Having hypoparathyroidism means dealing with more than just low parathyroid hormone and calcium levels. Many patients have muscle cramps, tingling in their extremities, fatigue, muscle weakness, anxiety, and depression. These extra challenges make life difficult. After nearly 30 years of living with hypoparathyroidism, I developed stage 3 chronic…
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Yesterday marked the 23rd anniversary of my hypoparathyroidism diagnosis, and the first time I’ve finally accepted that my condition is not my fault. Logically, 41-year-old Heather knows that 18-year-old Heather isn’t responsible for this disease. It was a combination of tumors on my parathyroid glands, a birth defect that…
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Daily treatment with Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) leads to rapid and sustained improvement in kidney function among adults with hypoparathyroidism, according to newly published data from the PaTHway trial, whose earlier results were used to back the drug’s widespread approvals. Gains in kidney health for these patients were seen regardless…
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Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Natpara (recombinant parathyroid hormone) and Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. “Red and white, blue suede shoes/ I’m Uncle Sam, how do you do?/ Give me five,…
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