Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Hope everything is okay, worried because you are a walking zombie with no sleep for days.

Sending hugs to you and Buddy, waiting is way too hard...hope you get some good news soon....

Hi all,
We just got home from the vet. The wonderful doctor that I've been taking Buddy to since he was a puppy has finally returned from a extended vacation. :)He is the only one in that place that actually knows anything. I know that's not true, I'm just too exhausted to be more delicate with my words right now and another migraine is looming. I haven't slept at all since Saturday night. Unfortunately he is going to be retiring soon. He's been saying that for about the last 10 years or so. Who knows when that will actually happen. He had a waiting room full of patients who had specifically requested him, yet he spent two hours going over every possibility with me. He did not talk down to me and wasn't it all intimidated by what I already knew. This doctor also knows Cushings well. He is a combination surgeon, IMS and GP all rolled up in one. It was a very productive visit. He said he needed a couple days to do his homework and check out all of Buddy's tests since puppyhood thoroughly. He is also going to contact the neuro-surgeon who did Buddy's consult at the specialty hospital. I was only charged $46, the price of an office visit for everything he did! That is the good news. ;)

Buddy has several things going on and none of them are good or curable. All signs are definitely pointing to a macro-tumor or possibly a separate brain tumor. :eek: It looks like Kim is probably right. It also looks like he has reactive hypoglycemia. That is secondary to the bigger issues. The head tremors and the spells where he can't walk well, will most likely continue, becoming more frequent. There are a lot of neuro things going on. I will elaborate on each of these things and how they were determined at another time. I am too tired and deflated right now to go into detail. Despite it all, I would much rather know what I'm dealing with so I can make informed decisions.

Thanks angels for sticking with me,
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

HUGS Kathy. We will always stick with you Buddy. Through thick and thin, whatever may come we'll be right here by your side.
Lets see what your vet comes back with once he's reviewed the records. There are several things that you'll need to know of course. I just was reading that putting the syrup, or whatever you use, on the bottom of the tongue is the fastest way to get it into in their system.
I'm so glad that your regular vet is back. Whew, that is a relief, someone who knows Buddy and knows him so well, knows cushings. So much is dependent on having a good vet. So that is a plus. Lets just take this one step at a time and see whats what.

Now get some sleep!
hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Kathy,
I am just back on the board and so sorry to read about what's been going on with you and Buddy! You really must be so exhausted from everything!
I am so glad you got to see the vet who knows Buddy and who you have confidence in, that makes such a difference. He must be special to spend so much time with you and Buddy and charging you only $46. He sounds great!
I know you will fill everyone in on what he said when you feel like you can, and we are all here for you, ready to listen and support and hold your hand!!!
I can only imagine how you're feeling..on top of digesting all the vet had to say you are going on no sleep. Hoping you can rest some tonight...you need some sleep!
It sounds like you're in really good hands with this vet and I like that he is going to be checking everything out over the next few days. I don't want to sound like Pollyanna but maybe after the tests and consult with the neuro the news will be different. You never know! I'm sending hugs and big positive thoughts your way. (and to Buddy too!)
Barbara

We are here for you and Buddy, always. ;)

I suffer from migraines :mad: they HURT. Go get some rest and I do hope your migraine goes away.

Sending huge and loving hugs, Lori

HI Kathy

I am so glad to hear you have spent a lot of time with your trusted vet, it is such a good feeling when you have someone that relates to you and your doggy. I really hope he finds some answers when he reviews Buddy's charts. I also really hope you are in bed sleeping and catching up on your rest, you must be so exhausted physically and mentally. Will be looking out for the next update and fingers crossed it will be more hopeful.
Trish xxx

Kathy:
Boy the mighty lizard hunter sure had a full day!! I am glad you got answers at the vets. I hope they are wrong and that Buddy does not have a macro. We pray for him every night. You vet is very reasonable, too bad he decided to retire. Hope you have gotten some rest. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
My vet has been talking about retiring for more than 10 years. It hasn't happened yet! Who knows when that will be. :);) I'm thrilled that he's back. There is finally someone there who knows what he's doing and knows Cushings well. He also is not intimidated by what I already know and is willing to work with me to find a course of action. I have been dealing with a lot of incompetence up until now. He is one of those vets who really do care. I think they are an endangered species!;).

Thank you for all of your love and support angels. :)
Hugs,
Kathy

What a difference for you now that your trusted vet is back! :p It must feel so much better knowing he is there for you and Buddy. Did you get some sleep last night?
Barbara