Back to the vet with our Molly....another problem since Addison's diagnosis

[Lake Girl, Lizette]

Praying for my girl....now incontinence...every 30 minutes we are outside.  She pees while sleeping. Been washing constantly, cleaning carpets, etc. and cleaning her up since yesterday.  Called vet this morning and hoping we don't have a bladder infection. Read side effects from the shot for Addison's Disease  or the prednisone or both....apparently this can cause bladder issues.  Now we are dealing with this.  We can't seem to get a break.  I am wavering between exhaustion and being totally distraught over this. I am getting very, very upset over all this. Which causes my brain disorder called TN to swing into full gear. Both my head and my heart are hurting right now.  I am overcome with concern for Molly and she looks so pathetic when she has an accident.    I have had to cancel everything.   One of us has to be here with her at all times.   I am exhausted...stayed up to take her out to the bathroom all night.  This is tough....really,really tough.  Got a call into my vet already at 7 a.m.  I am thinking of how difficult remediation is concerning this disease.  I am tired, frustrated, angry, and trying to control my thoughts and not really express what I am feeling at this point.  Trying to keep my emotions in check.   I prayed over Molly last night and full healing.  Now I need to stand strong in faith and know our Lord loves all His creations and wants to make them well.     

[William]

Just wanted to offer a couple of words to you. I know it's tough , my doodle Flip is an Addison's dog. His first few weeks after starting treatment wore me out! He was constantly having pee accidents in the house. The vet advised that once his body became use to the meds this would stop, and after a few weeks it did !! Hang in there, it will get better. I understand the hurt (and anger). Mine was directly towards the breeder because I felt like I had been lied to and cheated. But I had to get past that because it was starting to effect me in a most negative way. I concentrated on what a great family member Flip is to me and that I was going to see him through this as he has helped me through some not so good life events. It will get better, something as simple as a small adjustment (by the vet) regarding the meds possibly could make a huge difference in your doodles recovery from all this and get balanced. Also, it helped me just to talk to my friends and vent a little. But you will get through this - I told myself daily that "and this too shall pass". Sending you positive thoughts !!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

William, it's good to hear that Flip is doing well! Keep it up sweet Flip!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

William, this is such a wise and comforting post. Thank you for reaching out. I hope Flip continues to thrive. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

William, How nice of you to post. It always helps to hear that things are going to get better from someone who has experienced the same situation. Glad Flip has you and is doing better.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Very good advice William and so happy Flip is doing much better too. I believe you should vent and let friends know what is going on so they can help.  Sending big hugs and prayers to Molly.  I have never seen a more supportive group than DK and they will always be there for you.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I am so very sorry for what you and sweet Molly are going through. I hope this is just a transition time to get through. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

[Jennifer and Jack]

The medication makes you more thirsty and also urinate more.. As far as having a pity party, hey everyone has to once in a while get your best party shoes on and dance!!!

The way I am looking at 2013 which was an incredibly hard year for me as I spent over 200 days in the hospital in one year is this.. I am taking the good out of the year and leaving the rest behind.

I just wrote this on my FB status as I just had an emergency procedure done today a (Cricothyrotomy) because my trach came out and and I couldn't breathe…and they couldn't get it back in.. 

We can learn a lot about how to deal with life much by learning the way you train a puppy…..   positive reinforcement… just like when a puppy goes potty outside, we all jump up and down and do the potty dance and make a big deal out of it, even if it is a small victory, it is a victory no doubt, it needs to be celebrated and much like when a dog poops in the house as a puppy we ignore it and clean it up and don't pay much attention to it.. I say ignore the poop in life and celebrate the victories.    I am sorry Molly is struggling.. I hope they get her meds straightened out.. For me as an Addisonian, when my steroids are too high, I have to pee a lot and I am thirsty a lot… this is a little adjustment that can be made or she will get used to it..

Sending lots of love and health to you all.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so sorry you are going through all of this with your dog. Could you ask a neighbor, friend, or family member to relieve you for a bit so you can get some rest. Everything seems so much worse when you are exhausted. I really hope you can get some relief and the vet has some answers.

[Emily, Bentley, & Maserati]

I'm sorry, I can't even imagine how hard it is to watch your Molly going through this. Thoughts & prayers for you and Molly. 

[Hua]

I'm so sorry to hear this.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Molly. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Lizette, I am so sorry for all of your and Molly's troubles. This is a good place to vent because we understand how you feel about your dog when many others don't.  I truly hope that midnight tonight brings all these problems to an end and that 12:01 begins a much better chapter.

[William]

Thank you everyone! :-) Yep Flip is doing very well. He has not had a crisis since his diagnosis. It was scary at first but he has been back to his goofy self ever since. Btw Happy New Year to everyone!!