JedsMom Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Ripple's limp has come back and it's worse than ever. We had clear x-rays a few weeks ago and she was doing well with just taking a deramax. Now she's limping worse than ever. We've switched from Deramax to Rymadil and we've also added in Tramadol. I'm hopeful that we can find out what's going on. She won't put any weight on the leg, has trouble going down the front steps and has a hard time getting up and down. It seems like the problem is something in the movement when she starts to move her leg forward... I don't know if it's the having to pick it up some or move it forward or the combo movement... Please keep your fingers crossed for us, we need it! Edited August 19, 2009 by JedsMom Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Please keep us posted on your pup, as you can see by all the threads, limping is a big issue, and any info is a help Good Luck poor pup:goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Prayers and thoughts from here! Please keep us posted, ... hoping for something easy like a sprain or strain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oh dear. Limping like that is always worrisome. Sending prayers and light for Miss Ripple. Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RICHandJUDE Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Good Luck to you and Ripple! Our prayers are with you. I hate limping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Prayers from Oklahoma for Ripple and hoping they can find and fix the cause of pain soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I will pray for your little sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 It was a really bad night last night. I spent it on the floor with Ripple. She was in tremendous pain. I could get her down to lay with me and then she'd be back up. She was panting to hard. If I tried to touch her, she'd cry. It was terrible. I finally got her down to stay around 4:30. In the course of the week we've been waiting for this appointment today, she's gone from kind of limping, to unable to use the leg and in bad pain. If the doctor we see today finds this to be something that isn't fixable, she's in too much pain. I'm so sorry that she's having to go through this. Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 My prayers are with you and Ripple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onegreydog Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Prayers for you & Ripple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 i'm so sorry for Ripple and for you... Sending healing white light and many prayers for Ripple from Eastern PA and hugs and strength to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Love, hugs and prayes for Ripple from us here on the mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Many prayers coming from the desert 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...
NancyB Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear Ripple is in so much pain. I hope you find out today what's going on with her. Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've put together a timeline of her history. I hope that will help the new doctor. I've seen him once before, last fall. He was the doctor who diagnosed Jed's osteo. Today is going to be a better visit. I am thinking positive! You can think positive and cry at the same time, right? @ 8 weeks ago, Ripple ran & played in the yard with Daisy (puppy). Next day had lameness in leg ->gave her Deramax and limp cleared up after 3 days. @6 weeks ago, Ripple let out in yard and ran for a couple of minutes - started limping again. Took her to see Dr. F the following day - she was limping in the morning, but by appointment that afternoon, no longer lame. Refilled deramax rx. 7/20 limping returned - x-rays taken Deramax 75 mg/day controlled limping until @ 8/3. Slight limp returned. Added Tramadol for a couple of days and she felt better. Tramadol given sporadically - only every couple of days if we felt she needed it. 8/10 Limping returned full-time - made appointment with specialist. 8/18 (PM) pain appeared to increase. Tramadol given regularly. 8/19 (overnight) - 8/20 - -Very bad pain fast panting, crying. Tramadol increased. Unable to get comfortable. Up and down all night - finally began to rest btwn 4AM & 9AM. As of this morning, she will put no weight on leg at all. Cries if area (shoulder/leg) touched. Fast panting. Not interested in breakfast, but got some down her. Has been eating well all week before today. 8/16 - Observation (Jon) - Left shoulder flexes more than right when walking. 8/16 - Observation (Diana) - Hesitates when picking up/moving bad leg forward. Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 VERY good history! I am sure it will help the vet. Getting a good history is half the battle, whether in veterinary or human medicine. Good Luck and lots of hugs! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wishing the best for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Please read Remembrance 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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