Hello there. I am wondering if anyone knows of any advances in treating calcification. I am completely calcified from chest to pelvis and have ben refused transplantation because of it. This would be number 3 as my last two were not sucessful. I understand it is difficult to treat but ANYTHING would be worth trying. I have just been changed to Renagel after seeing a new specialist who says I was loaded with it. It is only through seeing the transplant surgeon I realised how much. My serum calcium is now within normal range-the first time in 3+ years. I never knew it wasn't normal and feel this may have a contributing factor to the calcification. I had a parathyroidectomy 2 years ago following the discovery of this but my calcium did not go down within normal range. Thanking you in advance for any help!

I feel better to know some else is dealing with calcification. I was scare of what it was. I had a Transplant and I pray I get a second transplant. I also take Rengel. I would like to know myself in treating calcifications. Please let use know.

To my knowledge there is no treatment for calciphylaxis just preventing more from occuring. I've heard it can be quite painful. Good luck!

Hi:

This link to the Mayo Clinic contains some interesting information on this subject. Wishing you both the best.


http://www.mayoclinic.org/calciphylaxis/treatment.html

Michael