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Post by sweetpea on Dec 4, 2013 22:45:46 GMT
Hello all. I thought I would give an update on Thomas. In short, there has been no change. Since I last reported ( Previous thread "Resistant to antibiotics") he has had two more lots of medication, neither making any difference. In fact, his breathing has gradually become more laboured. At times, he looks very lethargic but then briefly livens up again. He is still eating & still enjoys his vegetables. His poops are still a dreadful colour. The vet is now focusing on his vent area that is still swollen. On Friday morning, we are booked in for an x-ray to try & determine what the swelling is. To say I am worried is an understatement.  |
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 4, 2013 22:46:54 GMT
BTW, 1000th post!!!
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Post by birdguhl on Dec 4, 2013 22:49:26 GMT
Oh sorry to hear this - it sounds like a stressful time - poor Thomas and you - fingers and wings crossed for a helpful visit
and congrats on your Senior Spangle status!
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 4, 2013 23:15:21 GMT
Oh sorry to hear this - it sounds like a stressful time - poor Thomas and you - fingers and wings crossed for a helpful visit and congrats on your Senior Spangle status! Thanks fellow Senior Spangle birdguhl!  |
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Post by stace on Dec 4, 2013 23:21:22 GMT
What a worry, sweet pea.
When the vet does the X-Ray, make sure you have a look at them with the vet so he/she can show you what is going on internally.
X-Rays can show up a lot of problems, in combination with the poop and crop analyses.
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 4, 2013 23:27:18 GMT
What a worry, sweet pea. When the vet does the X-Ray, make sure you have a look at them with the vet so he/she can show you what is going on internally. X-Rays can show up a lot of problems, in combination with the poop and crop analyses. I will do stace. I just hope I am not so wound up I can't take anything in. It's such a horrible feeling waiting & sort of hoping something is found so we can deal with it, yet at the same time, hoping nothing is found! |
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Post by ffiscool on Dec 4, 2013 23:45:02 GMT
Good luck. Maybe also write things down as easy to not remember/take it in, when upset. Or can anyone go with you?
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Post by phoebe on Dec 5, 2013 0:25:03 GMT
Sorry to hear this I hope you get some good news or the right meds finally.
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Post by Hezz on Dec 5, 2013 1:52:59 GMT
Will be thinking of you and Thomas on Friday, Sweetpea.  Fingers crossed for you - I know what you mean; looking for an answer but not wanting bad news. I am sure he will be fine with the x-ray itself. |
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Post by stace on Dec 5, 2013 1:58:06 GMT
What a worry, sweet pea. When the vet does the X-Ray, make sure you have a look at them with the vet so he/she can show you what is going on internally. X-Rays can show up a lot of problems, in combination with the poop and crop analyses. I will do stace. I just hope I am not so wound up I can't take anything in. It's such a horrible feeling waiting & sort of hoping something is found so we can deal with it, yet at the same time, hoping nothing is found! That's why looking at X-Ray is helpful. It SHOWS you what is going on, rather than just hearing a whole pile of anatomical and medical descriptions without seeing what and where they are. |
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Post by budgiefriend on Dec 5, 2013 3:26:13 GMT
Only my best thoughts and prayers for you and Thomas. I hope the vet finds the solution in the x-ray. Such a stressful time.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 5, 2013 7:28:18 GMT
Hello all. I thought I would give an update on Thomas. In short, there has been no change. Since I last reported ( Previous thread "Resistant to antibiotics") he has had two more lots of medication, neither making any difference. In fact, his breathing has gradually become more laboured. At times, he looks very lethargic but then briefly livens up again. He is still eating & still enjoys his vegetables. His poops are still a dreadful colour. The vet is now focusing on his vent area that is still swollen. On Friday morning, we are booked in for an x-ray to try & determine what the swelling is. To say I am worried is an understatement. I am sorry to know this  Is your vet an avian vet? |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 5, 2013 7:28:31 GMT
Congratulations |
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Post by OP on Dec 5, 2013 7:30:03 GMT
Good luck Sweetpea.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 5, 2013 8:43:45 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear that Thomas is still unwell. I'd come with you Friday if it wasn't so impossible :/ |
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Fingers crossed for you - I know what you mean; looking for an answer but not wanting bad news. I am sure he will be fine with the x-ray itself. 
