I got an email from Eileen and the x-rays taken yesterday didn't show anything. Kleine is now worse and can't pee. The university docs are going to call Eileen later after their "consultation" on what to do with Kleine. I suggested that Eileen look into acupuncture and other alternative methods of healing. Please, please, anyone, if you have any ideas or experiences you can share here that might be helpful to Kleine, please post here. Eileen is at her wits end and feeling very upset and hopeless right now.
Thanks!
I don't know what to do. Is Kleine in pain? That would make it worse for me. Would a cart be an option for her? While that's not ideal maybe, it could be a good thing until whatever it is can be fixed. Acupuncture would be worth a shot. I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Please let them know that! And keep us posted on how things are going!
Quote from: April on September 09, 2005, 11:59:23 AM
I don't know what to do. Is Kleine in pain? That would make it worse for me. Would a cart be an option for her? While that's not ideal maybe, it could be a good thing until whatever it is can be fixed. Acupuncture would be worth a shot. I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Please let them know that! And keep us posted on how things are going!
Kleine is on valium. Eileen didn't say she was in pain, just that she couldn't pee or stand on her own. The valium is probably taking care of the pain Kleine would be in otherwise. Eileen also said that Kleine was in worse shape than when she was brought in to the university. I really think that Eileen would be open to a cart. Anything at this point, she just wants the problem that is causing the pain fixed. If it was one of my dogs, I would gladly accept the paralysis and a cart if it meant my dog was back to her old self. Dogs with carts don't know they are different, they adjust and accept alot quicker than people do.
OH no. This is a nightmare it just keeps getting worse. I can't believe they haven't been able to find out what is happening with her yet, I know Eileen has been doing everything possible. Poor Kleine, it breaks my heart, and I know Eileen has to be beside herself. I don't know what to suggest either, without knowing what is wrong it's so hard to make any kind of decisions. I wish we could all be there with her in person. We're sending as many prayers as we can.
I just can't believe they can't pinpoint something....how frustrating for them. I am not sure what to suggest......I know she must be at her wits end - just wanting some answers. Thanks for keeping us updated - will continue to send rays.....and pray they find something and can suggest how to go forward.
I don't know what to suggest. Eileen seems to have taken Kliene to one of the best vet hospitals in the country, if they don't know, I don't know who would know! My vet says that Colorado and University of Penn are the best of the best! Holistic medicine may offer something, but the dog is getting worse and in pain without meds!
Could she be reacting to the meds somehow? Eileen and Kliene will be in our prayers and thoughts. I truly hope there is a good outcome for Kliene and Eileen can find some peace!
I can definitely empathize with Eileen and the frustrating search for the cause of Kleine's troubles. I pretty much went through the same thing trying to figure out what was wrong with Rudy during the final six weeks of his life. So many things were tried, and we just couldn't solve the problem. I certainly hope and pray that Kleine has a better outcome than Rudy had. Sending mega rays Kleine's way.
Poor Eileen and Kleine. There HAS to be something giving her those symptoms. I would think it would be something easy to see with an MRI, for her symptoms to be so dramatic. Obviously, I'm wrong - how frustrating. Is there someone else she can take her to for a second opinion?
Poor Kleine and Eileen too. How very frustrating. I would definitely investigate some Doggy Chiropractic and Accupuncture. There's gotta be something that can help. Poor li'l baby. One note, from experience with Dolly's eye (I know it's not the same condition by a long shot, but anyway) that sometime meds make it worse. In Dolly's case, we think she was allergic to the salve we were given to use. I can't help it, but I'm not fond of human doctors because I think they, many times, over-medicate to take the easy way out with a patient. Perhaps, this is true in some cases with vet medicine too? Perhaps it might be worth looking into alternative therapies to eliminate some of the present meds Kleine is on that may not be helping her condition. Just a thought, anyway. I'm sure sending loads of rays for this baby.
(http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/getwell.gif) (http://www.millan.net) Kleine, we are thinking about you and wishing you well. (http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/getwell.gif) (http://www.millan.net)