Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 We've had a rough day here and I'm not speaking of the Tropical Depression. Amy's back legs went out. I called our vet and he said bring her in immediately. After 2 hours at the office which included a neurological exam, 12 Chemistry Panel bloodwork and bloodwork being sent to Arizona to test for Protatek Tick and Babesia --- we still aren't sure what's going on. The "good" news is it is only her back end effected and he suspects it's something similar to Sciatica. He's pretty confident it is not a tumor but possibly something small that moves around and can sometimes hit the Sciatic nerve. He's amazed she doesn't seem to be in pain --- especially because of the famous GSOD. He did a test where they run something down her spine and watch what happens and Amy's was ok. It will be at least 5 days to get results from Arizona. He started her on Prednisone, Primor, and Soma (muscle relaxer) in hopes to relieve the inflamation and "unpinch" the nerve. This is so scary and just breaks my heart to see her in this condition. We hold her back-side up with a towel to take her out to potty. She managed to tinkle before her muscles seized up again but she was doing her little "poo poo trot" when it hit so she didn't get to finish her business. This is probably a little confusing, I did my best to try to relate everything we heard today. I sure would appreciate prayers for our little girl. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 :hope :candle :bighug Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Amy - hoping it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Oh, my goodness, Jackie ! Prayers that this turns out to be nothing significant !! Hugs to you and Amy !! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Jackie, I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do. I'll be praying for your sweet Amy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I would just put one of those blue pads under Crickets rear end. When she went to the bathroom we would find her in the middle of the room, and we would change the pad. She wanted nothing to do with a wet pad. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Okay, here's what we're thinking. This is NOTHING serious, it just can't be. Hopefully the meds kick in quick and Amy is comfortable. She has to be feeling great to celebrate on Thursday, and we'll here of nothing else. Jackie, you know we're with you and Amy. And please give her a big kiss from her boy Wayne. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thank all of you for your prayers, good thoughts and suggestions --- gonna get blue pads tomorrow. I do hope it's just a pinched nerve and that the meds kick in soon. I admit I am paranoid after just losing Turbo. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Okay, I ordered one of Xan's special chants. That ought to do it for sure. You just stay strong Amy Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending prayers and gentle hugs to the sweet little girl. Feel better real soon Amy. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Amy, and hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending prayers and hugs for your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Oh Jackie, I'm sorry to read this! Poor Amy. Let's hope it's just a pinched nerve or at least nothing too serious. I'm keeping you and your sweet girl in my thoughts, and my fingers firmly crossed. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I suspect you already know this, but did the vet check for LSS? www.greyhound-data.com/dir/397/Lumbosacral_Stenosis.pdf Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Jackie, sending good thoughts towards you and scritches for Amy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 just said a prayer for your dear Amy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I suspect you already know this, but did the vet check for LSS? www.greyhound-data.com/dir/397/Lumbosacral_Stenosis.pdf I think he ruled that out because there are brief periods of time that she can walk almost normal. I didn't specifically ask about LSS though and I do know about it. We had taken Turbo to see Dr. Herron at TX A&M several years ago to have him checked for it. This really does act like severe muscle spasms but apparently the tick diseases can look similar. We've had a bad evening. She can't stand long enough to potty and she won't go with the towel holding her up. I will call the vet tomorrow, they wanted to know how she's doing. I don't know if there's anything additional they can give her until the blood tests come back from Arizona. Thanks for your suggestion and I will ask the vet tomorrow when I call, just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Amy. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Oh, Jackie, your sweet Amy has got to be alright! I know waiting for test results is so difficult, and of course you're worried, expecially after losing Turbo. We'll all be hoping that she is just fine, and sending lots of prayers. And I'm sure Wayne will bring her lots of ice cream! Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts for Amy. Quote ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Let's hope they quickly find the cause and it is easily treatable. There are few thing that can do this and they normally recover. The fact that it is intermittent is a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just caught this thread and wanted to add our chants and prayers too - thinking healing thoughts and hoping the meds do their job quickly and that you get answers that will help your sweet Amy. Sending extra hugs and lots of scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Oh my gosh! You and Amy will be in my thoughts and prayers, hope is something as simple and easily treatable. Charla Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) Just checking in to see how Amy is doing. I know you had a very long night Jackie, I hope things are better this am Edited August 6, 2008 by cbudshome Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just checking in to see how Amy is doing. I know you had a very long night Jackie, I hope things are better this am Big kiss from Wayne Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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