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Managing Post-Surgery Symptoms and Calcium Issues
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Question #37401
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Managing Post-Surgery Symptoms and Calcium Issues - #37401

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Please help. Hyperparathyroidism- Parathyroidectomy in 2017- removal of 1 parathyroid gland, left lower parathyroid Presently, upper limit of normal calcium levels, PTH= 17.6 Taking 50,000IU Vitamin D/ week Surgeon suggesting parathyroidectomy to remove 2 other glands. I have not felt myself since the surgery on 2017. My cardiovascular system is compromised, my arteries and veins are filling up with calcium, as very difficult for doctors to put an intravenous in, or to get blood. Also, very sensitive to the hot weather outside. I cannot tolerate being outside when it is hot and humid. I spend summer inside with the air conditioning on. Regards

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Start with Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk Shatavari ghanvati 1-0-0 after food with water Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before breakfast with milk. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice.

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Hello I understand your concern having persistent symptoms even after parathyroid surgery can be frustrating, especially with ongoing issues like vascular calcification, fatigue, and temperature intolerance. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

Mild, non-conflicting remedies suitable alongside allopathic treatment:

1 Praval Pishti – 125 mg twice daily with honey after meals (Balances calcium metabolism, reduces heat and acidity)

2 Mukta Shukti Bhasma – 125 mg twice daily with ghee or honey ( Supports calcium utilization, calms Pitta)

3 Saraswatarishta – 10 ml with equal water twice daily after meals (Enhances nervous strength, memory, and sleep)

4 Arjunarishta – 10 ml with equal water twice daily after meals ( Supports cardiac function and blood vessel tone)

Avoid all metallic Bhasmas (like Abhrak, Lauha, etc.) because of your ongoing blood thinner use. Always confirm safety with your treating physician before starting any supplement.

✅DIET MODIFICATION

✅Include: Warm, freshly cooked meals with ghee and rice gruel (Mand) Almond milk with turmeric and ghee (at bedtime) Drumstick, sesame, figs, raisins, pumpkin, and coconut water for natural calcium balance Regular intake of coriander and amla

❌Avoid:

Sour, fermented foods (pickles, curd at night) Excess salt, spicy and fried foods Prolonged fasting or skipping meals Direct sunlight and overexertion during hot hours

✔️Lifestyle Tips:

Gentle Pranayama (Sheetali and Anulom Vilom) Daily oil massage with Ksheerabala Taila or Nalpamaradi Taila before a warm bath Early bedtime (by 10 pm) to balance Pitta and promote natural healing

✅ Rasayana (Rejuvenative Support) Once digestion and strength improve:

Amalaki Rasayana – 1 tsp daily in the morning with lukewarm water

Focus on nourishing digestion, stabilizing calcium metabolism, and soothing the nervous system through gentle, warm, and grounding therapies.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

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1. Kanchanar Guggulu 2-0-2 2. Hamsapadiyadi Kshayam 2tsp-0-2tsp with 2tsp water before food

Consult nearby Ayurvedic physician for complete examination. Meanwhile you can start with above treatment.

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Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp-0-0 Punarnavadi kashayam 10-0-10 ml Giloy capsule 1-0-1

Avoid calcium rich supplements very spicy sour processed exc dairy products Avoid long sun exposure Hot weather

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Can you recheck your vit D level and confirm about the dose with your concern doctor.

Excess vit D can cause hypercalcemia and suppress PTH.

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Take ashwagandhalehyam 1tsp or ashwagandharista 20ml bd,and stresscom 1tab bd

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1.Mukta pishti 125 mg twice daily with milk after meals 2.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Punarnava mandur 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Saraswatarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid excess Vitamin D unless closely monitored—high doses can worsen calcification. - Favor cooling, hydrating foods: coconut water, pomegranate, amla, barley, rose, and coriander. - Avoid sour, salty, fermented, and spicy foods. - Practice Sheetali and Chandra Bhedana pranayama to reduce internal heat.

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Hyperparathyroidism and subsequent parathyroidectomy can affect your body’s calcium balance significantly. The symptoms you’re describing suggest calcification in your cardiovascular system, alongside severe heat intolerance. It’s crucial first to continue monitoring your calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels closely with your healthcare provider before more surgery is undertaken. Given that you’ve had surgery in 2017 and are currently experiencing issues, it’s important to explore all underlying imbalances.

In Ayurveda, conditions involving calcium and heat can be influenced by dosha imbalances, particularly Pitta, and sometimes Vata, impacting your cardiovascular health. For immediate relief and to support your system, consider these approaches, while being mindful not to replace medical advice:

1. Cooling Diet: Focus on consuming cooling, hydrating foods. Cucumber, watermelon, and coconut water are great options. Avoid hot, spicy, and acidic foods that might exacerbate Pitta.

2. Herbal Support: Consider Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Amalaki (Indian gooseberry), which are traditionally known to balance Pitta and support cardiovascular health. Discuss with your Ayurvedic practitioner for proper dosages.

3. Calcium and Mineral Balance: Since you’re on high-dose Vitamin D, check with your doctor whether this dosage remains appropriate. Excess Vitamin D can cause increased calcium absorption, affecting vascular calcification. Ayurvedic advice for your specific condition would be in synergy with your existing treatment plan.

4. Stress Management: Incorporate gentle Pranayama, especially Sitali and Sitkari, which are cooling breathing techniques. Practice them in a cool, relaxed environment, daily if possible.

5. Stay Cool: Prioritize staying in air-conditioned environments during extreme heat, as heat exposure heightens Pitta symptoms, and your sensitivity to humidity.

These recommendations offer an Ayurvedic perspective but remember they are supplementary. Work closely with your healthcare team to get a clearer understanding of your condition and the best combination of treatments.

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Start on Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Arjuna tablet 1-0-1 Arjuna ksheera pak 1 tsp Arjuna kwath in 300 ml water and 100 ml milk boil and reduce up to 100 ml filter and drink twice daily on empty stomach Avoid milk curd cheese paneer Exposure to too much of sunlight Once check your Vit D levels

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HELLO,

You were diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism , which means one or more of your parathyroid glands (tiny glands near your thyroid) were making too much parathyroid hormone (PTH)

PTH controls calcium- it decides how much calcium is -absorbed from food -released from bones -and excreted by the kidneys

In hyperthyroidism , too much PTH-> too much calcium in the blood That’s why one parathyroid gland was removed in 2017

NOW -PTH is on the lower side -calcium is at the upper limit of normal, -and you’re still feeling unwell, with vascular calcification, heat intolerance, fatigue, and circulation issues

This suggests that calcium is not being used properly- instead of nourishing bones, it’s deposition in arteries and soft tissues, making veins and arteries stiff and difficult to access

In modern terms, that’s “ectopic calcium deposition” or “vascular calcification”

In Ayurveda, this is a tridoshaja vyadhi (disease involving all three body energies- vata, pitta, and kapha) but mainly pitta-vata imbalance with Ama (toxins/metabolic waste)

TREATMENT GOALS -pacify aggravated pitta and vata -remove ama (toxins) that disturb calcium transport and metabolism -cleanse the blood and vessels to slow calcification -re-establish normal calcium utilisation in bones and tissues -stregthen digestive/metabolic fire and Ojas -support the parathyroid axis gently

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =cooing, pitta pacifying, reduces inflamamtion and improves calciu utilisation

2) KAISHOR GUGGULU=1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =purifies blood, removes ama, reduces vascular inflammation and calcification

3) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =helps kidney function and prevents calcium accumulation

4) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime for 2 months = calms mind, nourishes nerves, improves vitality

5) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk in morning for 3 months =cooling,endocrine balancer, supports hormonal equilibrium

6) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp In morning for 3 months =antioxidant, rejuvenator, supports calcium deposition in bones

DIET -cool, light, unctous, mildly sweet foods -Avoid heavy, sour, spicy, and fried items

RECOMMENDED FOODS -CEREALS= old rice, barley, oats, wheat in moderation -PULSES= moong dal, massor dal -VEGETABLES= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, leafy greens lightly cooked -FRUITS= amla, apple, pear, pomegranate, melon, coconut water -DAIRY= warm milk with ghee small quantity, avoid curd and cheese -SPICES= turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel ,c ardamom -FLUIDS= coriander fennel cumin water, coconut water , rice water

AVOID -pickles, vinegar, spicy sauces, fried food -processed salts, canned food, excess sugar -prolonged fasting or crash diets -alcohol, coffee, and excessive tea

YOGA ASANAS -shavasana -vajrasana -ardha matsyendrasana -setu bandhasana -baddha konasana

PRANAYAM -sheetali= inhale through rolled tongue -sheetkari -anulom vilom -avoid bhastrika and kapalbhati

MEDITATION= 15-20 min daily to calm pitta and balance hormones

HOME REMEDIES

1) Coriander-fennel water= helps cool down the system, supports kidneys, and remove toxins 2) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml every morning on empty stomach with water - rejuvenates and detoxifies 3) ALOE VERA JUICE (15ml ) with water before breakfast -balances pitta and support diegestion 4) TRIPHALA POWDER= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water- improves elimination and removes ama

Your case shows metabolic imbalance rather than a purely surgical problem. Removing more glands may not fix calcium metabolism unless the root imbalance is corrected -Ayurveda focuses on restoring balance, not just removing organs a=or suppressing lab numbers -Gradual improvement takes 3-6 months of consistent ayurvedic care, diet, and lifestyle correction -once metabolic stability is achieved, you’ll notice better health tolerance, improved circulation, and less fatigue

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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HELLO,

Kindly start

1) Kanchanar guggulu= 2 tabs twice daily after meals

2) praval pishti + mukta pishti=125 mg each with warm water twice daily

3) Ashoka churna= 1 tsp with warm water in morning

4) Ashwagandha + shatavari= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily

thank you

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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