Recent content by suem

Thanks all, just back from hospital where they have advised not to have op. worst news though is no riding allowed for 6 months. Apparently riding and ladder climbing are the two things that put most pressure on the tendon! Very unhappy as have just got my horse going beautifully. Oh well, at...

Thanks for the advice. Sounds like best to let nature take its course. Presume you have had experience of this. How long before you were back in the saddle?

:rolleyes:I have just ruptured my Achilles tendon and have been told that I will be in plaster for about 9 weeks. I do have the option of an operation to repair the rupture, but have been told that it is not usually done on people of my age (Iam 53). I need to do whatever will keep me riding for...

All, Thanks for the good advice and concerns. You will be pleased to hear that he is much sounder now and improving daily. I did get a second opinion and this vet confirmed that there was no infection and the pain was caused by needle flare. Another 2 weeks box rest on bute and glucosamine...

Good point about vet culpability - I do think that he is being very defensive, but at the same I also believe that he is doing all that he can and that the pain is not caused by infection. I will get 2nd opinion if no change over the weekend. My biggest question at the moment is how long...

Thanks for advice. Vet has been seeing him almost daily and is advising box rest and hot and cold tubbing. He is convinced that there is no infection.

Hi there, This is my first post, so hope my forum etiquette is OK! Would really welcome any thoughts on what to do about my 13 yo Section D who was diagnosed with coffin joint DJD a few weeks ago. Vet advised IRAP. First injection was fine, but after the second he was 9/10 lame within 24...