Southwest Parathyroid

05/20/2026

What should you expect in the weeks, months, and years after parathyroid surgery?

In this Facebook Live, Dr. Deva Boone will discuss what recovery after parathyroid surgery is really like, including why you may not feel better immediately, what you can expect in your follow-up labs, and how you can aid in your recovery.

We'll cover:

- What is normal in days and weeks after surgery
- Why some patients feel worse before they feel better
- What follow-up is needed
- When patients usually start to notice symptom improvement
- Long-term follow-up after parathyroid surgery
- How to know if you are cured, and when to be concerned

Dr. Boone will also answer patient questions live.

Bring your questions!

01/06/2026

New option for patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism!

Has your PTH been high, but your calcium is normal or low? Not really sure how to manage it? You are not alone. This condition is often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated.

I’m putting together a small online education and support program specifically for people with secondary hyperparathyroidism.

In this program, we’ll focus on:
Why your PTH is high
What your calcium, vitamin D, and other labs really mean
How secondary hyperparathyroidism affects your bones and long-term health
How you can take control of your health and manage your condition
How to speak with your doctors and feel more confident about your care

This will be a small group, online, led by me (Dr. Deva Boone). I’m starting with a “founding group,” so spots will be limited.

Fill out this short interest form to learn more about the paid program and get details when enrollment opens: https://forms.gle/xGJQRtqHsPdDiabm6

Feel free to share this with anyone you know who has been told they have secondary hyperparathyroidism and wants clearer answers.

11/13/2025

Join me on Tuesday, November 18 for the next installment of the Parathyroid Education Course. I'll be covering the frequently misunderstood topic of Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism! Live Q&A will follow the talk.
Times: 5 pm Pacific
6 pm Mountain and Arizona
7 pm Central
8 pm Eastern

10/14/2025

Join me next week on Facebook for the Parathyroid Education Course. It's time to learn about Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. The symptoms can be similar to Primary Hyperparathyroidism, but the causes and treatments are very different! Bring your questions - Dr. Boone always leaves a half hour for Q&A after the education session.

Date: October 21, 2025
Place: Facebook Live (Southwest Parathyroid)
Time: 5 PM Pacific and Arizona time
6 PM Mountain time
7 PM Central time
8 PM Eastern time

09/10/2025

New videos posted! I will be covering everything related to parathyroids. Like and subscribe to see new videos.

Dr. Boone explains why our parathyroid glands are so important. Calcium is essential for your brain, nervous system, cell signaling, and blood clotting. The ...

05/06/2025

Calcium is essential for many functions throughout the body, which is why high calcium causes so many problems. Don't ignore high calcium!

04/29/2025

Calcium supplement labels are notoriously confusing. The biggest mistake I see is with dosing. Can you figure out how many pills you need to take on these bottles?

03/18/2025

Join me on Inspire.com for a Primary Hyperparathyroidism Q&A. I'll be answering questions all week!
Link to Q&A: https://www.inspire.com/groups/parathyroid/discussion/a7a758-ask-the-expert-primary-hyperparathyroidism-diagnosis-and-treatment/

09/16/2024

Feeling tired? Don't just blame menopause or getting older. See your doctor. And make sure they check a calcium level. High calcium can cause fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, and health complications like kidney disease and hypertension.

Understanding the symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidsm, or Parathyroid Disease, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

09/04/2024

Richard Owen described the parathyroid glands of the Indian rhinoceros in 1852. At the time, he didn't know what the glands did, only that they were next to the thyroid.