Guest dmt Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 No advice, just lots of healing thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 how scary for you (and poor Irene) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 One Irene wishes another Irene all, good positive thoughts. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 sending many prayers that she recovers!!! :Hope 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...
Teensy Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks, everyone. She is resting comfortably at the specialty vet. I'm told that she has been seen by the neurologist, and he should be contacting us soon. From the preliminary eval at the specialty ER, they are not thinking FCE, because they think it should have resolved by now? Or maybe it shouldn't be painful anymore? I don't know. I wasn't there for that part of the explanation. Leaning more toward disc rupture or tumor or clot from a tumor. When we saw her this morning she almost immediately fell asleep. She had clearly been panic-whining all night, and was exhausted. This is tough. Wow. I'm surprised I am having such a difficult time connecting the dots, and how much fear and panic is impeding my thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So sorry you guys are going through this. Hope you can get some answers soon. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Sending more prayers yours and Irene's way. :hope Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Sending prayers for Irene. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Sending prayers for Irene, and hope they have some answers and good news for you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Okay, so she's seen the big neurologist that everyone seems to love and trust, and he squeezed her in on a day when he had no available appointments, so I sure love him. Initial eval was not exactly correct about the FCE. Could still be that or disc rupture. He doesn't seem to think surgery is inevitable. Tumor is unlikely due to sudden onset, but still not out of the question. Could also be a chunk of disk pressing against the spine, which would need to be removed. IN any case the chance of a lot of functional recovery is good. I am exhaling a little better now. Edited March 18, 2013 by Teensy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Exhaling is good. When does the new doc think he will have an initial diagnosis? How is Irene doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That is great news, continued thoughts your way. I know how hard this situation is. Linda, Jack and Keeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 We should hear about the MRI results in a couple of hours. I know they have her medicated, and when I last talked to the tech she was resting, instead of whining herself to death, so that's good. THey can only stay awake for so long, these dogs. Time to get some work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 How scary-I hope the MRI results yield some answers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Oh poor Irene! It's so hard when they are anxious and get so upset in a strange environment. I have a habit of picking worriers too; Sid wouldn't care about being at the vet, Jeffie would be beside himself, so I do sympathise. I'm so glad she's been seen by a neurologist and everything is in hand - also that some of the worst fears are receding. Fingers crossed that you get final answers soon and some help for the poor sweet girl! : Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 There was probably a collective exhale in Baltimore and DC as well. hoping she continues to rest while you figure this out. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 THanks, Colleen. So here's the MRI update. Looks like a disc rupture. Lots of bruising, and a tiny piece of disc material sitting on the spine, but he doesn't think removing it will make a huge difference. Pain control, muscle relaxers, and rest. No surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Whew!.......Just thinking of all the things it could have been makes me nauseous. Prayers for Irene......that she does well & makes a full recovery. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That is probably the best news you could hope for! Give the lovely girl a scritch for me. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wonderful update! I hope you both get some rest tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Poor Irene. I'm glad the update is good, and I'm sending lots of healing thoughts her way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 THanks, Colleen. So here's the MRI update. Looks like a disc rupture. Lots of bruising, and a tiny piece of disc material sitting on the spine, but he doesn't think removing it will make a huge difference. Pain control, muscle relaxers, and rest. No surgery! Hoping for a quick, full and uneventful recovery! Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks, Meredith, and everyone who followed this thread. It really helped me get through the day! ...And just when I was getting my head together, my last physical therapy patient of the day fainted for no reason, and EMS had to be called! But that's a thread for another website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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