New Member with 3 years of Cushings "cured" (Update: Macroadenoma)-Jackson has passed

[JacksonsMom]

Hello Everyone
I recall checking this site about 3 years ago, but I think it was closed to reopen later. Anyway, Jackson, my 12 year old Yorkie, was diagnosed in 2009 with Pituitary Cushings and treated successfully with Trilo during that time. His early symptoms were: first enlarged salivary glands, then hair loss, and finally pot belly. He was frequently rechecked during those three years and Trilo was adjusted according to the results of the ACTH test. In May and June his tests showed no more Cushings. Vet could not explain, but Jackson was becoming a finicky eater and losing weight (and eating dirt). They wanted to do liver biopsies, but treated him for Inflammatory Bowel Disease first (antibiotics). I sought a second opinion and was told I should get an MRI (Dr. Bruyette mentioned in the thread for Macroadenomas--tumors). I was reluctant because of the sedation required but we had the test on Friday and no surprise it showed a large tumor. I meet with him this coming Monday for Radiologists results and to discuss options: Surgery, Radiation, Clinical trials. I am so unhappy that the vet treating Jackson for Cushings never suggested an MRI, especially when his symptoms abated. I will post on the thread for Macroadenomas the results of our meeting. His current symptoms are tremors, anorexia, hair loss and elevated liver enzymes. He is on Prednisolone (2 mg twice a day from the first vet) to stimulate appetite and Dr. Bruyette is recommending a dose of 2.5 mg twice a day. My best wishes to everyone traveling down this road.