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Have been told my calcium level is 2.9. is that high? doc recommends monthly blood tests to monitor - necessary?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: If referring to ionized calcium, it is high--if serum calcium, very low. Either needs addressed by your dr & monitored closely (=blood work) until normalized. Good luck!

Answered 6/16/2016

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