I’m going to be talking about what I did—and didn’t do—post-op to support my recovery. Some of these tips may seem counter to what you’ve heard your whole life and probably different than what you will hear at a hospital, so read on to better understand.

Learn about the symptoms of a parathyroid tumor, what to look for on your lab work, and how to look for a doctor who can help.

If you’ve been feeling like garbage, and no one knows what’s causing it, make sure you’ve gotten your calcium checked. Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood) is almost always caused by a parathyroid tumor, and while we easily associate calcium with bones and teeth, we are slower to associate calcium with mental health, digestive problems, bone & muscle pain and weakness, frequent urination, and memory problems.