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Off-Topic => Other Severe Medical Conditions => Topic started by: humble4c on September 20, 2021, 03:07:48 PM

Title: parathyroidectomy before and after transplant
Post by: humble4c on September 20, 2021, 03:07:48 PM

Guys If I get some of my parathyroid glands taken out [before transplant], will I have to take certain medicines for the rest of my life after a kidney transplant?

I'm curious about this

Thanks

Title: Re: parathyroidectomy before and after transplant
Post by: Simon Dog on September 21, 2021, 09:46:29 AM

The purpose is to AVOID medications. 

You should consult with an endocrinologist who works with a transplant team to get a real answer.  The issue is "will your PTH go down after transplant".   The surgeon who took mine out said "they never shrink back once they are 1cm or larger".