If you would type in his test results in a post that would be great, please include the reference ranges and units of measurement. As an example:
ALP 150 U/L (5-55)
Lori
PS..generally if any are abnormal they are usually marked with a H or L.
If you would type in his test results in a post that would be great, please include the reference ranges and units of measurement. As an example:
ALP 150 U/L (5-55)
Lori
PS..generally if any are abnormal they are usually marked with a H or L.
Hi all,
Good afternoon. I will post what is abnormal. The lab results from 10/1/2018. Is any of this indicative of adrenal issues? This is all i have. Thank you
Potassium 5.5 H normal 4-5.4
NA/K ratio 26 L normal 28-37
ALP 566 H normal 5-160 (ALP on 5/2/2018 was 504)
Platelet 545 H normal 143-448
Lymphocyte 5210 H normal 1060-4950
Hi again! It sounds as though your surgeon is doing a great job of researching Simba’s options. I know it has to be so hard to wait for more info and to consider the alternatives. But it sounds as though he is leaving no stone unturned as far as gathering opinions upon which to base an informed decision.
As far as those lab values, the potassium and sodium/potassium ratio are barely out of range, so I don’t know that they have any significance. Elevated ALP and platelet counts are consistent with Cushing’s, but elevated lymphocytes are not — lymphocytes are often abnormally low. So you have kind of a mixed bag there. At this point, though, it seems as though the surgical issues take front seat over concerns about possible hormonal imbalances. So I’d probably put that on the back burner for the moment since Simba is not exhibiting observable symptoms that seem to be causing him much discomfort.
I’ll keep watching for updates and, yes, please do post a photo of your sweet boy!
Marianne
No new updates yet except i posted a pictureof Simba. My sweet boy
Ahhh he’s so handsome!!! Thanks so much for letting us see him. A sweetie, indeed ;-))))))))))
Marianne
awwww what an adorable face! He looks like a big ole baby. How sweet!
"May you know that absence is full of tender presence and that nothing is ever lost or forgotten." John O'Donahue, "Eternal Echoes"
Death is not a changing of worlds as most imagine, as much as the walls of this world infinitely expanding.
Thought I would update on Simba. Well he’s still living happy. The only thing I’ve noticed is he seems to be hungry more often but that’s about it. We opted for no surgery since he’s 13 and not showing signs of debilitating issues. Just want to thank everyone for all your advice and help. This site is so helpful. Thank you!!
Thanks so much for the update! He sure is a handsome boy!
Glad to hear Simba is doing alright!
"May you know that absence is full of tender presence and that nothing is ever lost or forgotten." John O'Donahue, "Eternal Echoes"
Death is not a changing of worlds as most imagine, as much as the walls of this world infinitely expanding.
Thank you! We just appreciate each day with him