Bearded dragon has muscle spasms when she moves

[Drache613]

Hello,

Oh geez, giardia can cause a lot of balance issues absolutely. I am glad you got her all taken care of & that she is feeling better too. She should get back to normal soon!
Is she eating much yet?

Tracie

 

[Maninhotpink]

She is eating her crix like a pig but I am cutting down a bit and now she is enjoying the he'll out of swimming she submerged and swims gracefully it's beautiful lol

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That's great she is eating so well now. She must be feeling a lot better too & having fun swimming, also. I hope she continues to improve now.

Tracie

 

[Maninhotpink]

Okay I've been watching her walk and noticed that when she stops her stomach right near her hind legs is twitching. And she is doing better with her drunk walking but she doesn't walk she mostly swims but she won't walk that much.

 

[Maninhotpink]

I'm guessing what I'm asking is can parasites actually cause this?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Parasites can cause a myriad of issues, sure. It can contribute to poor absorption of vitamins, minerals, etc & be responsible for nutritional deficiencies.
Are you thinking she could have calcium issues?
I am glad to hear her walking has improved now. Can she climb at all & support her weight on all fours very well?
Do you have a video of her walking or moving around?
Is she going to the bathroom regularly?

Tracie

 

[Maninhotpink]

Every two days but she isn't really supporting herself all that well she just lays there. I mean it could be that her uvb is busted

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

When do you plan on getting a new UVB light for her?
She wont improve without being exposed to UVB. Her muscular weakness will improve much more quickly with a UVB light.
I hope that she is eating pretty well & basking. Let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

 

[Maninhotpink]

I don't know for sure if it is broken but I am buying one as soon as I get payed but today she supported herself up and stared at me and jumped back to her log and sat there

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Ok, great, I am happy you are getting her a light today. She definitely needs it!
Let us know how she likes her new light & how she is doing.

Tracie

 

[Maninhotpink]

Her eyes were a bit watery today and she hasn't pooped since thursday

 

[Maninhotpink]

Could it possibly be anything else?

 

[Maninhotpink]

I mean is giradia this deadly like it seems like she is getting better but now she is refusing to eat or poop I'm sorry it's just making me worried sick for her I don't know what to do I mean if it is a bad number of parasites does it take a toll on them ?

 

[Maninhotpink]

She finally pooped and the urate is mostly yellow she seems happy and relieved

 

[Maninhotpink]

She actually walked normal for once today and she ate salad!