meds?

[Gail]

Dee Dee we are so sorry to hear about poor Hallie and we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you so much and Holly and Tristan send their super duper best Scottish doxy rays for both of you.  We'll keep checking in to see how you are doing, I know it is scary right now but that little girl will do everything to fight to be whole and happy and right by your side for as long as is dachshundly possible!!

All of our love coming your way........

This picture I believe might be one of the first to show Doxy-rays being sent!!!

Gail, Holly and Tristan
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[tpoof]

Well, :thinik: WE don't like or want either of those!!! 


But it is what it is.... and if you think about it some you will see that Hallie is one super lucky dog!
She still has you! and you have her! Things may be different from now on, but so be it... not going to stop the love you feel for her!!!
Who else would do the things that are needed for her,, to go above and beyond,, caring, worrying, checking out all avenues to get better help for her!!!!
Some dogs,,lots really, are not so fortunate...

Yep, she is one super lucky hound all right! she's got a good momma!
sometimes we get handed things that seem so bad,, we wonder why on earth would this happen to us!!
Well  I believe it is because we can handle it! To bear down and reach inside and come thru with caring, comfort and compassion.
To see beyond the troubles and find happiness in what we do have..

You will see that this cloud too will have a sliver lining.....
looks grey now, but that will change...
Keep the faith DD!
Look for that lining.. it will come!

We all feel for you so much... and just want the best for you's both!!!
Now hurry up and start getting better already..... please!   

[Julia H]

Hi, Dee Dee~

I totally understand the urge to research things just in case the docs may be missing something that might help, but focusing on the worst possible scenario is keeping you from investing all your energy in visualizing her well, happy, and active. Just a friendly reminder to focus on what you want, not what you don't!

Besides, staying out of the pits will keep you available to inspiration. Being in the pits may mean you'll miss something that Spirit is trying to inspire you with.
And, besides, she may not even have one of those diseases. My inner guidance is telling me she can absolutely get well. I have dowsed on it and get a definite "She will be well." In fact, she is well on her way.

Whatever the case, please know that miracles happen.

Roly and Lilah are sending dachsie rays, and I'm doing my best imitation!

Love and (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))).

Julia and Co.

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Thank you Gail and Tpoof, it really helps to come read the boards here.

Julia thank you for popping in, it is really good to hear you sense she will be ok! I keep coming back to read the good posts, since all the other stuff I google is more scary.

I talked to her first Neuro again today (he told me to keep my fingers off the keyboard) and we have another appointment Thursday the 13th 1.5 hours north (opposite direction) with another neuro for an MRI and consult. Hallie is feeling better today, she is snuggling me at night again and rolling over for belly rubs and kisses. She barked while I made her dinner for the first time and it was a quieter little soprano bark but she did.

[Sandishooligans]

Continued rays full force for our Hallie girl.  Don't give up!  Keep it POSITIVE!  Remember, sometimes to heal means one step forward and 2 back until things get back on an even keel again.  STAY STRONG and treasure those belly rubs!

[Kari]

Mega rays still in full force! We are really pulling for you and Hallie!

[DeeanDave]

Mega Rays and Healing Hugs are still coming over the mountains to you!  Stay positive and think positive thoughts.....as I've been told....."no woulda, no coulda, no shoulda".   Remember doxie power is very very powerful!  We doing the happy dance for continued improvement even if it's baby steps!  Hugs to you both!  Dee, Dave, Sarge & Duggie

[Julia H]

Hooray--just as we've been picturing--she's rallying. It's a Hallie Rally!!! Hallelujah!!! (That ain't her name for nuthin'!)

Just keep focusing on how she is feeling better and getting better and better! And we'll keep focusing on that, too!!!

And take the advice of the neuro guy--forget about Google!

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Plain pumkin-the kind without the spices in it,  regulates the digestive track. You can give her a small spoon full,  everyday as part of her food. It works for both diareah and constipation-it just regulates them.

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

She is feeling even better tonight, she gave me her first big bark and even took a couple running steps toward the living room. We just got up from laying on the big bed for a while (we are sleeping on the living room floor now at night so she can get up to get a drink when she wants because of the steroids) and she was upside down as she slept getting her belly rubbed. She still has a way to go but she's doing well.

Tomorrow we start to wean her off the dexasone which will be the real test. But I'm going to expect her to do fine. Yeah google is an evil thing sometimes!

I will get Hallie some more pumpkin, I used to give her a tablespoon once a day for years but I'd always have to throw 80% of the can away because it took so long to use it and she wasn't having problems anymore so I stopped.

I talked to her neurologist today and now he seems to think it possibly might not be the syringomyelia. She definitely has a dilated spinal cord and he says she will keep having episodes but to let her live her little life and we'll treat as it comes up. If it's what he thinks it is, it's so rare there isn't even a name for it. I hope I'll learn more at the other neurologist too.  Once we get the MRI we can see more what if anything is going up up in her neck area.

[sollysmom]

I am so glad that Hallie seems to be doing better.  I know it is a hugh weight off you.  I will continue to send healing rays and prayers for you and Hallie.  Keep the faith and know that all will be well. 

Darcel

[Roberta]

I can breath again, and perhaps use my glasses when I type. Way to go girls.
Still sending rays and hugs whch I hope some day will be face to face
Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite
Da gang and Mum

[Jen]

I am so glad to hear Hallie seems to be feeling better!!
Hope she continues to do well :)

Sending prayers your way!

Jen & The Crew

[Rich]

Could this be some long overdue good news?  I sure hope so - you're certainly due for some.  We'll keep pulling for a better diagnosis and more information from the MRI.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

I buy the small can of the pure pumkin and put it in in ice cube tray and freeze it,  then put it in a ziploc bag, when i need it I take it out. You can also use a small spoon and put small spoon full on wax paper,  freeze it-then put it in a ziploc bag. My 2 look at it as a treat. In the summer they love it,  sitting outside when it is warm. I also give both of mine plain pure yogurt.