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Discussion on Horse runs fever yet tests show nothing
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Mskim
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Posted on Monday, Mar 24, 2003 - 12:28 pm:
I am dealing with a horse who is now at New Bolton Center with a fever, edema in her legs, mostly affecting the hind, and malaise. She has been there for 10 days, they have run every test imaginable. Today is a bone scan. I am hoping for new articles about this problem, most are dated one or two years ago. If they find nothing, they will put her on Azium for longterm use as this seems to be the only thing that makes her temp. normal and helps her to feel better. What are the downsides of long term steroid use? Can this horse be usable when on steroids? She is a low level event horse. Any thought would be much appreciated.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 25, 2003 - 6:30 am:
Kim, I do not believe you have actually read our article on fever of unknown origin, as it is less than 3 months since its last edit. What you have posted to here is not a article but someone's discussion about their horse. Using the navigation bar at the top of this frame you need to back up one link (click on » Fever of Unknown Origin » ) and study the professionally written article in the window. We also have such an article on Azium (dexametasone) and steroid use which also discusses long term use. You will find it at, Equine Medications and Nutriceuticals » Anti-inflammatories, Steroids, and Arthritis Treatment » Overview of the Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. It too has been edited in the last 3 months. Once you have studied these articles if you have any questions post a new discussion to the appropriate forum.
DrO
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