Yardman's Lump - It's A R T H R I T I S !

[Guest MomofSweetPotatoes]

Ok, so I posted the pile of things that are going on. Here's Yardman's lump on his hock It hasn't been red, but it is in the pics, because I took them right after I poked and squished and prodded it. Like I'd have the ability to x-ray vision it and tell what it is.

 

Photo 1

 

Photo 2

 

Photo 3

 

We'll get an idea of what it is tomorrow. 12 days it took to get like this...(minus the redness from my playing with it)

 

UPDATE: We just got back. It's arthritis. They're pretty sure. The soft outer part is more than likely a seroma from him laying on that side. They gave us the x-rays to send to Dr. C if we wish, just to be sure. They understand my paranoia, and pretty much felt the same way I did. *whew*

 

Thank you all for your well wishes. Off to update my other thread.

Edited March 25, 2008 by MomofSweetPotatoes

[Patsy]

Hoping tomorrow comes really soon . . . . and the news is good.

[Xan]

Owey.

Reading and responding on your other thread...

[HopeForHounds]

You have my prayers and hugs.

[Guest guinness_the_greyt]

Yardman

 

Sending loads and loads of prayers and love to you and my Yardman!

[GreyWrangler]

Any update yet?

[Patsy]

chanting/pacing/chanting/pacing

[Guest MomofSweetPotatoes]

Posted an update with better news!

[Remolacha]

[Guest GiJenn51]

Oh thank God!!! Yardman--- I you.

[Guest Winterwish]

Oh Kerri what a relief ,altho' poor Yardman!

but I'm so glad it's something that can be managed in someway.

[robinw]

[Aerosmom]

Phew!

[turbotaina]

Good news!

[Patsy]

Not that I'd wish arthritis on Yardman, but whahoooooooooooooooooo

[Guest fastdogs]

Good news. A little Ascription now and then and he'll be as good as new. :banana

[nyGreys]

Wow Kerri, Thank goodness!

Yardman, this is for you sweetie...

[Guest PhillyPups]

For one of the few times I LOVE arthritis ~ Uncle Arthur Itis is visiting.

 

I gave The Queen and give Stepper baby aspirin on a daily basis and if it is damp/cold nasty weather a coated aspirin [Ecotrin or generic CVS brand] to aid (I take em with em) in pain management.

 

YARDMN

[gazehund]

Doing the HAPPY DANCE here!!

 

Atta boy Yardman. Feel better soon sweetie.

[Guest BlackandBrindle]

Woohoo!!!!

 

That's awesome news!

[Guest WYOwhy]

What a relief! Isn't it amazing how good "arthritis" sounds to your ears. Incidentally, that is the exactly the same location of Avery's old hock injury -which gives me panic attacks from time to time. I'm with you on the feeling of relief when those x-rays come back clean.

[Guest Cris_M]

Go Yardman!!!! You are such a sweetie to give your mom one less thing to worry about. And, yeah, arthritis sounds pretty darn good given the other possibilites. Now, tell your pooch buddies to get on board with you and come up with minor ailments rather than dire ones.

 

Congrats, Kerri. You deserved a break.

[Xan]

Yeay!!!

[patricia]

Good news!

[Fiona3]

What a relief for you - from the photos, I can see your concern but this is excellent news (compared to the alternatives). Hope he is perking up soon.