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  1. #71
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    Default Re: Newly diagnosed and scared

    Treatment for both adrenal and pituitary are the same BUT the adrenal form will be more difficult to control because the tumor makes the gland just keep dumping cortisol requiring higher and higher doses to control. The big thing is that IF the dog is a candidate the Cushing's can be "cured" with the adrenal form via an adrenalectomy. It is a risky surgery for many cush pups but also offers the only possibility of a cure.
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    Default Re: Newly diagnosed and scared

    Thank you so much! I'm going to talk with vet about doing the ultrasound!

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    Default Re: Newly diagnosed and scared

    Quote Originally Posted by Pbalca426 View Post
    His most recent test which was done on Monday 9/10 at 3:00, his last pill before the test was on Friday at around 2:00. Could this have been too long of a time to make his post number rise?
    Were all his monitoring ACTH stimulation tests done this way (2 days after last Lysodren dose)?

  4. #74

    Default Re: Newly diagnosed and scared

    The last couple tests have been done 2 days after lysodren, but usually in the morning. I doubt the 6 hours would make the difference, just trying to rule out any possible causes for the rise in post number lol

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