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Frankie

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Today has been more than frustrating. You just get to a point where you hope you can find the glue to just put your hair back in.
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Prints's condition has changed once again. Most will tell you with joint ill this can go on for a long time. She has a fever yet again and is now limping on both front legs with both knees swollen. Not as bad as once before, but it is for sure there.

I watch my horses closely. I can tell you who has pooped and who hasn't, just by cleaning, I know if someone is swishing a tail who normally doesn't, who lied down 2 more times than usual, who is in heat and who is about to come in heat, who ran today that normal walks, who didn't play today that normally does. But right now I don't know a dang thing.

Prints is 4 months today. I can tell you things about her from the inside out. I know when she has a hair out of place, if her eyes look wrong, if she ate one less bite than yesterday, but I don't know squat to help her and I am aggravated, frustrated and just plain ticked off! We have seen more vets than I knew existed, in 3 different counties, 2 different Universities, and called another 10 besides that, emailed 8 others on top of that, all in 4 different states, have spoken with 5 different owners who have gone through this. But yet I still have a baby who looks sick, limps, runs a fever and is not improving the way I think she should and I have spent enough money for almost 4 house payments. I have listened to stories of how it is not this, it is something else and folks are sure it's this, but that would mean Prints has about 5 different things at this point. People are very well meaning, I do want help, but I have to trust someone at some point, and now I do not even know who that is for sure.

I know this horse, 4 months of just about the weirdest crap in the world, she has received a ton of my attention, I should know. I have learned a great deal about different illnesses, injuries, what to do when and have taken a beating from her mom. Yet, as much as I know her, as much as I have learned, I don't know a dang thiing.

I guess I needed to vent. to start my day tomorrow just a little fresh, and maybe get something done. Even if it is just for us to have an ok day.

thanks so much

sorry if you are sick of my posts.
 
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Sweetie,

I think you need some rest. And when you close your eyes, know in your heart that Prints knows that no matter what, she is loved.

Blessings,

MA
 
Oh Carolyn,

I feel so bad for you and Prints. How hard this is for you, all the conflicting info and I'm sure on little or no sleep; worst of all is seeing your little Prints sick and in pain. Don't worry - you certainly aren't posting too much - that's what we are here for - vent away, rage away , whatever you need to do to help you de stress just a little, we are here to offer whatever support we can - I just wish I lived closer so I could offer more than words.... Please know that you and Prints are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
 
You are right Carolyn - sometimes the symptoms just don't follow the description in the book and the differences are enough to drive you crazy
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We have been there unfortunately over the past thirty years way to many times with conditions that even stump the best vets so I know your frustration. At the end of the day, you can only do what you can do and sometimes things are just out of our control. It sounds like you have covered all of the angles - Special thoughts that she will soon start on the "complete" road to recovery - she has been through so much.
 
Carolyn, you can vent anytime here. How about talking with Bonnie. Prints has my hopes and prayers but maybe it is time for some miracle info from her. Bonnie can help you there.
 
Frankie, I'm so sorry you are going thru such a difficult time. I don't know anything about joint ill, but aren't there tests the vets can do to see if that is what she has or not? How frustrating all this has got to be for you, and for poor little Prints! Sending more prayers...
 
Oh Carolyn, I'm so sorry that little Prints hasn't improved like she should..Here are more prayers coming her way for some improvement and peace for you.
 
Carolyn it's obvious that you have done everything in the world for Prints. The medicines have got to take hold sometime I hope.

I would put this in the hands of my Higher Power and pray for guidence and help.
 
Thanks so much for all your thoughts and for just listening. Sorry I was so frustrated. At least I have recovered.

We have had a pretty good, or maybe just an ok, last few days. Not doing any back flips of excitement, but she is not getting worst either. Most vitals have been pretty good. I would just love to see her regain some energy and go out and play like a 4 month old should. But we will wait on that, no matter what the time period.

Thanks again.
 

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