Ok so now its not an ACL Tear. Dr. Purnell took more X-rays and we saw that Dakoda does have some degeneration goin on on his femural head so that may be part of our problem. He thinks we may mostly be lookin at a muscle injury. Somethin right up by the socket cause there is more laxity goin on that in his right hind leg and the pain is definately comin from his hip area. He also drew some fluid from Dakoda's joint that did not come back normal. It is supposed to be a syrupy color but actually came back orangey which shows we may have some bleedin from whatever is damaged goin into his joints.
First step...2 different pain meds multiple times a day until ???. Glyco-Flex III twice a day for 6 weeks then once a day there after. Limited activity (no playin, runnin, or jumpin) for 6 weeks. He has another follow up appointment to see where we stand in four weeks. Unfortunately I won't be here so my mom is goin to take him and send me copies of all the paperword as well as a detailed letter on what the doctor said and then we will go from there.
Dr. Purnell did mention the S word (surgery) but he thinks that might be premature right now. So we are takin this first step. If the 6 weeks of limited activity doesn't work then I am lookin at 3 weeks of in-patient physical therapy which will run me $1,275.00. Ouch! So everyone cross your fingers that these next 6 weeks proves to work! Keep Koda in your prayers (and my sanity if you can spare me a couple seconds) if you would't mind. I get the feelin we are gonna need alot of support.
Everythin will work out though! The Gods and Goddesses never give us more than we can handle and everythin is a learnin experience! Just gotta keep the chin up, chest out, and a smile on the face, and keep marchin!
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