Topic: Wish us lots of luck tomorrow now updated with IMPORTANT BREAKTHROUGH? (Read 36057 times)

bonnielass · « **Reply #236 on:** March 29, 2009, 17:09:46 PM »

Thats fantastic news

i bet you enjoyed your cuddle session with Charlie

long may this prrogress carry on and hope you get some positive action and news from the specialist on the 9th april

Wibblechick · « **Reply #235 on:** March 29, 2009, 17:00:52 PM »

Blimey!!! That must rate a string of these

Thats REAL progress. Im so pleased for you both

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #234 on:** March 29, 2009, 16:54:22 PM »

Day 69 - 20 days on meds - a quick positive update. This morning Charlie was outside sitting on top of his outdoor cat tree. Someone let off about 10/15 loud fireworks somewhere not too far away. He didn't move a muscle, wasn't interested just carried on sitting in the sunshine.

maryas · « **Reply #233 on:** March 28, 2009, 22:22:42 PM »

Sounds promising - hope you get more snuggles and purs from him.

Good luck on the 9th.

Mary and Bonnie

Lynds · « **Reply #232 on:** March 28, 2009, 21:25:53 PM »

I've just caught up with your current and past threads. What a nightmare this must be for you. I'm sending positive vibes your way and hope this is a step forward in the right direction for you. Keep us posted.

Lynds x

Wibblechick · « **Reply #231 on:** March 28, 2009, 19:30:36 PM »

I spent an awful lot of the night before last sitting up cuddling Mr T who hates windy weather

For you and Charlie - we need you both well

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #230 on:** March 28, 2009, 19:19:09 PM »

awh I'm glad he hasn't skitzed too much, even with the spooky wind.... that upsets even Indy who is uber laid back

Huge

for you and Charlie and I hope the progress continues for you. Good vibes for him and your bones

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #229 on:** March 28, 2009, 19:10:17 PM »

Day 68 - 19 days on meds. Charlie has had a very mixed week. We have had several days of high winds (we have it really bad when it is windy due to the proximity of the huge field bordered by tall, closely planted trees - the wind absolutely whistles round) which always make him skittish. However, on the whole he hasn't done too badly. He has had, I think, three major skitzing episodes and the rest of the time he has been mad eyed and nervy. My neighbour, Nigel, came round the other day and remarked how "chilled out" Charlie seemed. Charlie let Nigel stroke him all down his back and his fur didn't ripple once. This morning I woke up to find Charlie snuggled right beside me. He hasn't been on the bed for ages and when he did come on it was always towards the bottom. Today he was right up close and we had a petting session during which he purred profusely. He hasn't purred for a while either. I was a bit disappointed as he seemed to have slipped back after the wonderful few days we had when I first started smoking outdoors. However that did tie in with a period of relative calm. The cat deterrent spikes seem to have deterred Sophie, at least from sitting and eyeballing Charlie, though she has been spied teetering along them! We think we have located the owner of the new unneutered stray tom and are planning to visit them and suggest neutering. I should be able to get a free neuter voucher from CP if they have problems with the finances of it.

All in all, not too bad a period. He will have been on the meds 3 weeks on Monday. Sarah has a weekly diary and has had since she first came into the picture with Charlie and I am awaiting her feedback on his current progress. He hasn't had a poo since Wed though but has had some lactulose so hopefully that will come soon. Constipation is a possible side effect of his meds.

Thank you for reading and caring about Charlie and me, I am having problems with my arms etc and due to see a bone specialist on 9th April. Please keep your pos vibes coming to my cheeky chappy.

Love and

maryas · « **Reply #228 on:** March 28, 2009, 18:33:09 PM »

A few diary pages missing here - hope Charlie is ok and you of course.

Mary and Bonnie xx

Leanne · « **Reply #227 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:48:38 AM »

OMG Chrissie thats some breakthough.

to you and Charlie

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #226 on:** March 23, 2009, 01:43:33 AM »

what a great discovery and wonderful if it helps you both

bonnielass · « **Reply #225 on:** March 22, 2009, 20:02:18 PM »

Chrissie im so pleased for you, this breakthrough will benefit you both

i bet its wonderful to have the old Charlie back and who knows he may be able to come off the meds and still be the happy little man you love so much

and its also going to benefit me as after reading about this im giving up smoking as i dont want anything to happen to my gang, so thank you very much

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #224 on:** March 22, 2009, 19:36:20 PM »

have noticed my boys play up more if mum is having a heavy smoking day... but thought it was just them reacting to the stress vibes she was giving off

gonna ask her to not spark up around them, thanks

and I am so glad it seems to have helped Charlie so quickly, now you can spend the money you are saving on cigs... on him! new toys!!!

pappilon · « **Reply #223 on:** March 22, 2009, 19:08:24 PM »

Oh that is great news, i hope Charlie can come off the med soon.

to you and Charlie boy.

Janeyk · « **Reply #222 on:** March 22, 2009, 18:45:00 PM »

I also think you noticing this is good for other readers whose cat may suffer with hyperesthesia. Different illness but I once saw a woman on TV who was highlighting the problem of ciggies to cats and how her poor cat had suffered badly with it's chest/breathing in the end it was fatal (she lived in a small flat smoking heavily) it was awful to hear what it did to her cat

Wibblechick · « **Reply #221 on:** March 22, 2009, 18:25:34 PM »

Wow!! What a brilliant breakthrough/discovery

You have also made me realise something very interesting.....

Mr T's original owners are heavy smokers - 4 smokers in the house full time and visitors .....

I wonder if Mr T had withdrawal symptoms when he moved in here full time as he always heads straight for a smoker friend of mine when she lights up. He rubs his head all over her ciggy packet, too. .....

I used to smoke - not a lot but I know how hard it is to give up. I still get the odd day when I really want one

For you and Charlie

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #220 on:** March 22, 2009, 18:15:09 PM »

Great news that you've discovered this. You are bound to cut down if you are having to go outside to smoke, and it will help Charlie too so it's a win win situation

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #219 on:** March 22, 2009, 17:53:03 PM »

don't feel guilty! It all sounds really good and it was your research that found that out, too.

xx

Mark · « **Reply #218 on:** March 22, 2009, 17:46:43 PM »

Great news - lets hope it is the cigs and he can come off he meds

Janeyk · « **Reply #217 on:** March 22, 2009, 17:12:38 PM »

That's fantastic news

I'm so pleased for you, I really am. As you say it could be the meds - it's hard to tell when you make a few changes simultaneously but doubt the ciggies would have helped. I'm an ex-smoker so well done you for both going outside for your fag and cutting down

it's great just to hear he's a happier boy - keep us posted xx

Kirst · « **Reply #216 on:** March 22, 2009, 17:01:50 PM »

What a breakthrough!!! And if you hgave to go out to smoke you will naturally cut down so your helat will be improving as well as Charlies!

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #215 on:** March 22, 2009, 16:04:31 PM »

Brilliant news

Liz · « **Reply #214 on:** March 22, 2009, 15:51:35 PM »

So iit looks like a positive move for you both you are gaining in your helath and Charlie is gaining back his to

it seems so much like a win win and with all you save by cutting back on the smoking more things for you and Charlie to enjoy together

maryas · « **Reply #213 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:56:37 AM »

Fantastic news. Looks like you are saving each others lives

Even smoking outside you will still have the smell on you so it might be good to wear some old clothes when you go out for a cig. When I smoked I alwys had candles lit in the room - don't have to be perfumed, just cheap white candles and leave them lit for about 10 mins after - i never smelt anything in the house.

Good luck and love to Charlie.

Mary

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #212 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:52:58 AM »

It would make sense. I do hope that withdrawal of cigarette smoke from his environment helps him turn the corner.

I've often thought that cats in general must be very sensitive to fag smoke.

As a former smoker myself, I'll spare you the lecture on using this opportunity to give up, shall I?

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #211 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:46:04 AM »

Day 62- 13 days on med. I think I have discovered something. I think I am guilty of something. I hope I have rectified it for good!

Charlie had not been having brilliant days. I was reading up on hyperesthesia, it's causes etc etc (I have done this before but not picked up on this particular issue). Anyway, there it was, in black and white, CIGARETTE SMOKE can cause hyperesthesia. It was like a light switch going in my head, Charlie hates cigarettes. He avoids them like the plague. So here was I, a truly heavy smoker since I gave up work, polluting his environment with toxins and smells and chemicals. So, although I have not quite reached the stage where I can give up, I have made a big change and I now only smoke outdoors - at the front of the house mostly, so as not to encroach on his garden. It has cut my consumption down by three quarters too which can't be bad, as I have to actually think before I light up.

The difference in him, in just three days, is 99%. Today I have my old Charlie boy back, the naughty Charlie who climbs on the mantlepiece and knocks everything off, the playful Charlie running round the garden with his ping pong balls. His head shaking has stopped, he hasn't skitzed, his skin barely ripples (save for when he is taking his meds), he is much more sociable and affectionate and although he is still slightly sound reactive, it is nothing like as bad as previously.

Now, it could be a co-incidence and the meds kicking in, but somehow I think the cig smoke has a lot to do with it. It is early days and I am hoping I have finally cracked it. Please please keep on sending your positive thoughts to this mummy who is feeling so guilty and horrible.
Cheers for reading

clarenmax · « **Reply #210 on:** March 18, 2009, 13:09:01 PM »

Quote from: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 17, 2009, 17:18:24 PM

Don't feel you can't post - we all want to know how Charlie is doing!

Indeedy - we're all here to provide support, advice, or even just a hug when you need it ..... there, you've been told

maryas · « **Reply #209 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:28:21 PM »

Don't you just love us all telling you off?

Hope you are both enjoying the sunshine.

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #208 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:43:25 AM »

Pleased that Charlie is showing signs of his old self and dont you dare feel reluctant to post cos we all love Charlie and need to know how he is getting on

I understand about the computer cos my eyes suffer and my elbow if I click too much

Janeyk · « **Reply #207 on:** March 17, 2009, 18:33:52 PM »

hey missus you can lean on us whenever don't forget that, glad you've managed to sort something out with your neighbour that is good and I hope it helps xx
I can understand the puter too especially if you have a problem, it gives neck ache and eye strain if I overdo it

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #206 on:** March 17, 2009, 17:18:24 PM »

Don't feel you can't post - we all want to know how Charlie is doing!

I hope the meds work. It's such a shame you can't get everyone within a mile radius of you to go on holiday for a few weeks and leave you and Charlie to some peace and quiet!

bonnielass · « **Reply #205 on:** March 17, 2009, 14:28:44 PM »

Glad to hear there is a bit of improvement in Charlie and hopefully when the meds really get going thing will get better for you both,and as Maryas says dont be afraid to come on for support if your feeling low ,we are all here for you at all times

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #204 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:38:29 AM »

yay for any improvements :D even temporary...

I hope the rubber spikes keep Sophie away and let Charlie calm down again

for you MM you are coping better than I would

maryas · « **Reply #203 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:38:10 AM »

NEVER be reluctant - we are all here for each other and you know it.

My hands (more my right one with mouse clicking toomuch) are sometimes painful but a friend of mine just recently had an op on one of her arms cos she was so bad with the computer. It did the trick and now she is waitig for her other one to be done.

Poor Charlie - there's time for the meds to kick in yet. Glad your neighbour is being supportive. Put a few pics of savsage dogs facing Sophie's way and then she wont come near Charlie

My Smudge used to hate the dustbin van - she would run behind the settee until they had gone.

Best of luck AND.... keep us informed

Mary

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #202 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:24:24 AM »

Mary. Have been reluctant to post for support as am offering so little back at the moment and feel really guilty. However my pains are def connected to my computer use! Anyway enough of me.

Day 57. One week on the meds. There have been some improvements and calmer times but, as ever, things conspire against us to have a quiet and calm period with no disruptions. Next door's cat Sophie has been out more and trying to bully Charlie so this has got him worked up twice. It takes a day or so for it to reach its peak and then a day or so to calm down. Anyway after discussion with Sophie's owner we have agreed that I can put up some rubber cat deterrent spikes (not really what I would want to do but have tired other methods of deterring her and none of them worked). They are due to go up this afternoon so no doubt the hammering etc will further upset Charlie. It is a lovely day here, as was yesterday, so we have spent some time playing hunting and bubbles in the garden. But as usual, fate conspires and the bin men arrive and start banging and crashing which made it difficult for Charlie to focus. But we had a great day yesterday, calm, happy, playful and sociable with a touch of the old Charlie mischievousness. Sarah said it would take about 3 weeks for the meds to kick in completely so hopefully fingers crossed etc. Anyway we just plod on! Thanks for reading and all your lovely support which is very much needed and appreciated.

Leanne · « **Reply #201 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:22:44 AM »

I was just thinking the same

to Chrissie

maryas · « **Reply #200 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:24:09 AM »

Diary update please

Mary xx

Janeyk · « **Reply #199 on:** March 10, 2009, 18:38:34 PM »

Sorry I've followed this thread but recently missed updates with everything

I hope you can sort things out with Charlie

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #198 on:** March 10, 2009, 18:23:47 PM »

hope lots and lots of loving headbutts are coming your way and that Princess Sophie stays away

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #197 on:** March 10, 2009, 17:59:40 PM »

Positive vibes,

and lots of love from all of us to you both

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