From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-02-23 22:17:36 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] RE: multiple myeloma
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F38D8A0EDFC742C0D562389DC630@phx.gbl>
X rays can reveal boney changes that are specific for multiple myeloma which
is why I asked. I do not believe a normal WBC count rules out lymphoma and
a high protein count is indicative of any form of inflammation, even if the
inflammation is what is triggering the seizures, also lymphoma can cause
seizures if it hits the nervous system. I think they may be jumpiong to a
rare diagnosis too soon without enough information. Also you may find things
in the chest that you cannot feel on an x ray so more diagnostics are
important before making this horrible diagnosis. Hope this helps a bit and
best of luck to you and your friend and the ferret.
Dr. Sue
>From: amajyn@mail.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: multiple myeloma
>Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:44:37 +0000 (GMT)
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>I talked to my friend today to find out more details. She said there was no
>Electrophoresis done, and no X-Ray because there was no swollen glands, or
>abnormal abdomen.
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>They told her it could be either Lymphoma or Multiple Myeloma because of
>the high protein levels, but since the white blood cells were normal, it
>ruled out lymphoma.
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>White blood cells normal.
>Red blood cells 35.
>Huge spike in protein (16.7%).
>blood sugar fine.
>Mildly Aenemic.
>No swollen Glands.
>Nothing abnormal in abdomen.
>Experiencing seizures.
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>He is taking valium for the seizures.
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>Does this help?
>Thank you so much.
>
>Amanda
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