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Originally Posted by smallmans  Our beloved Bella had a severe seizure on Wednesday a.m. Lost control of legs,
arched back, neck to side, eyes fixed and dilated, all 4 legs straight and rigid, loss of bladder/bowel control, drooling. Lasted 5-8 minutes.
Took her to local vet, checked her out, found no heart issues, etc. Said she should be back to normal tomorrow. Well, she wasn't. So we took her back.
Acting lethargic, yelped in pain, fearful, wobbly, wouldn't eat or drink. Hid under bed all day.
Vet did bloodwork. Took her home to wait for results. Next a.m. ALL bloodworm normal. Suggested ultrasound.
Now Friday. Took her to emergency/specialist veterinary hospital. Thorough exam and lots of questions. Did bile acid test/ normal and full abdominal ultrasound. No problems with organs, liver etc.
So, told us it was either a brain lesion or epilepsy. Put her on Zonisamide 15 MG 2 times a day.
She's had 2 doses of medicine.
Still very lethargic and sleeping alot. Remains in her favorite travel bag. Seems hesitant to walk initially. Not happy and bouncy as she was before the seizure.
The vet said her seizure was so severe it could take 7 days for her to return to her new normal. This is day #4 post seizure. She has been through the ringer with 3 vet visits, blood draws, exams, ultrasound etc. She is 7 years old and 6 lbs.
Any insight to help me calm down would be great. I don't want her to have this as he quality of life if it is epilepsy or a brain tumor. Am I expecting too much too soon as far as recovery? |
I am so sorry you are experiencing this, and heart breaks for your little girl trying to work thru this event. I would encourage you to give it some time to stabilize, see if the meds work....may need dosage adjustments....darlings lethargy could be from the seizure itself, as well as the medication. You have to clear your mind, take some deep breaths, and regain your control over your situation.....it is so nerve wracking, believe me I know....I can sit here all calm and advise you what to do, but I remember the panic, the screaming and the crying and the frantic drive to emergency vet office, so I know full well what you are experiencing....that is a normal reaction to emergency events, and seeing your baby having a seizure will kill you!
Now she is on medication protocols....vet is absolutely correct about taking time for her brain cells to get all aligned correctly post seizure, so give that a chance to happen. I am re-reading your post for a definitive diagnosis...have you gotten to the cause of the event? If you have not seen a neurologist specialist, that would be my next step.....or I have always beat a hot path to A&M vet school....you have all your specialties under one roof there or ANY vet school, with all the latest equipment...everyone can get in on the treatment plan, in the event this is caused from something other than brain/neurological issues.....
Try to take some deep breaths and remain calm....easy for ME to say.....but you have her on an even keel at this moment, so now is when you formulate a treatment plan. I am so sorry you are experiencing this....it is so traumatic to witness seizures.....you are on an even keel and calm waters for the time being, so now is when you can formulate your plan. After you get a firm diagnosis and treatment with expected outcomes, then you can start thinking about other issues related to this unfortunate baby's medical crisis. Just remember to take it one step at a time, and get clear and affirmative diagnosis/prognosis every step of the way.....then you can with clear mind evaluate your next steps and the direction you will take. We here at Rosehill are praying for you and your baby girl.....