[nagdu] Destiny's status

Rebecca Ilniski rilniski at gmail.com
Mon Jul 16 12:03:44 UTC 2012


Hi Janice. what a bummer I'm sorry this happened/. I'll keep you both in my prayers.  Those seizures can be scary for sure.

Rebecca and Zeb
rilniski at gmail.com

On Jul 13, 2012, at 4:09 PM, Dmgina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:

> I am sorry this is happening. 
> I am pleased you were in a building. 
> 
> Keep us posted. 
> Dar 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jul 13, 2012, at 12:27 PM, Debbie Cole <debbieanne1124 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I'm so sorry to hear about this janice.  bless Destiny's heart.
>> 
>> On 7/13/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> Some of you might know about Destiny having a major seizure during the
>>> NFB convention at Dallas, if you attended the NAGDU meeting on Monday.
>>> Marion was able to get me in touch with the GDF trainer at the
>>> convention, who was able to go with me to an emergency clinic on Sunday,
>>> July1. The ER vet didn't have know of an immediate cause of Destiny's
>>> seizure. He spoke with the director of veterinarian services at GDF and
>>> they agreed that Destiny was in no immediate danger. They reasoned it
>>> was safe  to postpone the usual blood work associated with seizures
>>> until I returned home and the cost to perform the blood work would be
>>> cheaper than in an ER clinic.
>>> 
>>> Earlier in the week, Destiny saw the vet at our regular clinic and the
>>> blood work was performed. Those tests revealed a somewhat low T-4 value
>>> which might be associated with low thyroid. The vet called to ask me if
>>> I wanted to have an additional test done that was more reliable
>>> indicator of hypothyroidism. I agreed, If the thyroid condition was what
>>> precipitated the seizure,this is a treatable condition that shouldn't
>>> not significantly affect her guide work and if properly managed
>>> shouldn't prompt a seizure. The $70.00 thyroid test was negative.
>>> 
>>> At this point, I received a call from GDF from one of the veterinarian's
>>> to call her about Destiny's diagnosis of epilepsy. Unfortunately, when I
>>> tried to call GDF back, the veterinarian had left for the week Later
>>> that evening my regular veterinarian had told me of the negative blood
>>> test. She also discussed her talk with the vet from GDF. The GDF vet had
>>> mentioned that they usually retire dogs with epilepsy even if they are
>>> on medication due to the issue of safety and the risk that the dog might
>>> have a seizure while crossing the street.
>>> 
>>> I have left messages on the veterinarian's and a vet tech voice mail to
>>> call me. The former I know will not be in until Monday. It has been such
>>> a shock to hear the discussion of retirement for Destiny. I had planned
>>> for 6 more years. I am in my last year of classes then internship. Her
>>> guide work is wonderful. The GDF trainer commented to me about her work
>>> and how well she was doing before the seizures. I don't know what to do.
>>> I feel in limbo until I talk to the vet at GDF on Monday. But living
>>> with my aging parents I am not sure if they will want two dogs in the
>>> house. This has made it difficult for me to do all the other things I
>>> have to do.
>>> 
>>> I just wanted to let people know how Destiny was if people were
>>> interested. She is somewhat more low energy than before but otherwise
>>> every thing else is normal.
>>> Janice and Destiny
>>> 
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>> 
>> -- 
>> warmly,
>> 
>> Debbie Cole
>> 
>> debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
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