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Julie, is there any other supplement Hannah is taking? When did you start giving her the Chinese Herbs? Did that in any way conicide with the difference in her legs? I am just asking because ervything has side effects even herbs. I am hoping it has something to do with that. Could it be the Gabertin does not work with the chiense herbs?
I am not trying to blame that just grasping at straws for a clue.
Love you
Those are all good ideas Addy. Start trying to eliminate and see if anything makes a difference, giving her plenty of time to adjust. There was one new chinese herb too wasn't there.
Sharlene
She did get a new herb and got it once as well. I didn't give it tonight either. It's weird. It is every time she has to get up from lying down for a while (20 min. or more, I'd say) she can't get up. It takes forever for her to push herself up. Then she is really wobbly for a bit. Then she seems fairly okay a little while later (but there are still some uneasy steps). But it is EVERY time she is lying down since about 3:30. I don't know what would be causing that. It's like she is losing the ability to push herself up.
Thanks for checking on us and for your ideas. I appreciate it more than you know.
Julie & Hannah
Will Hannah let you handle her hip at all? I wonder, molly has one side of her hip/leg area that is weaker than the other, I think due to that joint, and having hurt it previously, but sometimes when she does get up, she limps on that side and if I just massage it gently, it seems to be better.
I''m still wondering though if a nerve didn't get pinched during her vet visit today. If so, think of the sciatic nerve and how it works in humans.
Does her rear feet still respond correctly if you turn them under? I see that the vet said that was working fine today when he checked, maybe make sure that is still the case.
I'm just throwing ideas out here with no real clue. :(
hugs to both you and Hannah
Sharlene
Hi Sharlene,
I just checked her reflexes again an hour ago and it still works. I got her to go potty a little while ago too. Then I put her in her little bed, cuddled with her, then bawled my eyes out for about 30 min. She doesn't seem to react when I touch her or pick her up. This sort of staggering walk, unsure of where their feet are, is indicative of a disc problem, so I am still focused on that. I left a message for the vet to call to tell me if we should use Metacam again. We did the last two times she had a back issue, just for 5 days, and it seemed to help. I just wish I knew what was wrong. I'm waiting for her to be unable to move the next time she tries to get out of that bed tomorrow morning. I am a mess.
Julie & Hannah
That is good that her foot is responding. :) NO paralysis if the foot is responding.
What I try with molly is when I see her start to get up, before she does, I go over and gently massage with my finger tips, her hip down her leg. Not her back. She will usually reflex her leg straight out behind her while I'm doing that and then when she goes to get up it is much easier for her. She also seems to like it, like it feels good to her. I think the Metacam is a good idea. If this a pain issue which could very well be. Especially if it is a disc problem as you suspect. You know her best and what she has gone through and how things affect her.
I Know this is horribly scary and unbearable to see her having any difficulties. Tomorrow is another day and we'll face it then. Together. I promise to wake up in the morning and come to the computer and check in on you and Hannah.
Try to get some sleep tonight. It is all much harder to face if you haven't had any proper rest. You and Hannah both.
HUGS,
Sharlene
Good morning sweeties,
I hope everyone slept a bit. I think trying the Metcam is a good possibility, Julie.
Sending so much love for you and Hannah. Please let us know how she is today. Zoe has eye vet check early this am but I will stop late morning to check in on you. I am sure Sharlene will be here as well:)
Dont give up the faith, Julie, there has to be an answer.
I forgot to tell you how pleased I am Hannah's eyes are better. Zoe's look so much better too.
love you bunches
Mornin' Julie,
How is Hannah doing? How was she during the night? Any word from the vet? How are you, sweetie?
Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers for some answers and relief.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
just looking in to check on you and Hannah. Hoping for a positive turn today. Judi
I'm checking in as well. Hoping that Hannah is better this morning. You know we are all thinking of you and Hannah this morning.
Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin