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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Does anyone have any official documentation or links where it's not a blog or a comment to a blog? I've googled the heck out of this for the past couple of weeks. And I need something more...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    Well, we just got the results from our 30 day test. And both my vet and I were a bit surprised by the results.

    The first result was 7.1 and the 4 hour post was 16.9.

    Sydney...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    Okay we had our first ACTH test done on Monday. Our results just came back today. I would appreciate any thoughts that you might have on them.

    4.2 before
    12.9 after

    My vet is...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    Well, today is day 6 on the meds. I have seen vast improvement! She is totally back to acting like herself. Her energy level has really increased. Her hair even seems better, much...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Do you think it's ok to go to work all day after giving her the pill in the morning? Or should I wait to start on Saturday when I can be home?

    Thanks
    Kristen
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Thanks for the links and info. I got a box of the 10 mg this afternoon. I'm supposed to give Sydney her first pill tomorrow morning. I'm afraid to do it. I'm worried about side effects. I'll be at...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Thanks for information on the 30 days. I wonder why that happens for the first 30 days? I would think the meds would start to get things going in the right direction?

    I really appreciate all your...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    The 2nd set of eyes on the ultrasound by a radiologist did indeed indicate that Sydney has pituitary based Cushing's. Furthermore, the 8 hour high dex results also showed pituitary...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick update...

    Sydney had a ultrasound yesterday morning. The results can back inconclusive. However, they did send them out to radiologist office to get a 2nd set of...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Hi everyone,

    Sorry for not updating sooner. The 8 hour low dex test came back positive for cushings. However, it did not determine the type. I also wanted to let everyone know that I had a T4 test...
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    Re: Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Thanks for the positive thoughts, I appreciate it. As for odd behavior or things that have happened here is chronological listing.

    May 2013
    A benign tumor was removed from her front left leg, it...
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    Sydney 9 Year Old Boston Terrier Cushing's?

    Greetings,
    First, I want to thank everyone for sharing all of their information on this board. It has been a great place to learn about Cushings. My dog, Sydney is going to have her low dose...
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