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Originally Posted by lillymae  OMG, I can't believe they didn't check her thyroid. If this has been coming from her thyroid all along then she does not need steroids & the steroids can cause cushings. I would talk to the Dr & ask how soon & if they plan to take her off of them. I know either in this thread or in PM that I mentioned that I have low back & leg problems & it is from my thyroid as I have Hashimotos an auto immune disease of the thyroid. I would think they know this but I would ask anyway, the K-Laser should NOT ever be used directly over the thyroid. |
I don't think they checked her thyroid at all initially (guess I need to go back and look). My vet doesn't believe the thyroid could have caused all her issues but he thinks they definitely could have contributed to whatever is going on with her. If you have an autoimmune issue then steriods would be most appropriate (?)....and yes, I've been afraid of Cushings, as my primary vet is too. Her labs are good so far (except T3). I emailed the neuro team at MSU and asked if I can start weaning Cali off the Pred NOW rather than waiting 2 more weeks to see them. I should get a response tomorrow (hopefully).