4/26 Asia PMPS 162

[Stacy & Asia]

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-24-asia-amps-303-5-130-6-65-7-42-8-56.194612/

Miss Asia itched her ear again, second time since starting Adequan. Doesn’t seem like much to be excited about, but it’s a pretty big accomplishment for her considering she couldn’t reach for a good long time.

Her BG is still wacky and all over the place. Maybe it’s the UTI, her heart, one of the many other issues she has going on, I wish I knew. At least her insulin requirement is at an all time low, so I guess that’s something.

Nothing much to report besides that. Just been upset and frustrated that I can’t control the one thing I have some control over.

Her heart echo is Wednesday. Trying not to freak out too much about the findings in advance. Maybe it’s good that I do though, my imagination is often worse than reality and I’d rather it not be as bad as I think it is than go in with no expectations and be crushed.

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Sending Miss Asia some extra special vetty vines!

 

[LuvinThisPig]

I will be thinking about you both on Wednesday... I know to often the subtle fear of an over active imagination... Best mojos for both you lovely ladies!

 

[HWright]

Vines vines and more vines

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Just been upset and frustrated that I can’t control the one thing I have some control over

Remember nothing will change with the echo results, just knowledge gained.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

More vines for Wednesday. And lots of s

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Sending prayers.

 

[Tasha & Darwin]

That's great that Asia is showing some response to the Adequan! An ear scratch is a great thing when you haven't seen her be able to do it in so long

Her heart echo is Wednesday. Trying not to freak out too much about the findings in advance. Maybe it’s good that I do though, my imagination is often worse than reality and I’d rather it not be as bad as I think it is than go in with no expectations and be crushed.

I know how you feel there. Sending lots of good vines and thoughts your way - here's hoping we can both get some good news!

 

[Stacy & Asia]

That's great that Asia is showing some response to the Adequan! An ear scratch is a great thing when you haven't seen her be able to do it in so long

I know how you feel there. Sending lots of good vines and thoughts your way - here's hoping we can both get some good news!

Thanks, Tasha. I feel a lot of guilt about her heart because she didn’t have any symptoms until I gave her fluids, so I feel like I caused this to some degree.

I’m hoping for the best of the bad news (her bnp was already positive, so we know it’s something), if there is such a thing. I hope your news is not so bad either.

 

[Idjit's mom]

Will keep you and Asia in my thoughts, sending positive energy.

 

[Tasha & Darwin]

Thanks, Tasha. I feel a lot of guilt about her heart because she didn’t have any symptoms until I gave her fluids, so I feel like I caused this to some degree.

I’m hoping for the best of the bad news (her bnp was already positive, so we know it’s something), if there is such a thing. I hope your news is not so bad either.

I can say with certainty that you shouldn't feel any guilt! I know that feeling ALL too well, but it's very clear that you do and always have done everything you do with Asia's best interest at heart. While fluids CAN exacerbate some heart problems, they don't really cause them. It's just a shame that it occurred the way it did - or at all!
It's hard to see our little ones get older and develop these problems. We haven't run a BNP on Ben yet, but even at home (at rest) his heart rate is VERY high so I am not hopeful that he will get good news regarding what's going on - just hoping that we both get some answers and things we can do to avoid worsening problems!

 

[Stacy & Asia]

I can say with certainty that you shouldn't feel any guilt! I know that feeling ALL too well, but it's very clear that you do and always have done everything you do with Asia's best interest at heart. While fluids CAN exacerbate some heart problems, they don't really cause them. It's just a shame that it occurred the way it did - or at all!
It's hard to see our little ones get older and develop these problems. We haven't run a BNP on Ben yet, but even at home (at rest) his heart rate is VERY high so I am not hopeful that he will get good news regarding what's going on - just hoping that we both get some answers and things we can do to avoid worsening problems!

Thanks, Tasha. I know in my logical mind, I didn’t create a heart problem, it was already there. It just became a problem when the fluids started and not that I should have known better, but I feel like I should have listened to my gut and stopped sooner than I did. Vet brushed it off and said she really needs the fluids. I waffles a bit before saying enough of this, there’s an obvious correlation here. Fortunately? The symptoms she was having (tachycardia when awake and heaving breathing when sleeping) disappeared when the fluids stopped.

Asia needs a total body upgrade, why isn’t that a thing yet?!

That’s what I’m hoping for too, information and some proactive things that will make it easier/give her more quality time.

 

[Steph & Quintus & L & O]

I feel a lot of guilt about her heart because she didn’t have any symptoms until I gave her fluids, so I feel like I caused this to some degree.

On the contrary, I'd say that giving her fluids revealed something that you might not have seen otherwise until way later!

Is it possible that the adequan is making her feel generally better, and less in pain, and that the low insulin requirements can be due to that? (+ clearing the UTI)

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

I like Stephanie's comment! It's so easy for us to beat ourselves up, isn't it? But, where would these kitties be without the wonderful loving care that we are all giving to them? Easy to say not to worry about the echo until you know what the results are, but try not to worry.

 

[Beth 73]

Oh, our sweet seniors What blessings

 

[Kathy and TiTi]

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-24-asia-amps-303-5-130-6-65-7-42-8-56.194612/

Miss Asia itched her ear again, second time since starting Adequan. Doesn’t seem like much to be excited about, but it’s a pretty big accomplishment for her considering she couldn’t reach for a good long time.

That's very good news.

Her BG is still wacky and all over the place. Maybe it’s the UTI, her heart, one of the many other issues she has going on, I wish I knew. At least her insulin requirement is at an all time low, so I guess that’s something.

It certainly is

Nothing much to report besides that. Just been upset and frustrated that I can’t control the one thing I have some control over.

Awww. That's painful. Here's hoping everything gets more manageable, and soon.

Her heart echo is Wednesday. Trying not to freak out too much about the findings in advance. Maybe it’s good that I do though, my imagination is often worse than reality and I’d rather it not be as bad as I think it is than go in with no expectations and be crushed.]

My goodness, I'm exactly like you in that! And it is kind of a cushion. Works well. I think of it as being like the White Queen. She screamed and sobbed over a cut finger before it actually occurred. Then when she did cut her finger, she didn't react al all. Alice asked why she wasn't crying. The White Queen replied that she'd already gone through all that.

 

[Stacy & Asia]

On the contrary, I'd say that giving her fluids revealed something that you might not have seen otherwise until way later!

Is it possible that the adequan is making her feel generally better, and less in pain, and that the low insulin requirements can be due to that? (+ clearing the UTI)

Thanks, Stephanie, that is a better way to think about it.

Wouldn’t that be nice if she were just feeling better and the insulin lowered because of it! Time will tell I suppose.

 

[Stacy & Asia]

I like Stephanie's comment! It's so easy for us to beat ourselves up, isn't it? But, where would these kitties be without the wonderful loving care that we are all giving to them? Easy to say not to worry about the echo until you know what the results are, but try not to worry.

At this point, I’m more worried about her being on the train to get there and finding the place. I can’t wait for Wednesday to come and go!

 

[Stacy & Asia]

That’s a great quote, very true! I do see the silver lining and have known this about myself for some time, reality usually isn’t as bad as where my mind goes when I over analyze things and that always makes the blows have a little less impact because they end up being a relief.