Should I get a 2nd opinion?
26M. Went to my PCP recently because I had an episode of heart palpitations. My calcium came back at 10.9 and albumin at 5.3. My calcium last year was 10.8 and albumin of 5.3. My doctor told me my “corrected” calcium is normal, but to my understanding correcting calcium is not recommended anymore due to its inaccuracy. He didn’t not order a PTH. I have several symptoms that seem to line up with hyperparathyroidism. Should I go to the urgent care to get an ionized calcium and PTH drawn? What other labs should I ask for? Has anyone else had experience with similar high albumin and calcium levels?
u/Mushu125 — 6 days ago