Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

So, if a bit of a shake after the 30mg this morning, then it would be interesting to see if after she has been on 10mg at night for awhile, and the cortisol at night isn't going as low maybe as it was, then if the 30mg eventually wouldn't have that affect on her that it does if the cortisol is already pretty low. I hope that makes sense, and that is assuming that it is the med or combination of meds, caushing the shakes.
That is awesome that she seems stronger, that tells us a lot right there. She feels better with a tad higher cortisol in her.
Yay!!!! No retinal tear! That is very good.
hang in there!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

tentative plan is possibly keep her like this and restim in 4 weeks, I'm making up my own rules as I go along here, had thought about putting her back to 30/20 after 7 days to compare but that is Thanksgiving and a lot of stress, she will be wiped out, not fair comparison. I am only guessing Dr. P may have said stop all doses for a week and restim but since she has some good responses and things are not all bad I am going with his reduce the dose and retest in 2-4 weeks.;);)

of course, if she gets worse or something else comes up we will rethink it.

do you like the way I evaluate, ad lib and interpret Cushings papers?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I do, I think you are very smart! :D

Hehehe, absolutely, interpretation is an important skill to have. :cool: There is a whole art form based on interpretative dance maybe there should be a category for interpretative medical paper diagnostics. :p

As long as Zoe is doing good, you're on a good path, if it makes a jog off that path, then do what you do best, adapt and over come. Change the plan and go in a different direction.

Of course you know this is coming from someone who can't get a diagnosis for their dog for 2 years now right?!!! :D:D:D They say yea, I say prove it, and we reset. So I'm bound to be all for Interpretation! ROFL! okay, cracked myself up there.
Trish is right. You is smart!

hugs
sharlene and molly muffin

hi Addy,
So the 30/10 seems to be good for Zoe then? She's stronger, not restless and just acting like herself. That all sounds good!
I hope she continues to do this well and that this dose keeps her at a good level.

I'm a little jealous about your snow. ;) I wish we would get some but after my younger daughter gets home tomorrow. I don't think we'll end up with more than a couple snow showers here though...it's going to get warm, change to rain and then back to cold again, with lots of wind. That wind may mess up the balloons in the Macy's parade which is too bad. :( All the kids here like to go on Wednesday night to watch them inflate the balloons but it's supposed to be stormy. Too bad!!

Barbara

Hi Addy,
Just dropping off a bunch of hugs and lots of love. I hope your mom is hanging in there okay. Zoe is loved and is in the best hands possible, regardless of how facts are interpreted. ;):p

Regarding snow.... I have NEVER had a white Christmas! It is nothing to be 80° at Christmas here. I went to six grade camp about five years ago. It is in our local mountains and we were snowed in. Other than driving 45 minutes to play in the snow for an hour or so, that is the extent of my snow experience. I am definitely a snow virgin. :D

It sounds to me like there is a lot to be thankful for at the Zoe Palace this Thanksgiving. It seems to be shaping up as a very good analysis. The eye news seems to be good news. You've not mentioned your Mom, so I'm hoping that is good news. You got your 21 lb. chicken/turkey.....so you're in good shape. We close down the hot tub on Wednesday. First time we've done this officially since we've had it. We have to drain it tomorrow. So sad.
Love,
Sus

Hi Addy:
I am hoping that Zoe is still doing well today. I know you are doing what is right for her, so she will be fine under your care. Hope your mom is well, and that your hubby has a good report on his eye. Blessings
Patti

Thanks guys, I think the challenge will be to keep her under 5 pre and post but over 2. I dont have a lot of confidence that this dose will do that long term but for now she is having a semi vetoryl break:)
I wanted to drop the evening dose to 15 mgs but there was a whole big discussion about would that compounded dose be consistently 15mgs or could it be more so I was talked out of it:(

All I know if this is about quality of life, she sure is sturdier and walking better, eating better, I even put her back on her metronidazole every day, just reduced the dose a bit. When I pick her up and I put her back down she stands all on her own, just fine without me having to steady her. Her legs are still stiff, but she is walking so much better. If she slides on the floor she can right herself.

I dont know know how much longer I will have her, she has a lot wrong with her but whatever time we have left together I will keep her comfortable and maybe if she ends up drinking a bit more water, it will be better for her kidneys anyway.

Oh my, wrote a book again, dang it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:o:o:o:o:o:o

Addy, I think you are making a good call. I'm behind you 100%! :)

Marianne