Help,My Baby has GME-Granulomatous Meningioencephalitis
 

My 1 year old yorkie Brooke was just diagnosed with GME, Granulomatous Meningioencephalitis. It is a uncurable brain disease but I am wondering if anyone has experience with this disease and how long their yorkie lived with it? I am completely devasted by this diagnosis but I am looking for a ray of hope from someone. Thanks, Nanci, Brooke's Mom

I'm so sorry you're going thru this - there's a blue search bar right above where you type your posts - and you can type 'GME' and find lots of threads about it - when the site 'searches' for you - the words it picks up will be in RED

and sending a hug - that's very sad to hear

eddited - I just tried a search for you and it said the words were too common - that's new - our searches used to pick this up and I'll keep trying to find threads for you to read

Here - since it didn't come up in searches here - and it should have - I went thru google ...this article is a little more positive than some others I just read
http://www.dvmnews.com/dvm/article/a...l.jsp?id=62251

I am so sorry to hear about your little one. I read the article that V suggested because I have not heard of this and I feel so bad for you and your baby. I am hoping it was a misdaignosis or something and Brooke gets better soon.

There are no sure answers..and it depends on how severe the symtoms. Most let them go to Rainbow Bridge if the pain can not be controlled..best wishes

Brooke
 

I am so sorry to hear the news. Can you tell us what symptoms Brooke was experiencing to prompt you to take her in to the vet?
I will keep you and Brooke in my prayers.

I'm so sorry your baby is sick. How old is Brooke? Did they do a biopsy?

Iam so very sorry for you and your baby, you are in my thoughts & prayers

:hands: :hands: :hands: for you and Brooke.

More Info on Brooke
 

Brooke is 1 yr. old and 2 3/4 lbs. She just started being wobbly and my husband thought she might have had a stroke, because she would stumble and sometimes fall to one side. We initially didn't think it was very serious. She still eats like a champ and no vomiting or diarrhea. The vet thought that she might have hurt her back or her disc in her back but then her blood work came up abnormal. She went to an internal medicine specialist but they assessed that it was probably neurological. So we drove up to UC Davis Veterinary hospital, because if they couldn't figure it out, then no one would. They are the ones who did an MRI and a Cranial Spinal Tap and diagnosed her with GME. Luckily it doesn't look like she has the Necrotizing type that yorkies tend to get, that form is worse. She can go down 2 paths, the meds could work and she will go into a remission and we could have her for a year or more. Or if the meds don't work, she could be gone in a matter of weeks. We will know more in a week or so when she has another spinal tap and we will see if the meds are helping her white blood count go down. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers, if love could cure her, she certainly would be cured!

OMG - she's such a cute little punkin!! :hands: :hands: :hands: that everything will turn out well for your baby.

OH my gosh she is beautiful! I am so sorry to hear about her sickness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep positive thoughts !

She is so precious.
 

praying that she will be able to go into remission. God bless you.

Update on Brooke
 

Well, I haven't been able to update because I have been really busy taking care of Brooke and driving back and forth to UC Davis hospital. Brooke had a stroke 4 weeks ago during a Cranial Spinal Tap. She had a bad reaction to the anathesia and came out of it in a contorted c position. She couldn't move and cryed when you moved her. Over the last 4 weeks, her progress has been amazing. She had a few small seizures but she is on predisone and phenobarbitol and she is doing better now. She can stand and walk for a few seconds. She eats and drinks like a champ. She has the heart of a lion and constantly inspires me daily. She has a light inside her that refuses to be extinguished! She is still not normal but she gets stronger everyday and she is determined to live every day to the fullest, which is what we all should be doing. I am very proud of my little girl, and am so grateful that I am her Mommy! Please keep praying for her!:)

Thanks for the update, and I will continue to pray for your precious baby...

You are in my prayers and thoughts...

Praying for your sweet baby girl.

Oh, this just breaks my heart. Praying for your beautiful little girl. And hugs to you, this must be so difficult to witness when you love her so much. Please keep us updated.
Lauren

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear about your little lover girl. What a great mommy you are to take such good care of her. Sending up prayers for her and good thoughts your way.

Do we have an update on Brooke? I cried for you and Brooke when I first read this 2 weeks ago for about 30 minutes. My baby has a disease that is not curable & I am so attached to my girl. I feel your determination to help Brooke live comfortable & pain free. Can you let us know how you & Brooke are doing?
My prayers are with you right now :)

god speed fpr you and little brooke:littleang

She is so precious. Praying for the best for her and you.

I will say a prayer for your baby. She's sure trying, isn't she? Poor sweetheart.

Update on Brooke 9/22
 

Hi everyone!
Brooke is doing much better. She is now running and walking. She can stand when she goes the bathroom now!! Yeah!! She still walks a little crooked but she is back to being the sparkling personality she had before. She has been going to acupuncture once a week and I have noticed a positive effect each time she goes. She has alittle more energy and walks straighter after going for a session. She is still on prednisone and phenobarbitol but the vet thinks we will start reducing her doses soon. Which is good because one of the side effects of prednisone is increased hunger and thirst. And Brooke has gained alot of weight!! She is a little chunky monkey! She also goes to chemo every 4 weeks but there are no side affects from the chemo. Thanks for everyone's kind thoughts and continue to send them our way!! Brooke is the little engine that could!

This is the first I have seen this thread...so glad that Brooke has improved so much..I am rooting for her!!

Dawn

Way to go Brooke, you have a great caring mommie!!! Just so you know, Toby is going on 16 and has been taking 1/2 a pill of prednisone for about
8-10 years (I'd have to ask the vet the exact date). Yes he eats and drinks alot more, but I find him more energetic and happy. I don't think prednisone is as bad as people say, or maybe just certain dogs react different to it. Please post a new pic of Brooke. I'd love to see a new pic of her. Keep fighting Brooke! You can beat this!

Derek

Wow...what a story. You and your little girl, Brooke are amazing. I will most definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers...bless you for taking such wonderful care of her...and bless Brooke for trying so hard. Hugs to you both, please take care.

Oh she is so precious. I would love to see more pictures of her. She is the little engine that could! You are a wonderful mother and I will be praying for you and your family.

She's ADORABLE!

Where did you get her from? Did the vet talk to you about this being genetic?

I truely hope your wee one continues to heal.
*hug*

Poor baby, prayers are going your way:getwell: