Guest borzoix4 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 *checking in also for todays update... continued prayers for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alichou Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sending lots of prayers and positive thougts your way. Was there any signs or symptoms leading up to her collapse, or was it just an instant thing? Poor angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 How is Diamond doing today? Is there any concensus on whether she had a stroke or was throwing a clot, or what? The second MRI showed a herniated disc in her neck. The first MRI was only of her brain and the base of her neck, because the neuro was fairly sure he was going to see evidence of a stroke. When he didn't, they moved down and did another one, and it showed the disc issue clearly. Apparently it's bulging from the right, pressing on the left (I think?) which he says explains why she lost feeling on the whole left side of her body. The Predisone and Gabapentin have worked wonders, and she's walking very slowly and hesitantly but without help. She has an awful case of diarrhea, though. Last night, we were up every half hour or so until 5am, when we slept for three hours. She still has it, with blood in her stool, this morning. I've left a message for her neurologist, so hopefully he'll okay something stronger than Imodium. Sending lots of prayers and positive thougts your way. Was there any signs or symptoms leading up to her collapse, or was it just an instant thing? Poor angel No signs that we saw. She was active and playing the night before and couldn't stand when we woke up. I really appreciate all of the prayers and positive thoughts. Thanks for checking on her. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Oh wow... that sounds so painful. Will it go away on its own, or does she need surgery? Sorry she's having diarrhea problems. Hopefully the vet gives her something to make her feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Oh wow... that sounds so painful. Will it go away on its own, or does she need surgery? Sorry she's having diarrhea problems. Hopefully the vet gives her something to make her feel better. It won't go away, but at least for now, he doesn't think surgery will be necessary. We're waiting to see how she does with it. We may need to put her on long-term meds and/or find a chiropractor. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 glad she's doing better! sending more prayers! 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...
vjgrey Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Diamond's neurologist reduced the prednisone from twice per day to once per day, thinking that's probably what's inflaming her intestinal tract. We just started yesterday, but it seems to have helped a little. Her poops are still a little bloody and FAR from solid, but we only had to go out once last night, instead of 10+. She also happily ate her breakfast this morning (boiled chicken, rice and a little pumpkin). We have three steps leading to our front door, and it seems to take her a minute to figure out how to move her left feet up the stairs, but otherwise she's walking really well. SUPER happy and relieved at how well she's doing. For most of Tuesday, I really thought we were losing our pretty girl. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Sounds like you're on the right track - sending more healing and strength prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Sending more good thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 sending more prayers! 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...
racindog Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Wonderful report! Way to go Diamond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Glad she is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very nice update! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Very encouraging. Keep on shining, Miss Diamond! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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