If you read my post yesterday you will see that Paco is not doing well. He was diagnosed with IMHA. We are very worried. He's currently at the vet hospital getting aggressive steroids and fluids. I've been doing a lot of reading and research on the disease and it's NOT good. Even if he pulls thru - it will be a long and tricky recovery. It's so frustrating because other than the rash on his stomach he was NOT showing any other symptoms of the disease. Perhaps that is a positive thing - meaning we caught it early - and he will do better than the majority of other cases I have been reading about. Right now it's a waiting game and I almost can't handle that.
Last night I went thru the last 8 months in my head and put it all together...I can't believe (the following) all happened in the last 8 months with all 5 of our furkids...Suzie had two fatty tumors removed - her stitches popped and it set her back for a few weeks. We lost our precious Gabby to Liver Cancer and that was totally unexpected. Charlie had a wound that would not heal on his tail and he had to have his tail amputated. Riley - just last week - had to have a large portion of skin removed from his neck and has a double ear infection that we are still treating. 6 days later - this has happened with Paco...I took him in for what I thought was a rash and it ended up being IMHA. All this in 8 months.
In addition...my husband has been having stomach issues for about a year and a half. Yesterday (while everything was going on with Paco) he was out of town for more tests and procedures and it was confirmed a 2nd time - but by a specialist this time - that he does, in fact, have Crohn's Disease.
Yesterday completely sucked. BUT...it's NOT a home without Fur-Kids. And at least my husband now knows that it IS Crohn's Disease. It's something he will have for the rest of his life but it's manageable. Now if we can just get some more answers on what to do next for him.
You have been through a lot and I will keep your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI will say that Crohns Disease can be reversed, in some cases. I have met a few people that were successful. However, if a person goes the medical establishment route, and believe everything they say, that most likely won't happen. It will take effort to reverse naturally, but I've met people who have been successful.
Thanks. At this point I think they may have 'caught it early' so I'm thinking the goal is to not make it progress.
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to have to use writing as my escape over the next few weeks. I want to keep this blog positive but the more I think about it - everything can't be rosy all the time - too - that's just not realistic - but I have to find that happy medium - and run with it - I don't want to turn my blog into a place where I'm a 'Debbie Downer" all the time, ya know!? But at the same time - this is my escape...so...it's a tough one...sorry...just blabbing at this point! LOL
Thanks for the prayers! They mean a lot!!! DH has been a real trooper with this ongoing stomach issue. Prior to that he had a rare sinus issue that he dealt with for over a year. The last 3 years have been rough for him.
Everything won't always be rosy, we're human so don't feel badly about talking about what's going on in your life. I write about my various issues such as candida, which has not been fun in some cases. What's frustrating is that I appear great, but that intestinal problems has been challenging. I am thrilled to say that with diligence it's going away.
DeleteThat's very true :) Thanks :)
DeleteYes...it's frustrating...looking ok but still having the problem...I think that might be the toughest part - like you said - I know it was with Gabby and now with Paco - not having other symptoms.
With my hubby it's just been real tough on him but I think it's also made him stronger. I'm such a wuss when it comes to doctors. He's been a lot better about them than I could ever be! LOL
Wow, you have been through a lot! Hang in there and I'm praying for Paco! And your hubby! It's hard to keep a blog positive all the time because life is not always positive and it's good to write about it and vent. Sending good vibes!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It means a lot! Last night was super quiet in the house even the other two dogs were more quiet than usual. That makes me nervous. We should now more after 9am today.
DeleteSo sorry to hear the sad news. Hope everyone's coping well.
ReplyDeleteWe should know more later today. I think his bruising and rash are much better but he's quiet and sad but it could be because he's in his pen on limited activity, too. I just want to be sure he doesn't knock up against something and get bruised again. We are HOPING his palate count jumps today - if not - I don't know what we will do.
DeleteSorry to hear how much of a difficult time you've been having lately :-(
ReplyDeleteNo fun at all. Perhaps look into Dr McDougall's work on crohns, or also nutritionfacts.org - you may find some helpful info xxx
Since Hubby's a fan of Starches and I know that Dr. McDougall is also a fan of them I was sort of thinking about looking into that...he's able to eat starches with no issue...so that's awesome :) Thanks for the reminder!
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