Ginger was just diagnosed with a Staph pseudointermedius methicillin resistant UTI. She has been started on nitrofurantoin. I have not seen her since the diagnosis so I don't have an update on tongue, pulse, active points. I am concerned about the possible development of GI signs due to the nitrofurantoin and the possible inability of her to continue physical therapy (due to infection control worries by the rehab center).
I saw her 2 weeks ago: tongue-pale pink, moist, thin. Pulse-felt mid-depth to deep & difficult to compress. Head & body warm, distal limbs cool. BL19 & BL 22 active. She is unable to move her pelvic limbs, but still can wag her tail. The owners were quite happy with how she was doing. She is taking XHLD (with added Yu Jin) 3/4 tsp BID & CHZGJT, 1 tsp BID.
Would it be appropriate to add Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang at this point or wait to see if she has GI signs? I am very concerned that her condition may deteriorate quickly if she can't do her twice weekly physical therapy. Any other suggestions?
It has been 21 months since the onset of symptoms - the rehab facility is amazed (& so am I) at how well she is doing.
Thanks,
Laura