Tipper - adrenal tumor/breathing issues

Great news Patti!
The stress causing the eye hemorrhaging made me think of a friend of mine who would vomit so forcefully whenever she got sick that she also broke blood vessels in her eyes. Can you imagine?

I'm so glad that Tipper is doing well!

Good news about Tipper's eyes. What a trip for you and Tipper..that's a lot of driving..you must be exhausted.
Hope you can stay in out of the snow and relax for the holiday!!

Barbara

Hi Everyone:
We have been up since 430am. Tipper slept for 5 hours in the car yesterday so she has enough by 430 and wanted up. She slept right against my back all nite giving me about 6 inches to sleep on and had her feet underneath of me so they don't jump. I got up feeling terrible. My Lupus is kicked in to overdrive, have the rash back, and every joint in my body does not want to go. I have never felt this bad. My hands are even swollen. It was hard for me even walking around this morning. Tipper walked and the whole time I felt like a 90 lb weight on me dragging it around, not sure how I made it. That will be it for the day though. I think the 5 hours of non stop driving did me in. I would never get up and do that for myself, but she must go so I would never think of not taking her. The bad part is I have to go to Pittsburgh December 10th to my Dr. I just can't take long trips in the car anymore. If I would have had time I could stop and get out and walk around, but with traffic you never know so glad I was early. The eye Dr. told me I was right to be concerned about those Reticulocytes. I am glad once I start something I see it thru, or where would my precious baby be? It is a shame, but I don't trust any Dr.'s anymore after this experience. I am eagerly awaiting the recipes from the nutritionist, I need to get Tipper strong again. Yesterday at the hospital, an older couple brought in a husky. His rear legs were shaking so badly he could only walk a few inches at a time, it was heartbreaking and made tears just start down my cheeks. I am putting in request to God that if he ever re does the world over that he will give our companion animals the same life span as us, and that this horrible disease will be gone from the face of the earth. I will be the most grateful person in the world on Thanksgiving because I have the biggest blessing ever and that is my Tipper. I have half of my house left to clean and don't know if I will make it today, looks iffy. Blessings
Patti

Patti, So sorry to hear you are feeing so poorly. Hope you feel better soon.
I love the request you are putting in to God. That surely be wonderful.
Hugs to you and Tipper.

Oh so sorry to hear your poorly, 5 hrs straight driving would do me in as well. I hope that you can feel better soon and yes I agree with your prayers that would be wonderful :)

Hi Patti, thank you very much for checking in on Ginger when you are not feeling good yourself. I really do hope you will feel better as hours go by today and don't worry too much about cleaning your house when you are not well. Your health comes first so that you can take a better care of your Tipper.
Are you having company over Thanksgiving? Is that why all the cleaning? Just don't push yourself too much, k?
I don't know how you can make such long trips with Tipper only in the car. She must be such a car ride trained dog. I'm afraid to go any long drive with any of my babies by myself, I once almost had an accident on the highway. I still cringe just thinking about it.
You are just one of the kind, Patti. Stay warm and happy cooking.
Song.

Oh Patti,

I hope you feel better real soon. A day of rest is in order indeed!!!:)

Oh no Patti!
Please get some rest. Lupus is nothing to play with as you know.

Hi Everyone:
Well I finished the cleaning. It drives me nuts to sit still. I got a hot shower and rubbed some of my joints with Ben Gay. I feel a little better since the hot shower etc. I am resting for the rest of the nite. It is really snowing here, and I have to take Tipper to the vets for blood pressure in the morning. Unless it is really bad when we wake up, she will be there. Tipper has been a naughty girl today, I think she is paying me back for taking her to Pittsburgh yesterday. I have often thought of taking her back to our house there, and letting her run inside her fenced in yard. Of course I would ask the new owners first. I bet she would be thrilled to be in her yard running. I hope the holiday passes quickly as it makes me think of my family, and is quite depressing for me. As long as I have Tipper I am ok though. I think I will bake something tomorrow to keep busy, maybe my grandmothers pumpkin custard pie that I am glad I got the recipe for. Blessings
Patti

Patti I,m glad your feeling slightly better. I,m so jealous of your snow although I do hate driving in it. We,ve not had any yet just frost and really cold winds.

Take care driving tomorrow if the weather is still bad.:)