Is my Bearded Dragon impacted, gravid, or egg bound?

Leahg101

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Finley is a 5 year old beardie. she laid eggs in 2020, but not since then. I took her to the vet about a month ago because she hasnt been eating any veggies of any kind (which is rare) and only will sometimes eat live. The test came back with a high glucose of 660 and the specialist thought it was a tumor but her x-rays looked fine. I did two separate glucose tests after that and the levels are back to normal. Which means the tumor is less of a chance. the most recent test, my vet asked the specialist what she thinks and the specialist asked if she's ever laid eggs before. My vet suggests putting her on doxycycline for antibiotics and anti-inflammatory or get an ultrasound. But im really tight on money after paying so much for tests:(. As of now, she is not eating still, only mealworms & the critical care food (the vet suggested) ive been giving her. Her stomach has gotten bigger and in the test results it says her calcium and albumin is high, which can indicate her being gravid. But I don't feel any eggs on her stomach. Is it possible she's egg bound, impacted, or gravid. Maybe even parasites? Someone please help:(

(First two pages are from 8/7/23 - blood test and xray)
(Second two pages are from 8/17/23 -blood test and xray)
 

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Hazelthebeardeddragon

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Hazel
That would great..thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Im not sure what else to do anymore..
1 indicator she is Gracie is, Is she having rapid weight gain, can you feel eggs / see bumbs on her stomach that could be an egg, is she gaining weight near her back legs?

2. Is she restless?

3. Is she trying to dig?

(If you have solid flooring like tile I’d recommend getting a dig box just in case)
 

Leahg101

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1 indicator she is Gracie is, Is she having rapid weight gain, can you feel eggs / see bumbs on her stomach that could be an egg, is she gaining weight near her back legs?

2. Is she restless?

3. Is she trying to dig?

(If you have solid flooring like tile I’d recommend getting a dig box just in case)
She seems to have a little bit more energy than usual.
Her legs look the same its really just her belly thats grown, and ive tried feeling for eggs but i dont think i feel any. She does seem stressed a little. I havent noticed her digging but ill keep a closer eye on that. but i have excavator clay.
 

Hazelthebeardeddragon

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Hazel
She seems to have a little bit more energy than usual.
Her legs look the same its really just her belly thats grown, and ive tried feeling for eggs but i dont think i feel any. She does seem stressed a little. I havent noticed her digging but ill keep a closer eye on that. but i have excavator clay.
check out that video it may help
 

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