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« on: March 23, 2010, 07:38:10 PM »
My PTH has risen to over 200 pg/ml. Neph has prescribed Cinacalcet, which, he says, should eliminate the need for parathyroidectomy surgery. I've not heard of this drug before. Anyone else taking it?
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2010, 10:57:25 AM »
I haven't heard of that one.  Sorry.  I get Zemplar. 
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2010, 11:04:42 AM »
In theory, there are a group of drugs that can lower the PTH and prevent surgery.  It's all mostly a synthetic Vit. D, I think.  In reality, the drugs won't work for everyone, or won't work well enough, and sometimes the only cure is surgery. 

I haven't heard of that one, either.  I was on Hectorol, after the Sensipar started making me vomit.
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2010, 05:28:12 PM »
Never heard of it, I'm only on zemplar since that seems to be the only PTH med my body can handle.
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2010, 01:53:38 AM »
Hmm, they tried to lower Mikes PTH for months,[phosphate binders] to no avail. Possibly because it had been so high for so long before they did anything about it.

Fingers crossed this one works for you Stoday  ;D
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2010, 01:14:09 PM »
According to a web search Cinacalcet = Sensipar. Same medication, different name.
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2010, 12:18:42 AM »
yep, it's Sensipar. This drug has done wonders for me. My PTH was at 70 or so and they were talking about cutting my throat (parathyroidectomy)... bang on sensipar 4x/week 30mg and I'm down to 28-30 and doing fine. Can't speak more highly about this drug for me. I've had NO side effects, my calcium has lowered as well(which is what it does) and my Phos is also perfect.

I hope it helps lower yours!
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2010, 05:12:03 PM »
I am confused, again. I can't find PTH on my path reports. What is it?
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2010, 06:31:51 PM »
Quote from: galvo on April 28, 2010, 05:12:03 PM
I am confused, again. I can't find PTH on my path reports. What is it?

PTH measures your parathyroid hormone production. It's not a regular test that is run but is something your neph should definitely be keeping track of. Usually my unit does it every 3 months as a matter of course, but I usually get mine done more often. If you're concerned why not ask your neph or unit what your latest PTH was.

High PTH basically means that more Phos and Calcium are being sucked out of your bones, which down the track can lead to brittle bones, easy fratures, breaks etc.. and this is bad. So, to lower the PTH the usual course is either the operation to remove the parathyroid glands that up the PTH, or meds like Sensipar, which also lower it. Obviously taking a pill is a lot easier than having your throat cut :)
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2010, 08:47:47 PM »
Oh! Will check this out. Thanks.
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2010, 04:49:48 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on April 28, 2010, 06:31:51 PM
Quote from: galvo on April 28, 2010, 05:12:03 PM
I am confused, again. I can't find PTH on my path reports. What is it?

PTH measures your parathyroid hormone production. It's not a regular test that is run but is something your neph should definitely be keeping track of. Usually my unit does it every 3 months as a matter of course, but I usually get mine done more often. If you're concerned why not ask your neph or unit what your latest PTH was.

High PTH basically means that more Phos and Calcium are being sucked out of your bones, which down the track can lead to brittle bones, easy fratures, breaks etc.. and this is bad. So, to lower the PTH the usual course is either the operation to remove the parathyroid glands that up the PTH, or meds like Sensipar, which also lower it. Obviously taking a pill is a lot easier than having your throat cut :)

Amazing. Sensipar.. another drug i don't think we have over here!
The op was no walk in the park thats for sure!
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Born September 12 1983
Seizure July 2003 [Unrelated to kidney]
Diagnosed with 'Polycystic Kidney Disease' July 2003 (Wrong diagnosis)
Diagnosed with  IgA Glomerulonephritis April 2004
On active transplant waiting list 2006
Hyperparathyroidism developed gradually
Parathyroidectomy May 2009 (Affected kidney function)
Hospitalized for hyperkalemia June 2009
Catheter inserted June 2009


Started CAPD June 2009
Stared APD September 2009

ABO Incompatible transplant 01 December 2010
Donor = Mikes father Greg
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2010, 08:24:28 PM »
Sensipar was only approved for use in Oz maybe in 2007 or 2008. I know I had to wait quite awhile before it was generally approved for use, and before hand I got a few scripts under special medical approval(and all that stuff). Haven't looked back since I got on it though. They sometimes claim I am a bit of a model patient.....
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2010, 02:30:23 PM »
Oh i see! :)
When Mike chipped his hips, apparently his PTH was the highest they had ever seen.
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Expose yourself to your deepest fear. After that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free

..Nik..

Fiancee to Mike
Mikes 'history'....
Born September 12 1983
Seizure July 2003 [Unrelated to kidney]
Diagnosed with 'Polycystic Kidney Disease' July 2003 (Wrong diagnosis)
Diagnosed with  IgA Glomerulonephritis April 2004
On active transplant waiting list 2006
Hyperparathyroidism developed gradually
Parathyroidectomy May 2009 (Affected kidney function)
Hospitalized for hyperkalemia June 2009
Catheter inserted June 2009


Started CAPD June 2009
Stared APD September 2009

ABO Incompatible transplant 01 December 2010
Donor = Mikes father Greg
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2010, 07:21:12 PM »
I got a telephone call last week to say to stop taking the Cinacalcet immeadiatly and take Phoslo instead. It turned out that my calcium level had dropped like a stone. Now I'm having weekly blood tests.

Maybe the Cinacalcet wasn't too good for me. I've not had a bad day since I've stopped taking it.
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