On Thu, 4 Feb 1999 MattPenzer@aol.com wrote:
> In the last episode of our continuing Loopy saga, our little heroine's
> neutrophil count had dropped to 450 (overall wbc-3500). After a week of daily
> Neupogen injections, her neutrophils have skyrocketed back to 4,000 (overall
> wbc-8000). So we know she has the ability to make them on her own, but she's
> just not doing it.
>
> I'm still thinking she's sensitive to the interferon. I know the concensus
> seems to be that the interferon we are administering our babies is given in
> such small doses as not to be toxic nor subject to the major side effects
> typically associated with the drug. My feeling, though, is that if we are
> administering a dose large enough to be therapeutic, it is large enough to
> have a side effect. I know that from our standpoint, as we've changed and
> adjusted her interferon dosage, the neutrophils have shown significant
> changes.
>
> So we are looking for alternatives to the interferon. Jamie, I am very
> interested in getting a copy of that article in The Whole Cat, or the ordering
> info for the journal. If you or anyone else can get me that info, I'm more
> than happy to cover all expenses. Please e-mail me at MattPenzer@aol.com or
> call at 305-819-4228.
>
> Thanks to all of you for your support.
>
> -Matt
>