Guest Energy11 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Please see update in Post #75. IT IS ARTHRITIS! :-))) Hi All. I hate coming here for this reason. My Goldie, 9.5, started limping on her back right foot the other day. With all the ice and snow in the run, DH and I thought she'd sprained something. Then, we saw a dead yellow jacket bee on the porch. I treated for swelling with Deramaxx, and possible bee sting, with Benedryl. Well, three days later, the swelling of the foot is still there, and you can see a swollen area (like a knot) on the outside of the leg, in the "wrist" area. YOU KNOW what I am thinking! Goldie just saw Dr. Karen in January. Bloodwork ... perfect. Exam, went well, BUT, Dr. Karen pointed out a "funky looking toe." Being 9.5, we blew it off as arthritis. For about the last four to six weeks, Goldie has been whining a lot. She hasn't been limping, but whining, especially at night. The last week or so, she has snapped at me, just for coming over to her and covering her up. She has also been restless a lot at night. I am "doing the math," and what I am seeing is upsetting, to say the least! She is NOT in pain now. She is running up and down the handicapped ramp we had built (Thank God), but I do have her on Deramaxx, twice a day, (*with Pepcid AC), for pain and swelling. She sees Dr. Karen at 2:30 this Monday for x-rays. ***Goldie does NOT do well with sedation (*I asked my former vet/employer for a sedation protocol, as he knows Goldie better). I am PRAYING it is NOT OS, but my gut says it is. "My gut" is usually right. If it is, we don't do amputations, but only palliative care. Any good thoughts, white light, and prayers, you can send Goldie's way, over the weekend, will be VERY appreciated! She was the second adopted after Energy died, and I am extremely close to her. Many thanks! Dee Edited February 23, 2010 by Energy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well we don't want your "gut" to be right this time. Special prayers for Goldie that it is just an insect/bee sting/bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well we don't want your "gut" to be right this time. Special prayers for Goldie that it is just an insect/bee sting/bite. I HATE my "Gut" sometimes! They always taught us in Paramedic School to "follow our gut feelings ..." I always did, and they were usually right. Darned Gut! Many thanks for your prayers. Goldie was my "hurricane foster" back when we had all of those hurricanes in Florida. She helped Curfew come out of his shell, and she holds my hand when we sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, You know you and Goldie have many prayers from here.I am hoping your gut feeling is very wrong. 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 Energy11 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, You know you and Goldie have many prayers from here.I am hoping your gut feeling is very wrong. Thanks, Me too, on the "gut!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thinking good thoughts for you and Goldie........ Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have to agree my gut feeling is usually right. BUT!... once in a while we misinterpret our gut feelings. Praying this is one of those times! Plus crossing fingers, toes and eyes for good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, YOu got it... You got many hugs from PA. .. and lots of prayers and good thought for Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 thinking good thoughts for your baby. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AGirlNamedMe Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thinking of you and Goldie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Really hoping it is just a sprain! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Ohiogreymom Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, you're always there, trying to help everyone else, well this time, I hope our prayers help you and Goldie. I'm sending lots of them. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Oh Dee, I'm praying for Goldie and hoping for a good outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Holding sweet Goldie in our hearts & prayers that her momma's gut is wrong this time. for you, Dee. I know the waiting is so hard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, another thought on the gut, and I know you'll get this. Sometimes, our background and education can cause us to mis-read our gut in cases like this. Let's hope! 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 zoolaine Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 You and Goldie are in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ref Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope it is just a bee sting. I know what you mean about gut feelings I tend to be the same as you and usually right BUT sometimes we can be wrong. Don't worry yourself unnecessarily and put yourself through hell untill you know one way or other. Think possitive thoughts if you can. Thinking all good things for you and Goldie Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dee, another thought on the gut, and I know you'll get this. Sometimes, our background and education can cause us to mis-read our gut in cases like this. Let's hope! Yes, you ARE right. I remember my first paramedic teacher, saying ... "you will leave here with all this knowledge, but, sometimes, you will WISH you didn't know a thing!" Amen, Sandra, my first medic instructor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Sending lots of good thoughts and hoping it's just something minor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 You have all my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated on how it goes. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Oh no Dee!!! I am so very sorry to hear this! Of course you have good thoughts, prayers, and white light coming your way. You give so much help and advice every single day, and we appreciate you. Hugs to you and Goldie! Give her a sweet kiss for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Y'all know what is ironic? About a week ago, I dropped my Trupanion Pet Insurance deductible to zero! I am glad I did, but this is too strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvetteVal Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Good thoughts coming your way. We always think the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Dee, I want you to be wrong,wrong, wrong. Lots of Prayers and Hugs from here for Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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