Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Hugs Patti. yes we do all understand. How can a person not worry, but you do have to take care of yourself too. Lupus and stress do Not mix. I don't know what to tell you to make the stress go away, other than when you think of something, write it here, get it out and then go from there. Maybe that will help to release a little bit of the worry. A worry shared is not as heavy as a worry carried alone.
Are you still using the humidifier too?
Hang in there and yes, you do have time to see if the remedy you are trying will help long term.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Patti,
is Benadryl an option for Tipper's allergies? I'm guessing that there is a tapering period and you can't just stop (the same as it is with humans).

Please, please take care of yourself too! Tipper can sense your nervousness. When I'm upset, the cat and dog stare at me until I stop crying:) It's kind of funny in a way.

Feel better soon and I'm hoping that Tipper truly is feeling better too.

Sharlene, Patty, Valerie, Lettie, and Julie:
Thanks for checking in on us. I talked to my Vet about the mucus thing with Tipper. We decided to try Benadryl, as it will dry up mucus. She didn't seem to be bothered with it that night. I do not want to have to give it to her every day for mucus, as she has allergies that come back in the summer, and I will need it for those. I don't want to diminish the effectiveness of it by constantly using it, cause she can swell up real bad with allergies. Especially now that the cortisol is low. So now I need to find out the source of the mucus, as I have heard others on here talk about maybe their dog has this too. It has to be a Cushings thing. She never had it before. So Tipper was a lot less restless when given the Benadryl. Could also be that it makes them sleepy too. Nothing is ever cut and dry with this. So I am going to the IMS appointment with the idea of finding the source of mucus etc. in the least invasive way. My Vet did agree that these diagnostic tests can bring on problems of their own. Tipper did not even stick her tongue out repeatedly like she always does in the morning, so I know it is connected to the mucus thing. Maybe I am better doing the CT or MRI and not the scope. Just don't know at this point and will have to talk to the Dr. Thank you all for caring. God Bless you All and all your babies.

Patti,

if they can see the cause in an MRI or CT scan than I would ask for those to be done instead.
Good luck sweetie!

Hi Patti

Good news that Tipper seems to have improved with the mucus. Let's hope that what you are doing continues to work

It is so hard at times with everything going on to know which way to turn, keep your chin up and try not to second guess yourself to much.

I do hope that your own lupus symptoms clear up soon as that must also be tough to handle.

Hoping and praying things get better for you both every day

Big hug for you a kiss for sweet Tipper

Mel
Xxxxx

Hi Patti, Glad to hear that the Benadryl is helping with the mucus. I know it sucks to have to use it for this with allergy season coming up.

You're doing great!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Patti, Glad that Benadryl seems to be helping Tipper. Hope she is feeling better.
Prayers and hugs to you and Tipper.

Hi Everyone:
Had to go to my Dr. yesterday in Pittsburgh because of my Lupus, so I was busy all day and did not get to post. I think I told everyone I have been using Lentils in Tippers food to help her lose weight. No I may have a complicated issue. The last week Tipper has been exhibiting hunger issues before it is time to eat, and begging for food. I am not sure if it is the diet or she is having a rise in cortisol. She does not get tested until May. When I called the Vet at Dechra to go over Tipper being put under for her procedures on the 11th, he said it was ok as long as her cortisol was under control. Now I don't know what to do. I am going tocall them and tell them what is going on. I may have to delay the procedure and have her tested. I do not want to do anything that would jeopardize her safety. I am trying to get control of this awful rash on my face. The Dr. said it is stress induced. Duh!! Wonder what could be causing that??? I will let everyone know what I am going to do. I am wondering where is my Mel at??? I haven't heard from her and miss my connection wioth her. Hope all is well Mel. I am going to call Dechra now. God Bless Us All and all our babies.
Patti

Am here, sent you an email too :D

Big hug

Mel
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Patti,

hoping that you and Tipper feel better!