From:
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Date: 2003-10-30 05:24:40 UTC
Subject: Re: Not responding to Lupron
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <33.3feb969d.2cd1fa98@cs.com>
Hi Dawn,
As Mike pointed out, the first thing to do is
find out the actual dose of Lupron that is being
used. The dose range is 100-500 mcg/kg, so
she may just need a higher dose to get the hormones
under control. She may be in the 10% or less group
that does not respond to Lupron. (Most of these are
carcinomas or right glands that have spread to the
liver.) The other medication that can be used with
Lupron is melatonin (1mg once a day about 8-9 hours
after sunrise).
If the Tenn panel was done to confirm adrenal disease
then we know which hormone(s) was elevated. Then
possibly Arimidex (to lower estrogen levels) or
Propecia (to lower DHT levels) may help.
Another thing to consider is the aggressive behavior
may be a behavioral problem, so Prozac may help
solve that problem.
For itchy skin frequent baths with Relieve shampoo
and Resicort conditioner, and a fish oil supplement
(EFA caps liquid) sometimes helps.
Thus there is alot of options to try before you give up
on this one. Of course if all else fails then surgery is
the other option to consider.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM