Thank you again for all the love and support and information about hyperthyroidism! I can't tell you how much it has meant to mom. She doesn't like seeing me sick and it has caused some leaky eyes the past few days but now we have some answers and can decide on a treatment plan.
The final results are in. My total T4 came back at 10.2 which is well out of normal range. The free T4 was so elevated it wouldn't even register a number. So, the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism has been confirmed. We had to wait on the other tests to make sure my kidney, heart, etc were okay. Those tests all came back good. Good enough that the VET actually said I had values better than a lot of kitties younger than me! I will be 15 this year so I am not exactly a youngster anymore but I have some good years left in me!
Here's my dilemma. Because of the trauma I suffered in the horrible fire a few years back, I would be better off going with the Radioactive Iodine treatment rather than the anti-thyroid medication. Although many kitties don't experience side effects from the medication, some do. Because I already have some fur/skin issues from being burned in the fire, it would be better for me to not be on the medication for the rest of my life and risk having some of those side effects. The problem with the Radioactive Iodine treatment is it is expensive. We got a lot of help after my fire and mom really doesn't like asking for help but in order for me to get the Radioactive Iodine treatment mom needs help raising the funds. If you can spare a few greenies to help me get my treatment please visit my You Caring page at: https://www.youcaring.com/kathi-mckinley-s-kitty-cj-522940. Some of my international pals indicated paypal would be an easier way to donate so mom just went in and set up an account. The link is: https://www.paypal.me/KMcKinley.
Please continue to purr and say positive thoughts for me! I lost over half my body weight so it's really important for me to start feeling better and eating regularly again.
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| That might be tuna dripping out of the corner of my mouth. Tuna is about the only thing I will eat right now so mom is bribing me with it so I will eat and try to put back on some weight. |
Thanks pals!
Love,
CJ
So glad there is treatment that hopefully will suit you, CJ! We would love to help, but You caring is a difficult site for us as it usually takes three amounts out for every one donation! (we're in the UK, not sure how the US is!). Have you a Paypal account? You can reply to your email notification or you can find us through my blog xxxx
ReplyDeleteMom saw your comment and went to paypal to set up an account. the link to donate via paypal is https://www.paypal.me/KMcKinley. I'll have her update the blog post too. thank you!
DeleteWe're so glad to hear you have a treatment plan in mind. Even if you don't feel better right yet, your human probably has a little bit of relief having more information and a direction in mind to get you feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes mom feels better knowing results and having a treatment plan.
DeleteLove,
CJ
We think it's a wise choice for you to have the iodine treatment, CJ. We'll see if we can get the mom to give you some green papers towards your treatment.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the love and support!
Deletexoxo,
CJ
Sending tons of healing purrz to you. I hope we can raise the green papers for you somehow.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletexoxo and purrs,
CJ
I love you CJ...I will send some green papers.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLove,
CJ
via PayPal
ReplyDeleteI just posted about you on my Facebook page, CJ, and linked to your YouCaring page, and also this blog post. I am purring lots for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Summer!
Deletexoxo,
CJ
CJ, not sure where you live, but have you tried prescription a/d and/or NutriCal for putting some of that weight back on? Carmine lost a good 2 pounds when he got so sick, and we are feeding him a/d mixed into his regular food to put some weight back on him now. It is supposed to be rather tasty stuff.
ReplyDeleteI will see what I can do as far as green papers go. I totally understand - I hate asking for help, but I've had to do it a few times with Carmine and Jewel when they got so so sick. Hang in there!
Thank you for the suggestion about diet. I will have mom ask the vet today. I am eating tuna but that's about it. I barely touch my kibble. Thanks for the support!
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CJ
dood....we wish ewe and send ewe all de veree veree best; & az long az yur eatin....keep on eatin that tuna....we R buzzed happee de rest oh yur resultz came in good...YAY !!! N pleez ta tell yur mom de stinkier de food de better...a kitteh willna eat what a kitty canna smell & ya mite still haz sum sniffles & cant smell two good yet...sew if her can find de stinkiest stuff in de houz....that wil help...her mite wanna try mixin tuna "water" with sum oh yur canned goods oe kibbles two .....continmewed blessings frum St Francis for ewe ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteoh that is a great suggestion! yes, my sniffer is still not working good. got the sneezes. medicine hasn't fixed that yet. I will tell mom... more tuna! Thanks for the continued blessings!
DeleteI am praying for you and I will try to donate.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteXoxo,
CJ