Acupuncture

Joan Fisher

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Well, Tiika had her 14th acupuncture treatment since May today - 62 needles - the most yet at one time. She's in her 5th acute bout of Masticatory Myositis since last October. She also had TENS treatments on her head yesterday, today, and tomorrow morning before we leave for NewfStock. I'm so discouraged. We've tried absolutely everything to try and beat this and nothing is working! Tiika can barely open her mouth wide enough to take a spoonful of cream cheese with her meds in it. She sure uses that tongue to lick her plate clean though. But she couldn't manage her piece of lamb bone. She tried, but was not able, to pick up her dumbbell this morning and hung her head when she couldn't because I'd sent her for it just to see if she could. :cry: Since yesterday she's had her own blood mixed with Traumeel injected back into her, plus about 10 neurotherapy injections on her head, plus injections of homeopathic remedies yesterday and today. She was an angel for every single one! She's also on a whole new bunch of supplements plus traditional Chinese herbs. On top of all the alternative therapies, she's back on prednisone for at least a week and her cyclosporin has been increased to 3 x 100mg capsules a day. Yesterday and today cost over $1000.00 not counting tomorrow's TENS treatment. Granted a lot of that is for supplements which will last at least a few weeks but still! :darn: NewfNet prayers badly needed by all of us!
 

NewfMom

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It's so hard when you are trying everything you can think of. We did that too with Moose. I'll be praying for Tika that something works for you.
 

Bluedog

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Oh Joan, I'm so sorry to hear this. Perhaps she needs to be on a maintenance dose of pred long term. Masticatory myositis is so hard to keep at bay. Hugs to both of you.
 

KatieB

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Joan I'm so so sorry. Tika is such a gentle soul and I do hope you can find a combination that will keep it at bay for as long as possible. Big hugs to you both.
 

Lori

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I'm so sorry Tiika is having a rough spell. Prayers coming for your sweet girl. Thank you for trying so much to keep her comfortable.
 

luvmynwfy

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I will certainly say a prayer for Tiika. Sounds like you are doing everything possible. My heart goes out to you all!
Marina
 

Joan Fisher

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Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. Tiika is doing great with all the meds in her. I was so proud of her at NewfStock. She did super along with Splash in their brace carting, and they both gave lots of sulky rides in their single carts to the kids. Tonight we had an open obedience class from 7-8 in which Tiika was just about perfect in everything, followed by a novice class in which Tiika and Splash were a brace. It was their first class as a brace and they were so good! They heeled, sat, did their recall and stays perfectly and in unison. I was so proud of them. As long as Splash saw Judi get in her car and drive away, she listened to me perfectly! If Splash thinks Judi is anywhere near, she just keeps looking for her!
 

ardeagold

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It sounds like things are working. I'm so glad to hear it. And you have to have someone take a video of that next time! I'd love to see it!!

Hugs to Tiika!
 

Tricia2

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I saw their brace photos and wondered who those beautiful dogs belonged to, so glad Tilka is feeling better.
 

R Taft

Active member
I am so glad to hear she is feeling better...I will still keep her in my thoughts and give her a big :hugs: from us :) Ronnie
 
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