Undiagnosed | My Dogs Saved My Life 

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I'm not crying. . you're crying. . okay maybe we are all crying. I just want to reach through the screen and hug you!

omg when your husband said "lots of head pressure" THATS LITERALLY HOW I DESCRIBE IT OMGGGGG

It was hard seeing you struggle so much, I can only imagine how hard it was for your both to go through! So glad you got your answer!

You have the right to feel angry. No one can know the emotional toll this took on you both. It's difficult when doctors are to arrogant to admit they don't know and they forget their patient is a human. I understand this as I'm a year into the fight to find a diagnosis for recurring Pericardial Effusion. And much like you, my dog continues to save my life. She's an incredible chow full of attitude and sass. May your lives be filled with adventures

I was so chuffed when your account popped up again on Instagram, and I remember discussing all this with you when you came back. I think there will be a lot of people that can’t push for an answer like you did. They’ll be ‘diagnosed’ with a mental illness, fobbed off by narrow minded clinicians, and never find the answer, and conditions like yours remain apparently vanishingly rare because so many of them are buried in other, potentially incorrect diagnoses. I have huge sympathy for clinicians as it is so complicated, and I have a lot of friends who practice medicine, but when the upper levels of medical hierarchy dismiss stuff they can’t figure out as mental illness and stop investigating, it perpetuates the problem. It’s awesome you two can be calm about it and not angry, and hopefully your story can help a load of other people. I hope it’s ok that I’m angry for you, and for all those that are misdiagnosed. You two and your animals are awesome

OoooooohMyGoodness I am S glad that thy found out what the problem was❣️ I can totally understand how you would not know how to feel that would be so frustrating to find out that it was something as simple as eliminating gluten. 🙏❣️ But Thank God at the same time that the cure was as easy as it wss❤!Thank you for sharing ❤

So much of this story brings me back to my journey of diagnosis. It's sad how when they don't know as Dr's, they go to its in your head! My dogs saved me too!

What an incredibly difficult road you've had to endure, so happy you are now on the mend, best wishes for you and your family. I have 2 Husky girls , Molly & Nicky, they're the best !

Goodness gracious me!! You are a fighter, my friend 🤍🙏🏼

O M Goodness. 4 years? wow. So glad they finally figured it out and you're doing better.

Wow - Gluten. My hubby suffers through extreme eczema because of it. Sigh I am so glad you got it figured out.

I am crying just to see you struggle so much and I am sorry to see and hear what u went through. I am sorry that you felt jailed when u had to stay in your room. You are a strong brave woman and you got through it. Dogs are a gift from god. Dogs are gods. And god and the 3 dogs helping you were a blessing and just a heart warming moment. Dogs always bring a joy and happiness in my heart and just something about them that is just amazing. They help to comfort stress, and be there when you need it. I feel so sad that when you could not really talk (when your words came out fumbled), and when you were having signs of a stroke and I am so glad you found your answer. Just know god will always guide you your path. Love you all! 😊❤️

I remember your Struggle and it’s amazing how Incredibly strong you were throughout even though I’m sure at times you didn’t feel that way. Dustin is most definitely your ROCK. You got yourself a keeper! ❤️

OMG! I cried throughout this whole episode. Sad tears. Happy tears. I can't believe it was gluten!Thank god for dogs and second opinions!

So very glad you got your answer! Yes! Doggos are awesome at helping us get through hard times! We also had 3 huskies at one time, now just two. They have an amazing way of making us smile even on the toughest days! ❤️

Great episode Sonia! You captured the massive challenges that you and Dustin faced for so long and the importance of love for, and from the "three girls" in your healing process. Particularly, so loved seeing Eve happy on the hikes. Love you all- dogs, cats and you guys too!

Firs of all, I'm so happy you got your answers. And second, 4 years, that is a lifetime when suffering 😢 I was actually wondering during the first part of video if it might have been some kind of allergies or autoimmune thing. So scary how quickly people might get be written off without checking these issues. Sending much love!

wow, what a crazy and scary experience....

Your story closely mirrors my own with my Fibromyalgia diagnosis... It almost seems at some points, that they're just drawing a guess out of a hat. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your journey.. All the Best East coast Sonya

Liz sent to this to me - what an amazing story! I see why you are so passionate now :) While your story the symptoms were much more diverse, mine were very similar and I have taken and seen a similar road with others with regards to neurological symptoms. I was assessed for neuro symptoms for about 6 years before a locum for my family doc figured it out. When I have had long stays in the hospital due to other medical conditions on specialty neuro wards in the last decade they have been trying patients on the GF diet (where they cheat as they do not understand why) so the word is starting to get out there! Excellent video!

Wow! I definitely cried throughout this whole episode!

I am speechless that this series doesn't have more views and subscribers. Like it's extremely high quality!! Amazing episode as always, keep it up and stay strong💙

FOUR YEARS!! Unbelievable! Your response is angelic and a great example for others. testimony

God bless you hubby and pups

Happy you found out the cause of your illness. Just sorry it had to take that long time to get the answer. It's sad that doctors nowadays often want a simple answer and that they can get answer directly from samples. Lucky you got that new doctor with fresh mind. Myself still struggle with hormones that affect me. And I miss having a dog. Loved all episodes so far, even if I got so touched of this one. And your dogs are so adorable. Stay safe! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

That was beautiful i cried the whole video and for happy tears and and sad tears that i am honest for that u guys are amazing love u

Beautiful

Thank god for dogs. And grandparents. And Dustins. ❤

What a moving segment! It must have been tough to share all these memories, but hopefully also cathartic!

Such a great episode!

Aww, ya got me with something in my eye. So happy you’ve found life again. Relatable for me, even though my symptoms were less severe (gastric and psychiatric), the diagnosis was years long coming.

I've dealt with mystery illness and it is so scary. 💓💗❤️

Sonia & Dustin, I am super pleased that you have an answer and one that is easily treated with diet. I say easily, in respect of other treatments, although I know it can be challenging living with Coeliac disease (I have a young relative with it, the symptoms pre-diagnosis were so severe we thought it was the big C!). I know lots of people who say they are gluten intolerant (self diagnosed), to be honest they make me mad 😠 , they are jumping on the band wagon, of what is a serious medical condition, to be in with the latest food trend. However, the converse of this 'wagon riding' is that the offer in gluten free food has exploded & that can only be a good thing for people like my relative, and of course you Sonia 🙂👏. Of course, a paleo diet requires no special foods and works well for coeliacs but what about those well needed treats 🍰🍝😄. There are so many links with ill health and diet now; keto to treat epilepsy, probiotics to treat depression (the vagus nerve runs from the stomach to the brain.....you get mentally upset & can affect stomach, makes sense vice versa!). Wishing you both many more adventures, continued improvement in health...and of course, lots of happy times with your fluffy kids 😁🐕🐶🐾

Good

God bless you have a awesome years ahead

What an incredible battle....so much strength to overcome. Xxx

0:20 made me cry. I feel so bad for you.

Fur babies always know when we need them most ❤️😭 ugly crying over here

So emotional But hats off you never give up!! You have 4 pillars in your life 3 dogs and ur husband..❤️❤️ Loved the episode.. lots of love to you

Hope you get to post more vids

I love your channel so much. I am so sorry you went through this.

I suffered for years and it's still taken the last 8 years to get my life back.. I havent worked full time since 2012 only once or twice a week. I start school next week and its a full time program I tried really hard nov and dec to be a morning person but after 4 or 5 hours of being awake I need to sleep so it will be interesting to see if I can do this! I've been glutenfree dairy grain wheat free 8 years but a tiny amount and cc really mess me up I suffered so many things and now my dr say I have chronic fatigue because the rhumatologist cant figure anything else out. Wheat and gluten use to make me sleep 2 full days and I had brain fog and diagnosed with personality disorder anxiety depression but its gluten related I had body numbness was 106 pounds like I was walking in slow motion loose conciousness all the time ugh so scary.. I'm doing so much better now I just need all my energy and zest for life back! I go outside like once a week I'm trying to exercise.. I slept till 5pm today because I was busy for the last 3 days.. slept I'll 1 30pm yesturday. If I wake up early I usually need to nap 4 or 5 hours later for 2 to 5 hours. Praying I can do this school stuff and be all i was born to be!

Another great episode This story pulled on my heart strings you're so strong I'm glad you're ok now thankgooness for dogs to help you feel better and Dustin and his parents helping you

That's so asum what a blessing no it not I have a stomach problems

The lesion observed is not a "birthmark". It is damage as a result of inflammation and is what caused the ataxia.

They told me I needed prosaic. I had celiac.

Somehow my wife stumbled across your channel and have subscribed. We wish you well and want your channel to succeed. People need to know that Huskies aren't accessories or costume jewelry, they are living creatures and very demanding. We have a Husky named Sky and an America Akita named Ace. We understand and appreciate what you do. Sky was our first and is five years old now. We kind of rescued Sky from a backyard breeder who ran a disgusting meat shop in his backyard, if you could call it a back yard. The conditions were horrible; the three remaining puppies were in their own feces! The guy washed Sky with a hose and dish washing deterrent in front of us and we could she her start to shiver from the cold water. The guy was a complete idiot but we supported his immoral efforts to churn flesh into money (greedy bastard!!). Sky was listed as pure breed with papers but we never received papers, just an image on his cell phone. We were novices and as such a bit ignorant but we knew his operations was complete bull sh!t. Sky was $600....I told my wife we needed to get all three but we couldn't afford all three so we left with Sky and we have no idea what happened to her two sisters. I am sure they were bought but here in Miami, they probably ended up in one of two locations, where most huskies go....the pound or the Redlands (an agricultural area where people just love to dump their dogs, it's horrible). Well, Sky had non stop diarrhea for the first six months and none of the vets could resolve the issue....in the end we panicked and took her to a 24 hour hospital (MVS) and they ran a full series of tests and determined she had ecoli. Two weeks later, no more fishy diarrhea and blood. then a year later she was attacked by a pitbull while walking with my wife in the morning.....she suffered no injuries due to her agility but my wife did, emotionally. That resulted in Ace, the American Akita. Sky fancies herself as Ace's aunt or maybe even mother as she is a 1.5 years older. She will dominate him and tease him even though he is 120 pounds to her 50 pounds. But, when he is feed up with her antics, he lets her know and she responds accordingly, she can be a little devil. Oh, and sure enough, a year ago we were walking the two and a grey pit bull mix came out of nowhere but Ace already sensed the dog and positioned himself to intercept. Ace neck hooked the pit to establish dominance but the pit growled in response which led to Ace pinning the dog to the ground by the neck. The next few seconds seemed like a long time but Ace never relented or let go and the pit could only squirm around on the street (its not as bad as it reads). The owner eventually came out and we separated the dogs with ease because it was only a dominance fight and nothing else. There is so much to learn on dog behavior, etc. It is so important for people to read, watch and learn!! Oh, and where was Sky during this encounter? In the back cheerleadering her big brother on, she is hilarious!

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Not trying to be funny or be doing the opp of how sad story but this is an episode of house md

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