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[Cori Braun]

Hi,

I am the very proud owner of Bodhi a one year old goldendoodle.  He is the best puppy that a family can ask for.  He has his own crazy personality but he can also be calm and loving when he sets his mind to it.  He has been very easy to train and a true joy to our family.

Last Tuesday, he was diagnosed with Masticatory Myosis.  A rare immune disease that the antibodies attack the 2M muscle fibres in the jaw and temples.  It seems like it came on suddenly and he had incredible soreness opening his mouth.  He quit eating and off to the vet we went.  He was diagnosed through blood tests.

He has been on prednisone since Tuesday and the muscle tone in his temples has come back and he is now eating but still does not have full range in opening his mouth.  However, the prednisone is making him very lethargic and I just wish my wonderful Mr.Personality would come back to us.

My question is, has any one who has a doodle ever experienced this or now anything about this illness?

[Ginny Nightingale]

So sorry! I looked at the website that Karen found and it looks like Bodhi will be weaned off the meds, at least temporarily. Glad there is a treatment! 

Here is what the article mentions:

• Immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids should result in clinical remission of masticatory myositis.  Therapy is recommended for at least 4-6 months.  The dose of corticosteroids is gradually reduced over that time period, starting two weeks after therapy is initiated. 

[Amy and Lily]

I want you to know we are thinking about you..  Get well soon.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I have never even heard of it, so sorry he is sick that must be really tough. At least they were able to figure out what it was fairly quick. I hope the meds help him and that it doesn't progress. Doodle hugs to your family and Bodhi-he's adorable!

[Cori Braun]

WOW! Thank you so much for being so welcoming and providing support.  It is amazing.  I am so happy this morning. Bodhi is starting to mouth and play again so it is fantastic.  I am so happy he is wants to play and is not laying around.  Keep your fingers crossed that it will continue.  Thank you Brucegirl for leading the way here!

[Susan and Sasha]

Great News...that Bodhi is starting to play again!!

I can imagine how happy you must be, Cori!

We'll keep fingers crossed and keep up the prayer too.

Keep us posted...

Hugs...

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Keep us posted on how his treatments go.  And WELCOME to Doodle Kisses.  THe support of this group is really fantastic.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I looked up Karen's link.  It seems that Bodhi can have a good response to treatment because you caught it early. I send good wishes for the best outcome.