Hi Jenny, Overt laminitis will generally be seen if insulin rises to 80uIu/ml or higher. However, there is sub-clinical damage being done to the connections anytime the insulin is even slightly

I didn’t expect to come back after receiving negative results for Jiji’s insulin and TRH stim test, but I’m worried. She seems to be gaining weight despite being on the low starch and sugar

Kirsten, thank you for that info. I am aware that magnesium can cause loose stools but she has had that issue longer than she has been taking Remission. It has been an issue for several years but

I would greatly appreciate input for management of my mare who was recently diagnosed with PPID. I have posted my case history. My mare is currently on 1.5 mg of Prescend and I am thinking that I

Thanks, Linda! -- Kathy 2017 and Donna Harrowsmith, Ontario https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kathy%20and%20Donna

Kirsten, Thank you for the thorough explanation, I am afraid she is in the 9-month group. I am so thankful she did not penetrate her soles I hope her insulin is better on the metformin and

Thanks Nancy and Lavinia, I only posted as I have discussed this and NIRS vs Wet Chemistry with the lab alot over the years. They have always advised to use the 3rd column, which is usually higher,

What worked for me related to proud flesh when I had to deal with Vinnie's medial sinking with the hoof wall prolapse and decompression, was pressure wrapping with elastikon and gauze soaked with

Hi Beth I get my pea protein here, based on a recommendation from Dr K. BulkSupplements.com Pea Protein Isolate - Pea Protein Powder - Vegan Protein Powder - Plant Protein Powder - Unflavored

Lesley, Pain improves within 24-72 hours of an insulin reduction, whether by diet or medication, and can continue to improve with time. I've seen an immediate reduction in pain in my own horse within

Hi Colleen. I did not know that she had been trailered for her blood testing. Experience has shown us hat can definitely skew the results. -- Martha in Vermont ECIR Group Primary Response July

Toni, Keep in mind that too magnesium in any form can also cause loose stools. Only add it if your hay analysis shows that Mg is deficient. -- Kirsten and Shaku (IR + PPID) - 2019 Kitimat, BC,

Hi Jenny, With that additional information I would say you could trial the Metformin (planning on redoing bloodwork 7 - 10 days after starting) and see if it helps with the insulin number as well as

Hi Sherry, Thanks so much for your quick reply. I understand that laminitis occurs around insulin levels of 80. I thought that there could be changes in the laminae at 50? The reason why I am

Thanks Martha, will do. -- Colleen M in CA 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Colleen%20and%20Isabella https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=277554

Thank you Kirsten. Isabella's vet agrees we should re-test. He said it could be an error but also stress can spike glucose. For the next test, I will schedule the blood draw at home instead of

Hi Jenny, His insulin results are high, but not high enough that he should be experiencing laminitis right now. I do agree with running the TRH stim test next spring but wouldn't be surprised if it

Hello all, My gelding, Rico, 11yo Paso Fino/Rocky Mountain, lives on a dry track since December 2021. I was hoping that this grass-free environment would bring his insulin values down to normal, but

Thank you for the replies. Nancy, what does the pea protein isolate do? Where do you get it and how much do you feed? Even with the l-carnitine I have not been able to get much of a change in Flames

Hi Cathy, I've been using Avrio but I am going to switch to Precision Pharmacy in Bakersfield. I think they have a location somewhere else as well that might be closer to you. -- Linda in Grass