Max seizures or anxiety?

[AllDogBoots]

So far everything seems pretty good. I'm hoping it's nothing more than epilepsy because it is easily controlled.

[orlnurse]

I"m hoping to get an appointment with them tomorrow as I"m off. They open at 7 so I'll be giving them a call first thing in the morning. Going to bed as I'm sure we'll have a long day tomorrow

[orlnurse]

Just an update that we have an appt. with neuro this morning @ 8:30. Fingers crossed

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by orlnurse

Just an update that we have an appt. with neuro this morning @ 8:30. Fingers crossed

Fingers and paws crossed! Good luck this morning.

[ladyjane]

Hope all goes well with your appointment.

[AllDogBoots]

Wishing good luck and crossing fingers this morning.

[My lil friend]

Will be keeping ya'll in my prayers today

[orlnurse]

They kept him to do the MRI, CSF, and abdominal U/S today. It is her feeling as well that the BAT result was not elevated enough (40s) to cause the seizures or be a shunt, but worth taking another sample to be sure the first results were accurate. They will do that tomorrow morning with him fasting. Her main concern with knowing what is going on with the liver is to be sure that he can handle the Phenobarb. If not, she will change the meds. I hope we get some answers soon.

Thank you all for the support and prayers

[ladyjane]

I will keep your little Max in my thoughts and prayers today...and you as well. I know how your day will be spent...worrying. Try to keep your thoughts positive...I know how scary things can be...especially for a nurse. We tend to forget everything when it is our own and think the absolute worst of things. (well...at least I do...guess I should not speak for all)
I hope that all goes well. Sounds like they are covering all bases and that you will have a definitive answer soon.

[orlnurse]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I will keep your little Max in my thoughts and prayers today...and you as well. I know how your day will be spent...worrying. Try to keep your thoughts positive...I know how scary things can be...especially for a nurse. We tend to forget everything when it is our own and think the absolute worst of things. (well...at least I do...guess I should not speak for all)
I hope that all goes well. Sounds like they are covering all bases and that you will have a definitive answer soon.

Thank you..You're right my senses went right out the window when I even questioned taking him to the ER. I feel fortunate though that I know some reasonable questions to ask, of course with the additional help of you guys. I'm grateful that I have a facility such as AVS close by to get these things done ASAP. I liked how the doctor presented my options. She basically gave her recommendations, and left all decisions up to me. She didn't try to sway me in any way, and she was confident in her answers to my questions. There was no "well..it could be..." She laid everything out...we are going to do A, B and C...and we got the ball rolling. I"m trying to stay positive. I'm absolutely scared of the worst, as I know what the worst could be.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by orlnurse

Thank you..You're right my senses went right out the window when I even questioned taking him to the ER. I feel fortunate though that I know some reasonable questions to ask, of course with the additional help of you guys. I'm grateful that I have a facility such as AVS close by to get these things done ASAP. I liked how the doctor presented my options. She basically gave her recommendations, and left all decisions up to me. She didn't try to sway me in any way, and she was confident in her answers to my questions. There was no "well..it could be..." She laid everything out...we are going to do A, B and C...and we got the ball rolling. I"m trying to stay positive. I'm absolutely scared of the worst, as I know what the worst could be.

We always have to be prepared for the worst...but not to fear it so much that it makes us sick. I cannot count how many times in my life I have done that only to have it not be the worst.

I had a dear friend years ago who has passed away who always told me to "pray for faith to replace my fears"...and oh, what great advice that was.

[orlnurse]

Great words to live by..thank you

[Ladymom]

I can't believe I didn't get notifications for this thread! Grrr! I didn't know you'd gotten the BAT results.

It sounds like you have a good plan going forward. Seizures are so tricky to deal with as it is just a process of elimination to find out what is causing them.

I'm sure you've already told us, but how old is Max?

[orlnurse]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I can't believe I didn't get notifications for this thread! Grrr! I didn't know you'd gotten the BAT results.

It sounds like you have a good plan going forward. Seizures are so tricky to deal with as it is just a process of elimination to find out what is causing them.

I'm sure you've already told us, but how old is Max?

He will be 7 in August.

[107barney]

Lesley again you are doing such a great job getting the answers. You'll soon have all of them.

BTW, Teddy is on a drug called Zonisamide (name brand Zonegran) 25 mg every twelve hours. It requires no liver monitoring at all, in fact, I never have to do anything outside of treat him as a normal dog. So, if Phenobarbital is not suitable, maybe Zonisamide is worth asking about. It is a newer drug and more expensive but I am able to get it discounted through the Angell Memorial Pharmacy. BTW, Teddy suffered four severe generalized seizures in his two years of life that involved his whole brain before he was placed on Zonisamide and it has worked very well to eliminate his seizures so far.

I'll be checking for your updates!