

People think its all i.n our head.i an out of work because of hyperparathyroidism.my brain fog and many other factors caused me to got until i have surgery

[suz-sunshine]

I know I commented already about my parathyroid hormone level and my hypercalcemia but I’m reading through the comments and not many were diagnosed with hyperparathyroid cancer. My new primary doctor I met her two times. She called me three weeks ago from home with the TV blaring and she told me my ultrasound show signs of cancer. Why would she say this to me? She didn’t say thyroid or parathyroid cancer

Thanks to me googling to the point my anxiety has gotten through the roof. I’m awake at midnight and I have to work in the morning. I am so miserable and depressed and agony.

Why would she just say it looks like cancer and send me this Tuesday to have a biopsy with an ENT and endocrinologist? Why wouldn’t she specify? I don’t expect an answer. I know I won’t get one, but I don’t think she should be my doctor anymore.

[Mizzdianadymond]

I’m in my late 30’s and I pushed the issue. PTH 99 calcium 9.1 vitamin D 33. Scheduled for neck scan! I’ve been suffering since early 20’s

[eliza_kai]

I had a 3.5 gland removal a few years ago. It was the worst surgical recovery of my life and took about a year to fully recover. I then had a miraculous turn around in my health. I felt amazing. Now on the third year, I’m feeling lousy again. I wish this was more studied. I feel like I can’t ever get answers. I had to diagnose myself as I was normocalcemic/hyperplasia and was told that doing surgery for that won’t help me. Well that was a lie. I was 39 when I had surgery. Kidney stones, severe joint pain, brain fog, fatigue were the worst symptoms

[ShamemaAhmed]

I’ve diagnosed with parathyroid adenoma. Waiting to see the ENT specialist. Apart from feeling fatigue, dry mouth, aches, sore throat . But biggest suffering is hurting my mouth(which I think). Unable to talk for long or read loud. Mouth is sore, dryness, hurting like friction kind of soreness . Been to dentist no help. Any suggestions!!!🙏🏼

[vikkiprevette]

I tried searching on FB and couldn’t find the doctor