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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Canyon Update
| I just wanted to let you know that I took Canyon to an internal medicine specialist yesterday and we got great news! Her PCVs have gone up to 37. I am so excited. After writing to this board on Saturday, we started reducing her Prednisone by 25% to 60mg and her PCVs still were up from 32.5 the week before. Either her Arithroziapan started kicking in, the reduction in Prednisone helped or a combination of both. The Dr. said that we will continue to lower her prednisone every two weeks unless her levels fall. She said we wouldn't see a change in her Cushing's until we get her down to 10 or 20 mg per day. That is still two months away - but I am so excited by the news! Another interesting thing the doctor said was that even if Canyon's PCVs were in the mid-30s range, Canyon wouldn't notice unless she was climbing high mountains. I am happy with that, as long as we can get her Prednisone down! Yeah - Happy Dance! Thank you for your advice on this site! I have followed it twice and both times with great results! Shana |
| Shana Idaho |
| that is great news, congrats to Canyon |
| josh california |
| Shana. Great news! Just be careful of reducing too quickly so Canyon doesn't suffer a relapse. Best to you both. Penny |
| Penny Lytle Creek Calif |
| Shana, great news. I hope things continue to go well for Canyon and that one day she will be med free. deb and Duck |
| Debbie BC Canada |
| Great news....that is what we are hoping for next visit with Daisy. She is getting so weak in her hind end from the pred. |
| Ron B San Mateo |
| Shana -- so glad that you took Canyon to the specialist and that you are seeing results. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. |
| Brenda VA |
| Shana, your story is inspiring, thanks for sharing it! |
| Al Florida |
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