Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

The tremors had stopped before we went to the neurologist. His neuro consult was to determine whether he was stable enough for Cushing's testing because of his rear leg weakness. He was having a really hard time walking at that point and had been so sick. The head tremors that he had when he was ill, were not a factor then, because they had stopped after his vomiting and weakness emergency several days earlier. They didn't resurface until about a month later. He then had one or two a day for three or four days. Then they stopped again. Another eight days went by with no tremors. They started again this morning.:( Yes, the neurologist was very thorough at the time. She lectures all over the world, so I'm sure she is excellent! She works at a specialty pet center. It is very expensive!!!! She quoted me over $3000 for one test! I don't have that kind of money! I am still paying off the bills from the last emergency and Cushing's testing. Tears flowing. I can't say anymore right now.:(

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

OMG when I said specialist I didn't mean you had to go to the world's most expensive one! That is insane. You should have access to many other very fine IMS that don't start off a session with a recommendation for a $3k test. I feel just awful for making you cry. Maybe Glynda knows someone? Kim

Hey Kathy

Nipping in to give you a hug before bed. I know it's tough right now, I had so hoped they had stopped. I wish I could offer some practical help or advice but I do not know enough.

I know all dogs are different but I will share that I never saw Tia's head just tremble always all of her and as you know she had a macro.

I guess maybe she is suggesting a CT, maybe you could get that somewhere cheaper then she could look at the results

Take care sweet

Mel
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I paid like $2000 at K State Univ's hospital for an ultrasound, an MRI, a cat scan, blood testing and kenneling/food doc visits for 2 days for Annie. There's an alternative for you somewhere I know. Kim

Kim,
They quoted me $3500 for an MRI alone!!:(
I could manage what you paid. I could even manage a little bit more than that, but that's about as far as I can go!:(

I documented every head tremor (that I was aware of) since they started. Here they are:

3-3 -3-6 During emergency, when very ill. Off and on during those three days. Very weak at the time. Difficulty standing and walking.
4-30 (Tues.) 7:30 AM - lasted 2-3 minutes
5-3. (Fri) 6-7 PM - off and on for about 1 hour.
5-4 (Sat.) 5-6:30 PM - off and on for 90 minutes
5-5(Sun.) 7:30 AM - lasted almost 4 minutes
5-6(Mon) 4:00 PM - lasted about 5 minutes
5-16(Thurs) 7:15 AM less than 1 minute
(Thurs)1:45 PM Tremor when I came home from work. Stopped
Shortly thereafter.

That's all of them!
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Hey Kathy, just a thought, his glucose levels are normal and not on the low side, right?

I think I found it under Buddy's chemistry panel dated 3/4/13..

GLU 99mg/dL 70-130 Almost in the middle of Normal Range

Is this what you were looking for. I don't know what any of the numbers mean.

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Oh Kathy,...so sorry about these tremors today! Yet...for 8 days prior there are none!? It was probably an awful feeling to see this happen today after thinking and hoping they were gone.
I am glad though that after they pass Buddy is doing all his normal stuff and feeling okay--hunting lizards and barking too, but I know how upsetting this must be for you.
I wish I had the answers and could help take your worry away.
Buddy is going to be okay...in fact he has been doing so well after being so very sick at the start of all this.
Thinking of you and thinking positive thoughts and sending a big hug!
Barbara

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Originally Posted by Budster's Mom

I think I found it under Buddy's chemistry panel dated 3/4/13..

GLU 99mg/dL 70-130 Almost in the middle of Normal Range

Is this what you were looking for. I don't know what any of the numbers mean.

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

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Yep, that was what I was referring to, and yes it does look like his glucose is normal.

You see Lori,
I do listen to you lovely ladies when you give me advice. :);)You told me early on to get hard copies of all of Buddy's tests, post them and keep them in a file. That way I will have them when I need to go to various vets. I have done exactly that!:) I don't know what most of the tests mean, but I have them!:p. That is how I came up with Buddy's Glucose level so quickly! It does not appear that he is diabetic.

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool: