Opal Jane - Not the way I planned to spend a Sunday morning
11-22-2011, 12:53 PM
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I am sorry to hear about Opal - it is hard to watch your furbabies be in pain or frightened, so I know how helpless you feel. I hope the vet comes back with some good news. I am glad you are able to come here and share and know that you will find sympathy and kindness. People who don't love animals just cannot understand how deeply they can be a part of you. They really do become family! I will keep you in my thoughts. {hugs}
I hope there is something they can do for Opal, she is so beautiful. {{{hugs}}}
11-23-2011, 12:09 PM
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My Poor Fur Baby - Update
Opal has kidney disease which caused the high blood pressure and caused her retinas to detach. She will be on blood pressure medication for the rest of the her life. We noticed a difference with her as soon as we got home last night. She was moving around the house with no problem. The doctor said that her vision had improved a little and may improve more. She said what saved her was that we reacted quickly and got her to the ER and they were able to get her on the blood pressure and anti-inflamatory meds which caused the retinas to reattach. She seems to be even better today. Yesterday was such an emotional day and I hope not to have one like that for a long time. Thank you for your kind words and advice. It is amazing how upset we can get over our fur babies in a time of crisis. She really is like my child, especially since I never had children.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
11-26-2011, 09:50 PM
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Opal has kidney disease which caused the high blood pressure and caused her retinas to detach. She will be on blood pressure medication for the rest of the her life. We noticed a difference with her as soon as we got home last night. She was moving around the house with no problem. The doctor said that her vision had improved a little and may improve more. She said what saved her was that we reacted quickly and got her to the ER and they were able to get her on the blood pressure and anti-inflamatory meds which caused the retinas to reattach. She seems to be even better today. Yesterday was such an emotional day and I hope not to have one like that for a long time. Thank you for your kind words and advice. It is amazing how upset we can get over our fur babies in a time of crisis. She really is like my child, especially since I never had children.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
*hugs* That truly is a miracle that her retinas reattached! And I hope her health keeps up!
11-27-2011, 04:37 AM
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I had a heart attack late last year and NEVER had chest pains ! I had stomach flu like symptoms.....went to dr on a Monday, she said, stomach flu, gave me something for nausea and told me to get Immodium (sp?) for diahera (sp?); called her on Wed and said I still had problems, she said to try BRAT diet and keep taking meds......on Thursday I had a violent episode of dry heaves (sorry for being graphic, but this is important); on Sat my daughter took me to local hospital ER.....they tested and determined a heart attack and slight stroke; sent me to large ATL hospital on Monday for heart cath....yep, heart attack and a blood clot lodged in my heart...... ALL TO SAY, WOMEN ESPECIALLY, PLEASE PAY ATTN TO YOUR SYMPTOMS AND PAINS ARE NOT ALWAYS PRESENT !
11-27-2011, 04:42 AM
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I had chest pains and it was later diagnosed as hyperthyroidism...after lots of re - visits and sending me home all the time. So if it continues to remain a mystery, perhaps they could give you a blood test? Hope it is something easily cureable. All the best.
11-27-2011, 04:52 AM
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I had a heart attack late last year and NEVER had chest pains ! I had stomach flu like symptoms.....went to dr on a Monday, she said, stomach flu, gave me something for nausea and told me to get Immodium (sp?) for diahera (sp?); called her on Wed and said I still had problems, she said to try BRAT diet and keep taking meds......on Thursday I had a violent episode of dry heaves (sorry for being graphic, but this is important); on Sat my daughter took me to local hospital ER.....they tested and determined a heart attack and slight stroke; sent me to large ATL hospital on Monday for heart cath....yep, heart attack and a blood clot lodged in my heart...... ALL TO SAY, WOMEN ESPECIALLY, PLEASE PAY ATTN TO YOUR SYMPTOMS AND PAINS ARE NOT ALWAYS PRESENT !
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