Help! Immune mediated arthritis

[Michele Follger]

Hi, my sweet 4 year old dood, Sunny, has been limping on and off for several months.
 
We have done xrays that were inconclusive. Vets were thinking that it might be a partial cruciate tear. But Sunny's half brother (same dad) died from Immune mediated arthritis which manifested itself originally with a limp.
 
Anyway, long story short, I am terrified that this may be what Sunny has. Anyone have any experience with this?
 
Thanks!
 
Michele Follger

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Hi Michele, I am afraid I am not much help as I have no experience with this situation. I can tell how much you love your doodle baby by your pics and your post.. So here are my recommendations... Look for a specialist in your area to read xrays and do blood work..  here is a link I found when I google searced http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1&aid=355 with some seemingly good info... and finally Don't ever hesitate to ask for a 2nd, 3rd etc opinion from vets... call them, email them etc

 

Best of Luck.. sorry not to be much help but I hope you keep us posted and educated though your experience! ~SRB

 

 

[Michele Follger]

Thank you so much! I have looked at many, many articles, but I think this is the best.

I never thought I'd be hoping for a torn cruciate, but I sure am.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

you are welcome... just FYI I did my search on www.searchcanvas.com  Unfortunately all healthcare, including dogs & humans requres us to educate ourselves in order to help determine diagnosis....

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

oh and one more thing.. it may help when you meet with drs to keep a "diary" of execise, her pain, eating habits etc...

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I hope Sunny will be ok. Keep us posted. I have never heard of that before.

[Michele Follger]

Fantastic news
Fantastic news! Sunny has a torn cruciate. I know it doesn't sound like good news, but I am over the moon. It means she doesn't have the immune mediated arthritis. It is going to be a long summer, but my sweet girl will be okay. She will be celebrating her fourth birthday tomorrow on the oprating table. Thank you for all of your support.
Michele & Sunny