Stress stopper on steroids

[HeidyH]

1. Your pet's name Adam
2. Approximate age 10
3. Sex M
4. Neutering status Neutered
5. Breed Exotic SH
6. Approximate weight 8lbs
7. What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood) okay
8. Diet Cooked duck and turkey, Applaws tuna (loves fish)
9. Vaccination history / exposure to toxins, other medication Prednisolone 5mg 3 times a week
10. Primary problem, when it began and if there was anything else happening around that time Adam has IBD since 2021 and I am trying to help him to tapper off the steroids. I just learned stress stopper flower essence can help cats on steroids. (?) I want to confirm that I understand it correctly. (?)
11. Is the condition better or worse from exercise, heat, cold, time of day, certain foods, emotional upset, being touched, excitement, etc? Loves sun bathing. Loves duck and fish. generally comfortable and confident in this home.
12. Has any diagnostic work been done? Diagnosis if available (you can attach your diagnostic tests to the post if you have them)

Thank you. @Dr. Jeff ?

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hi Heidy!

I just learned stress stopper flower essence can help cats on steroids. (?) I want to confirm that I understand it correctly. (?)

You may be referring to @Dr. Jean Hofve's comment on this week's webinar that SS is like "Rescue Remedy on steroids".

Like other flower essences, it does not have the physical properties of a steroid but may be helpful along with other essences, homeopathy, and other energy building methods.

Dr. Jean may also comment more specifically about SS/flower essences and IBD.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hi Heidy!

It was great to meet you just now on our Skype call for HMDM.

Here are a few of the links I mentioned about the cellular energy and happiness approach to Adam's Pandora syndrome and other health challenges:

Your Cat's Urinary Problems Are NOT Inevitable

Urinary problems in cats are a huge problem. Here, we’re going to show how a vitality, balance, and homeopathic approach allowed Simba’s guardian to help him.

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The Return to Wholeness and Homeostasis

As the legacy of Decartes comes to an end, the principle of dynamic equilibrium is being rediscovered and gaining prominence in veterinary medicine.

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The Happiness Protocol in Your Pet's Life

At HA! we are committed to much more than helping pets become dis-ease free. We promote restoring and maintaining vitality, balance, energy, & happiness.

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Structured water synopsis

Some of us have been engaging in a discussion about structured water and products to produce it. It has been suggested that we share that discussion and welcome you all to ask or provide more info. These are excerpted from our posts: Francine: After listening to Dr. Seigel's presentation, I...

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Gel Water For Increasing Hydration Support | Goop

Because gel water is transmitted through the body via our fascia, it can potentially deepen our understanding of both collagen and fascia.

goop.com

 

[Dr. Christina]

Not knowing what Dr. Jeff covered with you on the call, in addition to the critically needed happiness and energy work, I would strongly suggest taking the 101 class and at the same time read the article on finding a holistic veterinarian. While there is a lot you can do to heal the digestive and immune systems, the fastest and surest way is to partner with a homeopathic or chinese medicine (TCVM) veterinarian. The team approach, and patience, is important.

There are some good studies with the probiotic Mitomax helping conventionally treated dogs on steroids for IBD decrease the dosage, so I would start with that.

There is so much to learn that it can seem overwhelming, so as you do your HMDM research, pick one or 2 things you will try next, do them for a few weeks, then re-evaluate (more of that in the 101 course) and decide on your next action steps.

Downloading the Journal may help you track all of Adam's symptoms and what you have tried.

Keep enjoying every moment, challenging and joyful!

Dr. Christina

 

[HeidyH]

Thank you Dr. Christina for your advice. I was looking at Mitomax and it has Maltodextrin, destrose, and sucrose. I was concerned whether these are okay for Adam with IBD. One of the holistic vets once recommended not giving glucose to adam for its sugar content. But I learned somewhere else that a little bit of sugar is good for the bacteria in his gut as a food source. May I have your advice?

Thank you.

 

[Dr. Christina]

I do know that the dogs in the study in Japan all had IBD, were on steroids and nothing holistic (that we know about) and with Mitomax were able to decrease steroids by 90%. I think it worth a try.

thanks for reading the label and I will check with the company to see if it has changed its formulation recently.

Dr. Christina

 

[HeidyH]

It is worth a try!
Right now, adam is taking 5mg pred on Mondays and Fridays, 2.5mg on Wednesdays.
This is the minimum dose he can handle without any issues provided with a consistent diet and routine.
My goal is to take him off pred.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Also Heidy, it's definitely worth trying Stress Stopper flower essence 4x/day (if you haven't already gotten some):

Stress Stopper - Cat Stress Relief Solution by Jackson Galaxy

Stress Stopper is a great anti-stress and calming solution for the occasional, short-duration stresses that an animal faces.

shop.jacksongalaxy.com

 

[Dr. Christina]

Just a reminder that the biggest chance of success is doing all you are AND working with a homeopathic or TCVM vet.

Dr. Christina

 

[HeidyH]

Just a reminder that the biggest chance of success is doing all you are AND working with a homeopathic or TCVM vet.

Dr. Christina

I do have a homeopathic vet. Adam doesn't like to be touched by any stranger, so I will hold onto the thought of TCVM. Thank you.

 

[HeidyH]

Also Heidy, it's definitely worth trying Stress Stopper flower essence 4x/day (if you haven't already gotten some):

Stress Stopper - Cat Stress Relief Solution by Jackson Galaxy

Stress Stopper is a great anti-stress and calming solution for the occasional, short-duration stresses that an animal faces.

shop.jacksongalaxy.com

I do have a bunch of flower essences including stress stopper. I usually give him twice a day since it's the energy not quantity. I will switch to 4 times certainly. Thank you.

 

[Dr. Christina]

And it is not necessary to give it orally. You can put a drop on the paws, or on your hands when petting, on the bedding, a toy, etc.

Who is your homeopath?
Dr. Christina

 

[HeidyH]

I just had a followup consultation with Dr. Michael Dym. He keeps telling me he needs to know the symptoms which means adam will have more vomitting and diarrhea with blood. In some cases, some animals just need steroids. I was getting frustrated about the expected continuous of vomitting and any blood in stool or diarrhea, and he asked me how much I can tolerate. I told him I can foresee the symptoms if adam is not on pred. I can tell him whatever he needs to know. Adam missed two doses and took him 2 weeks to get back to no symptoms. adam does not enjoy, or he is NOT happy when he's flaring up esp. his pred is helping his environmental allergies. I can only tolerate vomit once a week, and bloody diarrhea (not all watery but part of it) several times in a month. Adam had a bad episode 2 years ago when he had watery and bloody diarrhea for 2 months and I am so guilty about it because I didn't give him pred (he wasn't seeing a holistic vet at that time). He was eating and playing at that time, but I can also feel his pain and dis-ease. I just feel there is no end taking him off pred, and I understand it's not a vet's problem. adam requires almost 24x7 care. He is very needy and wants me to be with all the time in order for him to be happy. He follows me everywhere and most of his meals are hand-fed. he eats 5 whole ducks in 1.5 months, plus turkey and sardines and tuna. He has more supplements than anyone I know. He is still around 8 lbs (not complaining about the weight). I stay with adam and no trips or night outs for me (not that I want to). I am trying to say I am almost exhausted of all resources I have. Maybe adam is that kind of cat who needs pred for the rest of his life.
Thank you for listening.