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BonBon · 10-20-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Keeping you and Chelsea in my prayers.

Thank you, Patti.

I want to send an extra special big hug to you and Nikki today.

mimimomo · 10-20-2010, 01:26 PM

Hi Bonny, I just saw this now & sending over big hugs & get well wishes for Chelsea. Will continue to pray & hope for a good outcome.

If it's true about migraines going away w/menopause...bring it on!

BonBon · 10-20-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Hi Bonny, I just saw this now & sending over big hugs & get well wishes for Chelsea. Will continue to pray & hope for a good outcome.

If it's true about migraines going away w/menopause...bring it on!

Thanks Jenny!

I hear ya! I'm ready for it now.

ladyjane · 10-20-2010, 02:00 PM

I can tell you that my tension headaches have gone away. They were awful for many years. One step short of being migraines. So...there is hope ladies!

At least old age is good for something.

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 07:59 AM

A heart murmur has been added to Chelsea's list of issues.

I took her in earlier this week for the follow-up ECG and the doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. We couldn't get in to see them this week so my vet wanted to go ahead and do another ECG this morning. Afterwards he took a heart x-ray, which appeared normal thank God. He'll be sending the x-ray to the specialist digitally so Chelsea shouldn't need another one.

We saw a different Dr. this morning (Dr. Haynes is on vacation all this next week). When Dr. Yeagley listened to Chelsea's heart he said he definitely detected a murmur. Given the tests that have been done so far, he's listing Chelsea's preliminary diagnosis as Structural Heart Disease.

He refused to give me a prognosis, which I can understand. I just hate the waiting and not knowing!!!

Dr. Yeagley was telling me what he expected the specialist will do.....an Echocardiogram, heart ultrasound, possibly a Holter monitor. I don't know whether all of this will be done in one visit, or what I should expect. I just know I'm scared for Chelsea. Please, continue to keep my baby in your prayers.

Thank you,
Bonny

gemy · 10-23-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BonBon

A heart murmur has been added to Chelsea's list of issues.

I took her in earlier this week for the follow-up ECG and the doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. We couldn't get in to see them this week so my vet wanted to go ahead and do another ECG this morning. Afterwards he took a heart x-ray, which appeared normal thank God. He'll be sending the x-ray to the specialist digitally so Chelsea shouldn't need another one.

We saw a different Dr. this morning (Dr. Haynes is on vacation all this next week). When Dr. Yeagley listened to Chelsea's heart he said he definitely detected a murmur. Given the tests that have been done so far, he's listing Chelsea's preliminary diagnosis as Structural Heart Disease.

He refused to give me a prognosis, which I can understand. I just hate the waiting and not knowing!!!

Dr. Yeagley was telling me what he expected the specialist will do.....an Echocardiogram, heart ultrasound, possibly a Holter monitor. I don't know whether all of this will be done in one visit, or what I should expect. I just know I'm scared for Chelsea. Please, continue to keep my baby in your prayers.

Thank you,
Bonny

Oh dear. So a prelim DDX. Heart murmur. Did he say what type?

Chelsea and u are in my prayers. Try not to worry too much until the specialists evaluation is complete

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Oh dear. So a prelim DDX. Heart murmur. Did he say what type?

Chelsea and u are in my prayers. Try not to worry too much until the specialists evaluation is complete

Thank you, Gail.

I don't think he said what type, and I didn't think to ask. After all the ECG's and stuff Chelsea's had this week I wasn't prepared to hear that the Dr. had found something else.

Chelsea has been acting pretty normally most of this week. But I have noticed that she seems to tire more easily. I'd noticed before but put it down to her growing out of her puppyhood. Now, I can see that she just doesn't have the stamina the others have. It's not just a huge change in her, but I can tell it's there.

Nikki-S · 10-23-2010, 08:13 AM

what I'd do! You all are in my prayers!

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 08:18 AM

I was just googling Echocardiogram. Is that the same thing as a heart ultrasound?

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Oh dear. So a prelim DDX. Heart murmur. Did he say what type?

Chelsea and u are in my prayers. Try not to worry too much until the specialists evaluation is complete

I wanted to add.....I'm not sure he would have given me a prelim ddx, but I have insurance on Chelsea and the claim form requires the doctor to put in something. Last week I was too scatter minded to remember to have Dr. Haynes fill out the claim form so Dr. Yeagley did it today.

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki-S

what I'd do! You all are in my prayers!

Thank you! I'm still having a hard time imagining it myself.

LDandPasquale · 10-23-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BonBon

I was just googling Echocardiogram. Is that the same thing as a heart ultrasound?

Yes..you'll be able to see the heart pumping..the opening and closing of the valves..the chambers....etc.

lisaly · 10-23-2010, 09:52 AM

I continue to pray for you, Chelsea, and your other little ones. The echocardiogram should give you a lot of information and provide you with some answers. I had one done on both Kiwi and Ashley once we realized there were heart issues. It is an ultrasound, and although I worried about the results of the test, it wasn't stressful on my girls while they were doing it. I pray that the test results reveal something that can easily be controlled and that Chelsea's heart heals. You are in my thoughts constantly.

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Yes..you'll be able to see the heart pumping..the opening and closing of the valves..the chambers....etc.

Thank you.

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I continue to pray for you, Chelsea, and your other little ones. The echocardiogram should give you a lot of information and provide you with some answers. I had one done on both Kiwi and Ashley once we realized there were heart issues. It is an ultrasound, and although I worried about the results of the test, it wasn't stressful on my girls while they were doing it. I pray that the test results reveal something that can easily be controlled and that Chelsea's heart heals. You are in my thoughts constantly.

Thank you, Lisa. Were you able to be with your girl when the echo was done? Chelsea is so nervous now about going to the doctor. I think she'd do much better if I could be with her while they do the echo.

10-20-2010, 01:26 PM	#107
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Hi Bonny, I just saw this now & sending over big hugs & get well wishes for Chelsea. Will continue to pray & hope for a good outcome. If it's true about migraines going away w/menopause...bring it on! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

10-20-2010, 02:00 PM	#109
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	I can tell you that my tension headaches have gone away. They were awful for many years. One step short of being migraines. So...there is hope ladies! At least old age is good for something. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-23-2010, 07:59 AM	#110
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	A heart murmur has been added to Chelsea's list of issues. I took her in earlier this week for the follow-up ECG and the doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. We couldn't get in to see them this week so my vet wanted to go ahead and do another ECG this morning. Afterwards he took a heart x-ray, which appeared normal thank God. He'll be sending the x-ray to the specialist digitally so Chelsea shouldn't need another one. We saw a different Dr. this morning (Dr. Haynes is on vacation all this next week). When Dr. Yeagley listened to Chelsea's heart he said he definitely detected a murmur. Given the tests that have been done so far, he's listing Chelsea's preliminary diagnosis as Structural Heart Disease. He refused to give me a prognosis, which I can understand. I just hate the waiting and not knowing!!! Dr. Yeagley was telling me what he expected the specialist will do.....an Echocardiogram, heart ultrasound, possibly a Holter monitor. I don't know whether all of this will be done in one visit, or what I should expect. I just know I'm scared for Chelsea. Please, continue to keep my baby in your prayers. Thank you, Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-23-2010, 08:13 AM	#113
Nikki-S Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 14	I can't imagine... what I'd do! You all are in my prayers! __________________ Nikki & Bella Blue

10-23-2010, 08:18 AM	#114
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I was just googling Echocardiogram. Is that the same thing as a heart ultrasound? __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-23-2010, 09:52 AM	#118
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I continue to pray for you, Chelsea, and your other little ones. The echocardiogram should give you a lot of information and provide you with some answers. I had one done on both Kiwi and Ashley once we realized there were heart issues. It is an ultrasound, and although I worried about the results of the test, it wasn't stressful on my girls while they were doing it. I pray that the test results reveal something that can easily be controlled and that Chelsea's heart heals. You are in my thoughts constantly.