Nelly had a seizure

[kateincornwall]

Yesterday evening , our little love had a partial seizure , her eyes were glazed and staring blankly for about 20 seconds . It is apparently all part of her chiari malformation , poor lamb . We are on watch and wait but today she has been alright although very quiet and a little sleepy, very normal following a seizure . She has been very vocal recently , a horrible cry which is an indication of pain as the brain is being compressed , so she is back on gabapentin which usually works well . The only definite diagnosis for chiari malformation is an MRI scan , at a cost of around 2500 pounds , which we would gladly pay if there was a cure, but there isnt . Our Vet is 99.9% sure that she has chiari , she has all the symptoms , so its pain management , Metacam also helps to reduce swelling . We are going to meet @Emily_Babbelhund and Carbon on the beach on Saturday morning and I can see no reason to cancel , Nelly adores the beach so it will lift her spirits, poor little lamb xxx

 

[SteffiS]

I’m sorry to hear that about Nellie @kateincornwall . I’m sure you’re making all the right decisions for her and hopefully the drugs will manage her condition. If she adores the beach then it will be a lovely treat for her to go on Saturday.

 

[Jacqui-S]

Poor little poppet.
She is the absolute right hands with you, and I agree, an expensive test isn't going to fix her.
I hope she has a lovely beach visit with you all.
How old is wee Nelly now?

 

[Lab_adore]

Poor little girl she is in the best and most loving hands
I agree there is no point having the super expensive test. Have fun at the beach with Carbon and Emily

 

[HAH]

Ah poor Nelly and you, it’s stressful to manage seizures especially when they’re unpredictable. You’re doing absolutely the best for her. There’s no point in testing if it wouldn’t change her treatment, so well done to you and your vet team. Have a super trip to the beach, it’ll do all of you good xxxxx

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that Nelly had a seizure. She’s such a happy girl, it’s easy to forget how brave she is too. I hope you and Paul are ok - it has to be really distressing to see her go blank like that.

 

[Granca]

Some time at the beach will be lovely for all of you, especially Nellie. I hope the gabapentin works well.

 

[Kelsey]

Aw little Nelly She will love her beach day

 

[Cath]

Poor little one, sending love and hugs to you all. Enjoy your time together

 

[Atemas]

Hope Nelly is back to herself today. It must be so distressing all round.

 

[Selina27]

Poor wee Nelly - but she is in the best of hands and you are doing all the right things xx

 

[kateincornwall]

Thank you friends . Nelly is at least 10 but possibly older . This morning she seems fine , looking out of the window from the back of the chair and barking at the refuse collectors , a good sign Bless her , she is such a little trouper with a massive character , much loved xx

 

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry. Poor little Nelly. And poor you, so distressing to watch. Would an ice pack on her head help? When I get a bad headache or migraine, I use an ice pack on my head for some relief until the meds kick in. Only the meds get rid of the headache for me, but the ice pack does give some relief.

 

[Joy]

Good to hear she's back to normal. x

 

[edzbird]

By crikey, she's a strong wee thing. Have a super morning at the beach tomorrow

 

[MellowYellow]

Awww poor little Nelly I am so sorry she had a seizure, but very glad she has perked up again today. xxx

 

[Stacia]

Distressing for you, hope it is the one and only and the medication is effective. A beach day is with Emily and Carbon is something to look forward to.

 

[kateincornwall]

Having said that there is no treatment for chiari malformation , there is one that we would not have as it is basically trepanning , making a hole in the skull to release pressure on the brain . It is not a guaranteed success and also , according to Noel Fiztpatrick , the hole will heal over within two years and back to square one , I could not put Nelly through this , quality over quantity every time for me xxx

 

[Stacia]

Having said that there is no treatment for chiari malformation , there is one that we would not have as it is basically trepanning , making a hole in the skull to release pressure on the brain . It is not a guaranteed success and also , according to Noel Fiztpatrick , the hole will heal over within two years and back to square one , I could not put Nelly through this , quality over quantity every time for me xxx

Totally agree Kate, perhaps if she was younger and it was guaranteed a cure, but not put her through that now. xx

 

[Jacqui-S]

quality over quantity every time

Yes