[sophie]

Linda - :smheat:Relieved to read your post and see that it was more on the side of best case scenario rather than worst. Sounds like the doctor is feeling really good about this so with your love, medication and a diet that works Sophie should be terrific. It's always a kick in the gut to get medical news about an illness or disease but after the initial diagnosis you know what you're dealing with and can proceed forward. It will all become second nature.
Sending thoughts and prayers to sweet Sophia and if you want her to lose some weight threaten her with Jillian from Biggest Loser. She'll be trim before you know it and she'll be lovin' those green beans.. :smrofl:

She scares me!!!! :smrofl:

 

[momtoboo]

I'll certainly keep sweet Sophie in my prayers. I'm glad her type of cushings is very treatable,although I wish she or you didn't have to deal with it at all. I'm sure with the vets help & a little time, you'll have her back to good health & slimmed down. Give little Sophie a hug for me & one for mommie too.

 

[allheart]

I just wanted to updated everyone on Sophie and the Cushings.

She went in yesterday for an ultrasound of the abdomen and to have another acth stim test done.

The ultrasound showed bilateral enlarged adrenal glands. So the vet said we are looking at pituitary cushings disease.

Her stim test results were:

CORT 1.7
baseline cortisol

CORT <2.5
acth stim (cush selected)

So, the meds actually dropped her cortisol way too low. They changed her over to 20 mg of trilostane once a day.

I was hoping she would have lost some weight, but she actually gained a couple of ounces!!!

The vet said that there are two different types of cushings pituitary tumors and that the one they see in small breeds is the least damaging of the two. And, with her being on the medicine she should live a long healthy life - still need to get the weight off of her to ensure that, but they said it can take a while for the meds to have an affect on that.

We have opted not to do an MRI since they are so expensive ($2,000) and it wouldn't make any difference in the treatment plan at this point. I just need to watch for any neurological signs which the vet said shouldn't happen because she is going to be just fine as long as she is being treated.

Oh, and they shaved her almost up to her neck so she is really enjoying laying belly down on the tile floor where it's cool.

Please keep her in your prayers - I so worry about the weight affecting her other organs.

Thanks,

Linda

Keeping sweet Sophie in my prayers. Sounds like you are on the right road and sweet Sophie will be okay :aktion033:

 

[maggieh]

Hugs and prayers for both of you!

 

[revakb2]

I'm so glad that Sophie can be treated with meds. I know you worry, but it sounds like Sophie is going to be fine.

 

[Matilda's mommy]

Oh Linda, I know how you have been worrying, I'm so glad that Sophie can be treated for cushings and live a good life. we had Muffy on the green bean diet he loved them, my vet said we could never give him to many, lol the vet didn't know my boy he would eat a whole can at one sitting
I'll remember Sophie in my prayers, give her kisses from awntie

 

[Dixie's Mama]

Linda I'm so happy to hear little Sophie will live a long, healthy & happy life. If she has to have Cushings thank God it's the "better" of the two possibilities. I'd be nervous and worrying too Linda. You'll calm down in a bit after you see some progress I think. Every time I'd see a picture of Sophie or Annie I'd wonder about Sophie. I'm glad you finally have more positive info and can get on making Sophie feel better.
Hugs to Sophie, Annie and you.

 

[dr.jaimie]

Linda I'm glad Sophie is diagnosed and soon she will be on the road to recovery. She's getting the best treatment possible and will live a long happy life. U know u can message me any time!

 

[Purple-peep]

Hugs to you both! It sounds like Sophie is going to be fine, thank goodness.

 

[sophie]

Linda I'm glad Sophie is diagnosed and soon she will be on the road to recovery. She's getting the best treatment possible and will live a long happy life. U know u can message me any time!

Aw, thanks Jaimie! You really are a Godsend - because of you I actually sound like I know what I'm talking about when I go to the vet! Miss seeing pics of your babies!!! Hint! Hint!

Thank you to everyone for all of your prayers and well wishes. I honestly don't know what I would do without all of my SM family. Well, I'd probably have a nervous breakdown without y'all! :w00t:

Linda

 

[lovesophie]

(((Sending lots of positive thoughts Sophie's way)))

:grouphug:

Please keep us posted!

 

[theboyz]

Prayers still coming for Sophie and hugs for you Linda.

 

[mfa]

its good to hear that she has the lesser one and can be treated.
sending hugs and prayers to you and Sophie.:wub: