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Jan 21, 2010, 04:07 PM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 5,518
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Amante
Yeah, I wouldn't even bother trying to explain that one to strangers. Few people would believe it was the result of running into a Great Dane - a Greyhound maybe - but not a Great Dane. 
I have systemic amyloidosis, which includes corneal dystrophy. I had just gone through a particularly rough phase physically and hadn't slept or ate in days. I had an appointment with my eye doctor, so I was frantically trying to restore my balance and clean up before seeing him. As silly as it sounds, I wanted to look my best for him.  He usually has all his students, residents and colleagues lined up to "oooh and ahhhh" into my eyes. 
I managed to shower and put on fresh clothing. It was getting late, so I dashed back into my bedroom to get my sunglasses.
I have a 155-lb. Bernese Mountain Dog who loves me dearly, and it upsets her when I'm sick.
When I dashed into my bedroom, she was lying on the floor in my way. I thought I could quietly step over her, but it startled her and she stood up. She's 30 lbs. heavier than I am. It catapulted me head first into the edge of my dresser, hitting the bone just below my eye. 
People bruise easily with amyloidosis. By the time I made it into the doctors office, I not only had a black eye - I was covered in bruises.
My doc completely understood and believed what happened because he treated my mom too - but he was the only one who believed my dog did that to me. It really made me angry when my neighbors suspected those bruises came from my husband - they should know better. 
To avoid this from happening in the future, maybe you could get a T-shirt for your dog that says "I'm as hard-headed as my master."
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