and for us, waiting over , (epilepsy related)upd8 pg11

_sheila_ · Last edited by _sheila_ on Mon May 10, 2010 6:06 pm; edited 3 times in total

Its now three weeks and 2 days since zak had his last cluster of fits, as you all know the last cluster was particularly bad zak having had 6 grand mal fits within 36 hours, he took longer to recover from these and for a week later he had a head twitch that made me worry his brain had been damaged, thankfully his twitches stopped as he settled, the vet has given us rectal diazepam to use at the onset of his next fit in the hope of breaking the cluster. For the last 2weeks we have had a lovely time with zak, he has been what i would call a "normal dog" we have walked, played, and he has enjoyed getting into mischief as labs do. However, tonight there are the subtle changes that tell me that all is not well again, he is restless and pacing the floor, clingy and attention seeking, we seldom get more than four weeks between his fits so i know that the inevitable cluster of fits is slowly brewing, and the time approaching for us to put the diazepam to the test, for those of you with epi labs you know too well that this can last for up to a week or it could happen tonight, so I thought i would record what happens over the next few days, firstly it will help me, just to write it down and channel my thoughts, and secondly those of you with epi labs may find it interesting and helpful, sorry if any of you find it upsetting, but if you would like to put down your own thoughts and feelings on this thread as we begin our wait for the next round of seizures and how we get on with the diazepam, I for one would interested in other ideas and opinions and would interested in what you all think.

sheila and zak

Jammy17 · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:09 pm Post subject:

Oh Sheila, huge hugs to you and Zak.

Take care.
J
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AlfiesMum · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject:

oh Sheila how awful for you and Zak Sad

he is one lucky lab to have such a caring owner... makes you wonder what happens to those poor dogs who don't have such wonderful owners to help them through the fits Sad

Sorry no helpful advice but i send you and Zak huge (((((((hugs))))))) and hope if needed the diazepam works for Zak.... what a brave boy he is, must be so confusing for him xxxxx

Moj · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:13 pm Post subject:

Just wanted to send some vibes to you and the gorgeous Zak~~~~~~~~

_Mary_ · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:

My thoughts are with you and Zak Sheila ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

jazzsmum · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject:

((((Huge hugs)))) for you both.

sarahjane16 · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

Not with you in body, but definately with you in mind Sheila, hugs to you and Zak, and don't be afraid of the diazepam xxxxxx

-jan- · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:28 pm Post subject:

thinking of you and zac and sending hugs from me and licks from rubes Wink

love jan and ruby xxxx

_Nikki_ · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject:

((((Big hugs)))) to you and Zak. It must be so horrible seeing him go through these episodes. I hope the diazepam works if it is needed.

Morg · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject:

What a horrible situation for both you and Zak, hope the diazepam does the trick, kicking the clusters into touch.