Re: Stiff Neck
BP&A (scuba@b022.aone.net.au)
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:56:23 +1000
Laura G. Causey (305) 293-1442 wrote:
>
> Hi Group- I'm having a problem maybe someone can help me with. My horse
> has responded adversely to either the adequan in a shot or the shot nicked
> something in his neck. It was done by a vet (not me, thank goodness) and
> bled slightly afterwards. It took about 2 weeks to show up but now his
> neck is very hard and swollen on that side, with all the typical symptoms
> of a sore neck. We're treating him with bute, dmso laced with ?, a muscle
> relxant, and pregnasone. The swelling is down some, and of course the
> behavior better on bute (we've been treating him for a week already), but
> it is still hard and swollen.Any advice greatly appreciated!Thanks in
> advance!
> Laura and Kitir in Florida
> causeyl@mail.firn.edu
Try gentle massage on the lump to disperse it.
Anne