Rickiesmom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Robin, there is nothing worse than having a dog in discomfort and not knowing the cause. I hope the acupuncture helps her, and that perhaps the vet doing the treatment may be able to provide some insight. Sweet Polli, we are beaming you strong thoughts of comfort and ease. Mom too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Robin, I am so sorry you are having such a awful roller coaster ride. You and your pups are in our thoughts constantly. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 robin.. again..so sorry you are going through this..hopefully the acupuncture will help her rather than make it worse first..then better. will she get the cortisone tomorrow AM when ML is in? thinking of you. donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 robin.. again..so sorry you are going through this..hopefully the acupuncture will help her rather than make it worse first..then better. will she get the cortisone tomorrow AM when ML is in? thinking of you. donna Yes, she will get "the" shot. Both Friedman and ML were not overly thrilled with the depo the few times they used it. They said it gave some relief and has little side effects so we will see what we opt for. I believe Friedman will be in to see Polli as well tomorrow. Bringing in the big guns. I just took her out too pee. She definitely needed assistance standing. Not much, but she needed it. then, after standing for a minute or 2, she tentatively takes her steps. She is crossing her legs in the back which is definitely neurological. My DD just made me feel really good by saying to me, "mom, what are you doing to that poor dog". I needed that one. She is on her way over with the baby. She said do you still want me to come over to which I replied, not with that attitude, I don't. She's on her way. I don't want Polli to suffer. And I guess because of all the upsetness going on here today, Beau for the 1st time in weeks is very light on the food. 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 KyGrey Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending prayers for Polli. I wish there was something I could say or do but just know you are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending hugs and prayers for you and your sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 robin.. again..so sorry you are going through this..hopefully the acupuncture will help her rather than make it worse first..then better. will she get the cortisone tomorrow AM when ML is in? thinking of you. donna My DD just made me feel really good by saying to me, "mom, what are you doing to that poor dog". Oh geez....I know how much that hurts. My MIL, who is not an animal lover, made almost that same comment to me about my Cricket. Even thou my baby girl walked on 3 legs, she still had quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 MY heart goes out to you. It is so hard when our babies don't feel well. I also have had similar comments from the non-dog lovers in my life. Just do your best to ignore it. Perhaps the vet can prescribe a pain patch or some other narcotic pain killer to see her through this? Of course dogs don't understand that they still shouldn't do anything when the pain is relieved so you will need to keep her confined and inactive. I haven't read your previous posts so I don't know what is wrong with her -- but perhaps this will get her through this episode? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending hugs and prayers for you and your sweet Polli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Uh-oh. Sounds like Beau is picking up on everyone's stress. It's just not fair - Polli has been through so much, Beau is finally turning the corner, you and DH have been the archangels of your tribe and now more uncertainty. Sending boat loads of prayers and healing white light to everyone in your house. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Robin, I'm so sorry. Please know we're here for you, Polli, Beau, DH, etc. :grouphugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I know all the things running through your mind and how heavy your heart must be feeling right now from all the worry. Sending lots of white light and healing prayers and keeping fingers crossed that the accupuncture will help her this afternoon. Hope you are all able to get some sleep tonight. Hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Robin, I'm so sorry Polli is not feeling well, and your getting no sleep is also not good. I hope the acupuncture helps, I have a friend whose dog seems to really get a lot of relief from it for and old racing injury. I'm not sure if I understood correctly, but have you decided not to do the depo medrol? I've never had experience with it, but if there are not serious side effects, I think maybe if would be worth a try, even if it doesn't help. Hoping Polli finds relief soon, and you and your DH can get some needed rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Crap. Crap, crap, crap. I wish I could help, or offer words of encouragement. All I can say is your pups love you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Ask your vet if Gabapentin would help. Sorry this is happening to you---been there--I know how though it can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh, Robin, I'm so sorry you and Polli are going through this. Adding my prayers to tons of others. 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...
Guest TBSFlame Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thinking of you and sending all postive thoughts 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...
seeh2o Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm so sorry for what you are all going through. Not getting any sleep does make everything worse and heightens emotions. Good thoughts to you and yours. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 BAck from Acupuncture. she did greyt. Vet was a little concerned about lump, thought we might want to have it x-rayed aspirated and while at it- chest x-ray. We will talk to our vet tomorrow morning when we bring her in. She is moving a bit better so that's a good thing. I just gave her 10mg of valium to bring her some stress relief and we are going to take advantage of resting pups. DD came and went and was sorry. She wasn't sure how bad it was. Beau is eating. We will get throug this. We will get through this. We will get through this..... Will update after nappy. 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 greyscot Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) I don't know you you personally but I cannot believe you can keep going the way you do. Anyone who can go through what you are going through for your greys deserves a medal in my book. Thank you for doing what you are doing and I really hope things get better for you soon. Edited March 6, 2009 by greyscot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ravenqueen Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm glad things are getting better and I hope they continue to improve. Best wishes. Kiss her for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm glad she got some relief. I hope you got some sleep. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm glad things are looking up a wee bit. I can sympathize (a little bit) on how tiresome and wearying the roller coaster can be!! Good one day, not good the next.... Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Another dose of Valium tonight might be in order.....I think it will make everyone rest easier. Hugs to you..... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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