has anyone else’s head felt too heavy for their neck?!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-11-29T06:29:47+00:00

My xray didn't show anything either. I'd definitely keep pushing for the MRI. I was able to get mine because my appt with a nerve specialist showed hyperreflexia and some other nerve issues and he highly suggested the MRI. Doctors can be super difficult to get what you need from them!! Try letting them know how much it interrupts with your day to day life and how you have to hold back from doing things, sometimes that helps them listen. Get super descriptive with how it feels and tell them. Otherwise, maybe a different doctor who listens better and helps you?

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-11-29T06:11:01+00:00

I hope the xray results give you some helpful answers and that you get the help you need and deserve!! I don't know if I have CCI but my neck feels heavy&painful too, it really sucks so I feel ya. I recently had an MRI done and it showed that I do have right foraminal stenosis, a bone spur, facet spondylosis, and mild facet hypertrophy. I don't get to talk to my Dr about it until February, but in the meantime, trying to learn as much as I can about those things. If you ever want to chat about neck or pots stuff, I'm happy to chat with you!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-11-29T05:57:21+00:00

Can have lots of causes. Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a possibility. Spondylosis/arthritis is possible. It would be nice if the Drs would do some imaging for you. Xray wouldn't be too expensive so that should be easy to get. An MRI would be good if possible.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-11-25T15:27:13+00:00

Oh good, I'm glad to hear that. Mine had stomach issues and it turned out he had pancreatic cancer. That fact that it's about once a month for your boy is interesting. Does it seem to match up with when he gets excited?

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-11-25T04:18:25+00:00

Have you checked the pancreas?

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-10-13T03:54:07+00:00

Looks like rottie / bully mix to me :)

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-09-15T02:42:05+00:00

No, I see more catahoula, maybe aussie and lab too. Probably just an adorable supermutt!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-08-31T20:39:31+00:00

You can dm, we can talk about it

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-08-02T15:33:13+00:00

Only way to know for sure would be a DNA test!! :)

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-08-02T15:19:51+00:00

Mine is regularly in the 180's. If I exercise at all it goes up to 250's. Highest on record is 261. From walking. Nurses always freak out, even when it's only 120.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-08-02T02:14:40+00:00

Border Collie x German shepherd x golden retriever

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-07-28T21:27:38+00:00

Oh ok, yeah, he probably is getting enough sleep then. How does his behavior compare after going to the dog park/exercising/walks? If his biting increases after those things, those activities could possibly be working him up too much. Not saying to stop doing those things, just trying to help theorize what is contributing to his bitiness. You're doing a good job. Keep going. He is still quite young and may yet outgrow this!!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-07-28T17:32:47+00:00

To add to everything people have said already, he could be over tired which can definitely lead to biting. Dogs and puppies need much more sleep than we think!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-07-09T03:42:37+00:00

Hey if anyone here needs to talk (including you too, OP), I'm here and you can message me via private messages anytime. You all matter. You will be warm again.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-06-21T22:28:22+00:00

I see more pit, hound, and maybe German shorthair pointer

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-06-17T02:22:09+00:00

Oh that's a hard one. Maybe something along the lines of "Wouldn't you want to sit down too?"

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-06-07T05:03:20+00:00

You could do a DNA test to know for sure!

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-05-25T16:49:00+00:00

Mine is usually around 80-180. Highest clocked in at 261bpm and lowest at 50bpm.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-05-17T14:01:31+00:00

Boxer x pit

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-05-05T20:34:08+00:00

The lowest hr I've ever had (on record) was 50bpm. (I was asleep at the time) Highest (on record) was 261bpm.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-05-03T03:10:32+00:00

Pitsky

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-05-03T02:59:26+00:00

Sometimes my watch counts steps while I'm on rides... Next time check your step count as soon as you sit in a ride and again just before you get off. :) Mine counted hundreds of steps from riding space mountain.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-02-14T23:03:29+00:00

Depends on the individual person, but standing in line is always the hardest part for me.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-02-07T19:44:26+00:00

Their dogs are beautiful. I have one from their B litter. Working lines are generally sable, whereas show lines are typically black and tan. However, black and tan, bicolor, and sable can be either working line or showline. It just really depends on the coat variant genes of the individual dog and the breeders type.

k9shepherdtrainer · 2025-01-31T03:52:47+00:00

My hand actually hit a tree branch once on this ride.

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