Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Starting 3 week Trilo/prednisone drug trial tomorrow morning (Sat.)
I am a little nervous about it. What should I expect to see?
8 work days til summer break!:)

We are all hoping that this is the answer :D Your cush family will be here with you and Buddy in spirit :)

I hope this combo is just what Buddy needs. His trilostane dose stays the same right? Yay for being so close to your summer break! I bet Buddy is super happy about that too!!!
:) Barbara

Barbara,
What is happening with the storm and how is Trixie?
Yes, Buddy's Trilo dose will remain the same. We'll see how it goes. I might stay home Monday to monitor him an extra day, we'll see.

Hugs,
Kathy

Hi Kathy,

Honestly, I don't think you have much to worry about :). Probably the main negative thing that could happen is that you'd see a rebound of some of Buddy's Cushing's-like symptoms due to the action of the prednisone. But if so, and if the neurological benefit doesn't seem worth the trade-off, you can always return to status quo by weaning back off the prednisone.

Marianne

Thank you Marianne,:)
That is probably the reason for the three week trial. To see if adding the prednisone helps the neurological symptoms. Two doses per day for the first two weeks then one dose per day for the third week. Report and reassess during the middle of the third week. That's the plan.;) The Neurosurgeon is supervising the trial. It is being implemented through my vet. That way I am not having to pay for a specialist, but still get the input from one.:);)

Hugs,
Kathy

hi Kathy,
It's raining like crazy! Torrential downpours all day. Trixie has been hiding in various locations around the house! :eek: Right now she's under the kitchen table. Poor little girl. The rain is noisy and she doesn't like it but because there's no thunder she's not shaking or panting which is a relief..so even though she's hiding out she's not too stressed.
Crossing my fingers that the drug combo tomorrow is helpful to Buddy! :)
Barbara

Good luck with the trial of both drugs. Hoping for very positive results with the combo.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thanks guys.:) Buddy hasn't had any head tremors for 13 days now. :confused:None since before his Hypoglycemia episode. Ever since then,I have been feeding him smaller amounts more often, several times per day. That is really hard when I'm working! However, he has not had any head tremors since I started feeding him more often. The head tremors could be related to the hypoglycemia. Any thoughts?
This doesn't explain his neuro deficits, which continue to worsen. I'm going ahead and starting the trial in the morning.

Hugs,
Kathy

Hi Kathy,

I really don't know, but when I just looked it up, a couple pages list "head tremors" as appearing before a hypoglycemia attacks. So it is possible that they are associated. It also mentioned that it could cause head tremors or hind leg tremors.
I'm sorry that the neuro deficits have gotten worse and sincerely hope that the prednisone will help with that.
The small meals several times a day must really be helping if he has gone this long without an episode. That is really good Kathy. You're doing awesome. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin