PREPARING TO FAINT - What I Do After my Service Dog Alerts (& fainting on camera w/ dog responding)

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POTS Awareness - fainting on camera with my Service Dog alerting and responding! Suggested next video: what does fainting FEEL like?! • What Does FAINTING Fee...
We are still figuring out exactly what's going on, but the way it's been described to me is that I suffer from dysautonomia/POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) & orthostatic intolerance which leads to vasovagal syncope, or neurocardiogenic syncope. No matter the cause, this video goes over what I do after my service dog alerts to syncope. I show the service dog alerting before the faint, and myself passing out on camera so you can watch the response the way it really happens. My response to fainting varies based on the dysautonomia episode symptoms, but in general, this is how I mitigate symptoms of passing out!
Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases that can affect the cardiovascular system. Syncope, Dysautonomia, and POTs (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) are the most common forms. Neurocardiogenic syncope, or vasovagal syncope, is very disabling and I hope this video of my dysautonomia attack helps with POTS awareness and dysautonomia awareness!
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@AviatorGamer 3 года назад

I’ve never passed out before but what does it feel if you don’t mind me asking?

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

I made a video about that! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TC3CLN04mac.html

@AviatorGamer 3 года назад

@@MommingwithMigraine thank you!

@poppy_equestrian_ 3 года назад

It feels like (for me at lease) you feel super dizzy and a little bit Norshire‘s. Then you wake up on the ground. Feels like you waking up in the morning almost. You can’t remember falling asleep. Hope that helps

@zoe-qt5fd 3 года назад

you get kinda nauseous and your vision and hearing goes weird and then goes out and its like youre getting farther away from reality and then you wake up confused and dizzy on the floor somewhere but sometimes its more sudden and you just wake up with no major warning

@azsli2 3 года назад

I get super hot. My back feels like its burning. My chest gets tight and I get dizzy then everything goes black.

@lg9428 3 года назад

How is everyone so casual. Am I the only one who is amazed that dogs can sense these things in us when we have absolutely no clue.

@hanahc3525 3 года назад

I’m used to it idk about everyone else. I’ve had a service dog for years

@ameliamedici9361 3 года назад

Omg ikr

@brendonwertz7257 3 года назад

They’re so smart it amazes me. I’m hoping to get a service dog for my panic attacks someday

@hanahc3525 3 года назад

@@brendonwertz7257 having a service dog for anxiety or a panic disorder is not always a good idea. It brings a lot of attention to you as well as a lot of confrontational people. You also have to constantly communicate with people so they don’t distract the dog

@xoxo2226 3 года назад

He alerted her whole MINUTES before the actual faint. I usually only have 30 seconds to run off before I crash.

@isabellalesher8487 3 года назад

Doggo protecc Doggo get snacc But most importantly Doggo lick to tell an atacc

@felipelemegradowski6308 3 года назад

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

@ArseAllowance 3 года назад

Underated comment

@isabellalesher8487 3 года назад

OMG THANK YOU FOR THE LIKES!!!!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

This comment deserves WAY more likes.

@isabellalesher8487 3 года назад

OMG THANK YOUUUUU .//////.

@KennM12 4 года назад

buddy gave you so much warning in advance! i never knew that was possible. so crazy

@MommingwithMigraine 4 года назад

He's a life saver! 😍

@jodeedugger7570 3 года назад

Service dogs are so amazing

@melted1980 3 года назад

My roommates lab was annoying in my mouth the other day. I realized how sick I felt. I tested my blood. My sugar numbers were dangerously high and I was able to take care of myself before it got bad. Dogs are amazing creatures

@jessicasevigny1206 3 года назад

@@MommingwithMigraine Buddy did great with alert, one thing try when you pass out have your legs to the point where he can still apply pressure when your out and make sure he is half way over with his body. He’ll be able to use his weight evenly for but still should be able reach your arm to nibble and lick while your out.

@sav.325 3 года назад

"We're going to hem those curtains" is 100% me after I faint. My family is always confused how I act so okay and normal like nothing bad just happened. I had to laugh about that.

@mkg2124 3 года назад

Anyone else randomly brought here by the RU-vid algorithm?

@isabellalesher8487 3 года назад

meeee

@TheMoonsPyre 3 года назад

Me but I have migraines... Sooooo....

@Devo_gx 3 года назад

Just did, and I have absolutely no clue how. Wasn't even looking at service animal stuff or health things lately

@AshleesBathroom 3 года назад

I was watching SD things, so it wasn't exactly random. But the initial SD videos certainly were.

@rajoba7981 3 года назад

Yes! From watching Molly Burke, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard and others.

@siestaciara7247 3 года назад

I find it absolutely fascinating how dogs can alert for medical things like this. They're so incredibly smart and hard-working. Also, at 19:48 Buddy said "you're not going anywhere else, stay here"

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

His paw thump 😄 what a power move

@balamb25 3 года назад

So how's it feel to be chosen by the mysterious algorithm? lol, i was wandering in video game vids and this was recommended. I clicked and was fascinated by seeing a world I never knew existed. This was really informational and I wish you the best!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Thank you! Feels pretty good hahaa 😄 if it keeps up, it'll really open up the opportunity to provide for my family even with the disabilities. I'm so thankful 🙏

@CutiesbyKelly 3 года назад

Me too!

@krist3nmari38 3 года назад

I was looking through true crime when i found this haha

@TheNeonCupcake 3 года назад

@@krist3nmari38 I'm here through true crime as well!

@toolsoffantasy 3 года назад

Also in video games!! Absolutely wild, but amazing that she has such a good support system!!

@samaraleger5707 3 года назад

the fact that buddy can predict it so early it’s so crazy

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

He really surprises me sometimes!

@auntieguac5817 3 года назад

"I wish weighted blankets weren't so heavy" lol, i get that feeling

@annamcknight9153 3 года назад

They come in different weights. Check online.

@auntieguac5817 3 года назад

@@annamcknight9153 yup. I know. You know. Congratulations.

@gingerslife4856 3 года назад

I can't sleep without two weighted blankets change sheets is a nightmare

@yoonjinpark8308 3 года назад

Yeah me too, but for some reason I'm fine when my SDIT gives me DPT. Weird.

@oceanesta5131 3 года назад

You should totally get a "fainting basket", where you keep compression socks, snacks, hand sanitizer, a water bottle, etc. That way there's only one thing to grab!

@soxpeewee 3 года назад

Smelling salts?

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Yep! I've got one! Just didn't bring it over for filming.

@1purplerose 3 года назад

That's exactly what I would do. 😁

@LaviniaDeMortalium 3 года назад

@@soxpeewee smelling salts were historically another name for ammonia, which isn't good to inhale, and woke the individual by the sheer potency of the smell.

@soxpeewee 3 года назад

@@LaviniaDeMortalium People still use them today. You don't sit there and sniff them all day. A quick whiff can help revive people. If she is for example in a bad location where she could be hurt might be useful to stay awake slightly longer.

@1KITIG 3 года назад

I love how calm Buddy is while alerting, he’s obviously alerted - but he handled it better than most dogs while they’re alerted.

@Spiderpig_the_pig 3 года назад

He handled that better than a lot of people would

@ifinicle 3 года назад

So true. Several years ago, I saw a brief video clip where a woman was having HUGE problems with her dog attacking her, randomly...Turns out, she had newly developed epilepsy out of nowhere and once they realized that that was the dogs way of alerting her, they trained him to lick her instead of biting her. He turned into her epilepsy-alert dog and now, she knows that she has mere minutes to get on the ground ahead of the episode. Blew my mind back then.

@AshleesBathroom 3 года назад

The look Buddy gave you as you got up to get the pressure cuff was like: Bruh... Like he was judging you for getting up. "You're not well, get back here hooman." It was the funniest and cutest thing. He's so protective over you.

@DarkValorWolf 3 года назад

a girl in my EP class once fainted while at the top of the rope climb, the teacher noticed her lack of responding, subsequent going limp before losing grip completely and managed to get below her and prepare to catch her and it all went well, she woke up crying not knowing what was going on or what happened, it was a scary sight for 12 year old me. This video was very informative and would've been amazing if it had been around back then and shown after class after it happened.

@prayersponytails6227 3 года назад

I was crying at how sweet Buddy was. I’m not even pregnant right now, I don’t even consider myself a dog person, but I’m crying happy tears. ☺️

@TopOtheMorntoya 3 года назад

Random algorithm generator done me good!! Never knew this was a thing, what an amazing dog, and you seem to be pretty great too!! I'll subscribe and stick around!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Rock on! Welcome!

@LalaMedic25 3 года назад

Ditto Except this is such an odd coincidence that a) I’ve never heard of these conditions and b) I just had my teenage daughter investigated for dizziness, postural hypotension and vagal-syncope (no seizure activity). I’m a medic and she fainted in front of me a few times so my family doctor took it seriously. The cardiologist appreciated having a detailed assessment and history from a medic. However, both the postural hypotension and syncope were ruled anxiety induced and non-pathological. I shall learn more about the conditions described in this video and incorporate some of your techniques. Oh - and I am a chronic debilitating migraine sufferer. Thanks for posting this informative video.

@JackdawWatcher 3 года назад

I feel this is the best video to get randomly recommended too, it can actually help people when they see someone faint or they themselves faint in the future!

@TheMoonsPyre 3 года назад

I have bad undiagnosed migraines and holy shit, the random algorithm probably just blessed me with useful knowledge!

@TheMoonsPyre 3 года назад

@A google account As a migraine sufferer and someone close with another who suffers from POTS, even if your accusation were true, it’s by far the best faked fainting spell out there. Also, this fainting spell is genuine. But I’d love to see your proof otherwise!

@barajag1573 3 года назад

My poodle started to alert me before I faint (POTS) at 10 weeks.... no training at all but she alerts 30 mins (exactly) before I faint! 3 years on and she helps me a lot! She’s truly amazing😍

@Y2KFrench 3 года назад

That is amazing!!

@haroldcarlson2775 3 года назад

Not gonna lie, I cried a little bit when you fainted and your dog started to try and bring you out of it. Thank you for sharing.

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Awww 😭 he does do so much for me

@lyssaloves03 3 года назад

When I was pregnant, i fainted and threw up every time they put a needle anywhere near me. I hate fainting so much, i dont wanna know what it's like to faint multiple times a day. You're a very strong woman, even stronger for doing this while pregnant. I wish you and baby all the best health 💕

@doziing 3 года назад

this was in my recommended and WOW need me a caring husband like that, also "don't show your butt it's too nice" is the best statement i've ever heard

@trish8321 3 года назад

19:38 When you get up, Buddy's face is like "Are you serious right now?" 😂😂😂

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Hahahaha and I get back and he grins. That's hilarious 😆

@jubjub594 3 года назад

Momming with Migraine And then slaps his hand on top of yours lol. “Stay.”

@PrincessPoohs 3 года назад

😂 thank you, I didn’t notice that the first time around!

@emmalawson1504 3 года назад

@@jubjub594 noticed him doing these too! Clever buddy! 🥰🥰🥰

@Beatngu23 3 года назад

"Oh and by the way, we're gonna hem those curtains" 🤣🤣🤣 she's such a sweetheart!

@socpuppet7584 3 года назад

She’s like wait lemme get to my fainting couch! What a queen.

@isitedible7121 3 года назад

I don’t even care what anyone says. Golden retrievers are so freaking cute.

@jacobalexander1773 3 года назад

They are so adorable 😍💓

@Jordana01 3 года назад

But everyone agrees?? What do you think people say??? xD

@isitedible7121 3 года назад

@@Jordana01 my mom’s friend would have jumped six feet in the air if she saw a golden retriever. She thinks they are scary.

@mianitsche8245 3 года назад

@@isitedible7121...how??? What does she think about other breeds?

@isitedible7121 3 года назад

@@mianitsche8245 well she thinks dogs in general are scary but the bigger breeds would make her run down the block and she don’t run.

@joanfergusonsgirl4774 3 года назад

I started to freak out when she began eating the chips. I was like "oh god please be careful don’t faint mid eating" 😳

@user-fm4pm4fb1k 3 года назад

Same!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Everyone's so worried about the chips 🥰 I don't worry about it because the faint doesn't surprise me. I can feel symptoms coming and going & Buddy gives me indications too.

@greenpeacesign420 3 года назад

I agree. It doesn't seem safe to be eating if she's about to faint.

@eley666 3 года назад

@@greenpeacesign420 eating can prevent the faint from happening, though. She knows her body, don't worry.

@MrWaningbutterfly 3 года назад

As a fainter, yeah its not a surprise, you don’t go from awake to passed out instantly its a slow and quite annoying “i have stuff to do, but I’m stuck here because my body is doing this i wish it would just hurry up and get on with it” sort of feeling How loud the ringing in your ears is, whether your vision is completely gone and if you can see static and how much (the symptoms are VERY dynamic) you know if you are about to faint and how soon. Ive done silly things like run upstairs to get to a mattress before i pass out even after my vision is pretty badly gone, it sounds reckless but you will hear the ringing get louder, see your vision shrinking, not be able to get enough oxygen and have your muscles start to fail. you have real time feedback of whats going on and definitely know when its time to stop everything and just lie there. Plus the chips help and besides that after the first few episodes it gets very dull just stopping everything so you get a bit fidgety You also have a pretty high likelihood of avoiding a complete faint if you can do some of these things (or at least i do) so the sprint up the stairs can be the difference between passing out and feeling awful or skipping straight to recovery and just being very careful not to get up too soon

@lyndabird9401 3 года назад

I’m a Jessica Kellgren Fosard fan and you both do a beautiful job of letting people glimpse the impact chronic illness/disability has on people’s lives. Your challenge is real. This is invaluable information and your perspective is so positive.

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

@heathermorris9252 3 года назад

I’ve never been so captivated and so scared at the same time. I’ve never heard of this before today. I’m extremely glad for the random algorithm that brought me here. Expanding the knowledge base is always a good thing. Thank you for the video! What a good puppers! ❤️

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

I'm so glad! Thanks!

@PhilTaylorPhotog 3 года назад

RU-vid just recommended this to me.. I self trained my pup Lumi as a diabetic alert dog (but not a service dog) and he's been fantastic at alerting to my high and low blood sugar. We only trained him with the same alert (pawing at me) for both cases but in the last 6 months he's started licking me specifically for low blood sugar. They're amazing animals and I wish the medical profession here in Aus valued their use more. Enjoyed watching your vid and hope you're staying well. Props to your hubby too...I have a very supporting wife and sometimes forget to thank her.

@tomatassnkuchne9216 3 года назад

Lumi is in my heart too. Great job Phil

@reneeubry9065 Год назад

I hope you now understand that your dog is a service dog since your dog can mean the difference between life and death. We lost a friend 8 Sept 2022 who would have been alive if he had a diabetic alert Service dog. I starting training a 14 week pup that was given to me to be a medial alert dog. She mad it clear I was getting ready to have an issue (2-3 hours before) and she is less than 6 mo now. She let me know and was going to quit alerting even after i did something to control the situation. Too awhile to settle back down but she was right on the money.

@jbreezy101 Год назад

That may qualify him as a service dog. Ask your doctor

@PhilTaylorPhotog Год назад

@@reneeubry9065 In Australia where I live, a service dog needs to pass a heavily regulated series of obedience tests. Lumi is obedient as a pet, but wouldn't come close to passing those tests.

@sandycz8127 Год назад

Lumi is indeed a service dog!

@NiaJustNia 3 года назад

Me: "Excuse me, I think I'm going to faint. I'm just going to get on the floor. Excuse me." Everyone not used to chronic illness: "What?! Are you okay?! Should I call someone?!"

@shimmyalot 3 года назад

Thankfully my Dysautonomia isn't bad enough that it makes me faint so I've never needed to go to the floor for that reason but I have a head injury and before I went to a year and a half of brain rehab (actually sometimes it still happens but not as frequently) my legs would pretty frequently drop out from underneath me and I'd suddenly be spending some floor time until they decided to work again. I also have a bad back and so I've spent time laying on the floor cause that's where I was most comfortable and I've gotten werid looks when I say to someone who's doesn't have similar issues or doesn't know about mine that I could use some floor time or that I'm gonna lay down on the floor cause my back is killing me.

@NiaJustNia 3 года назад

@@shimmyalot I've never fainted to the point of full loss of consciousness, I usually feel it then get on the floor. I do go deaf for a while, so I don't think I'm far off lights out

@shimmyalot 3 года назад

@@NiaJustNia yeah, doesn't sound like you're that far off. My balance just gets off and I get kinda dizzy and sometimes my vizion gets a little weird. I don't know how to explain it exactly it's kinda like wearing the wrong glasses everything looks smaller and farther off. And my head gets kinda foggy I guess is the right word.

@aris6756 3 года назад

Lol sounds like me when I laugh too much and get an asthma attack xD all my friends always freak out.

@NiaJustNia 3 года назад

@@aris6756 Yes! You reach that stage where your laugh is just a wheeze but you still can't stop laughing and you just sound like a bellows as you scramble for your inhalers 😂

@cloudjumperfox6077 3 года назад

I have fainted many times it's scary at first. I just remember as a kid always running over to a bed or couch and passing out. Now that I'm older I got a beautiful dog who helps me so much. Which is amazing when I have 2 small boys who cant be alone. Water soft place and let people know best advice and cuddle your puppy

@Rose.Galaxy 3 года назад

I loved the almost drunk sounding "we're gonna hem those curtains". I learned a lot about fainting today

@deniellewidener5254 3 года назад

This video was so beautiful, and made me cry. My anxiety alert service dog passed away recently and this just made me miss him so much. The unbreakable bond between service dog and owner. ❤️

@jbreezy101 Год назад

So sorry. You have a new service dog?

@judilynn9569 3 года назад

Dogs are just magical.

@sarahkwast1250 3 года назад

THANK YOU! This is long but please read it if you can. I have POTS and get nearly to but don't fully faint. I had my husband watch this video because I want a POTS alert dog to tell me when I need to lay down and when it is not safe to get up. I wanted him to see what Buddy does so we can explain what I need my dog to do. After watching you faint he told me I actually brown out for a 30 seconds to a minute sometimes. I had no idea! He also said he watched your face as you gradually progressed after the alert and saw the same changes in your face that he sees in mine! Apparently both you and I have changes in our eyes when an episode is coming on. He said he saw your eyes go from bright and 'smiley' with the outside corners up, to gradually less bright with the outside corners moving down. He said my eyes do the same, and both you and I will still smile and joke even when our eyes droop. Now, thanks to this video, he knows to watch for certain changes in my face to know when I need to slow down and when I need to rest for a bit. He also said he is going to start massaging my legs when I have an episode. It is such an obvious thing but neither of us thought of it. Thank you so much for posting this video! It has been such a huge help to both me, as someone dealing with POTS, and my husband who is my support system. ❤️

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

I'm sorry you're going through this but super thrilled that you found the video so helpful. It's why I'm willing to post such personal stuff in the first place. I never noticed that about my eyes, but we have noticed that when I'm "declining" I seem disinterested because I have trouble making expressions. That's gotta be part of it. I'll have to watch the video back and pay attention for that. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know that this made a difference for you!

@sarahkwast1250 3 года назад

@@MommingwithMigraine My husband has massaged my legs during an episode three times since watching your video. It is AMAZING how quickly it can help!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

@@sarahkwast1250 YESSSS that is awesome!!

@lilliannejones9829 3 года назад

I have a service cat she alerts me for seizures. I get them randomly

@Jade-fs9kh 3 года назад

I wish I could teach my cat 😧

@Lilyium 3 года назад

@Caramel Cupcake yeah it's because cats can sometimes be wild cards and aren't as reliable as a dog but if free fly is saying the truth, then it is what it is

@ginothecatandcocothehamste2655 3 года назад

Lol how do you train a cat to do that

@katecourt4242 3 года назад

Its was simple for me, my cat was abandoned under a fire station pole, when I saw her she climbed they the vets bars and sucked on my neck, I kept her in my top pocket til she was old enough to be without me, as such she has always slept on me, each morning if I wake and she is sitting on my chest I take my bp straight away, it's always on the floor, so I stay flat til it comes up, then she gets off. For the rest of the day she is in the room but u would never see her, if I get an episode during the day she walks up puts her arms in the air and cries pick me up, the second I pick her up I sit on the floor and within 2 mins I'm passed out and she stays on my chest the whole time. No i don't take her out not because of her species because she is 19 years old, so for the longest time my cat did inside the house my dog outside the house. I wish to clarify service dogs aren't trained to fetch the are given assigned skills once they know u they will extend their skills. My poor dog I had him 12hrs when we had to fly between states and someone stole my car at the airport and security refused to help my dog and 2 autistic kids because he didn't want fur on the seat. I called the police and they drove me 3hrs home, he did not pee for 22hrs I was hysterical and he slept thru the whole thing he's always been the chillest dog I ever met, but he doesn't lick he paws me.

@katecourt4242 3 года назад

@Caramel Cupcake this is old school a lot of people with anxiety has different animals especially lizards, stroking them is their skill, as long as u have a certified card u can go anywhere.

@IcePrincessje 3 года назад

Is great you inform people about what you go through. It was more difficult than I thought to see you faint. Your husband is an angel

@EowynSoup 3 года назад

This is incredible. I fainted and my dog woke me too, she's not a service dog and it was a one-off faint, but it's amazing that they know what to do. Your bond with Buddy is so strong, he loves you very much!

@lizarr7176 3 года назад

I have never experienced anything remotely like this, but learning about it, and seeing it was really . . . fascinating? Like, not in a cool way obviously, but I learned so much watching this! I think it's really important for people who don't suffer from health problems like these to also have correct information about them, because it helps us be more empathetic and understanding, and respond correctly if situations arise.

@elliem.8537 3 года назад

It's really nice to see you in a committed relationship, I often worry I'll be too much of a burden with my illness. I'm glad to know there are people out there who are willing to help us ill people.

@natradvicfire3102 3 года назад

Laughed at loud at "we're gonna hem those curtains" 😂 Like yeah, that's really what I was paying attention to

@middleC17 3 года назад

Nice profile picture =)

@natradvicfire3102 3 года назад

@@middleC17 Lolll thanks! 😄 I really like your picture, too!

@Katelinized 3 года назад

@@middleC17 ooo

@susans7091 3 года назад

A lot of people do their curtains like that on purpose!

@emc5807 3 года назад

Dogs are so smart. It’s incredible that they can detect this stuff.

@TheDogGidget 3 года назад

This actually made me cry. The pure love/trust you have with your dog is so beautiful. And your husband seems so wonderful you are so lucky to have him!

@hacar3349 3 года назад

Dogs are like the most trustworthy, loyal, alerting and kind animals We’re lucky to even have them

@catmomjill 3 года назад

It's amazing how out pets can help us. I had a cat that would wake me for low blood sugar. (RIP) In an airport, I asked a woman sitting near me: "Are you aware your bag is meowing?" She said that the cat would alert her to epileptic episodes.

@dreamster8264 3 года назад

" oh by the way, we're going to hem those curtains!" Your positivity is so inspiring, it's what I needed today :) That's going to be one lucky baby to have such an optimistic and loving family

@alyssalangley5701 3 года назад

totally agree!

@madisonhoward2524 3 года назад

I cannot imagine a man caring enough about me to do something like this for me for example when I have panic attacks. It’s hard to believe men like this exists. Congrats on your pregnancy and your ever so helpful and loving husband.

@SkittyBlackfire 3 года назад

You have surrounded yourself with terrible people, never settle for someone who wouldn't do this for you. I swear, they exist.

@Alexxx050709 3 года назад

Good caring people exist. I promise. Don’t ever settle for someone who doesn’t show you this amount of love.

@joycetaylor8057 3 года назад

Yeah...I would have been left on the floor to fend for myself or he might have awakened me to see when supper was going to be ready.

@DreamQuillRose 3 года назад

I have a friend who gets panic attacks. So does her husband, for different reasons. So each of them supports the other when it happens. Maybe you could look for someone who has a similar issue?

@nicnaciswack8681 2 года назад

@@joycetaylor8057 it's sad

@PudzPudz3 3 года назад

Chronic illness sucks so much. I'm so glad you have Buddy and an amazing husband to help make life a little bit easier and safer.

@wilikot5394 3 года назад

As a prior EMT for 18 years (as a volunteer FF/EMT) I am glad to see you telling the general pubic of the particulars of this condition so untrained persons will know how to help and not panic. This is deeply personal and we all want to help you deal with this condition. I am so proud of you and your humanness(?) . I will be there for you or anyone in like condition that I may encounter. Thank you.

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Thank you for the hard, selfless work that you did. I appreciate that a lot - I post because I know that seeing it makes such a huge difference, but it isn't always easy to be the one that's "out there." 💜

@Mar1l1ze 3 года назад

This was one of the most educational videos I have seen in a long time. Thank you for letting us in. Your team is great and I wish you well for the rest of your pregnancy.

@brendacallaway6333 3 года назад

My son suffers migraines. I dont think he faints but I will have him watch this. Thanks for all the great info.

@themaddiemads 3 года назад

Wow, I can’t imagine how much different my life would be if I had that much warning before one of my fainting episodes. Buddy is incredible!! I’m lucky if I can make it down to the ground in time because I have to rely on my puny human senses.

@samsmart1392 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing what helps you... my wife goes right out, sometimes without warning while walking across the floor. I've had to catch her numerous times and she's not allowed to be alone in water (she has to be accompanied during baths ever since I walked in to check on her and she was sliding under the water). Thankfully she hasn't had anything since we've been expecting(yes, our first), but it really helps to know how to help her in case they come back, which I hope doesn't happen, but after 4 years, I'm not holding my breath. One thing I did have to do was keep our marriage certificate and a wedding photo handy as she has had episodes where the fainting was followed by up to 2 hours of amnesia-she didn't recognize me or anyone from her family's voice when we called around to try and snap her out of it. Oh yeah, and the Dr.s can't find anything wrong.

@nicnaciswack8681 2 года назад

Of course not I'm in the same boat drs really of no help

@mariannecstasy 3 года назад

I’m so glad I came to this video!!!!! You’re an inspiration and God bless doggies and all service pets ♥️ what a blessing they are

@rrrrmcg408 3 года назад

How does the dog know? Absolutely fascinating

@someoriginalname5660 3 года назад

It's all about the scent! These dogs are trained to respond to certain changes of smell (human body will release different hormones right before passing out and the dog will be able to sense it)

@boogiebeat09 3 года назад

Physical signs are also part of their training.

@shannonk5361 3 года назад

They're trained to pick up on subtle changes in their handler, and how to respond accordingly. Amazing animals and the people who train them 💗

@louisastone3510 3 года назад

@@someoriginalname5660 I swear *my* dog can't smell all of that! 😂

@emichelle19 3 года назад

Change in his owner's scent, physical cues, some dogs are just born with the ability to sense things and don't need much training. I saw a story about a 2 year old child who was having either fainting episodes or seizures and their family dog (not even a service dog) would start acting strange about 15 minutes before every episode. They tested it by putting the dog in another room and he was pacing and trying to get out about 15 minutes before the child had an episode. It was a change in smell in the child's brain chemicals.

@daynal 3 года назад

It's not awkward at all and do not feel embarrassed about your POTS! It is insane how Buddy alerted you!

@pen6666 3 года назад

You can literally see it coming in your eyes, there is a definite change & glassiness that comes over them.

@deebee9151 3 года назад

What a wonderful dog Buddy is! I imagine his presence must be so comforting at these times, it looks so scary!

@ShelbyAlexis1 3 года назад

I love that the dog is so receptive to you but can we acknowledge such a loving and present husband? The fact that he has to see his pregnant wife go through this takes such a strong man! Keep fighting!! ❤️❤️

@PogoDarnexx 3 года назад

Epic Dog and epic Husband. Also the "Just don't show your butt it's too nice" haha :D

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Gotta make 'em feel loved 😘 Thanks!

@melodyjwilloughby 3 года назад

To funny. I had to laugh at that statement....

@Minamoshi_shifter4 3 года назад

I was looking for this

@emc3005 3 года назад

I never realized service dogs could assist with fainting. A dear friend of mine also suffers from migraines and fainting. I sent her the link to your video. She started a Migraine Sufferers group on FB and is has spoken to different medical communities about the challenges migraineurs face. Since what I've seen of your videos shows similar experiences in terms of symptoms yet very different resources than are available to my friend, I suggested she might reach out to you. You are so blessed to have such a reliable team on your side, and thank you for sharing your story in such an open and vulnerable way.

@RachelLWolfe 3 года назад

To have a dog that can tell your when you're about to faint is priceless. I have suffered from chronic migraine for over 20 years, and have only fainted 2 or 3 times, but never had any real warning. The last time I fainted I was at work, and a coworker saw me struggling and caught me before I hit the tile floor. Thankfully it doesn't happen often but it's scary. God bless girl, and don't apologize for your aphasia. I truly understand the struggle. Hugs!

@YvonneMarieElliott Год назад

Idk why i started watching these videos but i just want to cry when it happens to you so im so grateful you are kind enough to share with us. I am also grateful for your team. God bless you, you are so kind and make a great teacher!😊

@AWATLEW 3 года назад

I’m in intently watching the fainting spell making sure she will be ok and then she randomly says... “By the way, we’re going to hem those curtains.”

@CeliaCavalli 3 года назад

Was watching videos about dogs and you popped up this is a whole new genre of videos I’ve never known about. Congrats on the pregnancy!

@diannaw 3 года назад

I just saw the love of a mom and her baby, a husband and wife, and a dog and his dog bed. Oh and an owner and dog.

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Imagine with pregnant hormones 😅 AMPLIFIED. So much love in this house 🏠

@commonsenseuniversitydoesn8559 3 года назад

I was recommended your channel by RU-vid. I have neurocardiogenic syncope. I sometimes feel, like no one knows what I go through. Your video was very encouraging. You are an inspiration. You are so brave, to let us into your world.

@Zippy-the_Pinhead 3 года назад

Hello Ruby. My name is Kevin. I first was introduced to you from a video I saw on SBSK. That video introduced both yourself and your friend Avery. That video led me to your RU-vid page. I have watched many of your videos since then. I, like yourself, have disabilities. However, I don't like the word "disability". I much rather use the word "Ability" because that best represents who we are as people. Your story has touched me in a way that is so uplifting. You represent all the Best qualities that a person can have. You are so very special and you have brought such a positive light to my life. I find myself sad and lonely at times, but after watching your wonderful videos, I am left feeling very happy. So happy that I cry with tears of joy. You are such an inspiration to others. I don't know if you know just how much you touch others with your positive light, but I want you to know that you are loved and appreciated. Please continue to post your inspirational videos for all the world to see.I especially enjoy your videos from Nana's kitchen. They are so funny. I love them all. You lead by example. You show the world just how wonderful a person can be. I hope that I can call you my friend, even though we have never met. Thank you for all that you do. You are truly a very special person. Please say "Hello" to your friend Avery and your wonderful service dog Charlie for me. I look forward to all your future videos. Thank you for just being you. You are so very special. Your new friend, Kevin.

@margieperez544 3 года назад

I am epileptic and always get that aura of when my episode is gonna happen. I have petit mal so my episode is just loss of consciousness. Thankfully I have been able to get to a safe place. I am so glad you have such a great husband and Buddy to take care of you.

@Elenkoism 3 года назад

He looked so offended when you left haha. Like what the hell you doing. I can't imagine dealing with these faints.. I have almost fainted a handful of times, and it's just awful.

@veralenora7368 3 года назад

Until Internet and YT I had no idea there were so many different disabilities in the world. Fascinating. In a good bad way. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Hugs. 😘 P.S. Me too. Depression bad enough that I'm legally disabled. Hate it. Retired librarian, Michigan / U.S.

@bethanyvillero6900 3 года назад

I hadn’t heard of this condition until stumbling upon this video. It made me cry! You’re blessed with an insanely smart puppy and sweet husband. Thanks for bringing awareness!

@lonnibaird9244 2 года назад

I'm amazed that Buddy knew so far in advance that you were going to faint. I thought fainting would happen suddenly, that he would alert you just before you go down. This is incredible! Your dog is wonderful!

@passionflower2487 3 года назад

Her: am I talking too fast? Me: listening 2 times the normal speed

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

😝 I've gotten requests to slow down, so this is good to know.

@GreenDayHInaMM 3 года назад

I was about to make the same exact comment.

@blubbfisch98 3 года назад

I find it refreshing to finally have found someone talking in a normal speed And I'm not even a native speaker

@chronically_cls 3 года назад

Your video popped up in my recommendations, and I'm so glad I found your channel. I was diagnosed with EDS back in February, and my rheumatologist brought up POTS as well, but then covid happened. I don't pass out, but my heart rate is consistently high, even with meds (Toprol XL). I can get out of breath without exerting much energy, and I've dealt with migraines since I was 13-14 (I'm now 41). I feel like I'm the conductor of the hot mess express. I subbed to your channel, and I can't wait to binge more of your videos. Best wishes to you, your husband & Buddy!

@julienewell5230 3 года назад

Brave woman, fantastic husband & brilliant dog

@thepineapplehippie 3 года назад

Everyone is talking about Buddy, but HER HUSBAND!?!? 🥺🥺😭😭🤧🤧 SO sweet, SO amazing, and I'm really looking forward to when you have your beautiful baby!! 😍😍❤❤ So glad I just found your channel!!

@MarieonKelsey 3 года назад

Right?!!!! I was in tears. The beauty of marriage. The husband and wife caring for each other. This is how it’s supposed to be. I know it’s not always the way it is. I’m not in fantasy land. When my husband and I were dating, I was so afraid to tell him I had depression (MDD). Telling him about my migraines was nbd. Idk why. He has been and continues to be amazing with these things being part of who I am. I am so very, very blessed.

@icerice 3 года назад

I love when she says, " And by the way, we are going to hem those curtains." Wonderful

@kristen5728 3 года назад

Have you considered getting a smart watch? I’ve found it helpful for tracking data or sending quick messages. Electrolyte drinks are great too. I don’t pass out but get really dizzy. They help. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing!

@glorystyles7156 3 года назад

I'm so glad you have thought of all these amazing ways to take care of yourself! Lying down is so important!

@SgtEversmann4 3 года назад

As an EMT I wish I had a video like this when I was going through my training. It highlights different techniques on how to potentially help a patient who suffers from syncope or related conditions. 👌👍

@kupolaf2031 3 года назад

I don't cry when I watch videos, TV shows... But your service dog has me tears. He's just so amazing! I love how animals can sense things and help us humans out.

@nicholethechronichousewife480 3 года назад

Wow! Just WOW! He is so good at alerting you and protecting you! I've been fainting for so long without warning that Im just used to it. Even a one minute warning would make such a difference! I had no idea this was possible! Anyway, I just found you and I plan on binging your videos over the next few days! I'll try not to over load your comment sections lol. I've been feeling so alone with my POTS and fainting lately (which is all in my own head lol) that I try to ignore it and roll with the punches, which is silly in itself. I also have C. Diff which is an extra little blessing that no one other than God could possibly think I can handle! 😅... I call all my illnesses blessings cause God allowed me to be the one who has a crazy hot mess of a body but It's all part of me and who I am. God trusts me with it for some unworldly reason so I might as well find the good in it somehow. That's the only reason that could come up with for the "why me" question. Lol.... Sorry I'll go now, I also babble a lot lol. I'm just excited to see another POTSie who faints the same way I do! Thank you for showing us your life. It's a very personal thing to live with so I truly thank you for sharing! ❣️

@alicecler8782 3 года назад

Wow, that's actually incredible. I'm suffering from dizziness, and I've got to the point where I was nearly out. I was always looking for tips or advice on how to make the dizziness go away, or something that will help me with it. I went to many doctors and they all said I'm fine, but I know I wasn't, because a 15 year old girl who's living a pretty healthy life is not supposed to get dizzy almost every week. I also have low iron levels. And then out of nowhere, you're video pops up. It's like a miracle to me, because I always feel so helpless during this phases. Thank you so much, it helped me a lot, just to know there are other people who can help me or give me some advice 😊❤

@ArtByAshelyMarie 3 года назад

Why am I crying lol Girl you are incredible.

@jenniferpeterson9082 3 года назад

I teared up too! I dont know why! 😭

@shellyspinelli1287 3 года назад

Its hard to watch someone have symptoms of their condition that are debilitating. Especially since she's pregnant, that was hard for me too.

@PeterKnagge 3 года назад

he's such a good boi 😢

@danielleg.7677 3 года назад

This video is amazing! I have a “few” chronic illnesses and I love to see how someone else prepares for an episode. I wish you and your husband the best for a happy and healthy baby! I gave birth two years after my third cancer diagnosis so I know the stress that comes with it! You are a strong women! Be well! ✌🏼❤️💙

@ash3227 3 года назад

If I don’t lay down really fast I start throwing up a lot. The doctors thought I was exaggerating until I went into an internal medicine appointment in a wheelchair saying I needed to lay down. The doctor was ignoring me and kept asking me questions. I kept requesting to lay down. Then I started throwing up, went unconscious and started choking on vomit. I was still sitting up so my BP dropped incredibly low. Always LAY down as soon as you feel this happening. It’s so important.

@pjt3887 3 года назад

I hope you got an apology from him.

@rose14arte14 3 года назад

I'm always shocked when a " trained medical professional" doesn't listen to their patient who is telling them something like this. I've had so many doctors and nurses say " no, you'll be fine." Or the all too common "you're just exaggerating" just to have me pass out on them and then they freak out " oh I didn't know you meant pass out, pass out"! what did you think I meant when I got really weak and my breathing was labored and I got pail and asked to be helped to lay down?!" Didn't they study this in school? I was diagnosed by several professionals, why can't they be respectful of someones diagnoses and realize that the person might actually be familiar enough with how their body works to actually know what they need. Shocker!

@ash3227 3 года назад

@@rose14arte14 exactly! The nurses were like "wow, you were completely out." Ummm...look at my file, that's why I was referred here! People always think you're being dramatic when you say you're going to pass out...until they witness it, then they totally freak out, or they force you to stay sitting upright until they can't find a pulse!

@rosebud6485 3 года назад

I feel guilty. I have never so anxiously awaited to watch someone faint. But aren’t you scared of choking? Eating chips when you’re about to faint?

@user-fm4pm4fb1k 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing

@loriadams7724 3 года назад

My thoughts too!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Everyone's so worried about the chips 🥰 I don't worry about it because the faint doesn't surprise me. I can feel symptoms coming and going & Buddy gives me indications too.

@loriadams7724 3 года назад

@@MommingwithMigraine those chips do sound yummy. BBQ is my favorite chip ☺️

@harlottesgma7306 3 года назад

I thought the same. What if she passes out while laying down eating those chips. I think that's a whole other video. Haha.. your pup is the greatest! congrats on your baby and also does your husband have an equally adoring single brother? Asking for a friend...🙃🤗🐶

@motherrabbit4991 3 года назад

I am so happy the algorithm brought me here. I have Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, which comes with POTs, Migraines disease, and a whole host of invisible issues. We never considered a service dog, but this is making me consider it. I have two little ones, and this is wonderful to see. You're so strong and you've got this.

@joyfulinhope1210 Год назад

I’m bawling watching the second half of this video. My kids and I all have autism, my daughter and I have POTS, and I have MS. I’m just starting to research service dogs, and I can’t believe I waited so long. This is life changing for those of us who are disabled and trapped at home. And you are so brave for choosing to have a baby when you’re already dealing with all of this. Thank you for sharing! 💕

@emilyflavell1658 3 года назад

I am so seriously impressed with your dog, he's incredible

@t1dex. 3 года назад

"So HArD To moVE WhEN uR pREgnAnt" ---- EVERY MOM EVER WOULD AGREE. (also i am not a mom but still is perfect)

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Makes me laugh now because it's so much worse now at 37 weeks!! I'm a total whale, and I had NOOOO belly yet in this video 😝

@celticelff 3 года назад

@@MommingwithMigraine Beanbags are the worst. It would take 2 men to help me up when I was ~30 weeks along with my first. I knew better and avoided beanbag chairs for my second! Plus you get really creative when it comes to tying shoelaces. ;)

@Ellecramer 3 года назад

Buddy got so worried when she got up to get the blood pressure machine

@gracetilly9920 3 года назад

I am in awe of your strength I hope that things get better for you and your situation as a mom I hope that your baby is healthy and I will pray for you and your family 💙🙏🏻

@rose14arte14 3 года назад

Thank you! This is exactly what happens with me. It's nice to see you sharing this so nicely. It makes people like us not feel so alone. Also it shows people who know someone with this condition that is not something to "freak out" about, it's cause for concern but can be handled in a calm way. ❤️ thank you

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

💜🥰 this is migraine Jen and I'm happy about this but don't know how to respond

@MelodySharp. 3 года назад

I learned to hear the difference between the way my best friend speaks during a fainting episode, I could totally hear the same thing form you.. I almost predicted exactly when it was going to “finally” happen. This helped me feel a little more confident in my ability to help her and know when it’s coming.

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

You are an incredible friend!!! My husband one time said "you sound like you have vertigo." Unbelievable how the people who care can pick up on subtleties.

@MelodySharp. 3 года назад

Yeah, you definitely sounded like you were getting increasingly dizzy and out of breath. Or the kind of confusion of individuals riding the high of prescription pain medicine. I’m told the sensations can feel similar.

@sheisclean 3 года назад

Way to go Buddy!!! I'm so happy you have him.

@aaronhadley8085 3 года назад

Your tips were excellent. If I was still training EMTs I would use them in my classes. And you were right on about the migraine hangover and the exhaustion. Your videos are very informative...keep up the good work!

@MommingwithMigraine 3 года назад

Thank you so much, wow 🙏

@chrissyzwilmarth2540 3 года назад

This video made me cry. What a beautiful support system you have. So unfortunate yet so beautiful somehow. You are such a strong woman. Thank you for posting this. You are remarkable

@-Castiel- 3 года назад

Can't watch this without crying, my gosh. I don't even know who you are but I just feel so bad, I just want to hug you. I have some really severe anxiety attacks and sometimes it's so bad that I almost faint because I start breathing too fast, I can't imagine how life would be if I really fainted, especially outside. I'm really happy that you have Buddy and your amazing husband to take care of you, but I hope from the bottom of my heart that medicine finds something soon that helps you to have an easier life. A very very strong hug from Brazil, hope you have a really happy Xmas and that the next year brings you wonderful news!

@rachelstirling724 3 года назад

I seriously thought I was pretty much alone in this condition! Thank you for all of these tips and for making me feel like I'm not a freak😅 I actually might have to look into a blood pressure cuff and a service dog...