Dessa went to the neurology dept at MSU this morning and they did many many test and xrays. The results from the blood work won't be back for a few weeks. They ruled out many things today. It is not a spinal problem. They're leaning on it being a autoimmune problem from the shots, but they're not 100%. The knee problem on the back left leg appears to be Luxating Patella, but not severe enough to consider surgery. They agree that there is a problem, they're just not sure what it is yet. The staff at MSU were AMAZING!!! From Diane that schedules the appts. to every doctor that worked with Dessa. It took a long time, but it was worth it because they were checked her out from one end to the other. They ended up putting her on 4 medications; clindamycin, doxycycline, tramadol and diazepam. She had been on the clindamycin and doxycycline since last Friday. We haven't given her the other two new medications yet. The main thing the doctor said is to make sure she stays off her leg as much as possible. That's the hardest thing for Dessa because she doesn't realize that she is having a problem. We did buy her stairs today so that she will not jump off the couch or bed anymore. We just never realized how bad it was for her. She's always been like a cat when it came to jumping. Plus she had never had a problem with the leg or anything until she got these last shots. We are praying that she is on the road to recovery!!!! We are so thankful that she went to MCU today too!!! What a blessing it was to take her to such a wonderful place!!! Thank you all for the prayers!!! They're working!!! Please continue to keep Dessa in your prayers!!! |