nellbell
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As I mentioned in a previous thread, Nelly's seizure onset was fast and traumatic. In hindsight I realized she seized 6-12 times over the course of the day, including 4 events in the hour before I brought her to the ER.
Labs to this point have not identified a source so vet is recommending MRI and spinal tap. If we choose not to have those procedures, we would be sent home with anti-convulsants and antibiotics.
It's a lot of information to absorb at once so I guess I'm hoping someone might have some experience or insight they can share.
To summarize:
Blood work does not indicate infection but mri might
No known toxins were ingested and only possibility is mushrooms in the yard. Onset doesn't indicate as liver and kidney enzymes fine, and no GI issues prior to seizures
Doc's main suspicion is autoimmune and is positive about treatment. MRI only manner to diagnose this. They all have indicated there's time to think it over and get second opinions.
Dramatic onset does not indicate epilepsy, although I guess if the tests keep coming back negative that's what we will be left with.
Thanks in advance.
Labs to this point have not identified a source so vet is recommending MRI and spinal tap. If we choose not to have those procedures, we would be sent home with anti-convulsants and antibiotics.
It's a lot of information to absorb at once so I guess I'm hoping someone might have some experience or insight they can share.
To summarize:
Blood work does not indicate infection but mri might
No known toxins were ingested and only possibility is mushrooms in the yard. Onset doesn't indicate as liver and kidney enzymes fine, and no GI issues prior to seizures
Doc's main suspicion is autoimmune and is positive about treatment. MRI only manner to diagnose this. They all have indicated there's time to think it over and get second opinions.
Dramatic onset does not indicate epilepsy, although I guess if the tests keep coming back negative that's what we will be left with.
Thanks in advance.