Monday, January 14, 2013

The ouchies return

Well, friends.... I don't have good news today.  You see, Friday night my ouchies came back, and they came back with a vengeance.

These are the worst ouchies ever.
 
We've had my mystery ouchies under control since about April last year.  I've had a few ouchies here and there while adjusting my steroids, but nothing major.  Until Friday night... All of the sudden it hurt to do just about anything.  I was screaming when I had to get up from laying down and even walking.  This was, by far, the worst my ouchies have ever been.  The momma took me to the vets on Saturday and talked with Dr. Mike... of course I acted like nothing was wrong when I got there so the vets would think the momma is a crazy person.  But, they increased my steroids again and I'm now back to taking 20mg of Prednisone twice a day... which makes everyone worry about my heart because we started decreasing my heart meds.
 
Anywho... I've had 5 doses of the 20mg Prednisone so far, but I'm still quite ouchie.  Not as bad as Friday night, but usually the medications help me get ouchie free quicker than this.  I'm just going to relax and chill out until all my meds take control.  What is super concerning is the fact that I'm on 300mg of gabapentin (a nerve blocker)/3 times a day, 3 tramadol/3 times a day and now the increased Prednisone (I was previously on 5mg, every other day).  That's a lot of medications that I've been on for my tail that should make me ouchie free anyway! 
 
Ah well... here we go again.

30 comments:

  1. Oh Corbin, we're so sorry that you're hurting again. Sebastian still has ouchies in his hip where he had surgery a while ago and he thinks he can fix it himself. So now he's wearing his cone again and that makes him sad. Wish you two boys can feel good and happy again soon.
    The Porties Pack

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  2. We are keeping paws crossed that you get better soon, sweet Corbin.

    Sam

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  3. Corbin, those ouchies do not sound like fun =( I hope you start feeling better very soon and can decrease some of your medications to help keep your heart alright.

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  4. Sorry to hear that Corbin. Make sure you rest and we will be thinking of you and your mom and dad.

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  5. Oh no, Corbin!!! I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Zoe and I send our love. xoxoxo

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  6. Millie has her paws crossed tight that they can figure out what is causing your ouchies and fix it this time.

    Cindy

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  7. Corbin, we are sorry to hear your ochies are back. You just get over the tail issue and know this. We have our paws crossed you will be feeling better real soon. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  8. Wow, Corbin, I'm so very sad to hear this! These rotten ouchies need to go away and I sure hope the dogtor gets your meds right this time. This is no fun at all and I'm all kinds of sorry for this. I'll send off a super-potent load of healing vibes right now so you get better fast. Hang in there, my good furiend.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  9. Corbin I demand you stop with the ouchies already.
    I feel so sorry for you and your 'rents. This is a lot to handle all the time. And you are so loving and sweet. . .
    I am setting up my Juju stage and sending MEGA-Juju your way now.
    Love Noodles

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  10. Our paws are crossed that you are feeling all better soon.

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  11. Oh Corbin! Praying you feel better soon. Just what is the mystery ailment? That is so strange. I hope they figure it out or else you just as mysteriously recover!

    Blueberry is sending you gentle licks and nuzzles.

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  12. I'm sorry you are having the ouchies again Corbee...you need to quit worrying your mama so much! Get better soon!

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  13. Poor boy!!! We do so hope you are feeling much better again soon. Ros and Oscar

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  14. Oh no Corbin, I'm so sorry to read this :( I really hope those meds do the trick and you're feeling better again soon. Also, I didn't realize that you were on so much prednisone! Nemo is on prednisone (along with other things) on a daily basis too, so I understand the concern. Lots of luck to you and your momma that that you kick that ouchie's butt!

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  15. Oh, I am so sorry Corbin! I know your Moms was all kinds of happy when your ouchies eased up on you. Bummer dude. I'll be keepin' my paws crossed for you, and that your ouchies gets better, and your heart stays strong.
    Kisses,
    Ruby

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  16. Ob Corbin, I so hate those ouchies bothering you again. We sure hope those meds help you quickly my friend.

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  17. OH CORBIN Dear Furend.... we feel just terrible for you...
    Maybe all the other pain meds... caused you to feel SO painfree that you did somethingy a bit TOO strenuous... and didn't even REALIZE it at first.
    Our PAWS are Crossed that this is just a little glitch or catch or strain or pull of some sort.
    Is there any chance that ACUPUNCTURE (like Shawnee the Shepard has done)would help you... in place of some of the meds.?
    Is there anythingy that WE can do to Help??? Besides crossed Paws and STRONG VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ?

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  18. We vote to go to a specialist for more X-rays and MRI. Poor baby. All our feets are crossed
    Benny & Lily

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  19. Oh Corbin - Big Dude - you were supposed to be getting all better - not all worse. Now you listen up here BIG GUY - we will not have you being sick - do you HEAR that...no being SICK.

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  20. How awful for you, Corbin! We are sending tons of AireZen your way! We hope the meds take hold soon so you can be pain-free to figure this out.

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  21. Oh no, Corbin!! I'm so sorry your ouchies came back. :( We're going to keep all of our paws crossed that you feel better REAL quick and they're able to figure out what's WRONG.

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  22. Corbin...I'm so sorry to hear about your ouchies. I started reading your blog after your first set of ouchies and was hopeful that you would never have to have them again. Paws crossed that your medicines get figured out and the ouchies go away.

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  23. Oh Corbin, we are sending our love

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

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  24. Sending love and kisses your way, Corbin. Get well soon, buddy.

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  25. So sorry to hear this Corbin. Thinking of you guys...

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  26. We are sending love and positive vibes your way.

    (((((((((Big Hug))))))))))

    Sallie and Alien

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  27. Corbin, I forget. Did you ever try acupuncture? It helped my pinched nerve in my neck a lot. I love acupuncture, btw.

    Bart

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  28. Oh. And Ruby sends a hug. Sheesh.

    Bart again

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  29. Oh no :( Corbin everytime you starts to gets better the ouchies take over again, i'm so sorry pal :( Get well soon<3
    Load of love, Milo :)

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  30. Awwwww Corbin, you look so very sad, I'm so sorry to hear that you have ouchies and I'm sending you my prayers for good health, so paws crossed that you get better really, really soon!
    Love, Licks and Hugs from your Furiend Frank xxxxxxxx

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