Shoshin for Hypoparathyroidism

If you are living with a chronic disease such as hypoparathyroidism, a Japanese concept called shoshin may help you view your life and your disease in a new light. Shoshin may help lead you to new experiences, and a greater joy and sense of satisfaction with life. What is shoshin?…

Brain Fog and How to Deal With It When You Have Hypoparathyroidism

While it’s not a classic symptom of hypoparathyroidism, some patients report brain fog, which can affect their ability to focus, learn, retain information, and maintain employment. What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormone, or PTH.

New Patient-derived Questionnaire May Better Assess Quality of Life for Those With Hypoparathyroidism, Study Reports

A new questionnaire devised from complaints of patients with hypoparathyroidism may better assess quality of life and the characteristic symptoms of the disorder, according to a study. The study, “The HPQ—Development and First Administration of a Questionnaire for Hypoparathyroid Patients,” was published in the journal JBMR Plus. Among…