Linda & List - I just wanted to share my latest realization about my horse who was recently diagnosed as early Cushings because of his long hair in the winter, loss of weight and muscle, fat patches,

Hi Linda, I'm sorry but I can't offer you any other reason for the Cushing's-like symptoms. I might have an article pertaining to a related-problem, but I'll have to look for it. I just reacted to

I'm about to have my horse evaluated by a new vet and trying to organize my thoughts, so what questions/tests would you present to a new vet? I don't want to get home and say why didn't I cover

On: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 3:25 PM Robin wrote: There has been some success seen in treating mares with Pergolide, and subsequent rises in fertility. This is a little outside my sphere, but if you

Hi all, It hadn't occurred to me before, but I believe at least one of our members is interested in possibly trying to breed her Cushinoid mare... there's a very good repro resource here on onelist

Good for you I'm so glad you spoke to your old vet and the foam probably will help make him comfortable. Darby has a pair of Sabre Sneakers and I have fit them with foam for when she was very

Hi Everyone... I made a mistake when I said I was paying $195 for 90 pills. I actually only get 45 1mg pills for that...I was forgetting that 45 pills would last for 90 days once I split them in

OK...seems everyone pays a different price ! Maybe we could all post where we get ours ...how much we pay for how many tablets of how many mg. each - these tablets are small and light - maybe a

Hi everyone - Can't remember if I ever formally did an intro on this list .The SHORT version: I have a 16 year old Arab Gelding diagnosed with Cushings when he foundered badly last fall (11

Sorry for hogging the airways... an early post mentioned this company as a source for thyroid supplements. What is their phone number or how do I contact them? Thanks... Take care, Makyla &

Hello all - As I continue my search to learn what I can about my horse's new condition, one thing caught my eye about food goitergens and thyroid problems. In humans it is known that certain foods

Hello Paula - I've heard from several sources that soy is not recommended for people with thyroid problems. I don't think I've ever read why though... Something to look into as it may be

Robin, I thought it interesting that many of the symptoms you described as being signs of thyroid insufficiency are also symptoms of Cushings. I guess that's one reason why Cushings is not also

Hi Paula, There are clinical studies, I'm pretty sure. I actually ran across the information several years ago doing massive web searches for ANY true ESTABLISHED medical information on

Hi Makyla, I'm not sure, & without taking the time to find out, I'm suspecting that onelist is blocking actual email addys... so I'll divide mine up -- just take out the spaces between the @ sign

Hi Chris! I'm in Las Vegas... Would love to know of your hay sources if any are anywhere near here. On a second and much less serious subject, any of you coming out for the world cup this

Hi Robin, Chris, Makyla and All....great posts this morning and you all have me feeling much better. My horse was a tad better this morning, too, which always raises my spirits. Robin, thanks for the

Hi Chris & List - Sounds like you've dug up alot of info about Cushings or related info. Could you share with us where you found info? I've been looking for something to read, but so far no luck,

HI, Robin - Are there any clinical studies to back up your statement below? "Something the vets have NOT recognized, but human endricrinologists have & I've proven with my own mare -- do NOT feed

Robin, What a great idea! This FAQ file would be an immense help to all of us I think! I think photos would be helpful too. Since we are so isolated as owners of Cushingoids, and since most vets are