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Susan, My wife has hypoparathyroidism. She has had the problem since childhood and only properly diagnosed about 10 yrs ago. (she is now 70). She takes Rocalrol and extra calcium and magnesium. As I understand it such a person does not lack calcium but they lack the vitamin D3 that allows them to utlize it. She gets along fine now, better than any time in the past. She had siezure-like symptoms at the worst spells, with tetany. She claims better health now than at any time in her life. ---Milo Milo V. Anderson Box 417 Angwin, CA 94508 VOICE 707 965-2508 EMAIL [log in to unmask] On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, alan michael wrote: > Has anyone heard of the term "Hypoparathyroidism?" It is a problem > connected with calcium in the body. I have this condition along with > Parkinson's which was diagnosed in 86. I take Sinemet, Artane, and > Eldyprel for the Parkinson's. Would like to hear from other people too > if you know anything about this and also would like to hear more on the > Scottish nationality and its connection with Parkinson's. Guess what > my nationality is...Scottish, natch. Your list has been very > informative and awaiting a reply..Susan Michael <Bert1ix.netcom.com> >