Hi Sharlene I am sorry to hear your not sleeping well, I hope tonight you can get a full nights sleep and feel rested in the morning.
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Hi Sharlene I am sorry to hear your not sleeping well, I hope tonight you can get a full nights sleep and feel rested in the morning.
Ugh, so of course today was a bad day at work. Of all the days eh. :) I took a 30 minute power nap today that helped a tiny bit.
My vet called me today to talk about the ultrasound and upc results. She mentioned that there was a upc done in January and molly's ratio at that time was UPC .049, so the highest possible within normal range. She thinks that is our main concern right now, in her opinion as it can be a silent problem that can get worse and the next UPC mid/end of may will help us know about that.
I think she has concerns about the kidney leaking protein.
She thought as far as the adrenal tumor goes that molly would have tested positive on the LDDS if it was a functional adrenal tumor. She also mentioned that based on location and if smooth, etc, they can often tell if they think it is malignant or benign. She is inclined to go with benign. She knew nothing about the atypical cushing testing. She also hadn't heard about the new radiation treatment that UDavis is doing (but she got very excited about it) and didn't know about about the pituitary surgery that Dr. Bruyette has done. Was a bit excited about that too and said I was a wealth of information. LOL
I spoke with her about molly's leg issue too and I'll just copy what I wrote on Trixie's thread:
I spoke to my vet today about Molly's leg and she said, that sounds like a sprain, when I explained that it was one day, then later she is fine and then it comes back. She said any wrong movement, causes it to react the same as the original sprain, then they over compensate on one leg and the other one acts up because of the over compensation. Humans do this too, especially with knees and legs. She said 3 days of solid restriction as much as possible, no running, no jumping and no long walks. Compresses can help to, just like for a people sprain.
So she thinks maybe a sprain if there is nothing in the pad and no toe nail problem. If it doesn't clear up, i'll take molly in for her to have a peek at.
I hope I can sleep tonight. Really it isn't anything to be too worried about, a combination of work/molly, and bad sleeping pattern lately, where I fall asleep while reading on the couch and then when I wake up and it's time for bed, I'm wide awake. That throws me way out of kelter and it has happened several times. Plus you know, that is when the mind kicks into full steam ahead.
Well, I've ordered a pizza as I told hubs, cooking is not on my agenda tonight. :) It wasn't on his either, so pizza it is and chicken wings.
Oh and Lori, I wonder if that last episode of diarrhea and tummy upset, wasn't a mild pancreatic attack.
hugs all
Sharlene and molly muffin
We are going to have to track Kim down. She is wonderful at lullabies.
I hope you are finally able to get a good nights rest tonight. I'd sing you a lullaby, but that more than likely would give you nightmares. :D
You are an awesome mommy and you'll get Molly sorted out. You always do. Xxxxxx
LOL Kathy, thanks for the giggles. Just what I needed. Better than a lullaby even!Quote:
Originally Posted by Budster's Mom
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
Hey, sorry got here late today so probably missed you all! Hope you are tucked up in bed without falling asleep on the couch! Fingers crossed you have a good night Sharlene :)
Reassuring what you vet said, yes I would have thought it would have a +ve LDDS test with functional. Pheo usually doesn't, but then Kim's Annie was false positive from memory. Flynn negative x2.
That sounds like a good long conversation, two way street too it sounds like you were giving her new information too!
So we are back on the waiting wagon, atypicals and next UPC in mid-May. Oh we are so good at waiting aren't we.... NOT?!?! :D x
Patience. Pfffft
Yep her main concern is the kidneys and protein leakage. Even if mild now. She straight out said that we could recheck the size of the adrenal tumor in a few months but she had concerns for now about the UPC and kidneys.
She does concentrate her urine really well so that is good I think. It's not too high or low. So that is good.
Now I just need to figure a way to put work in the drawer. :(
Heading to bed soon
Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin
I am glad to hear your vet thinks the adrenal tumor is benign, that's is reassuring. I do not know what UPC is, but I will keep Molly in my prayers that she does not have protein leakage.
Sharlene:
I feel so bad that you are stressed and not resting like you should. I don't know to much about protein leakage, but I know you will get it straightened out. I hope you have a stress free weekend and rest yourself. Working full time and having to deal with all of Molly's stuff has to be draining. I know nothing seems to help stop the worrying, it seems to come with the disease. You are a tough cookie, and you always strive to give Molly the best. You are always an inspiration to me when I am feeling nervous about Tipper, so it is hard knowing all you are going thru. I pray for each and every one of these babies every nite. Tipper sits right beside me, and I always say she is doing her prayers with me. I pray that there can be some resolve to the issues you are facing. God Bless you and Molly
Patti
Alright young lady, I see you starting some of the same horrid habits I have allowed to ruin my health. You STOP that right now! If you want to read, sit in your chair and enjoy until you start to get sleepy then march yourself to the bed and snuggle in. Lay off caffeine and sugars in the late afternoons, evenings and nights. If you crave a sweet, fix yourself a cup of hot tea with milk and honey or eat some green grapes or a pear. Get more exercise. Spend at least 15 minutes outside every day alone - no Molly, no phone, no iPad, no company - just you and Mother Nature. And stop worrying! I have (WATCH FOR LIGHTNING! :p) so I know you can. Ok, your four-eyed mother is going to leave it at that...for now. :D
Goodness I don't post for a few days and all hell is breaking loose with Molly and Flynn.
A sprain sounds logical for Molly's paw I hope she is feeling better
It is hard to switch off when you have so much running through your head but you do need to try. When things got too much with Woody I would go a walk on my own taking in the fresh air and scenery at least for that little while I could focus on other things. I hope you get your sleeping sorted out :)