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dawn27 · 09-23-2013, 03:38 PM

Update: We discussed having the biopsy done but I found out that the only way to do the biopsy and get a proof positive is if we were to discontinue any and all use of the steroids/Corticosteroids. Because they would interfere and mask the disease and give false results. Which at this point is the only thing that is keeping this infection from going from bad to wore. My vets said and I and I think anyone would agree that that would be cruel and inhumane. The meds would have to be discontinue and time given to exit her system before the biopsy could be preformed. To take her off of the only medication that is pretty much saving her life at this point just to have a Name attached to the horrible disease and give me and possibly some of you piece of mind is not going to happen. Not now not ever, not in my life time or hers. It will no doubt do more harm than good.

I don't need a diagnose of SLE to tell me that my baby is sick. What I do need it for her to get better and for us to figure out the proper dose of steroids in order to keep this disease from consuming her entire body. That is our most important goal at this time and we will take each day as it comes. We will deal with this disease head on and without a diagnosis if that is what is takes. I refuse to take her off the only medication that is saving her life just to satisfy my need to know. We are convinced that it is what it is and we are dedicated to getting her meds to a suitable dose so that she doesn't have any more flair ups.

We also discussed the possibility of putting her on the Atopica in place of the Corticosteroids but the cost is just too much for us to afford. So sadly even thou it would have less side effect than the Corticosteroids it wont be possible. The cost would be $150 a month or slightly less if purchased on the internet.

* Doc uped her meds and has her on an antibiotic. Once the infection is cleared up we will go back down to a lower more manageable dose. Check up back in two weeks or sooner depending on the results of the antibiotics.

09-23-2013, 03:38 PM	#180
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Update: We discussed having the biopsy done but I found out that the only way to do the biopsy and get a proof positive is if we were to discontinue any and all use of the steroids/Corticosteroids. Because they would interfere and mask the disease and give false results. Which at this point is the only thing that is keeping this infection from going from bad to wore. My vets said and I and I think anyone would agree that that would be cruel and inhumane. The meds would have to be discontinue and time given to exit her system before the biopsy could be preformed. To take her off of the only medication that is pretty much saving her life at this point just to have a Name attached to the horrible disease and give me and possibly some of you piece of mind is not going to happen. Not now not ever, not in my life time or hers. It will no doubt do more harm than good. I don't need a diagnose of SLE to tell me that my baby is sick. What I do need it for her to get better and for us to figure out the proper dose of steroids in order to keep this disease from consuming her entire body. That is our most important goal at this time and we will take each day as it comes. We will deal with this disease head on and without a diagnosis if that is what is takes. I refuse to take her off the only medication that is saving her life just to satisfy my need to know. We are convinced that it is what it is and we are dedicated to getting her meds to a suitable dose so that she doesn't have any more flair ups. We also discussed the possibility of putting her on the Atopica in place of the Corticosteroids but the cost is just too much for us to afford. So sadly even thou it would have less side effect than the Corticosteroids it wont be possible. The cost would be $150 a month or slightly less if purchased on the internet. * Doc uped her meds and has her on an antibiotic. Once the infection is cleared up we will go back down to a lower more manageable dose. Check up back in two weeks or sooner depending on the results of the antibiotics. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.