Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Everyone:
With Tipper's breathing issues still ongoing even though the IMS said her trachea etc is working properly, I am still not convinced. I read up on it and it can be really tricky to diagnose tracheal problems under anesthesia. I heard bronchodilators can help, and there are some safe for heart murmurs. I am convinced if I do not get this issue resolved she will not make it. I don't know where to go from here.I am not for wanting to give her more, and dangerous drugs, but she needs to breathe. I am not sure what to do. She is still making noise when she drinks also. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Blessings
Patti

If you are really concerned about the results of the test, then can you get her to an ER where they can hear her with fresh ears?

How long has she been on the Zantac? Has it had time to strengthen the muscles around the valve yet? To help the acid reflux damage? Is it possible that an infection has set up from the irritation and she needs an antibiotic? Could this be allergies?

(just navel gazing..... ;))

Patti,
rip up the letter and throw it away. I would do nothing more for this neighbor. Let her ask her gossiping group for help the next time that she needs it.

People like her are miserable and they're too self centered to understand why. Not your problem and it's not her business.

We get it, that's why we're all a part of this forum.

I'm so sorry that your Lupus is acting up. Honestly, don't dwell about your nosy neighbors. Understand that there are ignorant people who just don't understand and they never will. Their loss.

You have us :)

Leslie:
I didn't start the Zantac yet as there were some side effects I am concerned about- heart rate increase etc. With her heart murmur that definetly scares me. I need to talk to the Vet on Monday about all this. If I take her to the ER they will hear nothing, like everyone else. She does this only when she lays down to sleep. It must be the position of her body on her side that is causing the trachea to close. I read also while researching this that drinking water agggravates this condition.It also said the membrane part of the trachea can then develope mucus. I have been telling everyone for ions about the whistling noise Tipper makes when drinking. Now when she is in the yard smelling, she snorts like a pig instead of just smelling like she normally used to do. When she lays straight she does not seem to have as much of a problem breathing. I just took her in my room to see if I could get her to lay down, and I left the light on. She layed on her side and started the chest heaving and wheezing. I got the video camera and starting taking her and it was dark and blurry, you can hardly see it. I need a quiet night vision camera. I wonder if the ones they put outside in trees would work? I think they are under 100.00 at Walmart. They could not hear the sound though. I am really needing to capture this so they can see for themselves that she is struggling to breathe. When she is up in the day and standing there is no problem. Only when she drinks, or lays on the floor on her side. It seems to be worse at night. I am still convinced it is her trachea no matter what anyone tells me. She has all the symptoms, and I read in many places today where Cushings does cause trachea problems. Some others that have babies with breathing problems may not even realize it could be the trachea. I will figure out a way to get this on tape so the Dr. can see it first hand. Hope Squirt is still doing well and eating good. God Bless You and Squirt
Patti

Valerie:
Thanks for the insight. I am about to lose it from these nosy neighbors. I can't in my wildest dreams imagine myself getting in someone else's business. These people need to find someone else to bother. I hope Daisy is ok. She is probably so sick of the diarrehea, and you are too. You just feel helpless in some of these situations, but you always try to find a solution! Us Cush mommies never give up, we are a tenacious bunch! Do you think she ate something or it is the Trilostane? She is really having a time of it, and I hope she gets on an even keel with no more runs. Let's hope it is a one time occurance for now. God Bless you and Daisy
Patti

Hi:
Has anyone ever tried those salt lamps for thunderstorms etc. to calm your dog? I have been reading up on them and wondered if anyone had any experiences good or bad? Blessings
Patti

If you're talking about the ion salt lamps, I have two - one in the living room and one in the bedroom. They didn't help with Squirt's storm issues but I never heard of them being used for that. I use them because they are supposed to help purify the air.

Purifying the air is all I have heard of them really being used for too. My daughter has one that she uses for that purpose.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Leslie and Sharlene:
I had heard about them purifying the air too, but read in a medical journal that the take the negative ions out of the air, which is part of the reason the animals know a storm is brewing. I will let you know if I find out anything further on them.
Blessings
Patti