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BPO Medical Forum => Medical Conditions & Diseases => : jennifer April 07, 2008, 11:10:47 AM
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Bear had 6+ seizures in 90 minutes early this morning (3am). The worst cluster yet for our big guy. I gave him a dose of pheno but they were coming closer and closer and we were concerned about his body temperature. Plus he had a focal seizure and bit his tongue or lip -- blood everywhere -- though the bleeding stopped before we got him into the car. He's been at the emergency clinic since 5:30 this morning, he had a seizure upon arrival. Scared me to death because he was strapped to a stretcher (he was postictal in the car and wouldn't get up) and his seizures are super physically active. They gave him diazepam immediately to calm him, then started a diazepam infusion about 6:30. No seizures since so that's good. They'll keep him for six hours after they stop the drip so he'll probably have to be there overnight. I'm told he's eating and drinking, even with the drip, so he must be feeling better. I hated leaving him there. He's such a sweet, gentle soul and he must be scared. And I like to be involved in his care; handing it off to someone else is just not my style.
What a horrible night. Plus, we just bought a house and are seriously cash-strapped. The estimate for his treatment was about $2000. Good lord. There was no question about our doing it, but it adds another dimension to the stress and concern we feel about Bear. I hope this new behavior doesn't mean his epilepsy is getting worse. I hope and I pray...
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im sorry you and bear are going through this. I hope he feels better very soon!
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Peace and prayers for both of you.
And sending some luck for a lottery win!
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OMG. Poor Bear, and poor you! I think I would've gone into panic mode too. You're much more level headed then I am. Sending good thoughts yours and Bears way, and hoping for a speedy recovery and no more seizures.
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oh wow...I'm so sorry to here you and bear are going through this....you both will be in my thoughts and prayers
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Poor you and Bear. I will keep you both in my thoughts ans prayers.
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I'm so sorry to hear about this. I will definitely be sending good wishes your way for both you and Bear!
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Oh poor Bear. i am so sorry you both have to go through this. Sending healing thoughts to Bear. :-*
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Poor puppy!! I hope the vet can get it under control.
We'll be thinking about you. :) Let us know what you find out.
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Poor Bear. We're sending good thoughts your way from one Bear to another. Hang in there big guy!
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My crew has there paws crossed for you Bear and so do the cats even though they won't admit it they say cats rule dogs slobber! Hang in there Bear!
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That sounds like quite a stressful night. We hope Bear is feeling better and his epilepsy is under control. We hope he doesn't have any more episodes like this one in the future. We'll be thinking of you and praying for you!
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Hopes for health and prayers for all of you!
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Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers your way!
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You have all of our positive thoughts and prayers
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Prayers & all crossed fingers & paws here, too for a quick & easy recovery. I hope that all is going well now.
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Prayers for Bear are ongoing. :-*
Any word or updates?
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Prayers for Bear are ongoing. :-*
Any word or updates?
I was wondering the same. How's he doing??
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That's horrible...
How's the recovery coming along?
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My prayers to you and Bear. Hope everything works out. God Bless both of you and your family!
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I brought Bear home this morning after his overnight stay in the emergency hospital. They weaned him off the diazepam drip around midnight and he's been seizure free since his first seizure there. He seems his usual self, if not a bit tired. He's eating fine (good poops) and is very snuggly. No apparent lingering side effects from the seizures. And Nakita is very happy to have her companion home. :-*
We're increasing his pheno doses to hopefully quell further episodes. If he continues to break through I'll have to consider adding another med. I'm just sooooo relieved that he's okay. I took the day off work to be with him, and am nervous about leaving him alone tomorrow and Friday. I hope the added pheno will keep him safe.
Thanks so much for all your good thoughts and prayers. It's so comforting to have a strong, understanding, and loving community behind us!
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Take care. I'm so relieved to know he is home and doing well. We All Love You Bear!
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That's very good news!!! ;D Give Mr Bear a gentle hug for me, please. :-*
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Yeah Bear is home. Still wishing you well Bear :-* :-* :-* :-*
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So glad to hear that Bear is home. Big hugs to both him and you. Also sending you healing vibes too.
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So glad he's home!! Navarre ended up on a very high dose of pheno and was still siezing so they added KBr and started reducing the pheno and he did well on that. Just know that there are other meds out there if the pheno doesn't work. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that you may have!