Friday, July 31, 2009

A possible diagnosis...

Immune Mediated Polyarthritis. The vet seems to think all signs are pointing to this since the MRI ruled out any tumors or lesions. The allopathic treatment for this is prednisone and imuran which is very, very hard on the liver. So I have booked an appointment with an integrative vet for Tuesday for some alternatives and/or some ideas of supporting her system if she needs to go on these drugs. I am aware that milk thistle can help her little liver and that fish oils will help with the inflammation, but I want a tx plan from an expert. Just hope they got the diagnosis correct.
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5 comments:

  1. MaeghanJuly 31, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    I am sorry to hear that it is something that will be hard on her to treat. I look forward to hearing how things go at the holistic vet. I had terrific luck with ours healing a weird, chronic ear infections that no one could explain to me.

    Best of luck! Give Poppy some belly rubs for me. :)

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  2. lisa/poppy flower fibersAugust 1, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Thank you, Maeghan. :D I actually feel a lot better about things now that she has a "diagnosis". I've also heard really good things about the holistic vet that she will be seeing next week.

    (((hugs)))

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  3. inkberryblueAugust 2, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    I'm sorry Poppy's so sick. I'll put up a prayer for her...and for you. x

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  4. emwall24August 3, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Hope the appointment with the holistic vet goes well! Still thinking about you and your girl often.

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  5. Natalie RushAugust 3, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I hope all goes well with the holistic vet. I am also sorry to hear it's something that is not easy to treet. I hope that something can be done. You and Poppy will be in our prayers!

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