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Just letting you know I'm thinking about you.... if it makes you feel any better, I still haven't figured Keesh out. Just today after so many weeks of not drinking much, he's drank a lake within the last 18hrs or so. I'm chalking it up to the meds for the ACTH test. He's such a mystery, hope you have better luck reading Zoe then I do Keesh.
Boriss did really good on the 30/10 split for awhile. Then he needed more. When he first got regulated on the 30/30 split I was worried. I thought he was acting strange & couldn't handle the added dose even though his numbers were good. He just didn't seem like himself.
But, I went ahead & gave it a couple of months & he seemed to adjust to the lower number.
But, if Zoe's numbers keep dropping on the same dose I would be worried too. Hang in there.. You know how it goes. I bet you will find what works best for Zoe soon. ;)
I wish it were easier to figure out & not so expensive. :(
Sweet Addy,
Your great anxiety over Zoe saddens me, and gosh I know what an awful place to be in. Not really knowing which way to go. Ugh! Hey I understand all babies are different, but since you are so concerned over her cortisol dropping even lower, have you entertained the idea of stopping the Vetoryl altogether? Yup, perhaps a trilo break for the Zoe, and see how far that takes her? Obviously, based on my own experience with my Princess, and her extended trilo vacations, I just needed to throw it out out there for you to consider. But I do understand your fears in making a drastic switch in dosing. In my case with my girl, it was a no brainier, and I welcomed those nice breaks when they came. I certainly wish that were the case with Zoe.
Things will fall into place somehow dear Addy. For now, take Leslie's great advice and let go and let God.
Prayers for strength and guidance.
I love ya. Xo Jeanette
Ps: Is today your hubby's bday? If it is, then he and the Princess share a very special day together. I'll be darned.
The birthday card sounds wonderful and "dreamy" :) Love that. So glad that Zoe seems better this morning too. Hope that continues through tonight.
Are you guys going out for a special dinner or something to celebrate hubby's birthday? I hope so. It's just so stressful for you lately that some romance and fun sounds like just what the doctor would order for you both. (Dr. Sharlene that is hahahaha )
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
I will take the prescription Dr. Sharlene:D:D We are going out Saturday night but having family over tonight.;)
Jeanette- I think we will stay the course but cut back for a week and see how she does. It is supposed to be about quality of life so- I will see how she does for the next five days on 30/10.
I just keep thinking about that post by Dr. Peterson, cant get it out of my mind.
Everyone thank you for your insight and support. Amy- is good to know how Boris reacted, Tipper as well.
I have to go with my gut as always.
I have no suggestions on the dosing...just saying hi and I know how you feel!! This disease is so difficult and complicated. It stinks!! :mad::mad:
Definitely go with your gut, your instincts can be counted on!
Barbara
Addy:
I hope you get some answers soon as I know what it is like to have something gnawing at you and you just can't put your finger on it. I am hoping you are able to enjoy a nice evening out for you hubby's birthday. I know when something is not right with Tipper I get it stuck inside my head and I will not let go of it until I get it figured out. That is not always a good thing! Like I have said several times on here, this disease has aged me 10 years. Praying for all to be resolved. Blessings
Patti
Thank you Barabra, I know you are worried about Trixie too and Patti, you are not alone in aging from this- I cant believe I how look compared to 2 years ago:rolleyes::rolleyes:
I did 30/10 last night and I will continue that for a week to assess how she is. I keep thinking about Dr. Peterson's statements about a dog at 2ug/dl that has been on the drug for a long time. Then I think about some member's vets talking about the adrenal glands and why they felt once day dosing was better. I need to find those threads to reread. Sharon and Norman was one and there was another study as well and a discussion about it.
Since I am seeing what I will assume are side effects from the drug as is sound like some of our other pups are having some of these issues unless she has a macro causing neuro problems my main goal is to keep Zoe with a quality of life, which has always been my goal.
Zoe has had a good quality of life all and all even through the dark days after her surgery when everything went to heck even though her numbers were 4 ug/dl. I gave up chasing numbers as her GP always advised me. I miss him, he was such a good sounding board when I would get overwhelmed. He trained at U.C. Davis and worked with Feldman too. Now I have no GP at all and two specialists with totally different approaches.
I have brought my baby this far and I pray I can keep making the right decisions for her.
Sorry, did not mean to get so serious, I have headache, too much Chinese food last night:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Addy:
Are you saying that there was some evidence that once a day dosing is better for Adrenal tumors? If so please forward that to me when you find it as I am curious about that also as Tiper did do much better on the once a day dose, but it was the 30mg. I am sure I could do the 20+ 7 trilo together in the morning , I would just skip the 7mg trilo the nite before. It controlled her hunger so much better with one dose in the morning. I am fighting hunger issues now. Blessings
Patti
Patti, I dont think it was as it relates to adrenal tumors, I need to go back and find the study.