Healing Light For Bumper

[Trihounds]

Well, I have avoided posting in this forum I think because I'm trying to avoid the reality of Bumper's current condition. In his 6 months with us, this is his second bout of "something" causing inflammation around his spinal cord, which causes a neurolical disruption between his brain and hind end. As a result and as I think the swelling progressed over the last 2 weeks (since he has been in and out of regular vet), he was not able to walk or stand on Friday. An emergency MRI concluded everything was "normal". Huh?

 

So, the likely causes are 1) autoimmune or 2) less likely, but some type of infection like meningitis. While Bump was under for the MRI, the neurologist did a spinal tap and we expect the results tomorrow. I guess they can deduce whether it is autoimmune or not based on the type of white blood cells in the spinal fluid. If there are a variety, I am told, it is likely autoimmune.

 

I felt terrible for him on Friday morning as I wheeled him into the neurologist's on a gurney and he was shaking so much his teeth were chattering. I hated seeing him like that. He is at least a bit more comfortable and less nervous now but is still in a fair degree of pain. I am told he is able to walk with assistance and go to the bathroom on his own, though he needs some motivation to do so.

 

If there is any white light left out there, given so many struggling houndies, our Bumper could sure use some. Here is a shot of him on a better day (night) while sleeping in DDs lower bunk while camping:

 

 

Thanks for any well wishes you can send his way.

 

Edited August 25, 2009 by BrucieDad

[Guest KyGrey]

Sending lots of prayers.

[macoduck]

[GreyPoopon]

for Bumper. I hope they come up with a diagnosis and a treatment plan that has him home and happy soon.

[Batmom]

Lots of good wishes and prayers. Such a handsome boy .

[MandysMom]

Sending lots of prayers for Bumper.

[Guest 2greysinPA]

Sending Lots of prayers and White light for bumper....

[Guest greymama002]

for Bumper; hopefully you will get some answers, and he will soon be on his way to recovery!

[Guest PiagetsMom]

Sending many well wishes your way for Bumper

[Houndtime]

Good thoughts for Bumper from New Jersey.

[Remolacha]

[Guest argolola]

I just put him on my prayer list. God bless.

[Guest eaglflyt]

We're praying for Bumper's diagnosis, treatment and speedy recovery.

[Guest ss556]

Sending tons of prayers for your Bumper that he feels better and that you get an answer.

 

[scullysmum]

:hope

[Guest PhillyPups]

Many prayers from Philly for sweet Bumper

 

 

 

[Guest greyhound1]

:hope :hope

[Fudge]

Hoping Bumper will be ok

[nyGreys]

Sending many prayers for your Bumper.

[Guest UESBrindle]

Sending prayers

[Guest Energy11]

Love, prayers and hugs for Bumper! He is surely handsome!

[Magdalyn58]

Lots of prayers coming from NEPA for Bumper.

 

:hope :candle

 

[KahluasMagic]

Prayers and white light coming for Bumper. I hope he is well soon.

[lovinggreysslp]

Sending prayers for Bumper!

[sweetdogs]

If there is any white light left out there, given so many struggling houndies, our Bumper could sure use some.

There is always plenty to spare. You must be so worried. Please let us know how he makes out with his tests.