>From:    Patricia Curtis <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Lydia
>>From:    Sterling Killian <[log in to unmask]>
>>My ferret Lydia has had her left adrenal gland removed and has regrown all
>>her hair.  ( The surgery was nearly two years ago) She now takes lysodrin
>>for maintenance because as soon as the one was removed the other became a
>> problem.  She is now experiencing swelling of the vulva which gets better
 
>I would suspect the frequency of dosage with Lysodren should be increased,
>but you'll need a vet to confirm this.  The goal is to get the ferret on
>whatever amount of Lyosdren (within reason) it takes to keep the vulval
>swelling down and other symptoms in check.
 
I have a friend whose vet is suggesting other chemo drugs than Lysodren,
which my vet says is a chemo drug.  It would involve putting a "button" at
in the neck through which to administer chemo, and it is not an inexpensive
process.  She is willing to pay to help her ferret but would like to hear
some success stories from other adrenal ferret parents before leaping in.
Her ferret is also experiencing vulval swelling (after two adrenal
surgeries) and the vet doesn't recommend Lysodren, reasoning that it affects
cortizone-secreting cells, but not estrogen-secreting cells.
 
This is pertinent to me as well, as I have a ferret who is still exhibiting
symtoms of adrenal disease after having a partial adrenalectomy.
 
Does anyone have info about chemo, versus Lysodren, for treating adrenal
disease (when surgery is no longer an option)?
 
Also, if you would like your answers shared with our adrenal group, please
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dealing with adrenal problems that have come together for support and
information.  Anyone is welcome.  Currently messages are being sent out in
a list format every 1-3 days.
 
Thank You,
 
Lynn
[Posted in FML issue 1915]