FIV Cat with nasal adenocarcinoma developed gut issues and lost a lot of weight

[BrendaT]

You're very welcome!

Yes, the Miami Herald article, which nicely sums up the approach described in the book and at HA!, was very slow to load on my end as well. However it did loaad.

Hi @Dr. Jeff !

Miami Herald page appeared as "access denied" on my end I will look it up later anyway but thank you for sharing as always.

How is he with the SQ fluids? Was his appetite off by Sunday?

His appetite was fine on Sunday and the month before.

There was no significant display of increased comfort with the SQ fluids so I tried taking a break yesterday, his appetite was better today. I gave him another round of fluid this morning after breakfast (trying to do alternate days).
I forgot the other thing that changed was his food, I gave him locally made fresh food from mid week and back on raw today. Maybe he still prefers the raw meals. But he was also licking his lips and sitting around and not eating with the fresh meals which were the same symptoms from Jan and Feb before acupuncture turned it around.

This could be a great symptom to share with your homeopath (if you haven't already done so).

The next appointment with Dr Yasson is March 31, I am trying to get an earlier one next week.

If I may ask one conventional question at this point before we get our next homeopathic remedy (I foresee at least another 2 weeks by the time it arrives), should Jerome get on with oral telmisartan for his proteinuria first ? what are the side effects, or rather implications for Jerome? I have been holding off for a week as I am so uncomfortable giving him any drugs but Dr Yasson said before to give him the injectable antibiotic to help him if it was necessary and Dr Geoff once said "we must not let him suffer"... aargh t'is so tough !

sincerely,
x b

 

[BrendaT]

Hi Brenda. I am not anywhere I can do the conversions but from what I can tell these numbers do not seem that bad. Lipase is worthless in cats. Don’t know why they bother! Micromanaging for individual blood values is unrewarding and can create other problems elsewhere. As Dr Jeff said, focus on keeping him feeling good, don’t fix what isn’t broken, and enjoy your time with him.

Hi @Dr. Jean Hofve

Thank you for checkin' in, I love your response on the lipase

I was asking Dr Jeff about telmisartan for Jerome's proteinuria, is that also worthless in your opinion

I have been doing a deep dive on CKD and of course I still don't understand any of it lol. Sorry I forgot about the unit conversion for US, I am just going to ask the angels to resolve the numbers as Dr Christina advised !

xx b

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Miami Herald page appeared as "access denied" on my end

Maybe try the Sacramento Bee written or audio version of this article:

https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/wellness/article298657753.html

should Jerome get on with oral telmisartan for his proteinuria first

Do you know what his most recent albumin was? The body can lose lots of protein in the urine yet still maintain a normal blood protein level.

Here's what Gemini (Google AI) says about physiological side-effects in people:

Common Side Effects (1–10% of users)

• Dizziness and Lightheadedness: Particularly when sitting up or standing quickly, due to lowered blood pressure.
• Upper Respiratory Symptoms:
  Sore throat, nasal congestion, and sinus issues.
• • Fatigue and Weakness: Generalized tiredness or influenza-like symptoms.
  • Gastrointestinal Distress: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and nausea.
  • Pain: Back pain or pain in extremities.
    

Serious Side Effects and Warnings

• Kidney Function: Telmisartan can cause renal impairment or failure, especially if taken with NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen).
• Fetal Toxicity: Avoid use during pregnancy as it can cause harm or death to the fetus.
• Severe Enteropathy: A rare syndrome of severe diarrhea and weight loss, mimicking celiac disease, which can appear months or years after starting.
• Hyperkalemia/Metabolic Changes: Potential for high blood potassium levels and increased liver enzymes.
• Hypotension: Excessive reduction of blood pressure, causing fainting.
• Allergic Reactions/Angioedema: Rare but serious swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
  

Other Considerations

• Withdrawal: There are no specific addictive withdrawal symptoms, but stopping blood pressure medication abruptly can lead to a rebound increase in blood pressure.
  
  
• Long-Term: Chronic use may be associated with rare risks such as severe skin reactions or metabolic issues like high cholesterol.

Energetically, any synthetic drug can be an obstacle to deep cure.

And tho I feel that less is more, I agree with Dr. Geoff!