Patti, Hope all goes well tomorrow.
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Patti, Hope all goes well tomorrow.
Wouldn't it be great if the vet didn't charge you? Ah, to live and dream.;)
I hope all goes tomorrow. Hugs to your zoo and you.:D
Sending hugs and praying for good results tomorrow....
Patti,
Hoping all goes well tomorrow, that the vet gets a good look at the adrenal and that it is not swollen or a problem in anyway! Hope lil Tipper is not too stressed and quickly gets out of there and gets some good treats !! Good Luck with everything. Sending out positive thoughts for Tipper!
Barbara
Good luck!
Hi Everyone:
Well I am sorry to say but the news is not good. The left adrenal cannot be found and the right one is huge, or if it is not it has a tumor. They did not charge me for this either. My vet was there on time thank God. He is going to consult with the Dr. at Dechra today and call me back. The remedy for a swollen adrenal as we all know is Trilostane . She has been managed all these months on it. Now because her dose is decreased will it grow more? So am I to think tumor now. I am crushed , and don't know what else to say. Has anyone else on here dealt with this??? Also I am wondering about Nikki and if Kaibo had a tumor and that is what was removed? If this is a tumor before it invades anything what can I do. Maybe it already has and I don't know. Is this the really tricky surgery that so many have talked about? My mind is just going everywhere so excuse me for that please. I am scared to death for my baby right now. I need to get a plan together here so anyones help would be greatly appreciated. God Bless my Tipper
Patti
They weren't able to tell the difference in "swollen" and a tumor? That sounds odd to me but what do I know? :o The description of one huge and one not seen is indicative of ADH - the adrenal form. Did they say anything about the vena cava? Is the gland or growth pressing or invading that vein? That will help tell what needs to be done...and what can be done. IF it is a tumor and it is invading the vena cava, that makes removing the gland more risky...but many here have survived that surgery so don't panic just yet. ;)
I'm also wondering about a Pheo like Annie and Flynn had. How is her BP?
This could be the answer to her breathing issues. IF this is a tumor and it is secreting hormones or other goodies, it could cause her to pant and have more rapid breathing.
Would you remind us of the latest ACTH results? I'm lazy this morning. :o
Hope others will have more meaningful feedback, honey. Just know I am by your side and here anytime you need to talk.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Leslie:
Although I have heard about the vena cava I did not ask, stupid me if it was invading it. What are you meaning by phenol/ what does that consist of? Her last acth was 0.7 pre and the post was 3.0. I am in over my head Leslie I am glad you posted. Blessings
Patti
Leslie:
I just put a call into the Dr. to ask about the vena cava, I will post to you as soon as they call back and tell me the answer.
Leslie:
I just read where not enough cortisol can swell the adrenal glands, just as too much can also, could the lower top number have caused this?? If the dosage is now lowered form 30mg to 20 should that help, or maybe take her off for a while?? Blessings
Patti