greytpups Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Sending along lots of healing thoughts to Polli and prayers that this is just a temporary thing. You guys are in my thoughts a lot since you've been going through so much. People have recommended Chiro treatments for Bailey's limp and I've always declined. I have heard too many stories about dogs that get manipulated and their conditions worsens because of misdiagnosis. I always go with my gut. Hopefully, you'll be able to find options that work for her. Jan Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Just when I thought ,Things are looking up ...... oh cr&@ . Hugs ..Hugs..Hugs and some more Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Why no NSAIDs after the depo-medrol? Hugs and prayers for Polli, and hope that everything snaps back quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and hugs to all of you. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Is anyone suggesting an x ray or ultrasound to look around to find a problem? Hugs from Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Since you are looking for Dr. Stack I imagine you've already seen these, but for anyone else who hasn't, here is a link to Dr. Stack's articles online. There is one specifically on LS: http://greythealth.com/lumbosacral.htm And this one summarizes what drugs are OK to use in combination (and which are not - see table at bottom of article): http://greythealth.com/pain.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanillaBean Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 LS=Lumbosacral Stenosis=Narrowing of the spinal canal due to arthritis of the lumbosacral junction. IF, this is due to a misalignment of the lumbar vertebrae or the Sacrum (one or both moved anteriorally or posterially) then Chiropractic might help. IF, this is Not, then Chiropractic will not help. Only way you will know if to get Polli examined. to you all............. signed, the chiropractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Sending tons of prayers and hugs. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 sending many prayers to Polli and you! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 No advice just lots of prayers, hugs and good thoughts for you all. I wish this stinking storm wasn't coming our way! I'm sure the last thing Polli wants to see is 8-10 more inches of snow right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 Is anyone suggesting an x ray or ultrasound to look around to find a problem? Hugs from Philly. Yes and no. Vet asked if we wanted to do an x-ray to see what was up. We asked what we would be doing differently, She said absolutely nothing. Didn't pay to stress Polli out more than she was. It is LS. When the vet did the 2 finger test, down she went. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Polli, precious girl, you are always in my prayers. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Checking in on Polli... how is she this evening? 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...
RobinM Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Checking in on Polli... how is she this evening? Polli is still struggling. She is resting comfortably although she will pant from time to time. I have her on 100mg of tramadol every 8-12 hours as needed. It takes a few minutes for her to lay down and she is not able to stand by herself although the last time she did do it by herself. When we get her outside and put her down on the grass, it takes a few minutes for her to get started walking. Once she gets started, she looks pretty good. it's getting her up and started, that's the biggie. Now, with the impending snow storm... you've got to be kidding me... can't seem to catch a break. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennesseegrey Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Prayers to you for Polli. Her and Caesar started Chem about the same time and I've been watching for progress on her. I certainly wouldn't do chiropractic without an xray. I hope the accupuncture and meds help. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You, your DH, and Polli (and Beau, of course) are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Keeping sweet Polli in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leah Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Polli is in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Since you are looking for Dr. Stack I imagine you've already seen these, but for anyone else who hasn't, here is a link to Dr. Stack's articles online. There is one specifically on LS: http://greythealth.com/lumbosacral.htm And this one summarizes what drugs are OK to use in combination (and which are not - see table at bottom of article): http://greythealth.com/pain.htm According to that second link, they *can* give both the Depo and the NSAIDs: ** DepoMedrol lumbosacral injection is OK with NSAIDs Would it be worth asking again to make sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Robin. I am up early with this snow (husband and son have a long drive to work and I'm nervous). I was thinking of how you are making out with Polli with this crummy snow storm...Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Keeping Polli in our thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thinking of Polli in this lousy weather. I hope she's doing okay this morning. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Robin. I am up early with this snow (husband and son have a long drive to work and I'm nervous). I was thinking of how you are making out with Polli with this crummy snow storm...Donna thanks for thinking about us. Being that we have to let Beau out every 3 hours, we started shoveling a path at 11 pm, 2 am and 5 am. So, when Dh carried Polli out to do her business, she had a path. That "lump" which had doubled it's size from the start is less than half it's size and she is moving slighly better today. Maybe Ann (chicosmoms) was right when she said a muscle tear. Oh, that would be so much better than LS. Going to call the vet to see if she still thinks acupunture is a good idea given the circumstances. We have a 9:30 (my office is now closed due to the storm) but if we go, it will be this afternoon when I can get out of my driveway! Since you are looking for Dr. Stack I imagine you've already seen these, but for anyone else who hasn't, here is a link to Dr. Stack's articles online. There is one specifically on LS: http://greythealth.com/lumbosacral.htm And this one summarizes what drugs are OK to use in combination (and which are not - see table at bottom of article): http://greythealth.com/pain.htm According to that second link, they *can* give both the Depo and the NSAIDs: ** DepoMedrol lumbosacral injection is OK with NSAIDs Would it be worth asking again to make sure? I actually got a email from Suzanne Stack. Yes, it can be given, with associated risks of course. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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