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Have Hypercalcemia. Tingling Arm, Back Pain. Taking Celebrex. Reason?

Hi, I ve been told I have hypercalcemia (sp?) and we have yet to find out what the cause is. I was wondering - and I m sure it s not related, but my right arm tingles throughout the day to the point of annoyance. I also have pain on the right side of my back, for which my doctor has given me Celebrex to deal with. Tingle happened before Celebrex. Hypochondriac?
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Hypocalcaemia essentially has low serum calcium.( less than 8.5 mg/dil.)
Hypocalcaemia results in neuro muscular irritability. Your tingling of right hand can be explained on this fact. It seems you also have you have back ache & were put on Celebrex for the same. You say pain & tingling under ribs both have gone with the medicine.
I would like to suggest few points regarding your problems-
* To get ionized level of calcium to have exact idea of Hypocalcaemia. Consult a Physician for the drug schedule.You also need vit.D supliments.
* get your spine examined by an orthopedic doctor.The symptoms may arise due to spondilitis & managment will change if it's so.
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Have Hypercalcemia. Tingling Arm, Back Pain. Taking Celebrex. Reason?

Hi, Hypocalcaemia essentially has low serum calcium.( less than 8.5 mg/dil.) Hypocalcaemia results in neuro muscular irritability. Your tingling of right hand can be explained on this fact. It seems you also have you have back ache & were put on Celebrex for the same. You say pain & tingling under ribs both have gone with the medicine. I would like to suggest few points regarding your problems- * To get ionized level of calcium to have exact idea of Hypocalcaemia. Consult a Physician for the drug schedule.You also need vit.D supliments. * get your spine examined by an orthopedic doctor.The symptoms may arise due to spondilitis & managment will change if it s so. thanks