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« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2008, 01:12:06 PM » |
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Add mine, too, Just Me. It's just sooooo hard . . .
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2008, 01:30:40 PM » |
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JustMe, how old are Elvis and Davey? It can be difficult to try and balance things with hyper-thyroid, Im kind of guessing that I131 is out of the picture because of the elevated kidneys? Please let us know how they continue to do and what your regular vet says when he returns. Chin scritches to Elvis and Davey.  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2008, 01:35:33 PM » |
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Thanks guys. I've got lots of research to do as I've never dealt with hyperthyroidism plus the other medical issues going on.
They're 17 and 18. Elvis doesn't do well away from the house; i.e., at the vet. He gets high blood pressure and a rapid heart rate. The medication is bad for the kidneys, and they didn't think his levels were high enough to require I-131 at this point. He could not handle days away from home, that I know for certain.
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« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2008, 02:12:51 PM » |
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Wow JustMe! 17 and 18! You are a good meowmie. I hope you can avoid giving those meds for hyper-t too. Let us know how it goes!
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« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2008, 02:36:49 PM » |
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JustMe, sending all good thoughts for your sweethearts, Elvis and Davey.
My Q had radioiodine at 11 and has no hyper-T. Smorgi is always a question
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I'm sure the vet has their reasoning, but mine just says Tapazole is
out of the question with crf. Our kids ages and numbers are close.
How different the vet opinions can be. It really is confusing.
Huge hugs - 3cats
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« Reply #20 on: August 19, 2008, 03:18:04 PM » |
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Haven't talked to my regular vet yet. We'll see what he has to say. I've been doing some reading in the meantime. We do have a radioiodine treatment location in my state, so that is not out of the question, I guess. Thank you for your thoughts on this.
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« Reply #21 on: August 19, 2008, 07:26:06 PM » |
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Sending tons of good thoughts that you can find the right balance for both your boys.
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« Reply #22 on: August 19, 2008, 07:32:01 PM » |
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Hope the reg vet can help you find the right treatment.
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« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2008, 05:36:30 AM » |
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Thanks. Regular vet wants to retest the free T4 in 2 months. Doesn't feel we need to try medication at this point unless other symptoms. So, I'll be watching Elvis closely.
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2008, 07:05:00 AM » |
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That is the kind of news I was hoping for--retest to see if there really is a problem. Maybe there isn't.
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« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2008, 07:23:04 AM » |
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I think the retest plan is a good one. Since it's not too out of range at this point, maybe it will hold and be managable there. Not sure if that's the usual course though, not having dealt with hypert before.
Are they both eating again? Any weight gain?
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« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2008, 07:33:45 AM » |
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Sounds like a good plan, and I hope the re-test shows everything normal or at the very least, mild. I was curious whether the first free T4 was done on a fasting basis? I have heard that sometimes it could make a difference but I cant confirm that, but its worth keeping in mind....
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« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2008, 08:45:01 AM » |
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I've never dealt with hyperthyroidism either. I think I was just relieved that he didn't want to put Elvis on medications right now.  I'll go bury my head in the sand now. |
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« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2008, 10:26:11 AM » |
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Good news JustMe. Great vet too in wanting to retest as opposed to a rush to medicate.
Changes to watch for in a hyperthyroid cat.
Very skittish
They drink HUGE quantities of water
Super appetite increase, but they actually lose weight.
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« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2008, 12:27:34 PM » |
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That does indeed sound like a good, and hopeful, plan, watching the condition rather than starting medication.
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