Just a quick update on my little Tidgy girl for all those wonderful Cuties who are praying for her return to health.
She started on her medication on Tuesday, as soon as I got home with it, it was lucky my own head spins weren't quite so bad at that stage or I would not have been able to go collect the tablets.Anyway, I think she realised that her Mummy wasn't well because she was wonderful taking her tablet, twice a day, and didn't claw me to shreds.
So far she has only vomited once and I think that was because I hadn't given her something to eat straight afterwards, (i was so ill that morning I had to go back to bed immediately) :-(
She seems to be doing OK, though she is still sleeping most of the day and night and only gets off my bed to eat or use the litterbox.
The vet had said there probably would not be a marked improvement for maybe a month but she has come to play two nights in a row.
I don't get involved in her play though as I don't want to over excite her and risk any of the things the vet said could cause her immediate death.
She only plays for a minute or two, trying to catch the knots in the timber floor, and I worry the whole time.
After much research on the symptoms, diagnoses and treatment of Hyperthyroidism in cats, I have learnt that the tablets or gels are not a cure but a sustainment of life that needs to be given every day for the rest of their life.
The only cure is iodine radiation treatment, which would require her to go to the University for up to a week and then she would need to be isolated from the other animals for a further month. We would also have to limit our contact with her as well. But it is a total cure and she would be back to her old self and be able to live a normal life.
I have decided that she will have the radiation treatment as soon as she is strong enough, after all, I didn't settle for anything less than a cure for my cancer so does she deserve anything less?
I just took these photo's a few moments ago, they don't really show how tiny she is or how much weight she has lost, but they really capture her. :-))
I will give you all another update in a week or so.
Hugs and thanks to you all for your prayers and support, we'll just take things one day at a time.............
Meganne
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Thank you for the update, and wish you both a speedy recovery, S*
19823Thanks for the update hope both of you are feeling btter soon, hugs Lisa
12843Thank you for letting us know that she is doing a bit better. Hope you are both up to your old selves real soon. Ruth
48168Thank you for letting us know how Tidgy is. Hope you are feeling a bit better. My love and thoughts are with you both. Sarah.
255054Hi Meganne, I am so pleased that you are on th emend andpray that Tidgy will soon be playing with you with no fear from you. Bless you both and God Speed
Terri
16251Bless you Meganne! Not many know what it is like to feel so deeply for our 4 footed friends.We have not even thought of adding up the medical bills for our last baby.(a standard poodle with allergies, then limphoma) She was a integral part of our family and deserved the same treatment as we would have.I could go on, and on, but it is so good to know that others feel the same compassion for living things.
Not a footnote,but I am also very pleased that you are on the mend!
Love & Hugs, Nadyne
24424Meganne, glad to hear that both you and Tidgy are on the road to recovery. I keep thinking and praying for you. Our "Fur Babies" are very precious, and they are very dedicated to us.
Take care. Hugs and blessings. Rachel
619Thanks for the update and it is good to know you are both dong better. I will continue praying for you both! God Bless!!
19452Hi Meg,
So glad to have our chat last night. I'm keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers. See you Wednesday. Love me.
23450017727My prayers go out to you and Tidgy. But please take care of Meg.Just glad to hear an update.Love & prayers from Stella
15982the two of you have been in my prayers - thanks for the update - I am hoping the medicine works well and that the treatments in the future can also help. You take care of you - what a book you would have - if you ever decided to write it.
211079She is tiny but maybe after she gets used to the medication she will start eating again. A little play is a good sign. My neighbor had to had the iodine radiation treatment and that was about 12 years ago and she has done well since. I do remember they told her she couldn't be around any infants for a certain amount of time as it had to leach out of her body. So very glad for you that you also got your meds. Now you both can get better together.
89895Poor little pumpkin- you can tell she has not been feeling well. Sending best wishes.
Hugs
Linda aka Bumblebee
37638I am happy your sweet furry friend is taking her meds well and wanting to play!! I am so hoping that her Mamma is feeling better and that you are feeling better!! Hugs, Laura*
962797854Glad you were able to get Tidgy meds as well as yours. HOpe you both will be up to par soon.
10191Dear Meganne - it's good news that Tidgy is responding now and is leading a very gentle life.
I hope you are improving all the time, too.
AlmaG.
17214I am glad that the both of you are feeling some better. Here is a hug for you both. Keep up the good work on getting better. Hugs DeVon
72397Meganne that are good news to start in the week :o)
I can see on the pics how small she is but she seems to be a fighter like her mummy! Had such hard times so often in 30years with cats and I'm with you in my thought often during the day. Take care for yourself cause Tidgy needs you and your power...
Hugs, Bettina
33986A round of applause for you and Tidgy!! How exciting and what wonderful news and am thrilled you are going for the cure!! Now I would like some good news on you, GF! Have you received your meds yet? Hugs.....Vicki
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by meganne
18 Sep 2011
Oh yes, I did start replying to everyone but other duties called me so I'm afraid I didn't get to answer too many.
My meds arrived around 3pm on Friday and I could feel the lifting of the withdrawals several hours later. I'm still a bit wonky and head-achy but I expect it will take a week for them to get fully into my system. Thanks for your prayers Vicki, hugs n roses, Meg
261163Oh Meg, you bring tears, still keeping you and Tidgy in my prayers...but you my dear friend take care of Meg ...okay !!! Hugs x0x0x0x
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by meganne
18 Sep 2011
Thanks Glenda, I have to take care of everyone so I guess I'd better take care of me too. :-)))
Did you get the email I sent you about the square dancer earrings?
Hugs and roses, Meg
27071Meganne thanks for the update on Tidgy and the great pictures
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by meganne
18 Sep 2011
Thank you for your prayers for her, I do believe HE listens. Hugs and roses, Meganne
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