Mia has been diagnosed with Hyper -T

[CML2014]

Hi All,

Just letting you know I may be off the forum for a week or so. Mia was being tested for possible Hyperthyroidism and her values have now confirmed it. Tests came back Friday and she will start on Methiamazole tomorrow.

I am going to have to make some decisions as to what to do going forward. Radioactive Iodine Therapy, Thyroidectomy, or simple try to control it with meds. I will be consulting with a Dr. Bucheler who would be doing the I-131 (Iodine) procedure or hopefully the thyroidectomy --if she is a candatate for this.

A Lot to think about. Anyone having gone through this I would so appreciate a little education on my options. This is again one more new ailment added to Mia's stable of problems.
I am beginning to feel like I just want her to progress with No Pain to her natural life expectancy--we feel she is probably 12 years old and has had a wonderful loving life, and I always said I would do everything in my power to make sure she would not be placed under any excess stress to resolve additional ailments. She has gone through enough surgeries and the Iodine treatment would mean she would be isolated for 4 days at the clinic and then brought home with me being able to spend only 10 mins daily Close to her---that will never work. So I think it is Meds or surgery and I will take my chances.

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Any one having experience with a cat with IBD ,Pancreatitis,and now Hper=T--sure could use some help with what has worked for you .
Thanks--CML

[CML2014]

Hi Guys

Yes one more thing with my little honey
She has been my Vet Schooling that is for sure.
Each new condition I have to research.

I know Methiamazole has many side effects and believe me I do not want to go there , but I will not do the Radioactive Iodine, and the surgery is very iffy.

Sooooo DING<DING<DING---you may be the winner Jade with just allowing things to take their course naturally, while spoiling the hell out of her and even letting her eat at McDonalds--with fries, LOL!

I will try to do my homework and see which way to go. Sometimes you just want them to live a happy, stress free life with no Vets, meds,or tests. She has had enough of them for one lifetime.

I do worry about the heart, and liver function though and do not want her to have pain in those areas

I will keep you guys posted after I look into this .
Thanks for your concern --you are all the BEST!!!

Love you girlfriends

[Jade59]

Oh, C, I am so very sorry to hear this.  Jade had HyperT at the end.  Like ZQ said, the side effects with methiamazole are numerous...which was why we opted to let nature take it's course, as like with Mia, she had so many issues already.  We did not regret our choice.  

Wishing you the very best.  Kept us updated as you can.  Love and hugs to you and our sweet girl, Mia.  xo

[zodiacqueen]

I am so sorry Mia got dx'd w/ hyperthyroidism.  But, thankfully, you've got a few options.  If Mia were my kitty, I would not even go there with the methimazole med.  No way, no how!  My mom had 2 cats go on the drug and had absolutely horrible side effects-the WBC count plummeted way down and they both looked so lethargic that they looked like they were going to die.  It scared the doo doo out of us both.  We immediately got them off the med and lo and behold, they recovered.  Now, if this had happened with one cat, I would recommend you go for it.  But, knowing that this happened to both of the cats, I can't, in good conscience tell you to try it.  I would go for the surgery or the radioactive iodine treatment.  

If you want any more details, shoot me a pm.

Hugs
ZQ

[lindapalm]

I have no experience with any of my cats having the same problems your kitty has, but am sorry to hear Mia has another illness.  When they get old its so hard to see them have to deal with one problem, let alone several.  I would go for the medication if it was my kitty, if possible., and see where that takes you .  I wish you luck