HELP! My 7 y/o girl can't use her back legs

[Wylie's Mom]

Great news for Cali ! So happy to hear of her wonderful progress.

[lillymae]

This is good news, I hope they can figure out what caused all of this so you can prevent it from happening.

[roseslevi]

Glad to hear that she is doing so much better. Continuing to pray for Cali in hopes that she makes a full recovery.

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: I spoke with Julie this morning and I was mistaken...she isn't exactly squatting but I have faith that she will in the near future. She is doing well and is her old perky self. They called this morning about the bx results but no results yet. I will get a call from Julie tonight and will post the update. I hope they figure this out so she can come off some of those meds. They must check her liver this week because Dilantin can cause damage. I know all of your prayers are being heard and I can't thank you enough.

As far as Mia goes, she ended up in my bed last night. I think she just doesn't like being alone. I will allow it until Cali comes back and then hopefully she will be fine in her own room.

Team Cali!!!

[kjc]

Still praying here for your little one.....

[TxVicki]

Prayers still going out for Cali.

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Cali still has pretty stiff legs although she is bending them on occassion. Julie says she is trying to hunch her back when she poops and sees this as a good sign. No results yet. I'm beginning to wonder if the results will bring any answers anyway.

Sidenote: I try not to visit too many other threads in this section because I get upset and am under so much stress as it is. But I would like to mention little Zada from the other thread and ask that we all keep praying for her and her family.

Strong prayers sent up for our babies!

[lynzy420]

Bumping for Cali update?

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Julie called & everything is the same with the exception that Cali's hind leg knuckles are getting raw from her walking on them. Julie says she will start wrapping them to keep them from breaking down further. She also said Cali has a new friend in ICU that she is barking in response to...LOL! Now that's the little demanding Cali that I know. Julie says it's not often but at least she is comfortable enough in her surroundings to bark. Oh, and one of the ICU staff put a stuffed cat on the desk and Cali barked at it. I had to explain that Cali is an avid bird/squirrel watcher at home so she is used to doing such things.

So far...no test results. I'm so frustrated with waiting and not knowing what we are dealing with. I'm starting to become apathetic. Almost like, "just let me take my dog home & care for her" but my husband is adamant that she stay there as long as she needs. I just want her closer to home as these trips are exhausting, especially with work and my Dysautonomia. This is how I feel right now........

[kjc]

Praying that the healing continues... and that you can find some moments of peace within. It is extremely hard with no diagnosis and just generally not knowing what is going on... Hope you get to bring her home soon.... Hugs &

[fourstubbs]

*prayers for Cali*

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Julie called & everything is the same with the exception that Cali's hind leg knuckles are getting raw from her walking on them. Julie says she will start wrapping them to keep them from breaking down further. She also said Cali has a new friend in ICU that she is barking in response to...LOL! Now that's the little demanding Cali that I know. Julie says it's not often but at least she is comfortable enough in her surroundings to bark. Oh, and one of the ICU staff put a stuffed cat on the desk and Cali barked at it. I had to explain that Cali is an avid bird/squirrel watcher at home so she is used to doing such things.

So far...no test results. I'm so frustrated with waiting and not knowing what we are dealing with. I'm starting to become apathetic. Almost like, "just let me take my dog home & care for her" but my husband is adamant that she stay there as long as she needs. I just want her closer to home as these trips are exhausting, especially with work and my Dysautonomia. This is how I feel right now........

I wish you had more answers...I can't imagine what you're going thru. I'm thinking of you and Cali .

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Just spoke with Julie and she says that Dr. Ortinau will let us take Cali home tomorrow (Friday) since we still have not gotten the test results back. My husband is extremely leary but I just want my baby home where she belongs. So we are going to get her Friday and keep her with us in the hotel Friday night to make sure we made the right decision. Then...the long trip home. They took her off her antibiotics but she is still on all other meds.

Do any of you think I'm rushing this? Should we leave her there until we get results and know what we are dealing with? MSU said I can bring her back at any time (to the ER) and they can contact the Neuro on-call. Just wondering what everyone thinks....

TIA!

[maggiefromnj]

Unless they are doing something that you can't then you should bring her home. She will be happier and so will you. The only problem is if you would have to leave her home alone all day, which I'm sure you wouldn't want to do. Whatever the test results are you could get the treatment closer to home, right? At least all the tests are done and it seems like this might be running it's course.

[Tina21]

I just noticed this thread and have been reading your posts with tears. I can't imagine how hard this has been for you. I am in awe of your devotion to Cali and thank God she has such good parents! I am glad to read that she is starting to show real signs of improvement and am praying that continues. I know she will be so very happy to be at home and its wonderful to hear that is now an option. I am sure that Mia will be thrilled to see her too. God bless you for taking such good care of your girl.