Drache613":3hl2gufm said:Hello,
Why did the vet not think it was gout? I would definitely wait to see what the blood test results say. Gout is tricky & most times it goes undiagnosed unfortunately. There isn't always uric acid crystallization at the points of swelling or signs of it on x-rays, either. The crystals can be sodium based or calcium based & sodium based most times wont show on x-rays.
If possible, I would like to see the blood test results also if that's ok!
Which meds for pain & inflammation did they give him?
The Reptisun 10 T8 is a good bulb, but the T5 is a higher UVB output.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
EllenD":3qhnbds9 said:Yes I'd be upset with that too, as there is definitely a reason that he is all swollen, that doesn't just happen for no reason, and simply putting him on pain meds is only going to allow the cause to get worse. That's not good enough!
Please pick up the test results and post them for Tracie, and I'm sure Tracie will agree that yes gout resides in the joints, but the swelling spreads outwardly into the limbs...
My opinion is to start him on Allopurinol and see if there is marked improvement while on it. It's not at all expensive and will surely at the very least rule gout out. It's unfortunately very common in Beardies and presents just like this too...Uhg.
When you go pick up the pain meds and get a copy of the blood work results, please ask them what the pain meds are, and ask them what they suspect is causing him to swell up and be in pain if not gout. Something is causing this and don't treating the symptoms by masking his pain will only allow him to deteriorate.
Drache613":38m7hnwt said:Hello,
Sorry, I just now sent a PM with my email, I guess I had forgotten to include it.
The uric acid levels are not bad, but, it is enough to start causing some swelling issues & enough to warrant some treatment at least for now.
I did notice also that the calcium is very high. You are sure he is male & not female? Just checking to be sure he is not female & developing follicles/eggs....
The high calcium levels could also be due to his bones starting to leach some to help maintain his blood serum levels, too. This happens when they aren't absorbing & utilizing calcium. Their body overcompensates for it.
You are going to be getting the Reptisun 10 tube bulb, correct?
How is he doing today?
Tracie
Drache613":jq7hh5ju said:Hello Diane,
How is your boy tonight?
I emailed you as well.
For now, I think he does need to have an allopurinol treatment for awhile, to bring the levels down. He may not need it permanently, but time will tell.
I did notice that your tube bulb placement & that the tube is mounted on the back of the tank. I highly recommend that the tube bulb be mounted directly overhead to increase the UVB exposure. The light will be a more direct output of UVB exposure onto him than coming at eye level & outward so he can absorb his calcium better.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
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