Swollen Toe and Knee. What could be causing?

[aferg34]

Any help is greatly appreciated. Looks like grout. Seems like a trip to the vet is necessary.

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. The swelling could be caused by MBD or gout. Another possible he could have hurt his toe on the hammock. Beardies get their nails caught in them and can cause injury. How long has he had swollen joints?

 

[kerib86]

Mine is having the exact same issue! Left knee looks a bit knobby and the right ankle is swelling. Appt tomorrow, update with yours !???

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Those areas look like they are shedding, or not?
I certainly hope it isn't gout, he is awfully young! Can you review your tank setup for us, such as the type/brand of UVB, supplementation, foods offered, etc so we can be sure it is all correct?
How long have these areas been swollen?

Tracie

 

[Cash]

Same thing is going on with my beardie! Vet is closed on weekend...anyone have any ideas?

 

[kerib86]

I've been in tears all day my prognosis was correct...she had metabolic gout....elbows, ankle and knee as well as crystals in her urates which were also developing in her joints...no cure.
.happened suddenly even with beSt lighting you can buy and careful husbandry...we just can not replicate the environment to where they really belong...all I can do until we come up with a good medication is give her 5ml of tart cherry juice concentrate, to aid in breaking dowm uric acids, metacam for the pain and swelling and plenty of water everyday....

 

[CooperDragon]

That's too bad about the diagnosis. The dark cherry juice should help along with the extra hydration. Did the vet prescribe Allopurinol? That can be administered to keep the gout under control going forward. There is no cure but it can be managed. Unfortunately this is becoming rather common. While it can be related to diet or environment, I think a lot of it comes down to poor genetics due to sloppy mass breeding practices.

 

[kerib86]

Absolutely and no he didn't provide that medication should I order it myself and dose? She's 108 grams which was better than 88 grams she weighed last time....I don't want it to progress

 

[CooperDragon]

The weight gain is good. I'd ask the vet about the allopurinol. Otherwise Tracie might be able to help you with it. I'd get the dark cherry juice/extract going in the meantime though.

 

[kerib86]

Yeah I got some tart cherry extract **** was expensive ! But worth it. Gave her 5ml of that, more water, and her food paste...it just seems like it's spreading all over

 

[CooperDragon]

It can spread quickly but hopefully the cherry extract will help to flush her system a bit and keep it under control. If you need a re-fill, Tracie has some black cherry powder on her website and it's only $8. http://www.bug-de-lite.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=Black_Cherry_Powder

 

[kerib86]

Thank you for that....is there a real quality of life dealing with this for her? Even through daily medications will she be in pain and it continue to worsen?? this is just so sad..

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Oh dear, it is gout then, poor thing.
It is essential that she gets the allopurinol because that helps to inhibit uric acid production.
Do you think the would prescribe it for her? It will likely get worse if not treated.
They can live a good quality of life, if it is managed properly without much of any pain.
Be sure the greens are low oxalate greens.
Let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

 

[kerib86]

Thank you....I'm so scared and sad for her I can't believe this is happening to my baby...where can I purchase that medicine for her? Do you sell?

 

[kerib86]

Desperately need allopurinol!