Re: Navicular Syndrome with erosion Dr. Myers opinion?

Posted by Suzanne DeVries on April 25, 2003 at 08:44:03:

In Reply to: Re: Navicular Syndrome with erosion to Danvers posted by Danvers on April 19, 2003 at 12:13:05:

Hi,

Interestingly enough I spoke with my vet yesterday about the entire situation again. I have not seen the xrays myself yet but will this weekend. I asked again what is going on and she said there is erosion to the Navicular bone. Also, that she is "assuming" there is also erosion to the tendon. I was a little upset thinking that before recommending retirement of a horse other tests should be recommended. Nevertheless, I asked if the tendon were being irritated by that bone wouldn't the horse feel some pain? And she agreed that he would and that I would know if there was a problem. Right now he is a happy boy and feels very good and sound. She said I should continue to ride. I am now more confused than ever and will probably ride for the summer and see how he goes and then take him to a clinic an have another xray and ultrasound done. I have pretty much run out of extra money right now and if he goes off again I will know.
Thanks for you help. I would also like to hear from Dr Meyers if he is out here somewhere?
Thanks !
Suzanne

Suzanne,

: It's possible that there was enough prior damage that your horse is still at risk even though he's now evidencing as sound, and I would not want to discount what your vet has advised. Nevertheless, all things considered--especially with such improvement, I would want more specific and detailed diagnostic procedures and probably a second opinion before I wrote this horse off.

: ~~Danvers

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Re: Navicular Syndrome xrays Danvers or Dr. Meyers? Suzanne 13:13:28 04/28/03 (5)
- Re: Navicular Syndrome xrays Danvers or Dr. Meyers? M. W. Myers, D.V.M. 16:41:19 05/03/03 (4)
  - Re: Navicular Syndrome xrays Danvers or Dr. Meyers? Suzanne 19:45:05 05/03/03 (3)
    - Re: Navicular Syndrome xrays Danvers or Dr. Meyers? M. W. Myers, D.V.M. 22:03:57 05/05/03 (0)
    - For Everyone My story about shoeing and Navicular !!!! Suzanne 16:28:50 05/05/03 (0)
    - For Everyone My story about shoeing and Navicular !!!! Suzanne 16:28:39 05/05/03 (0)

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: Hi, : Interestingly enough I spoke with my vet yesterday about the entire situation again. I have not seen the xrays myself yet but will this weekend. I asked again what is going on and she said there is erosion to the Navicular bone. Also, that she is "assuming" there is also erosion to the tendon. I was a little upset thinking that before recommending retirement of a horse other tests should be recommended. Nevertheless, I asked if the tendon were being irritated by that bone wouldn't the horse feel some pain? And she agreed that he would and that I would know if there was a problem. Right now he is a happy boy and feels very good and sound. She said I should continue to ride. I am now more confused than ever and will probably ride for the summer and see how he goes and then take him to a clinic an have another xray and ultrasound done. I have pretty much run out of extra money right now and if he goes off again I will know. : Thanks for you help. I would also like to hear from Dr Meyers if he is out here somewhere? : Thanks ! : Suzanne : : Suzanne, : : It's possible that there was enough prior damage that your horse is still at risk even though he's now evidencing as sound, and I would not want to discount what your vet has advised. Nevertheless, all things considered--especially with such improvement, I would want more specific and detailed diagnostic procedures and probably a second opinion before I wrote this horse off. : : ~~Danvers : : : :

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