Thursday, March 29, 2012

Still no answers.

What do you mean you're leaving me here?????

Corbin's momma here... just left Corbin at the Vet Specialists for an MRI. Hopefully we'll have some answers in a few hours. But we have the neurologist stumped. During his exam, of course, Corbin was showing no signs of pain. The only time he yelped was when Dr. Bishop (neurologist) examined a muscle that connects from the back to the leg, near the ACL. So, he took Corbin over to see the orthopedic, who found instability in both of his ACLs. Now, when we adopted Corbin we knew of a few pre-existing conditions. He had his hind right leg broken when he was 8 weeks old and has pins there. He also developed some ACL issues with his hind left leg while at the shelter. He was checked out by a specialist before he even met us, and Dr. Glennon (ACL specialist) said it was something he would most likely grow out of. For the most part, he hasn't had any issues. Once in a while he would yelp and hold his leg up while playing in the back yard, so we put him on Glycloflex and he's been fine ever since.

Anyway... After consulting with the orthopedic, Dr. Bishop discussed our options with me. We could do the MRI to rule out any back issue - although, he didn't believe it was a back problem. Or we could skip the MRI and do x-rays on his hind legs and try to figure out what's going on there. I was pretty uncomfortable making the decision, as I'm pretty sure something is going on in his back... so I called Dr. Mike (at home, God bless him!), and Dr. Mike talked to Dr. Bishop and also said from what he has seen in Corbin, he also believes it's something going on in his back. Dr. Mike has seen Corbin since he was still our foster dog -as I was worried about his leg issues before adopting him. So Mike knows everything there is to know about Corbin's history and would know if this was a leg issue.

Dr. Bishop did agree that a leg issue wouldn't be causing Corbin to hunch over in his back. So, I left him with the vets for the MRI of his back and neck, while he's under, we're also going to have x-rays of his legs done to see if there are any changes since the x-rays taken when he was 6 months.

The MRIs will take about 2.5 hours, plus an hour prepping before the MRI and time for him to come out of the anesthesia. So, I'll get a phone call when he's ready and we'll meet with Dr. Bishop to go over the MRI. Hopefully we'll get to the root of whatever is bothering him and get him all fixed up soon...

I'll try to update tonight after our appointment, but I might not get a chance to update until tomorrow morning... either way, I'll let you know!

Thanks for all of the support... it's been a really hard 2 months and we appreciate every single crossed paw, prayer and words of support!!!!!

26 comments:

  1. We are keeping our paws crossed for Corbin. Stay strong, mom we are praying for you!!!

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  2. Tough going, isn't it? We think at this point you just have to do that MRI to determine if in fact there is a back problem. Good luck, we are all crossing our paws for corbin.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom

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  3. Paws crossed for Corbin. Hopefully this will get to the bottom of things. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  4. We are thinking of you, Corbin, and Corbin's dad. I hope you get some answers today.

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  5. Corbon and bean.... we are sending you lots and lots of purrrrs. I sure hope you get some good answers today. We'll check back.

    pawhugs, Max

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  6. I sure do hope this MRI gibs you the anssers so you can fix the problem once and fur all!

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  7. OMD we sure hope you get some answers and help soon Corbin and pawrents. It sure does take a long time and lots of green papers sometimes. I have had to be quiet for about 3 months so far and now they say that didn't work so I will be having surgery in a couple of weeks. Hang in there and we will keep our paws crossed and keep good thoughts for you.
    Wags
    Ernie

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  8. Wow, I sure am hoping those fancy dogtor pix find the problem! I just want Corbin to feel better fast, so I'm adding more of my healing vibes to all of Blogville's to help him out. We're all here for you, my furiend!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  9. Paws and fingers crossed. What an ordeal for all of you.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  10. Corbin is in our thoughts and prayers! I certainly hope they find out what is causing this.... Take care, my friend....

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  11. Howdy Corbin's Mum and Dad, we have paws crossed for Corbin and hope they can find a bloomin answer to what is wrong. Take care and give Studly an extra hug from us when he comes home. No worries, and LOVE, Stella and Rory (and Carol)

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  12. Oh we hope you find something out soon!

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  13. We hope you get your answers today, Corbin. My paws remain crossed for you!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch

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  14. Waiting this long to find out what's going on is tough-- how lucky Corbin has YOU to see him through every step. I haven't been reading your blog that long and I still get a lump in my throat every time I read about his current health uncertainties.

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  15. I am so likin' Dr. Mike...he knows Corbin likes da back of his hand dats a good thing. I glad he was ables tohelp.
    I sooo hope Corbin don't tries to break out, hopefully they has him WELL sedated so he won't knows nuttin' different...hehehe.
    Whenevers you get da chance just let us knows. I knows you is gonna be super tired today.
    We is still thinking Of da Corbster and we send ya'll our good vibes.

    Puddles

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  16. OY! Waiting with you for news...

    -Bart and Ruby

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  17. Let's hope we can get some answers after all of this. Paws crossed!

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  18. We love you Corbin and we are sending you our best purrs pal.

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  19. Gosh, how frustrating yet scary. All our feets are crossed
    Benny & Lily

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  20. Corbin, I am sending a big batch of magic bubbles and hoping my biggest and best hopes for you. Mommy prays for you. I hope they find out and fix your back ouchies. Enough is enough for Corbin, its time for you to feel better. Take care my pal.

    Loveys Sasha

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  21. Thanks for the pupdate. I'm sorry you still don't have answers. I know from personal experience just how frustrating this can be.

    My boys have their paws crossed and I have my fingers and toes crossed that the MRI and x-rays will determine the problem.

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  22. I'll be checking back on Friday Mr. Corbin-CheekyFluff! 'Til then, I'm sending buckets of good thoughts and a fishtail or two your way!

    Your pal - HoneyBuzz

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  23. Hopefully you'll have some answers after these tests. It's so hard not to know - and just look at that face! Kisses to all of you!

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  24. Sending lots of good vibes. Hope you get some answers soon! We love you, Corbin!

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  25. We are still here! hang in there, Handsome!

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  26. All da best for the MRI Corbin. We is all finkin of you offur here in da UK. Woof.

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