Bronx's hypo & arthritis thread pt 2

Bronx's dad (GA)

Bronx's dad (GA)

Member Since 2016
Hi all,

Noticed pee on the floor by the box and he seemed spacey at about +2, so I tested him and meter read "Lo" 4 times :eek:. Even though there is no way Adequan can cause BG to drop. the last time he hypo-ed on 3/18 was the last time he got an Adequan injection. He wasn't almost falling over like last time but did seem spacey. Also, wasn't so interested in high carb food either like the last time, but meter kept reading "Lo". I rubbed karo all over his tongue and finally got him up to 20. But then I tested him again and meter read 238, and then "Lo" again, and then "Hi"??? Bad strips? Bad meter? I tested myself and it read 287 (I am not diabetic). I don't have a backup meter, so opened up a new box of strips and tested myself and it read 118. Tested Bronx with the new strips and it was 20, and then 21. Since the last time this happened he went "Lo" again by the end of the cycle, I decided to bring him to vet for them to use their meter to confirm my testing and put him on a glucose drip, if needed. He was 40 on vet's meter, but that was definitely karo influenced. We both agreed to leave him there to get a glucose drip. She also said there is no way Adequan can do this, just so weird that same thing happened the last time I injected Adequan. That's why I made sure I was home today after the Adequan injection.

Please send vines for my Bronxie boy :bighug:
 
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Poor little Bronx. I am so glad you were home today and could get him to the vet. At what time did he get the Adequan injection? The coincidence is so odd. I know that getting rid of pain can impact blood sugar, but not to the extent you are seeing.

Tons of vines for your best pal. :bighug::bighug:
 
Poor guy, I'm glad you were able to get him to treatment quickly. What a nightmare this must be! Hope he gets back on track soon - I'd sure want to know more about the Adequan before injecting it again! Have you given it to him other times without his BG dropping?
 
Bronx's dad said:
Hi all,

Noticed pee on the floor by the box and he seemed spacey at about +2, so I tested him and meter read "Lo" 4 times :eek:. Even though there is no way Adequan can cause BG to drop. the last time he hypo-ed on 3/18 was the last time he got an Adequan injection. He wasn't almost falling over like last time but did seem spacey. Also, wasn't so interested in high carb food either like the last time, but meter kept reading "Lo". I rubbed karo all over his tongue and finally got him up to 20. But then I tested him again and meter read 238, and then "Lo" again, and then "Hi"??? Bad strips? Bad meter? I tested myself and it read 287 (I am not diabetic). I don't have a backup meter, so opened up a new box of strips and tested myself and it read 118. Tested Bronx with the new strips and it was 20, and then 21. Since the last time this happened he went "Lo" again by the end of the cycle, I decided to bring him to vet for them to use their meter to confirm my testing and put him on a glucose drip, if needed. He was 40 on vet's meter, but that was definitely karo influenced. We both agreed to leave him there to get a glucose drip. She also said there is no way Adequan can do this, just so weird that same thing happened the last time I injected Adequan. That's why I made sure I was home today after the Adequan injection.

Please send vines for my Bronxie boy :bighug:
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HUGE vines and (the power of) prayer I send... and keep sending <3
 
So sorry to hear about Bronx and that Adequan reaction. I'd definitely be suspicious of it now - very strange that he's had the same reaction x 2. I have many drug allergies - 11 so far - and I have no idea how/why they develop in humans...but be careful and see if there's a substitute. I've taken meds previously with no problem...then out of the blue would have a bad reaction to it - never will I take that again...so it is possible that he's has developed a sensitivity to it...just something to look into and ask the vet about. If it happens again, I'd definitely move to another medication.
 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
About your meter...
Right before the battery dies, meters will often give crazy/inconsistent results like what you were seeing today. As a precaution, you might want to change the battery.
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The 3V 2032 battery reads 2.98V, so was probably OK. But I did just now put a new one in which reads 3.3V.

A good note to everyone, always have a spare battery for your meter. Or better yet, a spare meter!
 
Paul, glad you were there and caught this, sending many many prayers your and Bronx way, so glad you could get him in quickly! I will say many more prayers and glad he gets to stay at vets till more stable
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:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

So glad you were home to help Bronx! I'd side-eye everything now, especially that meter. I bought a meter a while back because it was cheaper but the variance between readings didn't make me comfortable so I'm sticking to my more expensive meter that seems to give me consistent readings.
 
Sorry to hear, poor little guy has had a rough time lately. Is it possible they are using something new in conjunction with the Adequan that could be causing the reaction? I hope things turn around soon.:)
 
I picked Bronx up at about 7p. His BG on the A/T meter at the vet was 40@+3, 68@+5 & 72@+7 while on a dextrose drip the entire time. They said he scoffed up 2 small cans of some sort of prescription food. On my meter when I got him home he was 120.

Seems tired, but otherwise ok :) He ain't getting a shot tonight!

Thanks again for all the vines & prayers :bighug:

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Oh how scary. I'm glad Bronx is better now. I'm so glad you were home to check him and get him to the vet!
Keeping Bronx in my prayers.
 
Bronx's dad said:
I picked Bronx up at about 7p. His BG on the A/T meter at the vet was 40@+3, 68@+5 & 72@+7 while on a dextrose drip the entire time. They said he scoffed up 2 small cans of some sort of prescription food. On my meter when I got him home he was 120.

Seems tired, but otherwise ok :) He ain't getting a shot tonight!

Thanks again for all the vines & prayers :bighug:

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He looks worn out, Paul.
Gonna sleep good tonight... no doubt :cat:
Muah.
 
LizzieInTexas said:
Just thinking "out loud"

I wonder if the Meloxicam is helping with the pain. I believe that pain can cause (some) them to have high(er) BG.
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They drew blood to see if the kidneys were affected by the Meloxicam and will also do a T4 to see how the thyroid is. I didn't see any improvement with the 4-day trial of Meloxicam, so doubt I will restart that.
 
Bronx's dad said:
I picked Bronx up at about 7p. His BG on the A/T meter at the vet was 40@+3, 68@+5 & 72@+7 while on a dextrose drip the entire time. They said he scoffed up 2 small cans of some sort of prescription food. On my meter when I got him home he was 120.

Seems tired, but otherwise ok :) He ain't getting a shot tonight!
And so handsome

Thanks again for all the vines & prayers :bighug:

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Yep he looks worn out, will say extra prayer for u guys
 
Bronx's dad said:
Today he is back to his normal self :)

Gave him 1.5u of insulin today. His original dose was 1.5u back in 2016 and hasn't seen that dosage since. Amazing really since he was up to 37u of Lev with 5u of R at his worst before the SRT.
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Holy smokes!!!!! 37u wow
 
Glad to see Bronx is OK. Thank goodness you caught this when you did. As the Mom of a once 16u twice daily cat, I have to salute you for your fortitude shooting 37u and R together. I don't know if I could have dealt with that. Bronx is obviously in good hands! Scritches for Bronx and hugs to you Paul!
 
You had full labs just a couple weeks ago right? All was ok?

Would low/high T levels influence his numbers this significantly? I know very little about Thyroid issues and only what I have read on Bronx's (and a few others) on Acro. Did he gave IAA also?
 
MrWorfMen's Mom said:
Glad to see Bronx is OK. Thank goodness you caught this when you did. As the Mom of a once 16u twice daily cat, I have to salute you for your fortitude shooting 37u and R together. I don't know if I could have dealt with that. Bronx is obviously in good hands! Scritches for Bronx and hugs to you Paul!
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Thanks Linda! I got 50u syringes at that time so didn't have to use 2 syringes :woot:
 
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