Metabolic bone disorders... PHPT, SHPT, Parathyroid Probs...

dontgobacktosleep
dontgobacktosleep Posts: 144 Member
edited November 18 in Motivation and Support
Curious if anyone else has been diagnosed with a metabolic bone disorder, more specifically anything involving those pesky parathyroid glands.

I found exercise relieves the excruciating bone pain and I wonder if I am alone. Everyone in my PHPT support group thinks I'm full of it lol.

To be clear, parathyroid has nothing to do with thyroid glands - thanks :)

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  • Sophannah2017
    Sophannah2017 Posts: 29 Member
    Oh well that leaves me out, lol
    I have Graves which is thyroid related...not parathyroid. But it does cause severe pain, it can also cause muscle waste and osteoporosis. I'm in constant paint just now, everyday with constant cramps and joint pains in my shoulders radiating to my neck and down my arms. But like you I find exercise helps immensely. I work on the opposite part that is sore on the day. If my arms are sore, I'll work my legs etc. Cardio for some reason, feels like a relief on my pains....just like a good stretch on a hard workout.
    There are days, I'm too painful but fortunately they are few. My medication is meant to help, but I'm not convinced I'm on the right dose.

    It's hard going working on a sore bit, but weight lifting is definitely beneficial for muscle waste and building bone density. So I wouldn't be without my exercise.
  • dontgobacktosleep
    dontgobacktosleep Posts: 144 Member
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