12/08 Pepper AMPS 389, +3 353, +6 297, PMPS 380
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Jill & Alex (GA)
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Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
Hi Nancy. I don't think I've posted in Pepper's condo before, but Sienne did ask me to take a look at Pepper's ss a few days ago. I agree with the suggestion to have Pepper tested for high dose conditions. The results of the tests could offer some insight as to why we're not seeing much movement. And it's also possible Pepper just needs more juice than other kitties to cause a break through. All in all, testing at this point just seems like a good idea.
FWIW, if I were in your shoes I'd also start thinking about increasing in increments of 0.5u rather than the customary 0.25 unit increases if you're around to monitor... at least until you see Pepper dropping into the low 200s or 100s.
Hi Nancy. I don't think I've posted in Pepper's condo before, but Sienne did ask me to take a look at Pepper's ss a few days ago. I agree with the suggestion to have Pepper tested for high dose conditions. The results of the tests could offer some insight as to why we're not seeing much movement. And it's also possible Pepper just needs more juice than other kitties to cause a break through. All in all, testing at this point just seems like a good idea.
FWIW, if I were in your shoes I'd also start thinking about increasing in increments of 0.5u rather than the customary 0.25 unit increases if you're around to monitor... at least until you see Pepper dropping into the low 200s or 100s.
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
Thanks for looking over Pepper's spreadsheet, and for the advice. The next increase will be .5 instead of .25. I'm really hoping Pepper just needs more juice and doesn't have anything worse going on. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for looking over Pepper's spreadsheet, and for the advice. The next increase will be .5 instead of .25. I'm really hoping Pepper just needs more juice and doesn't have anything worse going on. Thanks for stopping by.
Jill & Alex (GA)
Member Since 2009
Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
You're welcome.
Good luck with your vet. Most vets think high dose conditions are so rare that they don't want to test for them. We know it's just not true because we see so many here on the board. It might come down to you having to ask your vet to humor you by doing the tests. I presume you've been supplied with the necessary testing information as posted in the High Dose Group.
Whatever the outcome, Pepper doesn't give a hoot. All he wants is your love and attention...
You're welcome.
Good luck with your vet. Most vets think high dose conditions are so rare that they don't want to test for them. We know it's just not true because we see so many here on the board. It might come down to you having to ask your vet to humor you by doing the tests. I presume you've been supplied with the necessary testing information as posted in the High Dose Group.
Whatever the outcome, Pepper doesn't give a hoot. All he wants is your love and attention...
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
No, I don't have the necessary testing information as posted in the high-dose group. I didn't know there was necessary testing info. Is it posted in the Acromegaly, IAA, cushing cats support group forum here at the FDMB? Thanks for telling me!
Nancy
No, I don't have the necessary testing information as posted in the high-dose group. I didn't know there was necessary testing info. Is it posted in the Acromegaly, IAA, cushing cats support group forum here at the FDMB? Thanks for telling me!
Nancy
Jill & Alex (GA)
Member Since 2009
Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
Yes, here's the link: Acromegaly and Other High Dose Conditions: What We Know.
Link to have blood sent for IGF-1 testing:
For the USA – costs vary depending where you live: http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.exe?Action=Test&Id=1401
In the US – a result > 100 is considered positive for acromegaly.
Link to have blood sent for IAA testing:
http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.exe?Action=Test&Id=1494
A result > 20% is considered positive for IAA.
Yes, here's the link: Acromegaly and Other High Dose Conditions: What We Know.
Link to have blood sent for IGF-1 testing:
For the USA – costs vary depending where you live: http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.exe?Action=Test&Id=1401
In the US – a result > 100 is considered positive for acromegaly.
Link to have blood sent for IAA testing:
http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.exe?Action=Test&Id=1494
A result > 20% is considered positive for IAA.
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 12/08 Pepper AMPS 389
Thank you so much, Jill!
Thank you so much, Jill!
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