Shay
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Dr. Sorjenon just called with the results from Lily's blood test to detect gabapentin levels. He said that it was almost non-detectable based on being administered at 7:30 AM, and the blood being drawn at 2:30 PM. He is increasing it to 3x per day, but not increasing the 50 mg dose. He explained how it is used for anti seizure meds and how it works for SM, which I already knew, but he wants to see how she does with the 3x per day plan before he increases the dose. He said this should insure there is no drop and it should keep her at even levels.
I asked why he needed another MRI to do the PSOM surgery. He said it is an invasive procedure that can sometimes do more harm than good, and can potentially cause permanent damage to the dog. He said he doesn't think anyone would or should do this procedure without a new scan. He did say that she may just need a CT scan, but he mentioned something about this not showing where her cerebellum was sitting?? Not sure what that means. He said that I should have this done at Auburn since they have all of her records and they have all the bells and whistles.
What he told me sounds very much like what Chloe's mom was told about the PSOM surgery yesterday when she got Chloe's MRI. Is this something new, or are some neuro's more conservative with the treatmet of PSOM? Perhaps Auburn is more conservative in their approach because Dr. Shore who first diagnosed Lily never recommended she have treatment for PSOM. I am still confused . I guess Auburn is my next step.
I asked why he needed another MRI to do the PSOM surgery. He said it is an invasive procedure that can sometimes do more harm than good, and can potentially cause permanent damage to the dog. He said he doesn't think anyone would or should do this procedure without a new scan. He did say that she may just need a CT scan, but he mentioned something about this not showing where her cerebellum was sitting?? Not sure what that means. He said that I should have this done at Auburn since they have all of her records and they have all the bells and whistles.
What he told me sounds very much like what Chloe's mom was told about the PSOM surgery yesterday when she got Chloe's MRI. Is this something new, or are some neuro's more conservative with the treatmet of PSOM? Perhaps Auburn is more conservative in their approach because Dr. Shore who first diagnosed Lily never recommended she have treatment for PSOM. I am still confused . I guess Auburn is my next step.
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