Wonder Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thunder hasn't had a grand mal seizure since Sept 26, 2010 (he ended up having over 10 in 24 hours and was at the evet for a few days). He had been on zoni 250mg since Aug 10th. Sept 26th, added pheno to the mix. He was only having a few focal seizures since then. They were very hard to detect. On May 3rd, his neuro vet and I talked about reducing his zoni to 200mg and keep pheno the same. She warned me that it might cause seizures but we were gong to try this dose for 6 months. My thinking was why keep giving him the zoni if it wasn't controlling his seizures. This morning at 3:14am, he had a seizure. It was bad but not the worse he's had. So the drug cocktail he had been getting was controlling his seizures. I put him back on 250 mg of zoni plus the pheno. Please keep him in your thoughts that he doesn't start to cluster. I love this boy so much! Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thunder. Hopefully getting his Zoni dose back up will help matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Poor Thunder! :goodluck Sending lots of good thoughts! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sending get-well wishes Thunder's way. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Please be well, Thunder! 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...
Houndtime Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good thoughts for Thunder. 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...
Wonder Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'm transferring him to my primary vet - his appt is June 5th for a pheno check up and general exam. Just left a message about his seizure with his neuro vet in case he clusters. But he won't cluster because you all are praying for him. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Poor guy, I'd put his meds back where they were. Obviously the dose was doing a good job of controlling his seizures. 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...
carronstar Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Lots of good thoughts for Thunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Good thoughts for Thunder. Let us hope that it was just a one off breakthrough seizure and it won't happen again. Your big black Thirder looks so like my Caesar -- and Caesar is another seizure dog. I posted his story recently on the Epilepsy thread -- his diagnosis is idiopathic epilepsy with hypersensitivity to drugs, Just a thought, as I haven't followed Thunder's story: We have what our neurologist calls an "OMG Kit" in case Caesar clusters. Usually this is diazapam* either injected or intranasally or rectally administered. Basically it just buys time if we should ever need to rush a clustering dog to the E-Vet, but it is comforting to have on hand. Has your neurologist suggested anything like that? *Of course my special snowflake can't tolerate diazapam so we have intranasal midazolam in our OMG kit! Edited May 14, 2013 by Saffron Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 sending lots and lots of good thoughts for Thunder Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good thoughts for Thunder. Let us hope that it was just a one off breakthrough seizure and it won't happen again. Your big black Thirder looks so like my Caesar -- and Caesar is another seizure dog. I posted his story recently on the Epilepsy thread -- his diagnosis is idiopathic epilepsy with hypersensitivity to drugs, Just a thought, as I haven't followed Thunder's story: We have what our neurologist calls an "OMG Kit" in case Caesar clusters. Usually this is diazapam* either injected or intranasally or rectally administered. Basically it just buys time if we should ever need to rush a clustering dog to the E-Vet, but it is comforting to have on hand. Has your neurologist suggested anything like that? *Of course my special snowflake can't tolerate diazapam so we have intranasal midazolam in our OMG kit! When he clustered, I asked for some Valium to have on hand but she said it didn't work for him. He was on a diazapam drip for 24 hrs the last time he clustered. I just need to stop worrying. I'm driving myself crazy. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xan Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Ugh. Scary!! Sending more good thoughts for you and Thunder! No more seizures, no matter what, no matter when!! :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) When he clustered, I asked for some Valium to have on hand but she said it didn't work for him. He was on a diazapam drip for 24 hrs the last time he clustered. I just need to stop worrying. I'm driving myself crazy. Yes, try to calm down. No way Thunder will cluster with all these good thoughts coming his way! I certainly understand the anxiety though. Odd that she said Valium wouldn't work because they put him on a Diazapam drip. Was this the neuro? Valium is just a brand name for the generic Diazapam. Some vets are reluctant about handing out meds for home use, maybe especially when we ask for the drug by name. Very understandable when you think about it. We are only supposed to use the OMG kit if Caesar seizes for more than 3 minutes or goes into a series of seizures. We also live a good 45 minutes away from and E-Vet. Anyway, if you think an "OMG kit" might be helpful in the future, perhaps ask if there is "anything we could have at home" that might help in an emergency as we are bringing him to the clinic E-Vet. Or perhaps ask your regular vet. Your regular vet probably knows you well enough to realise that you won't be popping the valium yourself instead of giving it to the dog. Edit to add other thought. Edited May 14, 2013 by Saffron Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Ha my reg vet will tell me to take Valium and a bottle of wine He's always telling me to chill out. I decided to take the afternoon off. I'm worthless at work today. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 At the bottle of wine and valium. Sounds like a good plan to take the afternoon off. I've not been a regular on GT for a while, life gets in the way, but just caught up on some of your posts about Thunder's seizures. I'm sure he'll be OK. Is he still a foster or is he home for good? Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good thoughts for Thunder! He is a such a handsome boy! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 sending many good thoughts! Rainey also began seizuring when we tried to lower her zoni. We started the pheno on 1/1/11 and she was finally seizure free for almost 2 months, until we lowered the zoni, just like Thunder. Keeping many fingers crossed he's ok. IIRC the zoni kicked in pretty quickly. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sending good thoughts! Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just seeing this sending good thoughts for a peaceful night. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikinghounds Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Sending good thoughts to Thunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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