Thank you for the replies.
I just got back from the vet.
Gabbie had a full exam (no blood work) and she did not whimper a bit. The vet could feel her neck curve, but felt like it is a tissue/muscle issue. Gabbie did not hold still enough for the xrays, so they had to sedate her. The 2 xrays showed the bend in her spine/neck, and a slight compression down where the neck curves. The area where the neck connects to the skull looks very good, and strong. There was no gap and does not look like there is any damage there at all, but an inch or two lower down the neck is where it curves. The vet is emailing me a copy of the xrays and I can send them to you so you can see what I am talking about.
The vet wants Gabbie on steroids for 14 days, (Prednisoione), and she also wants her on pain med, (Tramadol) and muscle relaxer (Methocarbomal). I have the steroid, but the other 2 meds had to be prepared at a compounding pharmacy, and cost about 50$ each. She said that the steroid can help with the pain indirectly. I was thinking I would like to use something else for the pain, like maybe arnica homeopathically? But the muscle relaxer seems like it may be important for the muscle to loosen so the neck/spine can correct and not be pulled on by the muscle. I would appreciate any advice here, as I do not want to pay the extra compounding fee unless it is the last option.
Thank you for the support and prayers, and hugs for Gabbie.
Cathyc |