I haven't updated in a long time, but trust me that means good things. Less good news has brought me to add a new post to Pierre's blog.
Almost a month ago, we lowered Pierre's dose of steroids for the first time since we switched him to Triamcinolone... I've been very optimistic and happy about the decision to switch drugs and lower the dose. I'm trying to continue being so, but it was very hard to keep my smile tonight.
For the past week or so, Pierre has been showing signs of another outbreak on his face. The lesions formed in his tear area, which makes it hard to tell if it is a result of his pemphigus, or a result of his feline herpes. I have decided to wait and see if it would heal on its own, because this seemed to happen right after we switched him to the new drug a few months ago. It could easily be a result of herpes, which might have come about because of the stress of traveling to the vet.
Tonight I gave Pierre his nightly dose of medication, and as I administered his pill, I brushed away a loose scab on his nose. The slightly large scab came away to reveal very pink and raw skin. I have no words to really express how disheartening it is to see something like that. I can say that I love Pierre like he is a member of my family, and seeing something like this on someone that you love is really hard to deal with. It is just like having a child who is sick a lot, and whenever they start to show more symptoms, you are at a loss on how to explain to them that it will be ok, and you can't explain to them that you don't know why bad things are happening to them. I can just kiss Pierre and distract him with fun toys and lots of love.
I have great hopes that Pierre will heal on his own again, like he did last time. I really do not want to adjust his medication, because the whole goal is to have him on a safe dose of steroids, and he is not quite there yet. I ask for prayers and love for Pierre, in hopes that his lesions to not get worse. He's such a beautiful baby, and anyone who has met him knows this. Hopefully those of you who still have not can still know how important and special he is...
Love to all,
Linds
