Update - Possible pinched nerve

Mike · October 17, 2005, 07:33:26 AM

Clifford is (again) showing signs of a pinched nerve. His tail pulls to the right and his right hind leg draws up tight against his body. I can easily get it to relax just by gently pulling the tail back straight. We have a call into his vet (a former dachsie slave) about treatment. I had just been thinking it's about time for another occurance as he has not gone more than 9 or 10 months without a back issue in 6 years now. We don't get excited any more, just deal with them as come. He still wants to go chase varmits and can work out the kink on his own as well. But he looks at his leg as if to say "what are you doing!?!?". But Clifford would appreciate some rays.

Update 10/18: The vet has put Clifford on Dexamethasone & Methcarbomol for 2 weeks. He'll be soooo mellow.

Barb · October 17, 2005, 07:44:37 AM

Bunches of rays on the way for our Cliffie. Hang in there boy - daddy is on top of it and will get you something to get you through !!!! Smoochies sweet boy and ask dad to keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Marcia from MI · October 17, 2005, 07:59:27 AM

Rays comin to Cliffie from us in MI.

Kari · October 17, 2005, 09:02:24 AM

Rays coming his way from San Diego - We hope he feels better soon!

Rich · October 17, 2005, 09:59:06 AM

Stormy and Sophie are sending rays from Iowa. Hang in there Clifford!

Ruth in MT · October 17, 2005, 10:21:23 AM

to Clifford

Dee Dee and Hallie · October 17, 2005, 11:18:19 AM

Rays from the Pac NW to Clifford too. My Jessie also went through an episode similar to this after her surgery at age 4, every 9 - 10 months the rest of her life. You have been the first person I've heard go through the same thing. Hugs to Clifford.

Merion · October 17, 2005, 12:09:06 PM

Sending HHHHHH's & PPPPPPPP's to Clifford!!!!

Get well soon and try to take things a little easier.
Merion & Zavk

Jeri · October 17, 2005, 01:06:14 PM

Mike,

This sounds just like Poldie's pinched nerve. I haven't tried relieving the nerve via a tail pulling treatment. Please tell me what you have done in the past that has helped Clifford. We have tried several treatments and Poldie just isn't getting better.

bridgetlouise · October 17, 2005, 02:54:49 PM

Bridget sends rays, ear licks and puppy cones.

Mike · October 17, 2005, 04:01:42 PM

Quote from: Jeri on October 17, 2005, 01:06:14 PM
Mike,

This sounds just like Poldie's pinched nerve. I haven't tried relieving the nerve via a tail pulling treatment. Please tell me what you have done in the past that has helped Clifford. We have tried several treatments and Poldie just isn't getting better.

Jeri, I've always given Clifford drugs, usually prednisone, to relieve the problem. Right now it is not causing him major distress, but I want to stop it before it does. When the foot and tail pull up, I gently pull them back down while sliding my hand down the right side of his spine.

The upside is I know this is not a ruptured disk as he only has 3 disks that have not been fenestrated in the 3 surgeries. One at the base of the skull and two at the tailbone. There's nothing that can be done for those according to the surgeon. Of course, he was surprised and then shocked to see Clifford for the 2nd and 3rd operations.

Mike · October 19, 2005, 06:56:35 AM

Update 10/19: The vet has put Clifford on Dexamethasone & Methcarbomol for 2 weeks. He'll be soooo mellow.

Leslie · October 19, 2005, 07:01:04 AM

Well, poop. I'm sorry to read that Cliffie's on the sick list. Somehow I missed this. Poor guy. But at least he's mellow--that will FORCE him to rest. I'm sure he would appreciate some DANISH!! :hello2: Yeah, that's it! DANISH!

Barb · October 19, 2005, 08:12:19 AM

Chill out Cliffie and get well !!!

TerriL · October 19, 2005, 09:02:47 AM

Oh Clifford....it sounds like Daddy got you just what you need to get feeling all better! Many many many rays coming your way! I just know that soon you will be back to your old self! Just get lots of sleep and treats while your taking your medicine!

Nikki · October 19, 2005, 01:45:15 PM

Lots of rays coming from the Texas gang. Hope the meds do the trick and Cliffie is back to normal soon!

Sandishooligans · October 19, 2005, 08:06:17 PM

Cliffie, sure had to hear you're ailing again. Hope the meds do the trick. The girls told me to tell you to MILK IT for all it's worth. Relax and take a nap under a fluffy quilt. Maybe your dad will make some shortbread for you.

David C. · October 19, 2005, 09:07:09 PM

Rays headed Clifford's way. We went through a whole bunch of these episodes with Rudy, although Rudy's pinched nerve was up in his neck. They're definitely not fun. Hope Clifford is back to himself soon!

DeeanDave · October 19, 2005, 10:51:38 PM

Rays to Clifford from Sargey and Looie! Here's hoping the meds keep you really mellow!

Sargey here: Hey Clifford, can you send some of the mellow stuff to Looie? Man, can he get hyper sometimes........actually, most of the time.....he's not Mr. Mellow, like me! Well, bud, here's mega rays to you from Washington State!

Looie here: I'm not hyper, Sargey! Rays to you, Clifford!

Belly rubs, to you, Clifford from Dave & Dee...... :thumb:

Update - Possible pinched nerve

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