Re: Praying for Ginger -- Michelle
Michelle, Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Ginger and for you. Hugs and Head-Bumps, Karen in California and her Beautiful Maine Coon Cat Ms. Clyde In a message dated 2/21/2006 7:38:06 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I brought her back to the hospital last night after she tried to get up and fell into her water dish and just lay there. The ER vet said he thought she had slight pancreatitis from something in her GI tract, put her on fluids, etc. But the internist this morning said he thinks there is something wrong with her brain, because when laying on her back her eyes are moving up and down, and because she had balance problems last night. He is having a neurologist look at her later this morning. He said she is a little brighter this morning (anything would be brighter than how she was last night though) but that he is very concerned about the possibility of a brain problem. I am very worried about her, and have a terrible feeling. I pray it is an inner ear infection or something like that. Please pray for her. Michelle
Subject: Re: Praying for Ginger
Michelle Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Ginger. Carla From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 8:32 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Praying for Ginger I brought her back to the hospital last night after she tried to get up and fell into her water dish and just lay there. The ER vet said he thought she had slight pancreatitis from something in her GI tract, put her on fluids, etc. But the internist this morning said he thinks there is something wrong with her brain, because when laying on her back her eyes are moving up and down, and because she had balance problems last night. He is having a neurologist look at her later this morning. He said she is a little brighter this morning (anything would be brighter than how she was last night though) but that he is very concerned about the possibility of a brain problem. I am very worried about her, and have a terrible feeling. I pray it is an inner ear infection or something like that. Please pray for her. Michelle
Re: Praying for Ginger
Michelle, My heart aches for you I know the feeling of when they won't wake up from being putting under so well. It is heart wrenching I certainly do hope like hell she does wake up for you. Hope she can endure the treatment but if not she tried bless her soul. Bless her little heart and you trying to help her. I'm sending a bunch of positive energy and hope for the best. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! In a message dated 2/21/2006 2:16:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She is breathing on her own, but not waking up. She could be permanently brain damaged. They say that people in vegetative states can still sense and hear, so Gray and I are meeting there to see her and be with her. I do not know what is going to happen. If she revives, the neurologist recommended doing a biopsy, because there is a very small chance that it could be an infection in her brain and not a tumor, and if so they might be able to cure it entirely. But she thinks it is a tumor. She said if she were her cat, and she revives, she would do the biopsy and if it is an infection treat it aggressively, and if it is a tumor try chemotherapy to see if there is an immediate response but if not then to not put her through any more. I am thinking about all of this but can not really know what to do, especially since she may never wake up. I am just going to go there. michelle Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Praying for Ginger
I am so sorry to hear that about Ginger. I will be praying for all of you and hoping for a miracle. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > She is breathing on her own, but not waking up. She > could be permanently > brain damaged. They say that people in vegetative > states can still sense and > hear, so Gray and I are meeting there to see her and > be with her. I do not know > what is going to happen. If she revives, the > neurologist recommended doing a > biopsy, because there is a very small chance that it > could be an infection in > her brain and not a tumor, and if so they might be > able to cure it entirely. > But she thinks it is a tumor. She said if she were > her cat, and she revives, > she would do the biopsy and if it is an infection > treat it aggressively, and > if it is a tumor try chemotherapy to see if there > is an immediate response > but if not then to not put her through any more. I > am thinking about all of > this but can not really know what to do, especially > since she may never wake up. > I am just going to go there. > michelle > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Praying for Ginger
Hi Michelle, I hope Ginger is feeling better today...I know how you feel as we are searching for answers for my Buster right now, too..Still watching his protein level and PCV. We will keep you and Ginger in our thoughts and prayers..for a speedy recovery.. Take care, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.
Re: Praying for Ginger
Oh,Michelle my heart is with you.Just tell her how much you love her.I know I don't have to tell you that.Hugs to you. Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is breathing on her own, but not waking up. She could be permanently brain damaged. They say that people in vegetative states can still sense and hear, so Gray and I are meeting there to see her and be with her. I do not know what is going to happen. If she revives, the neurologist recommended doing a biopsy, because there is a very small chance that it could be an infection in her brain and not a tumor, and if so they might be able to cure it entirely. But she thinks it is a tumor. She said if she were her cat, and she revives, she would do the biopsy and if it is an infection treat it aggressively, and if it is a tumor try chemotherapy to see if there is an immediate response but if not then to not put her through any more. I am thinking about all of this but can not really know what to do, especially since she may never wake up. I am just going to go there. michelle Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!
Re: Praying for Ginger
She is breathing on her own, but not waking up. She could be permanently brain damaged. They say that people in vegetative states can still sense and hear, so Gray and I are meeting there to see her and be with her. I do not know what is going to happen. If she revives, the neurologist recommended doing a biopsy, because there is a very small chance that it could be an infection in her brain and not a tumor, and if so they might be able to cure it entirely. But she thinks it is a tumor. She said if she were her cat, and she revives, she would do the biopsy and if it is an infection treat it aggressively, and if it is a tumor try chemotherapy to see if there is an immediate response but if not then to not put her through any more. I am thinking about all of this but can not really know what to do, especially since she may never wake up. I am just going to go there. michelle
RE: Praying for Ginger
Michelle, I am so very sorry to hear this - this is just so devastating – I am crying writing this – this is just not fair – she is such a special soul.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 2:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Praying for Ginger She has a large tumor penetrating multiple parts of her brain. They are having trouble getting her to breathe on her own after the anesthesia. I am waiting on the phone to hear if she is breathing. If she is not, I am going to tell them to stop trying. I am heartbroken. She is like a little pixie, always so happy. This is devastating.
Re: Praying for Ginger
She has a large tumor penetrating multiple parts of her brain. They are having trouble getting her to breathe on her own after the anesthesia. I am waiting on the phone to hear if she is breathing. If she is not, I am going to tell them to stop trying. I am heartbroken. She is like a little pixie, always so happy. This is devastating.
Re: Praying for Ginger
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RE: Praying for Ginger
Michelle – whatever it is, I believe in miracles – it happens to my cats many times, and I will be praying that it’s going to happen to Ginger - Michelle, stay strong and positive – Ginger needs you to be – Love and hugs to Ginger, Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Praying for Ginger There is something wrong with her brain, not her inner ear. The neurologist could tell this right away. She is getting an MRI as I write, and then a spinal fluid analysis. I have been doing research, and from my research and what the neurologist said on the phone I am expecting lymphoma. I did not know lymphoma could arise in the brain, but apparently it can. It is a rarer form of lymphoma but does happen. Apparently it can respond to radiation and chemotherapy, but only two of the chemo drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier, so it is more hit or miss than with other lymphomas. The neurologist said it can be other things, like swelling from a virus or infection or a tumor of a different kind (many of which can be removed surgically), but I have lost 2 and possibly 3 positives to lymphoma, and cats with FeLV are apparently 60 times more likely than other cats to develop it, so I fear it is that. They have not fed her today because they have to knock her out for the MRI, so I don't know if she is able to eat or not. Last night she licked some baby food off my fingers, but over about ten sessions of that got less than 1/4 of a jar because she could only lick a few times and then would need to put her head down. Just two days ago she was running around chasing pens and trying to get Lucy to play with her, and even after the first ER visit she was playing with the printer. She has always been such a playful, energetic, happy girl. She looked so incredibly horrible last night. I feel so bad for her. I can not imagine the house without her-- as Gray said on the phone to someone today, she is the life of the house. Always running around exploring and playing and making us laugh. I am so worried for her and so depressed. Please pray for her. Studies have shown that praying for sick people helps them, for whatever reason. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 2/21/2006 2:39:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will be praying – I have a kitty that I rescued a week ago, his head is tilted and can’t walk well, losing balance and fall down.. and it turned out to be an ear infection –how is her appetite otherwise?
Re: Praying for Ginger
There is something wrong with her brain, not her inner ear. The neurologist could tell this right away. She is getting an MRI as I write, and then a spinal fluid analysis. I have been doing research, and from my research and what the neurologist said on the phone I am expecting lymphoma. I did not know lymphoma could arise in the brain, but apparently it can. It is a rarer form of lymphoma but does happen. Apparently it can respond to radiation and chemotherapy, but only two of the chemo drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier, so it is more hit or miss than with other lymphomas. The neurologist said it can be other things, like swelling from a virus or infection or a tumor of a different kind (many of which can be removed surgically), but I have lost 2 and possibly 3 positives to lymphoma, and cats with FeLV are apparently 60 times more likely than other cats to develop it, so I fear it is that. They have not fed her today because they have to knock her out for the MRI, so I don't know if she is able to eat or not. Last night she licked some baby food off my fingers, but over about ten sessions of that got less than 1/4 of a jar because she could only lick a few times and then would need to put her head down. Just two days ago she was running around chasing pens and trying to get Lucy to play with her, and even after the first ER visit she was playing with the printer. She has always been such a playful, energetic, happy girl. She looked so incredibly horrible last night. I feel so bad for her. I can not imagine the house without her-- as Gray said on the phone to someone today, she is the life of the house. Always running around exploring and playing and making us laugh. I am so worried for her and so depressed. Please pray for her. Studies have shown that praying for sick people helps them, for whatever reason. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 2/21/2006 2:39:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will be praying – I have a kitty that I rescued a week ago, his head is tilted and can’t walk well, losing balance and fall down.. and it turned out to be an ear infection –how is her appetite otherwise?
RE: Praying for Ginger
I will be praying – I have a kitty that I rescued a week ago, his head is tilted and can’t walk well, losing balance and fall down.. and it turned out to be an ear infection –how is her appetite otherwise? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 8:32 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Praying for Ginger I brought her back to the hospital last night after she tried to get up and fell into her water dish and just lay there. The ER vet said he thought she had slight pancreatitis from something in her GI tract, put her on fluids, etc. But the internist this morning said he thinks there is something wrong with her brain, because when laying on her back her eyes are moving up and down, and because she had balance problems last night. He is having a neurologist look at her later this morning. He said she is a little brighter this morning (anything would be brighter than how she was last night though) but that he is very concerned about the possibility of a brain problem. I am very worried about her, and have a terrible feeling. I pray it is an inner ear infection or something like that. Please pray for her. Michelle
Re: Praying for Ginger & Gideon
I'm sending a bunch of postive energy to both Ginger and Gideon. They are in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Praying for Ginger
I brought her back to the hospital last night after she tried to get up and fell into her water dish and just lay there. The ER vet said he thought she had slight pancreatitis from something in her GI tract, put her on fluids, etc. But the internist this morning said he thinks there is something wrong with her brain, because when laying on her back her eyes are moving up and down, and because she had balance problems last night. He is having a neurologist look at her later this morning. He said she is a little brighter this morning (anything would be brighter than how she was last night though) but that he is very concerned about the possibility of a brain problem. I am very worried about her, and have a terrible feeling. I pray it is an inner ear infection or something like that. Please pray for her. Michelle
Praying for Ginger
Michelle, I don't know what to tell you about Ginger. I would be just as frantic as you are and torn about what to do. It's so hard when you don't have good information to make decisions from. But it sounds like this might be something to wait out a little longer, because it doesn't sound like they are going to do much for her anyway at this point, if her bloodwork and everything else seems ok. Maybe she is just really tired. I understand you are scared though and you have every right to be. I'll continue to pray for Ginger's recovery and for peace for you. Keep your chin up. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
