I am trying to distinguish between two formulas to treat a patient of mine that I can not see in person.
The patient is a 200 lb 8 year old mc mastiff who has had a lifetime of orthopedic pain mostly pertaining to hips and elbows. Historically, he has had a lot of stasis and damp heat. Swollen red purple tongue, deep pulses. A lot of damp heat to skin, excessive dander and shedding.
Last week, this dog started exhibiting sign of an acute cervical disk. Cries out in pain with any movement of the head. Biting everyone who comes near when in pain. Some ataxia to HLs.
He is being treated unsuccessfully for Lyme. I advised the owner to get the dog on prednisone ASAP and I would send something out to him.
Gui Zhi Tang
XCHT plus GZ and BAi Shao
These are the two formulas which come to mind.
Since the antibiotic treatment, this dog has developed a very poor appetite, so there will be some challenges with giving herbs. I have a one formula opportunity here I think.
Thanks ahead of time.
Kevin Landau