Thor

[Savor]

My son and daughter in laws mini schnauzer is 10 almost 11. In the past 2 weeks while sleeping he has cried out in severe pain and seemed to be almost frozen in place. Usually a very independent soul he has become very clingy and needs constant rubs. Took him to vet with three possibilities, seizure, brain tumor, or spinal cord problems. Vet prescribed prednisone and a muscle relaxer, and a steroid shot. The attacks have increase and meds seem not to be working some loss of bladder control. Appetite is good. We've had a second visit to the vet he doesn't recommend x Rays. Help we are lost.

[kerk2]

Agree with Margot......no x-rays? Can't believe it. I expect that is the FIRST thing a vet should want when no external signs can be found. And 'steroids' again.....as much as I read about the prescriptions of prednisone, you would think the vets are on commission.

IMO, not only are steroids (prednisone) bad, but it can cover up symtoms that you need to be aware of. I would taper him off of those right now.  

[Margot49]

I am so sorry about Thir and him not improving.
I have no idea why that Vet does not want to do x-rays!!  That could possibly tell if this is a skeletal ussue or something else internally night show up.
If it were me, I would be seeking a second opinion and fast!!  I kind if looked for Vets or Vet schools in your area and there seem to be a number or some within driving distance.
If you don't have a second Vet of choice, look up some then do a Google search for reviews.
I hope you can find the help you need.
Good luck and please come back to update.