Posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on April 06, 2003 at 13:32:53:
In Reply to: RVI & Navicular treatment posted by Adrian on April 06, 2003 at 10:02:02:
: I found an article released in 1994 about use of RVI (rebeola virus immunomodulator) use in horses to help alleviate pain from navicular and muscle sorness.
: Anyonehave experience with it? Seen a horse treated with it?
: My mare has "heel pain" in the right front. She is a warmblood that I was doing low-level dressage with. She is in bars with a cured material as a pad (sorry don't know the name of it). She is lame at the trot w/o bute. I'm going to try starting her on isox this week.
: It seemed from the study they had good results with RVI-- but if it did so much, why isn't it a common-place treatment?
: Thanks!
I use RVI in my practice and it does assist in some cases. It is not in general use because it is not predictable in its effect and can be a bit pricey.
Since you did not mention the phalangeal alignment, breakover or caudal limb support, I am assuming a shoe was applied to see if it would work its magic without addressing these vital issues and you have discovered that it doesn't. Until these issues are addressed, no medication will help for any length of time if at all. The mechanics of shoeing for navicualr problems is the most important aspect of the control.
M. W. Myers, D.V.M.