[Curiosity77]

Feeling depressed, alienated, and basically exhausted. I wish I didn't need other people.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by Gabyunbound

Very very sad... My kitty was vomiting and had diarrhea and abdominal pain so I took her to the vet (this has happened 2 previous times). The vets that saw her before mentioned lymphoma (a form of cancer for those who don't know) but weren't at all sure and didn't suggest further testing, except one ultrasound that came up normal.

Well this vet felt her intestines and like the others felt that a part of them was thickened and this is an indication of lymphoma, but he was just a lot more emphatic about it than the others had been. I've been referred to an animal hospital a good ways away for a more sophisticated ultrasound.

I'm devastated that she may have this. I adore my Schnookie and have had her for 15 years... I don't usually pray, but I find myself praying that she will be okay.

And I've started already thinking of quality of life. The vet talked about all of these procedures to stage it, biopsy it, remove it and I think, she's 17 years old (I got her when she was 2), should I even put her through procedures and cancer treatment? I don't know. I just want her to be comfortable and happy. I don't want to put her through traumas at this age.

In the meantime I'll hope the ultrasound will come out normal and she just has chronic colitis, which sucks for her, but at least it's not cancer

Oh no! I am sorry you and Schnookie are going through this.
It's such very tough news when we find out our beloved pets are very ill.

We love our pets!

I think you are being very thoughtful about this from Schnookie's perspective, which is, I feel, our job as the guardians of our pets.

I am so very sorry. I hope this turns out to be less than cancer.
I hope neither of you has to "suffer."

Please keep us posted.


WC

[pirilin]

Saw local fireworks. Saw Boston Pops. Gonna see my bed now. Gnite.

[hopeless2015]

Still awake, very unusual for me...

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[Wander]

Got four hours sleep last night (with the help of meds) and now it is 10.30pm and I don't feel tired. I have to get up early as I have a busy day tomorrow. Don't feel hypo, think it is just insomnia but not sure if it is from withdrawals off benzos or starting the Modafinil 10 days ago. This will be interesting.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Gabyunbound

Very very sad... My kitty was vomiting and had diarrhea and abdominal pain so I took her to the vet (this has happened 2 previous times). The vets that saw her before mentioned lymphoma (a form of cancer for those who don't know) but weren't at all sure and didn't suggest further testing, except one ultrasound that came up normal.

Well this vet felt her intestines and like the others felt that a part of them was thickened and this is an indication of lymphoma, but he was just a lot more emphatic about it than the others had been. I've been referred to an animal hospital a good ways away for a more sophisticated ultrasound.

I'm devastated that she may have this. I adore my Schnookie and have had her for 15 years... I don't usually pray, but I find myself praying that she will be okay.

And I've started already thinking of quality of life. The vet talked about all of these procedures to stage it, biopsy it, remove it and I think, she's 17 years old (I got her when she was 2), should I even put her through procedures and cancer treatment? I don't know. I just want her to be comfortable and happy. I don't want to put her through traumas at this age.

In the meantime I'll hope the ultrasound will come out normal and she just has chronic colitis, which sucks for her, but at least it's not cancer

I am so sorry about your fur baby.
(((((HUGS))))
If she were my kitty I would not put her thru that.
If she stops eating or isolates herself from you then you know she is in pain. I would be a loving mommy to her and put her to sleep.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

My grandpa passed away at 12:30 am today.

My uncle got a call at 12:30 am, but the hospital wouldn't say what happened. They were giving him a hard time for some reason because it happened in Puerto Rico and they wanted "someone on the island" to talk to them, and well... no one was there to talk. :/

We found out just now

My dad is wrecked because he was planning to see my grandpa today with his sister and brother. IDK. They had plane tickets and everything. Pretty sad that things worked out that way.

I can't feel sad because of my mood stabilizer, though. :/

[Wild Coyote]

(((((( BLUE AND FAMILY ))))))

Much Support, Love and Healing to All

WC

[hopeless2015]

So sorry for your loss Blue...hugs!!

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[hopeless2015]

Feeling down today, planning to sleep it off, tomorrow's another day. Not gonna beat myself up over it this time

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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

(((((( BLUE AND FAMILY ))))))

Much Support, Love and Healing to All

WC

Originally Posted by hopeless2015

So sorry for your loss Blue...hugs!!

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Thanks

I'm hopping on a plane tomorrow evening... Thankfully I live in Boston and can fly out of Boston-Logan Internat'l airport. Makes travel easier...

Gonna stay for a week and internet is crap there, so I'll probably be offline for a bit (if anyone cares or whatever)

I'm doing well😀😀😀

Woke up at 3:00 am and was ready to start the day. Hmmm....lol

😀😀😀

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

My grandpa passed away at 12:30 am today.

My uncle got a call at 12:30 am, but the hospital wouldn't say what happened. They were giving him a hard time for some reason because it happened in Puerto Rico and they wanted "someone on the island" to talk to them, and well... no one was there to talk. :/

We found out just now

My dad is wrecked because he was planning to see my grandpa today with his sister and brother. IDK. They had plane tickets and everything. Pretty sad that things worked out that way.

I can't feel sad because of my mood stabilizer, though. :/

So sorry, Hun. Thinking of you. Have safe travels, too.

Originally Posted by scatterbrained04

My brain is being an asshole right now.

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lmao thanks that was freaking hilarious. I hope it gets better soon.

Originally Posted by Wander

Got four hours sleep last night (with the help of meds) and now it is 10.30pm and I don't feel tired. I have to get up early as I have a busy day tomorrow. Don't feel hypo, think it is just insomnia but not sure if it is from withdrawals off benzos or starting the Modafinil 10 days ago. This will be interesting.

Probably the Modafinil, that's for ADHD symptoms? Hope you are feeling ok. xo

[Gabyunbound]

Had planned on getting up early, didn't, should have set my alarm bc going back to work after a week long hiatus (not enough work as a freelancer + holiday). Needed to get up early to get tons of stuff done before work tomorrow and bc have to get up extremely early tomorrow for work, meaning going to bed very very early (I have a 2 hour commute). Disappointed in myself that haven't gotten going yet, but (promises self) will very soon!

For those of you (hoards, no doubt) following my kitty Schnookie's progress, she's doing a lot better today! But still need to get her to a bigger vet hospital to get more sophisticated ultrasound to see if she has lymphoma.

[pirilin]

Gonna watch ZOO. No calls please.

[Wander]

Originally Posted by rainyday107

Probably the Modafinil, that's for ADHD symptoms? Hope you are feeling ok. xo

Yeh, that was my first guess. Only got three hours last night. Will have to talk with my pdoc when I see him in a week. Will be a pity to have to go off it as it seems to be helping otherwise.

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by pirilin

Gonna watch ZOO. No calls please.

D(insert four letter word here) I forgot! It's half over!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Nammu

D(insert four letter word here) I forgot! It's half over!

How are you?
bizi

Originally Posted by Wander

Yeh, that was my first guess. Only got three hours last night. Will have to talk with my pdoc when I see him in a week. Will be a pity to have to go off it as it seems to be helping otherwise.

Can you take it earlier?

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by bizi

How are you?
bizi

Good, much better physicality, stayed home from work today.

Doing ok! ()

A bunch of days off, great weather and so forth, sure doesn't hurt!

Tinged with sadness though (not BP). A person who worked at the pharmacy (and knew my name!) was murdered. Domestic violence. She was very nice. It's just heartbreaking to think such a nice person was with and done in by such a @#!<*#POS!!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Wander

Got four hours sleep last night (with the help of meds) and now it is 10.30pm and I don't feel tired. I have to get up early as I have a busy day tomorrow. Don't feel hypo, think it is just insomnia but not sure if it is from withdrawals off benzos or starting the Modafinil 10 days ago. This will be interesting.

Tell me about your benzos...tapering?
bizi
they can wreck havoc on you.
When did you start the modafinil? Do you take it first thing in the morning?
How long have you noticed decreased sleep?
bizi

[franz kafka]

Feeling good today, what a relief