Mercy Me!

Results!

September 24th 2009 7:56 pm
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We got my results from the last series of blood and urine tests yesterday. It's all technical, but the good news is FeLV and FIP were ruled out. They also checked for organisms and I don't have any bacteria anywhere. When they checked my blood count again, it was actually a little bit higher, though in the low range, and the vet said I could have non regenerative anemia but they don't know why and what might be causing it.

So guess what I did today? I had an ultrasound done. And guess what they found? Nothing, except that everything looks normal. They thought that if they saw anything unusual they would take a sample but they had no reason to.

Well, that is great news but there is one more blood test I'm having done called serum protein electrophesis to look at globulin proteins since mine is high. The vet also spoke to an internist who asked if this test had been done, so I think we're on the right track.

Yesterday there was some talk about an endoscopy and bone marrow aspirate but my parents say they are gonna just leave me alone for now and aren't going to put me through any of that invasive stuff! They just don't see a critical need to.

You don't really notice my fur looking ratty in my photos, but Mom says when I walk around I look like I have fur-scales on parts of me. She also thinks I'm a magic lamp because she keeps rubbing my body looking for the red blood cell genie to come out!

Well, I guess it was good to get all that out of the way, but I think my anemia is mild and I deserve a vacation!

Thanks for purring for me....

Still plucky,
Mercy

 
Purred by: Rocky Ann Forever (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 8:03 pm

I'm so happy that your ultrasound showed all was normal, homegirl!!!!
Purred by: Hazel Lucy (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 8:26 pm

Sending rubs to make magic blood cells!
Purred by: Calvin ~ Knead On (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 8:30 pm

Do you have a nekkid belly like me? I'm glad all the tests have been okay so far! Sorry to hear Ann Emia might be visiting you.
Purred by: Mercedes (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 8:59 pm

Thanks, RA, HL, and Cal!

Oh yeah, Cal, I have a nekkid belly like you. Ann Emia must be a vampire of the red blood cell kind.
Purred by: Indiana Angel Cat (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 9:11 pm

Ohhh Mercy Mercy Meeee! Even if yr mom thinks yr fur looks like fur scales, I think you are beautiful! Im glad yr tests are normal fur the F-stuffs. I am purrring the rest goes good!
Hugs
Purred by: Tigger ~ DB #33a (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 9:48 pm

We continue to purr for you my friend. So glad to hear that it wasn't FeLV or FIP. Hoping for a good prognosis.

Love,
Tigger and Family
Purred by: Edgar (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 9:59 pm

Oh Mercy I'm so sorry I didn't even realize something was going on with you! I hope they can figure it out!

*smacks self in head repeatedly with paw fur not knowing that Mercy was sick*
Purred by: Edgar (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 10:01 pm

Well duh! I went back and read your last diary and saw I did know something was "off." I'm such a moron! Please furgive? I'm hoping they figure it out.

I'm stupid purrs,
Edgar
Purred by: Nuk Anuk (Catster Member)

September 24th 2009 at 10:19 pm

Ammm Even if your fur does look like "scales" you're still always beautiful !

I've never met Ann Emia myself, but I bet I can scare her away from you !

You need some "spa-time" Mercy !
Purred by: Chef Rooster (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 3:07 am

I am gald your tests were ok...I am sorry you had to be bitten by those old Vampires!
I will keep purring for you and you look lovley as always!
Purrs
Chef Rooster
Purred by: ♥Riley♥ (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 4:35 am

We are so happy to hear that the blood work came back negative.
We continue to purrs for you Mercy.

Hugs,
Riley & Skippy
Purred by: PeekABoo (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 6:22 am

Mercy! You are going through something my Momma went through and the doctors nefur found anything causing her "difference". I'm so happy that you have such great pawrents that make sure efurrything is done to keep you healthy and happy! We love you, Mercy!
Your furriend,
Peekers
Purred by: Lucy (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 7:04 am

I would agree that a vacation is well-deserved! So glad all is turning out well!
Purred by: KIBBLES (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 7:36 am

Glad those test came back good. We never want any kitty to have FeLv or FIP. I wish they would throw those 2 diseases away no kitty wants or needs them. We are glad your ultra sound came back normal. Tell your momcat your beau t ful all the time. Love you. Take care and how is your garden?

Love,
Kibbles, Francis, & Yoda
Purred by: Mercy (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 8:33 am

Mercy we are glad that the tests are coming back basically normal & are purring & praying that they can figure out what is causing the anemia.

I think you should definitely be spoiled with a week at a high end kitty spa! (((hugs)))
Purred by: Stacey H

September 25th 2009 at 8:59 am

Hooray that evfurrything looks normal! We send extra smoochies and purrs. Our angel brofur Bebe had a bone-marrow aspiration when he had lymphoma, and it didn't tell us anything, and it was painful and difficult for the poor B-Man. Mom says she'll nevfur do it again to anycat. So I hope you figure things out without having to do that icky thing!
Purred by: Pinkie (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 3:07 pm

Sooo happy to hear your results are looking normal.
We'll keep our paws crossed on that last blood test.

XOXOXOXO

Pinkie
Purred by: Phoebe who Loves Hazel Lucy (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 6:08 pm

I'm glad they didn't find anything in the ultrasound. But you and Calvin need Nurse Pansy to fight Ann Emia. She's the only one I know who's mean enough.
Purred by: Callie (Catster Member)

September 25th 2009 at 8:03 pm

Glad to hear the tests have come back with good results so far. We're purring that they can find out what's up so you can go back to your old self.

It's no fun being sick!
Purred by: ♥ Katrina ♥ (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 10:19 am

We are purring for you, Miss Mercy!!! You`s a good furriend!!!
Purred by: Beauty (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 10:20 am

We're glad the tests came back okay!!!
Purred by: Lancelot (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 11:08 am

That is some good news. I am happy you get a test rest, Mercy. Sending you hugs!
Lancelot
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September 26th 2009 at 11:41 am

That is good news Mercy! We will keep you in our thoughts!!
Purred by: Orvis (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 2:02 pm

Oh, my, we didn't know you had been ill, dear Mercy! Of course we will purr for you.
Purred by: Raza (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 6:08 pm

Many purrs you find out what's going on. Sometimes you wish they did find something. So you can get it sorted. I think more pats are needed, that's one of the best medicines around I think.
Purred by: Mercedes (Catster Member)

September 26th 2009 at 9:43 pm

Thank you all for your purrs and humor!

Raza, yes, wish we could pinpoint the cause after all that. We're grateful alot of things were ruled out, but we need to find out how to help the problem, too.

 

Mercedes


 

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