Sadie went through some testing today and the good news is that her internal organs are all fine. We can rule out cancer or liver disease. She had an X-ray of her joints but the doctor was unable to get enough fluid to confirm the diagnosis definitely but they are sure that it is immune poly arthritis. They kept her again tonight to begin her on steroids. She will be taking high dosage of those for a while as well as meds to keep her stomach from getting upset. Because she has had this for so long they are not sure how she will respond but we should see improvement in a few weeks. We are so relieved that we finally know what is wrong and now can get her some pain relief. Tomorrow we will go back and pick her up. We sure miss her around here. Thank you all for your concern and well wishes. I appreciate all your support.
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Thank God for no cancer! Now the other condition can be dealt with. Such good news and I hope Sadie responds well to the new medication. I know you both not only want her home but want her feeling well again.
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Dewena
Let's hope all continues to go well.
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she will be her little active self in no time. they have amazing resiliancy in the face of things.
i'm so glad the pain will be less now. oh peggy. this is such good news.
my own beloved zeke had cancer. so i always hold my breath when a diagnosis has to be made.
but like dewena says... "thank God for no cancer!" and now it can be dealt with.
and i'm SO GLAD you didn't elect to put her through that 'exploratory surgery!!!' always a second opinion! always!
it's the 'not knowing!' that is always so hard!!! and now you know. and it will get better. they are so dear to us.
much love to you and sadie both! XOXO♥
Good luck!!!!
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