Kelly_Louise Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 However, there is news. The news is that Chloe has been on a very low dosage (as in, almost nothing) of Trilostane to combat her Cushings disease for over half a year now, with no ill effects. Because of this great result, she had an ACTH stim test and complete blood count done today... and we, as well as her specialist, are very hopeful that she could be, well.... cured. As Cushings has no cure technically, it would always be a 'remission'... but there is high hopes that this might be the final test (hopefully for good). I'm so excited, I just can't wait for the results tomorrow. I must say, wouldn't surprise me in the least... Chloe has always been a battler. So to conquer Cushings also????? She is nearing 13 years old, she is getting greyer, slower, deafer... so if she were to be in an extended remission would mean so much. Her life is a constant cycle of testing every 3 months, medication every day, vet stays etc... to have her free from that (and well) would be just the best thing ever. We have all fingers, toes and paws crossed for good news tomorrow. Regardless though, my old girl has been so well lately (as well as an old arthritic 13 year old dog can be!!) that we are happy anyway... but a remission would just top off a really good year for us all GO CHLOE GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 that's sooo awesome!!! GO CHLOE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Fingers and paws crossed here too for a good result for you and your dear old girl. You've both earned it. (Been following your story over the years ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 oooh how i love these "no news "posts keep up teh "good work H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's awesome news KL. Way to go Chloe! Here's wishing you both many months of no news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Yay for Chloe! Good work old girl. Such a trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Awwwww, thanks guys... Chloe is feeling the love She will be happy she has some fans out there, who couldn't love her old grey face 12pm tomorrow and we should have the results!!! Woooo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well the verdict is in... and Chloe is in 'remission' All her levels are good (except for kidney enzymes which was on the higher end of what is acceptable so will need to watch that) - but everything else is perfect - and Chloe is off her medication!!! The specialist seems to be quite hopeful that this remission will be a decent one... if not for good. We can only hope and pray that is the case Being such an unpredictable disease, no one can say for sure - but all the signs are good!!! I'm so happy for my old baby girl, and think her specialist is the greatest vet ever - can't thank him enough!!! He has taken such good care of her and been so understanding and patient with her (and us). She will still go back for check ups - she has her first one in 3 months time, and if all her levels and bloodwork remain stable - the length of time in between will increase. So good news all round... we really have no expectations anymore with this horrid disease, so to get any kind of good news is very exciting for everyone!!! The only problem now is that she is so used to having her medication that she goes to where it's kept and waits every morning... and looks confused when she doesn't have to have it!!! God love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiquito Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Good on Chloe! Now you can all relax a bit... She is a special girl because I thought cushings remissions are not that common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Look at her stylish silver face!! Yay! for remissions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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