Jack Is Ill: He is going to the bridge...(Update)

**orangemm** · 03-03-2008, 04:48 PM

(((hugs))) and prayers for both of you. My heart is breaking for you. We all know the pain you are feeling.

**kb2yjx** · 03-03-2008, 06:08 PM

Please do not blame yourself!! You gave Jack the best care plus some!!! Many prayers coming your way for Jack and YOU!!!!!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!! Sandra

**momcat** · 03-03-2008, 06:38 PM

Please don't blame yourself for anything. You've done everything possible motivated by your unconditional love for Jack. Second guessing yourself and wondering all the what ifs is understandable and goes with the territory. Jack certainly doesn't blame you because he knows you love him and tried your very best to help him feel better. You did nothing wrong! Many prayers are being prayed for Jack and for you. Hoping and praying for a positive update.

**CultureJunky** · 03-04-2008, 05:10 AM

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, I am counting them all, and hoping they will help to take care of Jack.

Update:
The vet phoned yesterday and said he managed to get a blood test from Jack, he is still stable, poorly but stable having oxygen.
He said he is completely hyperthyroid and is suffering from serious hyperthyroidism, as it has shown in his blood. This is what is making his rapid heart rate and breathing.
His other thyroid has just completely taken over, and is going completely haywire. He said that usually 70% of thyroid in cats is bilateral.

He is still in a stable condition, and he said he will try and get an x-ray from him today.
What he needs to know is if there is irrepairable damage to his heart from the thryoid, if it is enlarged and damaged then there isn't much to do, as he would never survive an anaesthetic to remove the other thyroid.

I am PRAYING that there isn't any damage to his heart, and it's all the thryoid, and he can keep being taken care of with oxygen to calm down and eventually have his thryoid removed. Once the thyroid is gone, his problem should be solved, but I am on tentahooks not knowing what his heart is going to be like.

I feel like a zombie and completely empty. I feel sick, and have a constant pain in the centre of my chest. I am just praying his heart is okay, and he can be cured.

I am waiting today for another phone call, I will post an update when I recieve any news.