A member asked:

Should i be concerned if my great grandma has calciphylaxisis she going to die?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

This is ominous: This may be time to say good-bye. Ultimately it is her choice, but with this severe a metabolic derangement in an older person, quality survival might not be the most likely outcome. Cherish the good times; especially, she or her health care decision-maker must have accurate information about likely outcomes of various choices, including "comfort measures only.".

Answered 12/25/2013

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