Strange lameness behind

[Sugar1987]

Hi,

I bought my girl almost a year ago now, she has presented with lameness sporadically for very short periods of time on and off for the last 9 months or so, had the vet give her a once over and couldn't find anything to worry about.
The last week the lameness has been more pronounced so have had the vet out today. She has no swelling/heat/lumps or bumps anywhere and was fine on the flexion tests, but they agreed she is lame and when they had watched me lunge they also said it appeared in both hind legs depending on which rein she was lunged on.
Vet was not sure of the cause so she will be going to the horspital for a few day for nerve block/lameness work ups next week and potentially an MRI.
Feeing a bit blue about it all hate the thought of her being in pain, have had all other avenues checked teeth/tack e.t.c.
Anyone experienced anything similar or can just offer any words of reassurance , worried about her
Also any tips on how to deal with the insurance company would be grateful, never claimed before.
Forgot to mention she has some unusual scarring on her sides coming down from the withers, unfortunately they weren't visible until she lost her winter coat.

Tea and choccie biscuits for all!

 

[Roody2]

have you had her back checked by the vet/chiropractor? Often hind leg lameness can be as a result of tension and/or unevenness in the back or pelvis.

Also, is there any coincidence between the lameness and her seasons? My old mare used to be crabby at certain times of the month and this could sometimes look like lameness.

Obviously it is good that you are working with the vet, I would keep working with them and see what happens with the tests.

With regards to your insurance company, it is best to let them know as soon as possible prior to your horse going in for tests, they will send you a claim form to fill in, your vet may have to fill some of it in as well. BEWARE though, check what you are covered for, most insurances will only pay for 50% of an MRI scan if agreed up front, they are not cheap so don't agree with the vet's to do an MRI unless you are absolutely sure that is what your horse needs.

Good luck!!

 

[Sugar1987]

Thanks for the reply!

The vet has had a look at her back and she has seen a chiro every couple of months, this has previously alleviated symptoms but not this time.

Not thought about any correlation between the lameness and her seasons before, will keep an eye on that in the future, she is not currently in season.

Thanks for the tips i've been trying to keep the insurance company as informed as possible, unfortunately only 50% of MRI scans are covered but its better then nothing.

 

[pricklyflower]

My boy was showing odd behind after coming back into work after a hamstring injury. He was sound in a straight line but very odd behind when lunged on both reins. It turned out to be tenderness in the opposite hamstring (offside) to the original injury plus changes in his hock on the nearside. Those two things together made him very odd looking behind. Maybe it could be two different things causing the lameness.

She's in the best place next week and hopefully you will know more. Keep us updated.

 

[Maggie2009]

I wondered about sacro Illiac problems if there is no other plausible explanation.I would suggest getting a Chiropractor out to assess her as they are very skilled at dealing with these kind of problems.Always ask your Vet first though as they like the courtesy of being referred to regarding other treatments.