I think reglan is what is given to baby's for colic
Mary Overton 816-457-0597 >________________________________ > From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Monday, September 3, 2012 9:57 PM >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > > > > >Sorry, maybe you didn't understand the vet right the first time and that just >stuck in your head. Guess you could call the vet and ask him to explain if he >thinks she is digesting to fast or to slow. From what I know about IBS in >humans, it is usually that the whole digestion tract especially the large and >small intestines are slow to digest food and break it up, not so much the >stomach. IBS does bloat you up, not always gas though. It's the intestinal >track that causes the bloating and discomfort, again not the stomach. Reglan >is for a slow stomach. > >Don't you just love people in groups who confuse you even more, >LLLLLOOOOLLLL!! > >Peggy > > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Becky Stewart >Date: 9/3/2012 10:29:01 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > >She does vomit too. That is what the Cerenia stops. I am confused now on the >Reglan, but I know it is a like a miracle drug for her. It was my own >assumption that she digests too fast. She also becomes bloated and gassy when >the IBS flares up. >That Reglan has been a lifesaver. But now you have me pondering. > Becky and the girls Sent from Becky's IPad >On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:19 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: > >Okay she is the opposite to me. You said her body digest food to fast. My >body takes days to process a meal. So if her body digest to fast, then why is >she on Reglan? I think that this may be the meds that I tried a few years ago, >not sure, but it was given to me because I can't digest food fast enough. > >But my confusion is >Reglan (Metoclopramide Injection) > 1. >http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ >Metoclopramide injection is used to relieve symptomscaused by slow stomach >emptying in people who have diabetes. These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, >heartburn, loss of appetite, and feeling of fullness that lasts long after >meals. Metoclopramide injection is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting > >Second question why is she on CERENIA ?® (maropitant citrate) >Vomiting Stops Here! >CERENIA is an FDA-approved anti-emetic developed specifically for dogs. >CERENIA Injectable Solution is indicated for treatment and prevention of acute >vomiting. CERENIA Tablets are approved for prevention of acute vomiting and >for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness. > > >Does she vomit a lot too? It seems to me that if she normally digest food to >fast, then giving her the Reglan would only make it worse to the point that >she would have the runs. I am confused on this. > >Peggy > > > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Becky Stewart >Date: 9/3/2012 10:05:20 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > >Well, on a normal basis her stool stays firm, only loose when she has an >attack. And the baby rice cereal that I have added to her ID has helped with >slowing down the digestion. >But I recently read that oatmeal would slow it down, so I may try the baby >oatmeal cereal and see. The rice made since to me, since rice is a >recommended food for dogs with sensitive stomachs. And We all know that the >boxed rice baby cereal is mild. It is usually what we all start our babies on >for solids. >I even wonder sometimes if the phenobarbital effects her digestive system, >because when we first started her on it, the vet said it would stimulate her >appetite. That would be fine for a dog who normally eats, but she does not. >I recently have been more careful to give her food first before giving her >phenobarbital doses. > Becky and the girlsSent from Becky's IPad >On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: > >You know I am thinking that since she is on the canned food that is mostly >water, and very soft food, so logical thinking to me says yes you would >continually have a softer stool and more watery stool. Have you ever tried the >dry food if it comes in ID? Or any dry food? Maybe she needs something that is >more firmer, firmer food would take longer to digest and that may help to stop >the runs? > >Peggy > > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Becky Stewart >Date: 9/3/2012 9:48:22 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > >You may be right. However this last RV trip was a little different. We had >company staying with us, and it wasn't exactly the routine trips we normally >make. It is really hard to figure out. That is what makes it so frustrating >for me. I am always trying to figure what makes her have episodes. I >especially become stressed when she seizures. She has cluster seizures, that >is why she has to get the Diazepam . Without it, her little heart may give >out to so many of the seizures, and no time in between. >I know that if Sabrina does not get food every 4 hours throughout the day, her >stomach begins to make noises, and then she starts with the IBS. So it is >extremely important about her feeding schedule. >She used to have to be taken to the vet and get the Reglan shot to stop >things, this always runs me about 180.00 depending if it is during regular >hours. Much more if it happens at night. >I finally asked for oral Reglan to keep on hand. This has helped with many >vet visits, and expense. >It does seem however, that there are times when she seems to digest food very >quickly, and the IBS starts. Don't know why. Same food, same feeding >schedule. But it will happen. > Becky and the girlsSent from Becky's IPad >On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:32 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: > >Also wanted to add that I doubt that Sabrina's attack was from stress when you >went for your regular RV trips. Since it is something that she is use to and >always enjoyed why would the attack come from stress? The odds are that >over-excitement caused the seizure. Totally opposite from stress. Excitement >has been know to cause seizures in dogs that are prone to it, just like >reverse sneezing can come on when a dog is over excited. Or it could have just >been a coincidence that she had it on the trip and stress had nothing to do >with it. > >After Gigi goes on the wee pads, she knows that she will get a treat, and >sometimes when she sees me walking into the kitchen to get her milk bone she >gets so excited that she starts that hacking, honking, choking sound, and I >have to calm her down before I give her the biscuit so that she doesn't choke >on it. Usually, all I have to do is put her in a sit and put my fingers over >her nose for a second and say 'easy, Gigi' and she calms down and stops the >gagging. > >Peggy & The Girls > > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Peggy & The Girls >Date: 9/3/2012 5:10:21 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > >Well for me I use to believe that, because the doctors said that was a >possible cause. BUT, I don't believe it anymore, because since I retired my >life has become one of bliss and contentment. I don't worry about 'having to >get up at a certain time', or having to travel in insane bumper to bumper >crazy traffic every single day. I don't have to worry about corporate and >peoples attitudes either, or what to wear. In fact I don't have too many of >those "I have to do" things in my life anymore. The ones that I do have to >do, are the things that I enjoy.That has relieved a tremendous amount of >anxiety and stress. I wake up when I want to, I shop when I want to, I clean >when I want to, I eat when I want to. I don't live by a calendar and clock, >and the feeling of freedom from that lifestyle is awesome! I don't feel >stressed at all, and haven't for the past couple of years. > >So if stress is such a big cause, then why am I still suffering? I came to >conclusion that doctors, especially male doctors love to say women have >physiological problems when they are too dumb to come up with the actual >reason they can't explain. You know they condemned menopause woman for many >years, saying everything that they were feeling was all in their heads. Now >they know that's not always true, and that a hormone imbalance is the real >cause. > >If you look up autoimmune deficiency, you will find that it means your body is >rejecting itself. Anything that is normally good for your body, it interprets >it as a threat. For example, we know that veggies and fruit are good for us, >but try telling my body that. I can't digest them and have attacks and the >pain is horrible. So no, I don't believe that it is mostly from stress. JMO > >Peggy > > > > > >-------Original Message------- > >From: Becky Stewart >Date: 9/3/2012 8:51:30 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas > >I do agree with you Sheryl, that stress has a lot to do with it. We noticed >that along time ago with Sabrina. Trying to always keep things low key, >stress free environment for her. >In fact she started with an episode just a couple of weeks ago, after going >out on one of our weekend RV trips. First time that has happened. She even >suffered a seizure while on the trip. I am sure she felt stressed for some >reason. Usually, she is pretty happy to travel. You just never know. >I feel bad for anyone who suffers from this disease. Just wish that the >medical field understood it more, to help those who suffer with it. > Becky and the girlsSent from Becky's IPad >On Sep 3, 2012, at 7:45 AM, Mommabear7772004 <[email protected]> >wrote: > >Yes the triggers are different for each one that has it . It can be started by >stress and episodes triggered by stress >too . It makes you feel sick and exhausted . > >Sheryl > >Sent from my iPhone >= > > = > = > = > >
