French bulldog w calcinosis cutis - Qs on Cushings diagnosis & treatment

[goldengirl88]

I think the shivers are not because of the cold I didn't mean it that way, I think because of pain or something. I am wondering how painful the CC is?? Maybe you could ask the vet. God Bless you both.
Patti

[labblab]

I have only a moment to post right now, but take a look at this conversation on Pansy's thread -- I believe there are similarities with what you are seeing in Lola:

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...905#post142905

Marianne

[lola's mom]

Thanks Patti. And thank you Marianne for that link - it looks like a few dogs including yours have had those same shivers on inhale or exhale, how odd! I feel a bit better about it though now that it is also a shared experience, but so sad to have read that Pansy ended up passing away after reading through that thread

I have not heard back from the IMS today, which is concerning, but I think I'll continue to give the next dose of trilostane in the morning and will call him again tomorrow AM. I will also send the link that you sent along so that he can see that a number of other Cush dogs have experienced this too.

Lola and I just came back from a short walk and she had some serious pep in her step! I'm not sure if it's the warmer weather here today, the new thundershirt I got for her, or the trilostane...

[lola's mom]

Hi All - I hope everyone's dogs are doing well! Today is day 5 of Lola on trilostane. I didn't hear much back from the IMS re: the shivering, they just asked me to continue to monitor her. I actually found a study online that showed that the shivering was a side effect for some dogs on trilostane.
http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed...rchiveid=11916
I saw her do it once more, but no real changes for Lola in any other way (that pep in her step was very short-lived).

Unfortunately Lola now has diarrhea and just seems miserable, I feel so sad for her. Did anyone else experience this with their dogs? I'm going to call the IMS in the morning to discuss and in the meantime will withhold any further meds just in case...

[doxiesrock912]

Absolutely withhold meds and if she vomits or becomes lethargic let them know, if she vomits more than once, consider that an emergency.

I am going through the same thing with Daisy right now and our IMS said to stop. Thankfully, she only vomited once.

Anytime they are sick, stop the Trilostane.

[lola's mom]

Thank you, Valerie. I was just reading your thread and I really hope things clear up for Daisy soon. It's so frustrating to have progress only to then experience a few steps back. Thinking of you guys...

[Renee]

Thank you, Valerie. I was just reading your thread and I really hope things clear up for Daisy soon. It's so frustrating to have progress only to then experience a few steps back. Thinking of you guys...

Such is cushings, I am afraid. Lola may be reacting to the vetoryl, or it may be unrelated, but best to withhold meds and let her clear up.

She is on 30mg, correct? That may be a bit too high, and you might consider dropping down to 20mg, or splitting the dose up one in the morning, one in the evening.

[goldengirl88]

Valerie:
If you have anyone that does cold laser therapy around where you live it may be an option for the CC. I go to one for my Tipper's leg and back problems, but have read it is good at healing the CC. It energizes the cells and gets them working again, so that would be good for healing purposes. Blessings
Patti

[Harley PoMMom]

Unfortunately Lola now has diarrhea and just seems miserable, I feel so sad for her. Did anyone else experience this with their dogs? I'm going to call the IMS in the morning to discuss and in the meantime will withhold any further meds just in case...

Withholding the Trilostane along with a call to her IMS are absolutely the right decisions. Hoping Lola is feeling much better soon, if she still seems off an ACTH stimulation test should be done.

Hugs, Lori

[doxiesrock912]

When we first started, Daisy was on meds once a day. She didn't tolerate that well and we opted for twice a day. I hope that Lola feels better soon and thanks for the well wishes for Daisy.