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Location: With the fairies in the garden
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05-08-2007, 03:31 PM
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Location: Virginia
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 268
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06-08-2007, 09:42 PM
Last night we were going to put her down. The vet came out only to find her temperature was really elevated. On more exam found swelling at the back of the head and neck. Pulled a blood panel,and the results were a high elevated white count showing infection. He suspected she actually has had spinal meningitis. While we cant tell for sure without a spinal tap and she is too weak to do one, we are treating her as such with major antibiotics and different medications. He gave her an antibiotic injection last night.
Today there are some signs of improvement. Not much- but I will take it.
CIDD ( or CIVD) can mimic meningitis and vice versa. Its hard to tell the difference between the two as the medical signs take longer to show up in blood work etc. ( it also would not be expected..) All of this makes sense now. Since meningitis is autoimmune triggered, and even her thyroid callasped during all this- now its falling into place.
Our prayers now is that this has not progressed too far to not give her a full recovery. We are however hopeful. Last night what was upsetting the most was that she didnt ' have that look in her eyes. You all know the look- the look of " I am ready to leave.." She just never had that...
I believe in the powers of prayer. And I won't give up on her. If we can manage the pain until the antibiotics can take hold, I pray this will be all behind us. I was critized earlier today for allowing this to continue. However- in my mind- its no different than if a person is misdiagnosed. You get the right treatment and keep trying. ...
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Location: Scotland
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06-08-2007, 10:24 PM
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Location: N.I
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,832
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06-08-2007, 10:40 PM
When you walk through a storm,
Hold your head up high,
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm,
There's a golden sky,
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown...
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone.......
You'll never walk alone.
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone.......
You'll never walk alone.
Hold your head up high,
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm,
There's a golden sky,
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown...
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone.......
You'll never walk alone.
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone.......
You'll never walk alone.
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Location: Renfrewshire, Scotland
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,857
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07-08-2007, 06:44 AM
Good thoughts and wishes going to Femka and you as well.
Take care and big cuddles to Femka xx
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Location: March, Cambridgeshire.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 35,274
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07-08-2007, 07:00 AM
How can people criticise it is very hard when in this posiiton until told differently we clutch at any little ray of hope given to us.
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Location: Dogsey and Worcestershire
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 49,483
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07-08-2007, 07:12 AM
I watched the music video of your lovely girl, it is so very sad that she should have such a dreadful illness. If warm healing thoughts can help her they are on their way in plenty from Dogsey members.Stay strong (hug) xx
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Location: Scotland
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07-08-2007, 08:40 AM
This must be so hard for you but be strong in the knowledge that you are doing everything you can for her and above all you are giving her love.
Fingers crossed
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