degenerative myelopathy of the rear legs?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ybba · 11-13-2010, 06:24 PM

Lizzie07
I didn't think about a GS forum...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I agree...that is another source of information. I will check into this.
Kobi had a laminectomy in Dec 2009. My orthopedic surgeon suggested accupuncture, I'll check into this also.
But most important...Thank you for the POSITIVE words. Your post brought comfort to me.
Thank you.

Ybba · 11-13-2010, 06:44 PM

gemy
Kobi did have an MRI Dec 2009. I showed 2 disc issues, one upper back and one lower back. The lower was the area that did show some compression...he then underwent surgery (laminectomy of the lower back). He came thru the surgery well but never regained full movement to his back legs.
But his symptoms now are exactly the same that I read for DM. That is why I am seeking out a neurologist. He has not had a muscle biopsy. Maybe he will suggest this.
I just see him getting weaker esp in the rear legs...and I worry, worry, and worry. That is why I am trying to gather as much information as I can.
YOU have helped...Thank you. I started swimming Kobi about 3 weeks ago. We swim every third day for 3 minutes...I am slowly building him up (age 12).
I have had him on Chondroitin/Glucosamine for about 3 years and I give him a small dose of Medicam daily. (originally, I thought this disease was arthritis)
I tried physical therapy esp the underwater treadmill. It was NOT successful for him. He would swim with his back legs instead of putting weight on the treadmill. They tried and tried but all Kobi wanted to do was swim...I guess he has a mind of his own!!
I never thought of ROM exercises. What a wonderful suggestion. Tonight when my baby is by my side...I'll do what you suggested. Thank you.
Your ending made my night...you said, " he CAN and WILL have MANY happy years left.
I cry as I type. Thank you.

ltret0294 · 11-13-2010, 06:53 PM

Our Annie, GS and others mixed in, was misdiag. with arthritis and not DM but it was too late when our yorkie vet observed her and said it looked like DM. We had to lay her to rest 2/27/08 at 15 yrs + from DM and other problems. I have a link or two from my web searches if you are interested. Please PM me and I send them to you next day or two. Very kind of you all with your support.
We wish you and Kobi well.

Ybba · 11-13-2010, 07:16 PM

Itret0294
I am very sorry to hear that you lost your baby to this disease.
Yes, please send me links to more information. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make Kobi's life as comfortable as possible. He is everything to me. I can hardly bear this...I struggle to stay in the positive.
I hate to even type these questions to you. Did the disease stay in his rear legs...does it move upward? I want the answers but also don't want to hear the answers.
The support and kind words from ALL the members is soooo welcomed.
I love you all.

ltret0294 · 11-13-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ybba

Itret0294
I am very sorry to hear that you lost your baby to this disease.
Yes, please send me links to more information. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make Kobi's life as comfortable as possible. He is everything to me. I can hardly bear this...I struggle to stay in the positive.
I hate to even type these questions to you. Did the disease stay in his rear legs...does it move upward? I want the answers but also don't want to hear the answers.
The support and kind words from ALL the members is soooo welcomed.
I love you all.

Ybba,
The links are on my home PC.
Get them to you Sun AM.
Bob

yorkiemalt · 11-14-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ybba

YorkieMalt
What a wonderful, generous suggestion to have your daughter look for me and Kobi. My appt is Monday, Nov 15th at 11:30, University of PA, Mathew Ryan Vet Hospital. I do not know the name of the neurologist. I am a nurse, you would have thought I would have asked the question...I just am so upset about his symptoms. Please tell your daughter that I SO VERY MUCH appreciate the kindness...even if she can't be there just the offering says EVERYTHING.

I will give her the info today. There are 2 neurologists on staff and she has already been through her neurology rotation and has met and worked with both doctors. She said they are fantastic!

Best of luck tomorrow. I hope they can help Kobi.

MJJ56 · 11-14-2010, 06:59 AM

Sending our prayers for you and Kobi.

ltret0294 · 11-14-2010, 08:00 AM

PM'd you with the DM links I found while learning about the disease Annie had.
Please keep us posted.
If anyone else would like the links for info please post a visitor or private message.
Bob

Lizzie07 · 11-14-2010, 09:16 AM

Please keep us updated on how Kobi is doing. I would do anything to keep my babies healthy and with me for as long as possible too, as many of us on YT would. You'll both be in my prayers.

yorkiemalt · 11-14-2010, 11:43 AM

Just had Pamela check....you're definitely on the schedule for 11:30am tomorrow morning. You're being seen by Dr. Moeser. He's a 1st year resident and according to Pamela, is super nice and very thorough. No worries though because he has to present all the information to his attending neurologist who should be Dr. Cross. Pamela is going to do her best to come see you and Kobi. Right now she's not scheduled for any ortho surgeries for tomorrow but it's so busy there you never know. Good Luck...hope you get some answers tomorrow.

Ybba · 11-14-2010, 04:09 PM

Yorkiemalt
I hope no surgeries come in and I am able to meet Pamela. I already feel special just with her looking up my info. Maybe she is a special angel looking over my shoulder. I am very afraid to hear what the dx might be...but I keep telling myself things could be worse. He is in NO pain and still LOVES to eat. I am so thankful for that.
Thank you so very, very much to you and your daughter.
Abby

AllDogBoots · 11-14-2010, 04:10 PM

I'll be thinking of you both tomorrow.

ladyjane · 11-14-2010, 04:35 PM

Kobi is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that everything goes well tomorrow.

Ybba · 11-14-2010, 04:37 PM

Dear YT friends
I want to Thank everyone for their prayers, concerns and kindness for Kobi and me. I am trying to do everything that I can to make Kobi comfortable. Monday is the neurologist; Wednesday his cart and new red BOOTs arrive. Thanks to Alldogboots, Kobi's legs and feet will be protected as he tries to move about. Alldogboots has gone above and beyond to suggest orthopedic boots to support his feet.
The suggestion I dread the most is going to the German Shepard forum for information. I want the knowledge but dread what I will find. I love my baby so much, we have been insepartable for 12 years. Soon to be 13 on Feb 11. I don't know how I can live without him.
Will post the results of the vet visit.

AllDogBoots · 11-14-2010, 04:56 PM

Let's see what the neurologist says first. Worry about going to a support forum after. You don't want to jump to any conclusions without having a true, complete diagnosis and level of disease intensity.

11-13-2010, 06:53 PM	#18
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Our Annie, GS and others mixed in, was misdiag. with arthritis and not DM but it was too late when our yorkie vet observed her and said it looked like DM. We had to lay her to rest 2/27/08 at 15 yrs + from DM and other problems. I have a link or two from my web searches if you are interested. Please PM me and I send them to you next day or two. Very kind of you all with your support. We wish you and Kobi well. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

11-14-2010, 06:59 AM	#22
MJJ56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 374	Sending our prayers for you and Kobi. __________________ Jan Cissy Bodie Rosco

11-14-2010, 08:00 AM	#23
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	PM'd you with the DM links I found while learning about the disease Annie had. Please keep us posted. If anyone else would like the links for info please post a visitor or private message. Bob __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

11-14-2010, 09:16 AM	#24
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	Please keep us updated on how Kobi is doing. I would do anything to keep my babies healthy and with me for as long as possible too, as many of us on YT would. You'll both be in my prayers. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

11-14-2010, 11:43 AM	#25
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	Just had Pamela check....you're definitely on the schedule for 11:30am tomorrow morning. You're being seen by Dr. Moeser. He's a 1st year resident and according to Pamela, is super nice and very thorough. No worries though because he has to present all the information to his attending neurologist who should be Dr. Cross. Pamela is going to do her best to come see you and Kobi. Right now she's not scheduled for any ortho surgeries for tomorrow but it's so busy there you never know. Good Luck...hope you get some answers tomorrow. __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

11-13-2010, 06:24 PM	#16
Ybba Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are. Posts: 61	Lizzie07 I didn't think about a GS forum...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I agree...that is another source of information. I will check into this. Kobi had a laminectomy in Dec 2009. My orthopedic surgeon suggested accupuncture, I'll check into this also. But most important...Thank you for the POSITIVE words. Your post brought comfort to me. Thank you.

11-13-2010, 06:44 PM	#17
Ybba Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are. Posts: 61	gemy Kobi did have an MRI Dec 2009. I showed 2 disc issues, one upper back and one lower back. The lower was the area that did show some compression...he then underwent surgery (laminectomy of the lower back). He came thru the surgery well but never regained full movement to his back legs. But his symptoms now are exactly the same that I read for DM. That is why I am seeking out a neurologist. He has not had a muscle biopsy. Maybe he will suggest this. I just see him getting weaker esp in the rear legs...and I worry, worry, and worry. That is why I am trying to gather as much information as I can. YOU have helped...Thank you. I started swimming Kobi about 3 weeks ago. We swim every third day for 3 minutes...I am slowly building him up (age 12). I have had him on Chondroitin/Glucosamine for about 3 years and I give him a small dose of Medicam daily. (originally, I thought this disease was arthritis) I tried physical therapy esp the underwater treadmill. It was NOT successful for him. He would swim with his back legs instead of putting weight on the treadmill. They tried and tried but all Kobi wanted to do was swim...I guess he has a mind of his own!! I never thought of ROM exercises. What a wonderful suggestion. Tonight when my baby is by my side...I'll do what you suggested. Thank you. Your ending made my night...you said, " he CAN and WILL have MANY happy years left. I cry as I type. Thank you.

11-13-2010, 07:16 PM	#19
Ybba Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are. Posts: 61	Itret0294 I am very sorry to hear that you lost your baby to this disease. Yes, please send me links to more information. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make Kobi's life as comfortable as possible. He is everything to me. I can hardly bear this...I struggle to stay in the positive. I hate to even type these questions to you. Did the disease stay in his rear legs...does it move upward? I want the answers but also don't want to hear the answers. The support and kind words from ALL the members is soooo welcomed. I love you all.

11-14-2010, 04:09 PM	#26
Ybba Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are. Posts: 61	Yorkiemalt I hope no surgeries come in and I am able to meet Pamela. I already feel special just with her looking up my info. Maybe she is a special angel looking over my shoulder. I am very afraid to hear what the dx might be...but I keep telling myself things could be worse. He is in NO pain and still LOVES to eat. I am so thankful for that. Thank you so very, very much to you and your daughter. Abby

11-14-2010, 04:10 PM	#27
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I'll be thinking of you both tomorrow. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

11-14-2010, 04:35 PM	#28
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Kobi is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that everything goes well tomorrow. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-14-2010, 04:37 PM	#29
Ybba Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are. Posts: 61	Dear YT friends I want to Thank everyone for their prayers, concerns and kindness for Kobi and me. I am trying to do everything that I can to make Kobi comfortable. Monday is the neurologist; Wednesday his cart and new red BOOTs arrive. Thanks to Alldogboots, Kobi's legs and feet will be protected as he tries to move about. Alldogboots has gone above and beyond to suggest orthopedic boots to support his feet. The suggestion I dread the most is going to the German Shepard forum for information. I want the knowledge but dread what I will find. I love my baby so much, we have been insepartable for 12 years. Soon to be 13 on Feb 11. I don't know how I can live without him. Will post the results of the vet visit.

11-14-2010, 04:56 PM	#30
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Let's see what the neurologist says first. Worry about going to a support forum after. You don't want to jump to any conclusions without having a true, complete diagnosis and level of disease intensity. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com