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All 4 of my future inlaws like the Steelers too. I think I'll stay away from their Facebook pages for awhile :-)
I know how you feel about the rechecks Patti. You dread them but want them over with too.
Daisy's ACTH is now scheduled for Jan. 9th. Hoping for good weather that day!
Hi Everyone:
No replay on that mess up in the Kansas City San Diego game last nite ???? Are they all crazy or what ? My Steelers would be in the playoffs had that happened. I have to say though, the Steelers shot themselves in the foot this season. We have never been out of the playoffs since the 70's. They let to many of out veteran lineman go at the same time. Stupid move. Now moving on to Tipper. Last night she had the worst of the seizures yet. Yes that is exactly what it is. This time her whole body shook violently she scared me to death, and when I shook her she stopped but got up dazed and confused. This is apparently getting worse and I will go over it with the vet this morning when Tipper gets her shot. My God it was bad, and I am worried as it is getting worse. I could not get my phone going in time and I was more concerned with stopping it. I just have to some how get this videoed and that would have been the one to catch on video. I sit there every nite ready to video this and nothing happens until I get tired and out the phone down. Some how I have to stick it out, it has been hard as I am exhausted lately form her not sleeping before. This definitely takes a toll on you. I just need to get some video of this asap. I am going to make this a priority this week!! We have new snow on the ground and it is 26 out this morning. What a difference a day makes. Blessings
Patti
So sorry to hear about Tipper's bad seizure. They are the MOST frightening thing to watch. Our first Boston, Tyson had a brain tumor, and his first 3 were awful. Then he got on Phenobarbital and they stopped for 6 months, and slowly came back with a vengance. His last 3-4 were EXTREMELY violent.
And, ugh about the Steelers. blah.
Wishing you luck today!
Patti, I've been thinking that maybe somehow you can get or rent a night vision video camera or something like that through out the night where Tipper sleeps so you don't have to be up all night tho it's questionable how clearly you can see through that green light.
Tipper not being able to sleep with any light on makes your job almost impossible to achieve and you just can't do that night after night. I'm praying you resolve this quest sooner rather than later.
I know you will do it. Take care.
Patti, I was going to suggest that as well, I have an ip camera, wireless (surveillance camera) set up and I watch my boys all the time when I'm up here in my office, it has night vision as well and yes you can see clearly when night vision kicks in, it isn't green on my camera it is more black and white, and can detect motion and it will record when motion occurs if you set it up that way. Try a rent a center or some type of renting company and see if it is affordable for you. You can sleep and catch sweet Tipper on video when she has these seizures. God Bless her.
Hi Everyone:
I just came form the vets office. He thinks Tipper is definitely having seizures, and is very concerned about the one last nite. He is looking into some things and will get back with me. Also it is highly possible she has a cruciate tear from jumping on the bed. I cried all the way home and got it out. Tipper just laid on her pillow licking my hand like it's ok mom. W e may be trying out a low dose of Zonisamide dependent on what my vet talks to the neurologist friend of his about. He is weighing Tipper having the stress of undergoing yet another exam from a neurologist. I am also back t the macro tumor thing as a lot of these are caused by tumors in the brain. Did the vet hospital in Pgh. give me the right information??? I may need an MRI after all and that is just not possible right now. I know how everyone feels when you cannot get a solid answer, it is enough to make you crazy. After all that was a scan they did on her and maybe it was not visible on that??? I am so worn out from all these ifs. Blessings
Patti
Hi Everyone:
I just faxed the IMS a letter asking if there is neurologist at her hospital, and told her what is going on. I asked her advise on this matter. She may not be in until Wednesday, so I may have to wait for an answer. In the mean time I have my vet supposedly checking into it also. I just wish people would move with some urgency on things that are of importance. Blessings
Patti
Patti clear your messages please and don't use that email address I misspelled it
Oh Patti,
How scary! I would've cried too.
Renting the night vision camera is a great idea. This way, you can both get some sleep.
i just lost my flynn today, so i know how you must feel, being frightened that something major bad would happen.
@!@##%^disease it is!!