Timbersmom Posted July 8, 2017 Author Posted July 8, 2017 Thank you! He is much the same. We hoped changing his seizure meds would cause a return of his coordination but that isn't the case so far. He still has difficulty perching and navigating. He is still in the "hospital" cage. He seems slightly better on the new meds, but not as improved as I hoped. We see the vet again Monday afternoon. Still hanging in there!
Luvparrots Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Have you tried Red Palm oil (https://store.Nutiva.com/red-palm-oil/). I remember Dave007 recommending it for grey health. I hope you are able to help your friend.
Timbersmom Posted July 11, 2017 Author Posted July 11, 2017 I've been adding red palm oil to his food since I read it here, which is practically the whole time I've had him. All suggestions are appreciated though! The vet visit went fine yesterday. Timber has regained the weight he lost with the supplemental formula feedings. He hasn't had any more seizures (that we have seen) on the new meds. The worst news was that the vet said he didn't really expect his functionality to improve much more. I've seen some improvement in the last two weeks and am still praying for a full recovery. However, if he stays handicapped we'll deal with it. I'm shopping for a small cage since this travel cage isn't made to be a permanent home.
judygram Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 still praying for a full recovery Stranger things have happened and who knows maybe he will recover fully but you know we all are praying for exactly that.
Kya Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Anything is possible. It is encouraging that the seizure meds seem to be working at this point. Hopefully you will continue to see improvements over time. Neurological damage does not usually show signs of repair very quickly. I have dealt with a lot of it in my life - my son was diagnosed with MS at age 13, I had a cockatiel who suffered a stroke and then a couple of years ago, we had a pup out of a litter that started having seizures at 2 weeks of age. And, I work in the health field. Improvement is always slow and steady, to the point that it is hard to notice at times. Give Timber a big kiss for me.
Timbersmom Posted July 16, 2017 Author Posted July 16, 2017 I will thanks! I see small signs of improvement. My husband had a stroke last fall so I know it isn't instantaneous recovery but it can come. I'm hopeful that the improvement will continue, maybe over months or years, but I've got time
Kya Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Has the vet suggested any sort of physical therapy activities? (I ask that like we could honestly get a grey to cooperate with said activities. You can tell I am still on my first cup of coffee.)
Timbersmom Posted July 17, 2017 Author Posted July 17, 2017 No, he didn't but I try to keep him as active as possible. I open the door of his little cage and he loves to get on top. It isn't easy for him and looks like a mini-workout but he makes it!
Greywings Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 If he is like people then the effort should do him good!
Timbersmom Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 I agree. I'm trying to give him as much space and activity as he's willing to put out.
Q9550 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 My heart just melted when i read this. I really hope things improve over time. All our prayers are with you and Timber.
Timbersmom Posted July 22, 2017 Author Posted July 22, 2017 Thank you. He is so much improved over his "low point." Even if he doesn't improve from where he is now, he is able to move around on his own and do many things he could do before on a smaller scale. He's a fighter!
Acappella Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Karen, I'm so glad that Timber has improved, and I hope things keep getting better. How did he react to the new cage?
Timbersmom Posted July 24, 2017 Author Posted July 24, 2017 He actually seems happy with it. It gives him more room to move around and the larger bars and correct spacing are a plus for his ability to get around. After 5 years of fighting change of any kind, he has become surprisingly receptive of changes since his poor health. I'd like to think he's smart enough to know he needs the changes. We still have to towel him for meds and supplemental feedings twice a day, and he has adapted to that as well. He will go and stand on the bottom of the cage (in the same spot or course) and allow us to scoop him up. Instead of fighting us and risk hurting himself, he seems to know it is necessary and is resigned to it.
murfchck Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 I am so happy to hear of his improvement! Big hugs!
birdhouse Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 That is really good to hear. Keep up the good work, guys!
Timbersmom Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 It's so good to see him doing "bird things" again!
Giannine Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 I am sorry I am just now reading all of this as I haven't been active in awhile except to post about Olive...so sorry to hear about Timber! How frustrating to not know what has caused such a drastic change. I am glad that he has improved and will pray he continues to.
kittykittykitty Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 I am very thankful for the improvement, praying for it to continue.
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