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Lara, unfortunately, what your friend told you is true. Dr. Taylor has
decided Adrenal Surgery is not necessary now that we have Lupron, UNLESS
it's an extreme case.
Right now, until I am shown different, I don't necessarily agree. It's
unfortunate that an established University like the one we have in Guelph,
Ont has decided to stop surgery on adrenal glands. I feel really sorry
for the interns there who would not learn what it's like to do surgery on
an adrenal gland before starting practice on their own.
I don't have a problem with people using Lupron and I am very happy to see
it helping ferrets and their is a study on it. But until I am shown what
kind of long term effects are caused on our furry babies, I don't think I
will partake unless it's an extreme situation. I know in humans Lupron can
be very helpful in treating Endometriosis and prostate disease, but it
also comes with a whole page of side effects and cautions. I know, I was
*considering* taking it myself until I watched my best friend end up with
a form of Osteoporosis at the age of 25.
Just my .02
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[Posted in FML issue 2827]
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