Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Carol, I will keep you and the family in my prayers. Please keep us posted, Tawny > Dear Group, > > I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney > cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. > All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I > have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I > have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, > so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am > sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and > especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. > > Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the > approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have > been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go > away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact > that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my > regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I > absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding > out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said > that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when > I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - > not good. I need your prayers! > Thank you, > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Oh Carol, I am so sorry you have so much stressful, scary stuff going on. You and your family will be in my prayers. Please be well. (((((((Carol)))))))) - In , Dandcmayer@a... wrote: > Dear Group, > > I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney > cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. > All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I > have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I > have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, > so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am > sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and > especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. > > Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the > approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have > been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go > away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact > that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my > regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I > absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding > out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said > that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when > I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - > not good. I need your prayers! > Thank you, > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Dear carol, I am so sorry that you have been going through so much lately, I hope and pray that your husband and brother do better in the near future and I will also pray that the lump on your tongue is nothing serious. Keep the faith strong and you will have good things coming down your way. Hugs ~ROSA~ > Dear Group, > > I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney > cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. > All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I > have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I > have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, > so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am > sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and > especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. > > Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the > approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have > been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go > away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact > that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my > regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I > absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding > out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said > that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when > I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - > not good. I need your prayers! > Thank you, > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Carol,I know I am new to the group,but I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Take care and God Bless.... Lupie Hugs, Cheryl Dandcmayer@... wrote: Dear Group, I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - not good. I need your prayers! Thank you, Gentle Hugs & Prayers, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 I'm so sorry about all the worry and stress you've been facing, Carol. We're good listeners if you ever want to unburden yourself here instead of carrying the weight alone. I hope everything goes very well today and that the lump is benign. Please check in and let us know how your recovery is going when and if you are able. You're in my prayers. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Note from Carol > > Dear Group, > > I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney > cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. > All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I > have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I > have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, > so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am > sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and > especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. > > Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the > approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have > been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go > away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact > that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my > regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I > absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding > out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said > that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when > I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - > not good. I need your prayers! > Thank you, > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Carol, I am so sorry for all your health problems. You are in my prayers. Take care and keep us posted. I will be thinking of you and your family. Beth > Dear Group, > > I have been lurking but not posting for quite awhile. My husbands kidney > cancer has the possibility of returning and we have been doing numerous tests. > All of you know how serious stress can sap you energy and that is where I > have been. My brother had Prostrate cancer surgery 2 weeks ago. I feel like I > have lived at the 2 hospitals in town lately. I love my family very much, > so it has been real scarey to have so many people I care about be sick. I am > sorry I have been so lax in my writing. I do read the messages and > especially pray for all of you during my morning prayers time. > > Tomorrow I have to check into short-stay-surgery to have a lump the > approximate size of a pinto bean removed from the side of my tongue?????? I have > been battling this for over 2 months, don't know how I got it, but it won't go > away. The surgeon said that I have to be put completely under due to the fact > that the tongue is difficult to get ahold of and moves so much. He is my > regular ENT and I like him a lot, plus he is known for being very good. I > absolutely hate anesethia! After taking a complete medical history and finding > out that my mother died of cancer of the neck - (above the shoulders) he said > that he would be doing a very comprehensive biopsy. I am very scared, when > I am I just pull inside and get real quiet, even on the computer. I know - > not good. I need your prayers! > Thank you, > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 hi carol... i have missed you...boy is ure hope you get better... this stuff is hitting people hard... and the congestion hans on for ever... rae [ ] Note from Carol Hi All, Checking in with all of you. I think I am on the other side of all the tongue stuff, etc. I was doing fine on Hyperbaric Treatments until I got this Bronchial thing that is going around and had to stop. ( You can't have a coughing attack in the tube). Went to the Dr. and his whole office was the " working sick " # & $*)% Because of all my drug allergies he only put me on Mucinex OTC because you could feel my chest rattle. Went back today (1 week later) and I now have Bactrim and Tessalon Pearls - Dr. says I have Pleurisy. I run a fever off and on - Tomorrow I need to get a chest exray. The chest pain is pretty bad and fatigue when I do anything. The point of above is - please be very careful because this infection sneaks up and hits you with a pretty powerful punch. I think I got it from my Grandson who I pick up from school 3 times per week, he had a cough and sniffles, but WE ALL get it so much worse.So please take care . I know I haven't posted very much, I do read every post, it is just very hard right now and would rather spend my energy keeping all of you in my prayers. Gentle Hugs, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Carol, Glad your tongue is getting better, but sorry you've been so sick. Kids love to share their germs. I hope you feel better quickly. Pleurisy is so painful. Take it easy and get lots of rest. a On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 22:45:50 -0800 (PST), Dandcmayer@... <Dandcmayer@...> wrote: > Hi All, > > Checking in with all of you. I think I am on the other side of all the > tongue stuff, etc. I was doing fine on Hyperbaric Treatments until I got > this > Bronchial thing that is going around and had to stop. ( You can't have a > coughing attack in the tube). Went to the Dr. and his whole office was > the > " working sick " # & $*)% Because of all my drug allergies he only put me on > Mucinex > OTC because you could feel my chest rattle. Went back today (1 week > later) > and I now have Bactrim and Tessalon Pearls - Dr. says I have Pleurisy. I > run a > fever off and on - Tomorrow I need to get a chest exray. The chest pain > is > pretty bad and fatigue when I do anything. > > The point of above is - please be very careful because this infection > sneaks > up and hits you with a pretty powerful punch. I think I got it from my > Grandson who I pick up from school 3 times per week, he had a cough and > sniffles, > but WE ALL get it so much worse.So please take care . > > I know I haven't posted very much, I do read every post, it is just very > hard right now and would rather spend my energy keeping all of you in my > prayers. > > Gentle Hugs, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Oh Carol! You have had a rough time, haven't you? Well, you are due for something to go right. Your warning to be careful is a good one--just yesterday my husband asked me where my cane was as I staggered from the car into the bank, and I told him " It is only a short distance, I can walk " but he went back to the car and got it. Two years ago when I stepped in a hole and broke my ankle, several friends and family members started referring to me as " the Klutz " and it really hurt my feelings. Follow your doctor's suggestion, and do try to stay off the foot as much as you can. As far as the color-blindness goes, you could take advantage of that, say you have to go to a fashion expert to have them design a whole new wardrobe for you to make sure you don't mix the wrong colors. (Please don't think I'm making fun of you, just trying to lighten the situation.) You're in my prayers, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Well bless your heart, you have been having a time of it, haven't you! Those doctors don't understand sometimes how we get off balance a little easier than most folks. Maybe you can keep your poor ankle in that certain comfy position enough to give you some relief. I am sorry that you've been in a funk, it seems like this disease likes to throw us the occasional curve ball, doesn't it. Will you have to d/c those meds due to side effects? I didn't know plaquenil did that- I was on it for a few years, & no apparent probs. We are sending out good thoughts for speedy healing, and something fun to occupy your time while you're off your feet. My kids think that watching " Braveheart " is therapeutic for some reason. Well, that Mel Gibson is pretty cute, even painted blue. ) Blessings Jane > Dear Family, > I have been away for some time. I read the e-mails and try to respond, but > have been in a pretty deep funk. First the eye Dr. said that I am becoming > color blind due to the Plaquinel and getting cataracts from the > prednisone!!!!! Philosophically we should all be color blind, but it was quite shock to > me. I then sprained my ankle - hurt pretty bad, had a bunch of purple veins > going up a bruise on in inner side of my ankle behind the bone? Had ex ray - > nothing broken just a sprain. Next unexpected out of town company and all > that entails - I was saying good bye to them, stepped in a hole and fell on > the same sprained ankle. The foot twisted outward and I have grass stains on > the cuff of my sock where I landed ........The Dr. was beside himself. Why > am I not being more careful? He did not do ex rays and stated that this was > a 3rd degree sprain, keep in wrapped, and off of it. This hurts like crazy, > it hurts so much I get nauseous. But there is a certain way I can wrap the > ankle and shin, moving it around until it feels like everything's is back > where it should be. I see the Dr. on Monday again. Did you ever feel like this > disease is a revolving door and if the door of RA doesn't get you the handle > of side affects get you every time? Wow I sound pretty negative, sorry > about this, I am just really tired of the grinding ankle/leg pain. > > Please, all of you, be careful with where you walk and what you do. All the > " little " things we used to be able to shrug off, cant's be shrugged any > more. > > Please take care and know you are in my prayers, > Gentle Hugs, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Carol, sorry about all the trouble you are having. You're right, just when you think you have a handle on this stupid disease, it slaps you around with something else. I am having that happen to me now. Just started the injectable MTX, started feeling better from an RA standpoint, then get laid up with pneumonia. I haven't been ill (cold, flu, ect..)since I was diagnosed with RA. I guess I've been lucky. Stay off that ankle. I would push for another x-ray. It could be fractured and the swelling is hiding it. Keep it elevated, wrapped, and use ice packs on it!! Take care and give yourself a rest...Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 , Hi! I take 200 mg for 2 x per day. The Opthamalogist has me have vision field tests done every 6 months and now eye pressure and color tests. According to the Dr. I have a red/green deficiancy now. I have seen this Dr. for the last 10 years, and he has tested my color vision before. It was real strange to see blank pages in the test. He said the damage from Plaquinel shows up right away for somethings and a real slow gradual for others. He also said that I am getting cataracts #$ & @ from the prednisone??? But what are you going to do? He is treating me for Sjorgrens and always checks the moisture in my eyes. I currently have punctum plugs in both inner lower lids. Overall, I am so much better since I started on the Enbrel and mix of meds that I now take, that even if I complain, I would not go back and give up the good times I have had. I babysit my grandson afterschool 3 days per week - he is 5. I have my feral cat community that I love and try very hard to trap and neuter as I can. I have never liked cats, but these guys are real characters. I know I have to be very careful with the cats. We have automatic cat boxes, and I always use gloves, wash my hands, etc. They are truly my little pride of calico lions! My tongue is finally healed. Yeah!!!!!! I got pneumonia from the hyperbaric oxygen treatments which aggravated my Asthma, so I had to stop that. I started using biotene toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, etc. Brushing my teeth3 times per day and rinsing with Biotene mouthwash. These products are expensive, a small bottle of mouthwash is $7.00, ($5.00 at Walmart if I can get there), but there is something in them that is antibacterial and seems to coat your tongue and teeth. I really helped. If anyone has mouth sore or problems I would not hesitate to start with them. The problem is the SLS-Sodium Laurel Sulfate which is put in most toothpaste to make it sudsy. It is even in some of the " natural " brands like Tom's except for the children's flavor. This ingredient is known to cause mouth sores? I usually pick up my supply of Biotene at the Super Walmart here and try to keep a back up supply, because of the cost, but it really does work. Sorry for such a long letter, again I want to encourage all to remember their canes and use them. I have mine decorated with flowers, makes me feel like a flower child, not an old lady. Gentle Hugs and Prayers, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 So sorry about your ankle and that you've been feeling down, Carol. I almost hate to bring it up, but how is your tongue? How much Plaquenil were you taking? Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Note from Carol > Dear Family, > I have been away for some time. I read the e-mails and try to respond, > but > have been in a pretty deep funk. First the eye Dr. said that I am > becoming > color blind due to the Plaquinel and getting cataracts from the > prednisone!!!!! Philosophically we should all be color blind, but it was > quite shock to > me. I then sprained my ankle - hurt pretty bad, had a bunch of purple > veins > going up a bruise on in inner side of my ankle behind the bone? Had ex > ray - > nothing broken just a sprain. Next unexpected out of town company and > all > that entails - I was saying good bye to them, stepped in a hole and fell > on > the same sprained ankle. The foot twisted outward and I have grass > stains on > the cuff of my sock where I landed ........The Dr. was beside himself. > Why > am I not being more careful? He did not do ex rays and stated that this > was > a 3rd degree sprain, keep in wrapped, and off of it. This hurts like > crazy, > it hurts so much I get nauseous. But there is a certain way I can wrap > the > ankle and shin, moving it around until it feels like everything's is back > where it should be. I see the Dr. on Monday again. Did you ever feel > like this > disease is a revolving door and if the door of RA doesn't get you the > handle > of side affects get you every time? Wow I sound pretty negative, sorry > about this, I am just really tired of the grinding ankle/leg pain. > > Please, all of you, be careful with where you walk and what you do. All > the > " little " things we used to be able to shrug off, cant's be shrugged any > more. > > Please take care and know you are in my prayers, > Gentle Hugs, > Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Carol, I'm so sorry for what your going through. I love animals too, and so I know what your going through. It isn't easy for you taking care of the sick ones, and losing the little guys with your leg. I will keep you in my prayers Carol, I'm so very sorry. If you need to talk, I'm always here, you can email me anytime. Hugs, Tawny PS:God bless you for being there for them. > Dear Family, > I haven't posted much, still kinda feeling sorry for myself with this broken > leg, I have had the cast for 5 weeks and am hoping that it will start > healing soon! I cannot believe that it is so very easy to fall. I know that > sounds dumb, and it won't happen to you, but that is what I thought before this! > I am doing a little bit better with the crutches, I can make it up and down > the 3 steps to my house, but that is about it. Wheelchair is fine, I will > repaint later? > > Guess I am just pretty down, I have told you I rescue Feral Cats, we live in > the county area. Well, 2 weeks ago I was taking care of a baby kitten that > died. I just thought it was too young, tramatized, etc. BUT then my oldest > cat, Blackie, the first cat we had rescued, got sick. The vet said she had a > type of autoimmune disease called FIP, but it is contagious, and she needed > to be put down . She was my baby, I know you are either a dog or cat > person, but I am just an animal person. She choose me when she was a tiny kitten, > and it just killed me to have to do the " right " thing, but her body was > shutting down and she had a fever of 106.5. I have 4 other cats in the house > that I have nursed and raised as abondoned babies, the vet said it will take > from 2 - 4 months if they get sick, and they will probably die! The vacine for > this disease is not trustworthy, so life just goes on. I am sorry that I am > so down, but this is what is happening and I need your prayers. All the > outside cats (wild) have died except for 2. and the city animal shelter will not > help. They will not even pick up dead animals, you have to bring them to > them? I'm sorry, pretty gruesome, huh? > > I would appreciate your prayers because this is really eating me up. I am > stuck in the house for now, so I think I have a major case of cabin fever. I > really hurts to have this cast on, it is heavy and it hurts! > > Thank you, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Beth, I did not start out to be a cat lover, but I have had these cats since before they opened their eyes. Sometimes I think they do not know they are cats. The vet and my research does not give the remaining 4 much of a chance, especially the 10 week old kitten, but I do have hope and prayers, which is all I can do. FIP is a terrible cat disease and wiped out a friends cattery of 60 rescued cats in one summer. I appreciate all the concern and prayers I have received and had offered up for my babies. I guess I feel so helpless and pretty full of cabin fever, my husband says that is how he feels when I am sick. I got the Ortho tomorrow and hope that the exray will show good healing. Again, thank all of you for your help. Gentle hugs & prayers, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Carol, I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. Also sorry about your cat.I really hope that your other cats don't get sick. I am an animal lover also. We have a wolf for a pet. We have had him since he was 2 weeks old. He is just a big old baby. You are in my prayers. I hope you feel better soon. Beth(AR) --- Dandcmayer@... wrote: > Dear Family, > I haven't posted much, still kinda feeling sorry for > myself with this broken > leg, I have had the cast for 5 weeks and am hoping > that it will start > healing soon! I cannot believe that it is so very > easy to fall. I know that > sounds dumb, and it won't happen to you, but that is > what I thought before this! > I am doing a little bit better with the crutches, I > can make it up and down > the 3 steps to my house, but that is about it. > Wheelchair is fine, I will > repaint later? > > Guess I am just pretty down, I have told you I > rescue Feral Cats, we live in > the county area. Well, 2 weeks ago I was taking > care of a baby kitten that > died. I just thought it was too young, tramatized, > etc. BUT then my oldest > cat, Blackie, the first cat we had rescued, got > sick. The vet said she had a > type of autoimmune disease called FIP, but it is > contagious, and she needed > to be put down . She was my baby, I know you are > either a dog or cat > person, but I am just an animal person. She choose > me when she was a tiny kitten, > and it just killed me to have to do the " right " > thing, but her body was > shutting down and she had a fever of 106.5. I have > 4 other cats in the house > that I have nursed and raised as abondoned babies, > the vet said it will take > from 2 - 4 months if they get sick, and they will > probably die! The vacine for > this disease is not trustworthy, so life just goes > on. I am sorry that I am > so down, but this is what is happening and I need > your prayers. All the > outside cats (wild) have died except for 2. and the > city animal shelter will not > help. They will not even pick up dead animals, you > have to bring them to > them? I'm sorry, pretty gruesome, huh? > > I would appreciate your prayers because this is > really eating me up. I am > stuck in the house for now, so I think I have a > major case of cabin fever. I > really hurts to have this cast on, it is heavy and > it hurts! > > Thank you, > Carol M. in CA > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hi Carol. I'm sorry to hear about what you're dealing with right now. The cast is making it very difficult for you to get around physically, and you're starting to feel isolated. My heart breaks for you as far as the cats goes. I also rescued a feral cat 2.5 years ago and he laid by my side every single day when I was first sick with RA and bedridden for several months. Sadly, he became sick 2 months ago and we had to have him euthanized. I was heartbroken and still miss him to this day. I'm fortunate enough to have another rescue cat who has taken over the job of laying beside me and consoling me when I feel down or when I'm too sick to leave my bed. For that I am truly grateful. For some of us, having a pet to cuddle with or for companionship can make all the difference in the world when you become ill and can't get out much. You've done an amazing thing by providing these cats with love and compassion that they would have otherwise gone without. I find that it's a very rewarding experience because the animals show their gratitude ten-fold. It's sad to lose your pets, but at least you have the comfort in knowing that you loved them more than they could have been by anyone else. Take care, > Dear Family, > I haven't posted much, still kinda feeling sorry for myself with this broken > leg, I have had the cast for 5 weeks and am hoping that it will start > healing soon! I cannot believe that it is so very easy to fall. I know that > sounds dumb, and it won't happen to you, but that is what I thought before this! > I am doing a little bit better with the crutches, I can make it up and down > the 3 steps to my house, but that is about it. Wheelchair is fine, I will > repaint later? > > Guess I am just pretty down, I have told you I rescue Feral Cats, we live in > the county area. Well, 2 weeks ago I was taking care of a baby kitten that > died. I just thought it was too young, tramatized, etc. BUT then my oldest > cat, Blackie, the first cat we had rescued, got sick. The vet said she had a > type of autoimmune disease called FIP, but it is contagious, and she needed > to be put down . She was my baby, I know you are either a dog or cat > person, but I am just an animal person. She choose me when she was a tiny kitten, > and it just killed me to have to do the " right " thing, but her body was > shutting down and she had a fever of 106.5. I have 4 other cats in the house > that I have nursed and raised as abondoned babies, the vet said it will take > from 2 - 4 months if they get sick, and they will probably die! The vacine for > this disease is not trustworthy, so life just goes on. I am sorry that I am > so down, but this is what is happening and I need your prayers. All the > outside cats (wild) have died except for 2. and the city animal shelter will not > help. They will not even pick up dead animals, you have to bring them to > them? I'm sorry, pretty gruesome, huh? > > I would appreciate your prayers because this is really eating me up. I am > stuck in the house for now, so I think I have a major case of cabin fever. I > really hurts to have this cast on, it is heavy and it hurts! > > Thank you, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Carol, so sorry that your leg is making you a prisoner and about your cats. It must be hard to watch the events unfold and not be able to do much about it. I'll pray that your leg heals very soon and that the remaining cats make it. Come here more often to talk about anything that is bothering you. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Note from Carol > Dear Family, > I haven't posted much, still kinda feeling sorry for myself with this > broken > leg, I have had the cast for 5 weeks and am hoping that it will start > healing soon! I cannot believe that it is so very easy to fall. I know > that > sounds dumb, and it won't happen to you, but that is what I thought > before this! > I am doing a little bit better with the crutches, I can make it up and > down > the 3 steps to my house, but that is about it. Wheelchair is fine, I > will > repaint later? > > Guess I am just pretty down, I have told you I rescue Feral Cats, we live > in > the county area. Well, 2 weeks ago I was taking care of a baby kitten > that > died. I just thought it was too young, tramatized, etc. BUT then my > oldest > cat, Blackie, the first cat we had rescued, got sick. The vet said she > had a > type of autoimmune disease called FIP, but it is contagious, and she > needed > to be put down . She was my baby, I know you are either a dog or cat > person, but I am just an animal person. She choose me when she was a > tiny kitten, > and it just killed me to have to do the " right " thing, but her body was > shutting down and she had a fever of 106.5. I have 4 other cats in the > house > that I have nursed and raised as abondoned babies, the vet said it will > take > from 2 - 4 months if they get sick, and they will probably die! The > vacine for > this disease is not trustworthy, so life just goes on. I am sorry that I > am > so down, but this is what is happening and I need your prayers. All the > outside cats (wild) have died except for 2. and the city animal shelter > will not > help. They will not even pick up dead animals, you have to bring them to > them? I'm sorry, pretty gruesome, huh? > > I would appreciate your prayers because this is really eating me up. I > am > stuck in the house for now, so I think I have a major case of cabin > fever. I > really hurts to have this cast on, it is heavy and it hurts! > > Thank you, > Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hi Carol: I am so sorry that you are feeling down. What you are going through with your cats is just awful - I love my fur critters as my family. In the past three weeks two of my dogs have died, they were both 12 years old, but thankfully they just lay down outside, fell asleep and passed on. I have another dog that I have had for almost 17 years, got her from a shelter when she was 6 weeks (all my dogs are strays or shelter dogs), and she is beginning to fail, eyesight and hearing about gone, getting weaker and her back legs are wobbly (she's shepherd/husky mix). She has been my shadow since the day I got her - I pray that she will simply go to sleep one day as well and that I won't have to go through putting her down. I have made that decision for another dog, two horses and a pony, and it was the best thing for them, but it was so hard, and does not get any easier. For you to have to watch your little kitties become sick and know that there is no cure must be so heartbreaking and devastating. I feel so badly for you, my friend. I know it's not much comfort right now, but I am sure that you know the Rainbow Bridge poem, and know they will be with us again on the other side, whole and happy, and healthy. Take care - Kathe in CA --- Dandcmayer@... wrote: > Dear Family, > I haven't posted much, still kinda feeling sorry for > myself with this broken > leg, I have had the cast for 5 weeks and am hoping > that it will start > healing soon! I cannot believe that it is so very > easy to fall. I know that > sounds dumb, and it won't happen to you, but that is > what I thought before this! > I am doing a little bit better with the crutches, I > can make it up and down > the 3 steps to my house, but that is about it. > Wheelchair is fine, I will > repaint later? > > Guess I am just pretty down, I have told you I > rescue Feral Cats, we live in > the county area. Well, 2 weeks ago I was taking > care of a baby kitten that > died. I just thought it was too young, tramatized, > etc. BUT then my oldest > cat, Blackie, the first cat we had rescued, got > sick. The vet said she had a > type of autoimmune disease called FIP, but it is > contagious, and she needed > to be put down . She was my baby, I know you are > either a dog or cat > person, but I am just an animal person. She choose > me when she was a tiny kitten, > and it just killed me to have to do the " right " > thing, but her body was > shutting down and she had a fever of 106.5. I have > 4 other cats in the house > that I have nursed and raised as abondoned babies, > the vet said it will take > from 2 - 4 months if they get sick, and they will > probably die! The vacine for > this disease is not trustworthy, so life just goes > on. I am sorry that I am > so down, but this is what is happening and I need > your prayers. All the > outside cats (wild) have died except for 2. and the > city animal shelter will not > help. They will not even pick up dead animals, you > have to bring them to > them? I'm sorry, pretty gruesome, huh? > > I would appreciate your prayers because this is > really eating me up. I am > stuck in the house for now, so I think I have a > major case of cabin fever. I > really hurts to have this cast on, it is heavy and > it hurts! > > Thank you, > Carol M. in CA > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Kathe in CA ____________________________________________________ Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Dear Group, I was very excited when i went to the Dr. today, I was hoping to have the camo walker removed and be done with all of this broken leg stuff. Well I was wrong I was afraid that something was wrong last night when I noticed that the leg was really swollen and kinda in a " C " curve ( which I hoped would be corrected with PT). The Dr. exrayed my leg and said that it was started in break faster than heal again, and that we were right back where we were 10 weeks ago!!! So I am back in a plaster cast, no weight on the leg, and probably using the wheel chair again. The Dr. is ordering my a " bone stimulator " to help with the healing, The cast was set and then the Dr. held the bone straight to get it set straight. Really is sore. The only good thing is that I am doing pretty good with the crutches, when I began this I couldn't even go across the room with crutches, this is my upper body PT. This is just another reminder to be careful because our healing rate is so slow that this seems like an eternity....I would hate my family to have to deal with this....Please take care. Gentle Hugs & Prayers, Carol M. in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 i understand how you feel. i had surgeries on both my feet and many infections and slow healing time there. but the worst was when they put a piece of bone in my wrist from my hip. i was in a cast for 8 months!~! every time i'd go in he's take off the cast, wash it up, x-ray and put another cast on and said next month. i kept praying to get my thumb for x-mas, but it didn't happen until valentine's day. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Carol, I'm so sorry to hear you news. I know how you were so ready to get that off. I will keep you in my prayers, Tawny > Dear Group, > I was very excited when i went to the Dr. today, I was hoping to have the > camo walker removed and be done with all of this broken leg stuff. Well I was > wrong I was afraid that something was wrong last night when I noticed > that the leg was really swollen and kinda in a " C " curve ( which I hoped would > be corrected with PT). The Dr. exrayed my leg and said that it was started > in break faster than heal again, and that we were right back where we were 10 > weeks ago!!! So I am back in a plaster cast, no weight on the leg, and > probably using the wheel chair again. The Dr. is ordering my a " bone stimulator " > to help with the healing, The cast was set and then the Dr. held the bone > straight to get it set straight. Really is sore. The only good thing is that I > am doing pretty good with the crutches, when I began this I couldn't even go > across the room with crutches, this is my upper body PT. > > This is just another reminder to be careful because our healing rate is so > slow that this seems like an eternity....I would hate my family to have to deal > with this....Please take care. > > Gentle Hugs & Prayers, > Carol M. in CA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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