Wasn't expecting this

[susi794]

Me too!

 

[Hairless Blessing]

Most of you know about Finn's IMHA from previous posts. It's a disorder where his immune system destroys his red blood cells. He has been on the steroid prednisolone since January 2nd to keep his red cell volume in the normal range. Well, he had a vet appointment this week to have his blood drawn to check his count. Sometimes the vet does a packed cell volume test right there in addition to sending it out to the lab, but Finn looked so good and since he has been active and eating she decided to just skip the in house quick test. I was floored when she called me the next day and told me that the anemia is back. She was surprised too considering how well he looked and sounded. I am so saddened and disheartened that I can't even put it into words. Now we have to increase the steroid and recheck in two weeks. His red cell count was great at his last check up in September. In fact, he was on such a roll that we didn't have to see the vet since then for a recheck. It was nice to feel like things were kind of normal for the three month span between checkups. I just pray that the anemia isn't becoming resistant to the steroid. I'm going to wrap it up here because I'm starting to cry and I'm at work. Thanks for listening/reading.

I haven't been on in a few days, I'm sooo sory to hear this. I know you are worried and broken hearted. I will pray for Finn and you. Surely, if he is getting resistant, to the steroid, they can change it???? Or increase it???? Please let us know.
Much Love and Prayers from Izmae and me.

 

[lucylue]

I am praying

 

[ilovedirt]

I hope that Finn is able to be stabilized and feels better soon. You are in my thoughts