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My battle with AIHA

Another great year!

Hi friends! It's been another great year for me, although I still go to the doctor a lot, and I don't like that at all! My daddies say that I'm just as fit as a fiddle for a girl of almost 10 years! Isn't that great? Woof-woof!!!

I had a mild inflammation in my liver this year, so I'm on medications again. I have to have my blood tested every six weeks. But I never felt sick! The good news is that my medications have been reduced, and in a couple more months I should be off them completely. That will make me happy. Now if only my daddies wouldn't drive me to that place ever again! (I get so nervous when I go there that I have to poop immediately! Do you ever have that feeling???)

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that things are going great for me! I even love my little brother, although I promised myself that would never happen! Oh, well, he's just so much fun to be around. He keeps me young!

Love,
Samantha

P.S. I'm still the fastest runner on the block, and those squirrels in the front yard better watch out!

Today's My Birthday!

Hi Everyone!

Today's my birthday! I'm 8 years old. For a while, it didn't seem like I was going to get this old, but I'm doing just GREAT! My blood is still normal, and although I have to be careful with my yearly vaccinations, otherwise I'm just a normal dog again! I'm also losing some of the weight I gained from the steroid medications, and that makes me happy too. I have a new little brother, and he can be pesky at times, but I really do love him. He likes to play, and he keeps me company when my daddies are away from home.

All in all, I'm a happy girl!

Love,
Samantha

Medical update!

It's been a while since I've posted a diary entry, but I wanted you all to know that I'm doing really well! In the 3 months since my last entry, my prenisone dosage is now down to just once a week! I take one prednisone pill on Tuesdays, and I still take my azathioprine on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I take the pill in some soft canned food that I think is just yummy! I want the food every day, even if I don't have to take any pills! Sometimes my daddy gives some to me, but I always get a cookie in the morning!

I'm so happy that my health continues to be good. The doctor is very pleased! In about six weeks, I'll go back for another set of blood tests. I don't like going to the doctor, but I always go like a good girl! If the next set of blood tests are good, then I won't have to take any more prednisone! That would be so wonderful!

The doctor says that I can stay on azathioprine for as long as I need. It seems to be doing what it should to keep me on the right track. I'm so glad for my wonderful doctors and helpers at the hospital. They have done such a great job taking care of me and making sure I was well!

Thanks to all my friends on Dogster for keeping up with me and wishing me good luck! You are wonderful!