Lesson learned: ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF.
Yesterday was rough. Because THE GATEKEEPER wouldn’t give us access to our beloved Dr. Rogerson yesterday, we (I’m lying, it was just me) fretted ALL DAY. Thank God for ACIC, all of whom worked on our behalf to find us some form of relief by the end of the day: Amantadine.
For much of the day yesterday, I was coming to terms with saying goodbye. Both dogs had appointments this afternoon, and I figured I’d go ahead and let Tipper go.
When I talked to Dr. Rog about yesterday and not being able to get past THE GATEKEEPER, he was very upset. He told me he would have stayed late or even just run out to the car to pull some blood and see Tipper.
From now on, I’m supposed to tell her that Dr. Rog asked me to call.
Mean people should not be allowed to work with pets and their pawrents.
UPDATE:
Today, Logan got his heartworm test and nails trimmed. Tipper got a head to toe physical. Of course, Tipper didn’t show any pain at all, no matter how we lifted, twisted, or bent hm, so that’s still a mystery. But, the doctor doesn’t think the pain is coming from either met site.
Amantadine seems to have helped gobs and gobs. We are going to taper off some of the tramadol. The trouble with all this pain medication is that I don’t know what combination of what is working. Tipper could stay on them all, but then we’ve already maxed out and have nowhere else to turn.
Tipster does have significant spondylitis at both ends of his spine, and it’s possible there’s some nerve pinching going on. So, back to thinking about what Dr. Petty’s clinic has to offer.
THE BEST: This morning we went for a walk, had a good breakfast, played ball, and snuggled to our heart’s content.
Oh gosh! So this is an update right after the other one…and it’s even better!
Soooo glad ro hear Tipper.is getting some.pain relief!! Have to run, but.just want to say
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR TIPPER 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
And now, the roughest night we’ve had to date. Maybe a pinched nerve? Tipper can’t sleep – can even lay down. Given all the meds and applied cold. Plenty of rubs and petting. Don’t know what to do. Of course this happens on a Sunday. Submitted an appointment request to Dr Petty’s practice. Dr. Rogerson won’t be back in until Tuesday – we won’t want to cross the bridge without him.
I think I allowed too much activity thinking it was fun for Tipper. He mostly wanted to rest, but when he wanted to play I let him play.
Panting just stopped for a bit. His head’s all the way on the floor so maybe he finally found a spot and the meds have kicked in.
I feel so helpless – and I’m sure he must feel even more so!