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Self Help Guide for people with Hypopara

Do you know

  • which factors can affect your calcium level?
  • when and how to take your medication?
  • what that ‘inner trembling’ means?
  • why you feel so anxious?
  • who to talk to?

Living with a lifelong condition is challenging but there are ways you can help yourself to feel better and lead a healthy life.

This practical guide will explain what you need to know to help you manage this confusing condition and keep your calcium levels as stable as possible. It has been compiled using advice from our medical advisors, from research and relevant articles and from our own proven experiences over many years as patients. It offers invaluable information that has never been published before.

I found your support incredibly helpful though and got new bloods taken to discover my ‘well controlled’ hypoparathyroidism was anything but!

I am now seeing a great Doctor and making changes to my calcium/alfacalcidol and have eradicated the palpitations, chest pain and tetany so am very grateful to you for the wonderful site.

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When you’ve read the guide, sign up as a member to keep updated with research and news. You will also be invited to join our ‘open all hours’, friendly and caring Facebook support group where you can ask all the questions you want, receive lifelong support, offload your troubles in a safe and private place, make friends, have a laugh with people who ‘get it’ and drop in for instant advice if problems arise. We look forward to meeting you!

 


In this section:

Understanding the basics

How to manage your calcium levels – practical steps

Understanding your tests

Understanding your medication

Diet

Exercise

For women

Fertility and starting a family

Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding

Advice for parents of children with Hypopara

Employment and Benefits

What else can I do to help myself?

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