Susan D
Member
Hello,
I am new to this wonderful forum, though I have been reading posts for quite a while. My own little boy, Sasha, is 15 and has had diabetes for more than five-and-a-half years. During most of that time, he thrived and did quite well, until recently. Since late October, he has had two hypoglycemic episodes and was hospitalized twice and treated for pancreatitis.
One difficulty, as many know, is the interaction of pancreatitis and diabetes, and controlling the blood glucose. Recently, Sasha has appeared to be recovering well -- his BG has stabilized along the usual curve for him, he has been gaining a little weight, and his latest chemistry profile showed normal numbers for his pancreas, liver, and kidneys. All good! Since last night, however, he has had some diarrhea and he vomited his food this morning. Because he didn't keep down the Fancy Feast when I gave it to him this morning before his injection, I skipped the injection. (Note: I do not do home monitoring. I tried to learn it but did not do very well at it. I bring him to the vet's for constant monitoring.)
I am wondering if the pancreatitis is erupting again. It did not manifest before in vomiting and diarrhea, but through the hypoglycemic episode and some soreness in his abdominal area. I am trying not to panic but of course want to do what is best for him. If the diarrhea keeps up in the next few hours, I will probably take him to the emergency vet clinic since my own vet's clinic is closed to tomorrow evening.
Background: He has been getting 4 units of Humulin N. Also, we just took him off a short course of prednisone about a week ago, tapering the amount over a two-week period...he was getting the pred for the pancreatitis treatment.
Does anyone have a suggestion for the diarrhea and vomiting? Have you had this manifestation in dealing with pancreatitis? I am availing myself of the links and info, and have also read up on pancreatitis a lot. I know how difficult this condition is, but I am seeking to do all I can for him, so long as he has good quality of life. Thank you very much!
I am new to this wonderful forum, though I have been reading posts for quite a while. My own little boy, Sasha, is 15 and has had diabetes for more than five-and-a-half years. During most of that time, he thrived and did quite well, until recently. Since late October, he has had two hypoglycemic episodes and was hospitalized twice and treated for pancreatitis.
One difficulty, as many know, is the interaction of pancreatitis and diabetes, and controlling the blood glucose. Recently, Sasha has appeared to be recovering well -- his BG has stabilized along the usual curve for him, he has been gaining a little weight, and his latest chemistry profile showed normal numbers for his pancreas, liver, and kidneys. All good! Since last night, however, he has had some diarrhea and he vomited his food this morning. Because he didn't keep down the Fancy Feast when I gave it to him this morning before his injection, I skipped the injection. (Note: I do not do home monitoring. I tried to learn it but did not do very well at it. I bring him to the vet's for constant monitoring.)
I am wondering if the pancreatitis is erupting again. It did not manifest before in vomiting and diarrhea, but through the hypoglycemic episode and some soreness in his abdominal area. I am trying not to panic but of course want to do what is best for him. If the diarrhea keeps up in the next few hours, I will probably take him to the emergency vet clinic since my own vet's clinic is closed to tomorrow evening.
Background: He has been getting 4 units of Humulin N. Also, we just took him off a short course of prednisone about a week ago, tapering the amount over a two-week period...he was getting the pred for the pancreatitis treatment.
Does anyone have a suggestion for the diarrhea and vomiting? Have you had this manifestation in dealing with pancreatitis? I am availing myself of the links and info, and have also read up on pancreatitis a lot. I know how difficult this condition is, but I am seeking to do all I can for him, so long as he has good quality of life. Thank you very much!