Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
nighty night everyone. Thanks for the chat, it helps to just have a good time sometimes and look at dog videos and have a bellini. Lori! you too must try!. I will convert the world to bellini's yet!! hahaha
Thanks for the link. My homework for tomorrow. :)
Everyone sleep well!
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hi Vicki, we've been trying to figure molly out since 2011 (well the cortisol issue anyhow) and one thing I do know is that there is little point in rushing into anything when you aren't sure.
It is hard to wait and to worry when you wait, but if I can just get past that dang adrenal nodule, then I can handle all the rest of it. hmm, well the protein might be a bit tricky but we'll see what the deal is on that too.
If it comes down to a possible pheo then I might try the test, wish there was a larger study group done on that test, but it is on my list of possible actionable items.
I hope Snuggles tumor has shrunk, that would be excellent.
hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene:
I say put in in Addy's drawer for a while and close it up. The worrying and researching, and thinking, and planning from all this stuff is enough to make anyone go bonkers once and a while. Blessings
Patti
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene:
The link is up on Tippers thread to see the tremors. This is a mild one, notice the tail and face twitching. It is not long, please watch to the end. Also please read my thread on myoclonic seizures. I am wanting tour opinion. Blessings
Patti
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hi Sharlene
I hope you had a great night at the pub and a good nights sleep and you feel better today!! Bet your head is still whirring away with a million thoughts, any sign of the report?
xxx
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hope you enjoyed the pub and it took your mind of things well for a little while. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Wow Sharlene,
I haven't been here for a few days so just catching up! So sorry I missed what's been going on with Molly. You are always right there on my thread posting when I'm shaking with worry, so I'm sorry to have missed your posts about the meeting with the new IMS and not chimed in with some support for you. I'm here now though and sorry you've had some worries after this big appointment. Glad to read the good news too and there was a lot of it!
Molly really had a thorough going over didn't she?
She sounded like a great vet and gave you a lot of time. So I want to reread everything to see where you are now about what will happen going forward.
It's so hard to imagine Molly getting a positive diagnosis after everything and like you said zero of the outward symptoms. Treating like it's atypical cannot hurt her at all right...the melatonin and lignans are pretty much safe supplements aren't they? A good place to start maybe without any risks?
You know I always like to hear Molly doing her thing at the vet...showing some teeth so they know she's not going to take any nonsense. I hope she's feeling fine tonight. Wish I had more knowledge so I could shed some light but of course I don't, but I know the forum is not short on real experts!
I'm sure this will all work out.. you probably have to make some decisions about treating but you'll have a whole lot of support and input here to get you through!
Barbara
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene,
I'm sorry for the bad news but it is treatable as you know and I can only think that Molly not having outward symptoms is a good thing.
Your IMS sounds perfect and she'll figure this out.
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene, it's the middle of the night and I'm up thinking about Molly. Do you think Dr. B. could help you figure out what's happening with her? He has helped so many of us. Just a thought...
Here's a link to his email just in case you want to give it a shot. Xxxxx
David.Bruyette@VCAHospitals.com
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene:
I hope you have a good weekend and all of you have a blessed Easter.
Patti