Is this even Possible?

[Jennifer and Jack]

I have been trying to figure out a way to ask this question without looking like I am more insane then I actually am. 

 

As you know, Jack has been very sick on and off for the past few months, Very sick meaning totally abnormal lab values, including cortisol thyroid, and swollen intestines, He has had to go in for IV hydration several times, Has had several urinary issues. I think I have posted a million post about what we have gone though. How nothing is making sense because one day is lab values are totally off the next the same one's  are normal,

 

At first, I asked if the different lab finding were because sometimes the labs were drawn at the specialist and sometimes the local vet, So to rule that out. all his blood work was sent to the same place. Urine samples as well. Totally and completely change. 

 

Many specialist consulted as well as Jack's regular vet that I adore, They are all totally stumped. What they feel is that Jack is reacting to me being sick. That he is "so in tune with my body that he is getting sick"

 

I actually don't know if I believe something like this, I have heard many stories from people how their dogs have taken on their disease, How when their owners have been sick they act strange, act out etc. I have talked to people who have dogs that have found their cancer by pawing at it, even after the doctor gave them the all clear.

 

I know that Jack can steer me clear of things that cause me to have airway reactions. He also can telll when it is time for me to head to the hospital because my breathing is getting bad.

 

My question is have you ever heard of this? Is this insane that Jack is getting sick because of me?  That does not bring me comfort or make me feel good that Jack loves me that much, it makes me sick to my stomach.....

 

If that is the case, I never would have gotten Jack, as much as I love him, if I would have known that he was going to be that attached to  me that my sickness would effect him so much, he would have been better off going to someone else ....

 

That is the very reason I did not have children and chose not to get married so that I would not bring all this crap into a relationship, I never considered for one second what my life situation would do to Jack.

 

I am not saying I am sorry I got him, He is my world I am just saying if what they are saying is true,  I would not have been so selfish.

 

I don't know if it is true, but it appears to be. I have spoken to other people who have said they have seen this with their dogs....

 

Anyone have any experience with this? I am feeling so bad for Jack and feeling like the worst person in the world for not considering how he would feel or react to my life.. I just didn't know better. I mean dogs work with people with disabilities all the time and you don't see them going to the vet sick when the owner is sick, or may you do and I don't know about it.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

If that were true then you know why he's sick and that would be over and great! I don't think it is though. Like you said they can sense things but I'd feel better knowing if the tests can come up with something specific that you could work on. I guess people believe different things. This does NOT make you a selfish person for loving a dog and getting unconditional love back.

You are there for eachother and to me that's a godd thing! I really hope you 2 feel better soon. Hugs Jack!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks, I don't in my heart believe or in my head believe that it is possible.. I think he has some underlying issues going on that they need to get to the bottom of...

 

My mom moves out next week and so does Molly, we will see what happens when his life gets back to the normal he knows.. but he was sick before Molly so I don't know.

 

I don't know what else to do. so I am going to do nothing for now, Keep him on the steroids for his Addison's and leave it alone

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks for all your responses, everyone's. I appreciate it. I think some things are just never going to be understood and I am going to leave it alone...

 

next time someone suggests to me that my health is impacting him, I am just going to kick them!!! If I get arrested, I will have you guys come bail me out of jail right?? LOL

 

Just kidding.. thanks so much...

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

We sure will Jen! We will hold a "Jennifer Jail Release Rally" and raise money to get you out! I'm just not buying it and you shouldn't either without some "evidenced based research" like we do at the hospital!  I realize that doesn't mean it can't be so but it would have to be reproducable to be a proven theory, and right now it's one of those "Dah, I don't know what's wrong with him, so let's just use this as an answer" type opinions.

[Jennifer and Jack]

LOL Sue, that for sure do that with humans so why not dogs too!!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

That's why they call it "Practicing Medicine" Right?

[Rose Ann and Amante]

I think he senses you are not feeling well.I have a hard time thinking that it is why he is sick. He may be sad for you, but not making himself sick. Hugs

[Bryce P]

Dont beat yourself up about it. You love him and he knows it.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Here is an understandable article on Addisons disease that you might find interesting . if Jack has it stresfull things will need to be avoided because he won't have the ability to deal with them.  I your being sick stresse him you will need to find a way to have him be less aware of you illness so he can be a dog and not worry.  Some doggy day care or some of the other things you do for him so that when you are having a bad day, he doesn't get to be apart of it.  Good luck with this. Press the Vets to tell you exactly want he as and what is to be done for it.  Positive thoughts your way.