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Why r my calcium levels normal, while my ionized calcium levels are high? i have bone pain, fatigue, kidney stones. i don't know pth level, or vit. d.
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Half if calcium: In the blood is bound to proteins and inactive. The other, active, half is the ionized or free calcium, which is what really does the heavy lifting and is more accurate cllinically. You really need the other lab and a good endocrinologist.
Answered 12/24/2022
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