MP_the4pack Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 OMG, I'm just reading this. I'm glad she's pulled out of the crisis as much as she has so far, I hope her kidneys decide to behave now. Paws and fingers crossed here for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just reading this now. Keep improving Lexi. Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nothing raises the spirits like a good update! Lexi, keep getting better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sending my prayers for Lexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Gosh...what a roller coaster. Sending prayers for Lexi to get well soon. Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks again guys...it has been quite a roller coaster, for sure. She does have ascites and she is losing too much protein in her urine.. She may have glomerulonephritis but not sure yet As my vet says, she doesn't know how to get sick-she does not go by the textbook...lol .he has been practicing for 20 years and has never seen a case quite like hers.We repeated the labs and I faxed them to Dr. Couto for his expert opinion. She is still stable and eating/drinking and all that good stuff. her kidney values have gotten slightly better.She got her iv cath out today and she is really thankful for that! I will keep you posted. Hugs to all who has helped me through this horrible time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sounds like good news on the whole, now she has to get those kidneys working properly again! Fingers crossed, and prayers being sent for that! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks again guys...it has been quite a roller coaster, for sure. She does have ascites and she is losing too much protein in her urine.. She may have glomerulonephritis but not sure yet As my vet says, she doesn't know how to get sick-she does not go by the textbook...lol .he has been practicing for 20 years and has never seen a case quite like hers.We repeated the labs and I faxed them to Dr. Couto for his expert opinion. She is still stable and eating/drinking and all that good stuff. her kidney values have gotten slightly better.She got her iv cath out today and she is really thankful for that! I will keep you posted. Hugs to all who has helped me through this horrible time.... Is your vet concerned with the ascities? I wouldn't think Lasix is an option, as it is a loop diuauretic. I wonder what Dr. Couto will come up with? Please keep us posted, and lots of love and hugs to Lexi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Come'on Lexi, you HAVE to get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sending hugs to you, Lexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sending gentle hugs Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Continued prayers for your Lexi and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sending hugs to you Lexi. Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How is Lexi doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Update: Per Dr. Couto- Lexi has protein losing nephropathy (secondary to having HUS) and she also has hypertension (or very high blood pressure) So, he has recommened to put her on enalapril 15mg once daily for high blood pressure,then start on twice daily after seven days, and a quarter tablet baby asprin once daily and spironolactone for blood pressure and protein losing nephrotic syndrome 25mg twice daily. She has started all except spironolactone because I had to order it but it will be here tomorrow morning. So, now we know why she has ascities, or fluid on the abdomen. Otherwise, she is still doing good in other aspects except for the fact that because of her high loss of protein, she looks somewhat like a malnourished pregnant greyhound:( I have hope that after a couple days of all the meds, she will be on the mend. What would I do with out Dr. C? He said this treatment is somewhat experimental, but at this point, we have to do something and I trust him. Important thing is that she still seems ok and is very slowly returning to her old self! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am so pleased!!! Keep up the good work little girl, and Momma keep us posted! Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 What a relief to know what's happening. Hugs to all of you. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 thanks for the update...praying that the experimental treatment will work for your sweet Lexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whistle Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 That must have been so scary. I'm glad to hear she seems to be on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wow, what a roller coaster you and Lexi have been riding. Glad to hear that Dr Couto knows what is wrong and has a plan to help Lexi. Sending prayers. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Keep on fighting, Lexi! What a promising update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Continuing to hope for Lexi to continue to improve! HUGS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sending more prayers for Lexi.. hoping this new medication helps.. Keep fighting Lexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yes, what WOULD we all do without Dr. Couto?! I think the spironolactone will help the ascities a lot! Lasix just wouldn't work in this case, not being a loop diuretic and all. Curfew is also on Enalapril, 20 mg, sid, and it works wonderfully. Sounds like you guys are doing all you can, and, we're hoping Lexi pulls out of this soon, and gets back to her old self. You guys HAVE been through a lot! Love, hugs and tons of prayers heading your way! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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