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We would really appreciate it if you could get copies of that ACTH stim test and post those results, I am a bit concerned if her numbers are on the low side and the Lysodren is still being given, especially since she is showing signs of too low cortisol (weak on minute), how is her appetite? Any vomiting or diarrhea?Quote:
Originally Posted by kelly143
Yes, definitely get the test results, it sounds like she is low and that is dangerous. I'll let those with experience with lysodren give their opinions, but I'm concerned about those "off" days.
Glad to hear that Al is doing a bit better. Hopefully he'll just continue to improve.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi All,
Hope you all had a nice Easter.
It has been one week and 2 days since I have given Java any Lysodren. She is doing very well. She seems to be much stronger and more sociable. She has not been finishing her dinner, has slowed down on the water intake, and has been getting "itchy" again. She has developed crusty areas on her skin which causes the hair to come off. You cant tell unless you pull back her hair. I am using neosporin to prevent infection. Her belly is getting softer and she is wagging her tail more. She always had ear probs and hot spots before the cushings was present. I guess this means things are closer to normal. When she starts eating and drinking a lot again, I will give her the Lysodren. She is not vomiting and her movements are normal.
I gave her another 1/2 prednisone last night and now she is almost getting on the couch by herself! I will get the copies of her test results this week.
Alex is doing much better. He is walking on all fours and is less wobbley every day. He is still not able to get on the couch as of yet.
Since both are able to get upstairs again, I think I will try to sleep in my bed tonite. That will be so very nice!
Kelly143
Sounds like she may have pyoderma? Daisy had a prescription for Baytril which worked wonders.
Hi Kelly, so glad to hear from you, wow a week already. yay for both java and alex. Glad they are both doing a bit better and hopefully you'll get to enjoy your own bed again. Won't that be nice. :)
Keep an eye on the skin issue and if it starts to look worse, get the vet to take a scraping and check it. You also don't want caliconosis cutis to get started. Although wouldn't think so with the low cortisol level, but you never know sometimes.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Kelly,
I'll defer to the folks here who have greater experience with Lysodren, but I just wanted to check a couple of things with you. Is there a reason why you have to wait until next week to get the ACTH test results? I am still wondering how low Java's cortisol really fell.
My worry is that, depending upon Java's test results, you may not want to wait to start the maintenance dosing until she is outwardly exhibiting excessive symptoms again. If you wait until she is overtly symptomatic, that may mean that the cortisol has risen too much and you'll be back at square one and needing to reload all over again.
Also, how much and how often have you been giving her prednisone?
Thanks in advance for your answers to these questions!
Marianne
Hi Kelly,
Did Java's cortisol get too low? Is that why she is on the pred? Did you ever get copies of the ACTH results after her load to post? Nosy, ain't I? :D
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
So glad to hear that your fur babies are on the mend, and that you get to sleep in your own bed! Take care!
Hi Kelly,
I just wanted to check in with you and see how Java and Alex are doing. :)
Hope that all is well. Let us know when you get a chance.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi All,
For some reason, I didn't see the last few posts. Here are the answers to the questions:
I have not given Java any more Lysodren since the loading phase. She is doing super great! She is running around and playing again, she is eating normally and drinking normally. She is back to her tail wagging and playful self:D:D:D! The bad news is that she is itchy and stinky again and her hair is falling out. She developed crusty type areas on her back and neck which resulted in hair falling out in little chuncks with the crusts attached. Crusty areas have not come back, but I don't see hair coming back in yet. There are no new crusty areas forming. I am guessing this was caused by the Lysodren? I am giving her antibiotics that the vet gave me for her skin. I am going in to the vet today to get some prednisone and the copy of the test. I did get verbal results the day after the test which were "the low end of the acceptable range". I have been guaging Java's progress by her energy and strength, behavior patterns ie., interest in playing, wagging tail, chaising the mailman, desire to eat the cat on the fence, kisses and wanting tummy rubs. I have also been gauging her eating and drinking habits, her itchyness, and the size of her bulging tummy. I have to say she is almost back to normal, 90%. My daughter was here the other day and noticed a marked improvement. I will post the results of her test after I bring them home. I keep forgetting to get a copy when I go in:rolleyes:. As far as the prednisone goes, I give it sparingly - It seems to have been helping perk her up and help with the skin probs, which makes me think her cortisol was simply to low and that "the low end of the acceptable range" is to low for "The Bean". So for now, I am keeping a keen eye on all of the above and will decide where to go depending on the negative symptoms which come back.
Alex is doing ok. I am beginning to think this is as good as it is going to get for him. He can walk and sort of skip, but he gets tired sometimes and still cant get on the couch. He still has a slight hump in the center of his back. I would say he is about 80% back to normal.
That is the latest update to the ongoing saga Alex and The Bean"
kelly143