Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! *UPDATE on pg.7*

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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2016-02-05 6:10 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	Well I have some interesting news. We had the vet come out Wednesday to pull blood and give another dose of Excede. We were supposed to do it on Tuesday but honestly had considered stopping the shots. Our vet insisted we continue so we wouldn't have to start this process all over, so we decided to go ahead. Yesterday the blood work came back normal again and this time his serum amloiyd A (SAA) showed zero signs of an infection. And yes swelling remains. So I think she is finally concerned that we are dealing with something bigger than just an infection of some sort. We have made an appointment for Monday to take him to Auburn. I'm hoping by the end of the day we will know exactly what is going on with my boy. Im praying it is something treatable and not life threatening. Thank you guys for keeping this thread going and checking on him.
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jake16 Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-02-05 7:14 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Go Get Em! Posts: 13503 Location: OH. IO	Many prayers for some answers,and I will be waiting impatiently for an update.lol
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2016-02-05 7:17 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	jake16 - 2016-02-05 8:14 PM Many prayers for some answers,and I will be waiting impatiently for an update.lol Thank you! I'm feeling very impatient myself.
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2016-02-05 7:50 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	Cant wait to hear what they say. Glad you are going to get a fresh opinion. Please keep us posted.
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Chandler's Mom Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2016-02-06 1:02 AM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
My Heart Be Happy Posts: 9159 Location: Arkansas	ThreeCorners - 2016-02-05 7:50 PM Cant wait to hear what they say. Glad you are going to get a fresh opinion. Please keep us posted. ^^^ agree totally. Many many prayers for a definite answer and GOOD news.
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jake16 Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-02-07 3:43 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Go Get Em! Posts: 13503 Location: OH. IO	Bumping for tomorrow and PRAYERS PRAYERS PRAYERS
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rodeomom3 Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2016-02-07 4:43 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Shelter Dog Lover Posts: 10277
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Chandler's Mom Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2016-02-07 5:43 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
My Heart Be Happy Posts: 9159 Location: Arkansas
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Wynn Reg. Jun 2014	Posted 2016-02-08 8:25 AM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Location: Mississsippi
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Hank & Tank Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-02-08 11:12 AM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Elite Veteran Posts: 959 Location: Borger, Tx	Prayers for good news and answers!
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2016-02-08 3:44 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Expert Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX	Still following. Still praying. Hoping all is well....
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jake16 Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-02-08 6:21 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Go Get Em! Posts: 13503 Location: OH. IO
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Chandler's Mom Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2016-02-08 7:45 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
My Heart Be Happy Posts: 9159 Location: Arkansas	Hoping you got good news
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2016-02-08 8:35 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	We are finally home! Its been a long day. Unfortunately, all of the tests from today showed nothing abnormal. The vets performed a full abdominal ultrasound, including the heart and lungs. All the organs looked great. No fluid around the heart so that pretty much ruled out any heart problems. They checked him for any respiratory issues and none were found. A rectal exam was also conducted and all of that felt normal as well. The belly tap fluid was perfect and the tests showed no cancerous cells. They also ran a couple additional blood tests and everything was in the normal range. Protein levels were slightly slow but nothing that the vets were concerned about. Basically he is a perfectly healthy 21 year old horse....with edema. I think they were stumped. And we are feeling pretty frustrated. Dont get me wrong. Im thrilled nothing serious showed up today. I was just so ready to have a reason for all this. At this point they just want us to monitor the swelling. If anything changes they have asked us to call. Otherwise, he may just have to live like this. As long as he is happy and health internally, I suppose that'll be alright. Thank you guys so much for checking on him today! It really means alot.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-02-08 8:39 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	I wonder if he could have some kind of allergys
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jake16 Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2016-02-08 8:44 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Go Get Em! Posts: 13503 Location: OH. IO	Well....im glad to hear it must not be serious!! I wish you had an answer tho.Glad you had a safe trip!
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2016-02-08 8:59 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	jake16 - 2016-02-08 9:44 PM Well....im glad to hear it must not be serious!! I wish you had an answer tho.Glad you had a safe trip! Thank you! Im hoping maybe it will just resolve on its own in time.
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2016-02-08 9:00 PM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! Disappointing UPDATE on pg.6
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	He very well could. Maybe it just caused a severe imflammatory response. At this point anything is possible.
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Tmain Reg. Sep 2013	Posted 2016-02-09 8:03 AM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! UPDATE on pg.7
Veteran Posts: 154	I am sure he will be happy to be done with shots!! hope he gets rid of the swelling soon.
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brlraceaddict Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2016-02-09 11:29 AM Subject: RE: Mysterious illness...swelling, fever, etc. Help! UPDATE on pg.7
Firecracker Dog Lover Posts: 3175	What kind of feed is your horse on?
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