OMG I HAVE BEEN BEING TESTED FOR OVER A YEAR. I have been fainting as well I can't walk too long. Omg its nice to meet someone else. I also have a wheelchair.
Wait?! Your POTS comes from EDS? My mum has the same issue, she was diagnosed a year or so ago. (after about two years of issues) Glad you're ok and it hasn't affected you, she lost her job because of it. It doesn't really seem like you have EDS, though. Also, I'd suggest you get a handless cord/leash and attatch it to yourself or your wheelchair
I just don't talk much about it. I'm so used to it. My joints pop a lot and stay painful etc. My hips are bad about popping. And my jaw. And hands. Hypermobility etc. My SI Joints getting messed up from the car wreck won't ever get better because of the EDS. Back pain (in part due to scoliosis as a kid but I grew out of it mostly) I bruise very easily, stretchy skin (it's not part of the criteria anymore for EDS but some patients still have stretchy skin some don't). There are different forms of EDS too
Like, I talk enough about my fainting (POTS), service dog issues, and PTSD. Do ya'll really wanna hear about the million other things wrong with me too? xD
POTS and EDS and gastroparesis all really go hand in hand you said that you've possibly might have all three service dog paws. If you can the easiest way to be tested instead of going through the nasty gi testing is to really get the genetic marker testing.
Service Dog Paws sorry, if you get the genetic marker testing, it's so much easier then having to jump through so many hoops with all the nasty tests of the gastroparesis and EDS testing It saves you countless visits I know you don't have insurance right now. So it might be something to look into
I've passed out at a choir concert before and it honestly traumitized me, I can't imagine fainting as often as you do, with your stress, fainting is literally the worst thing that has ever happened to me and I wouldn't do it again for all the money in the world. At least you have Max with you to help you! : )
You need to apply for one of those high-tech wheelchairs! They have a lot of them that are more designed to push yourself, and they can be made narrower so that you don’t have to be squeezing through the crowds all the time!!!
There are wheelchair leashes for service dogs available. Also what will help is getting gloves like leather is best for grip also avoid blisters!!!! You have a commercial type of wheelchair. Carpet, gravel, or any texture thats not smooth like tile.is gonna be a pain in the but Plus building upper body strength will take time. I had to do the same the same thing. Get some one pound weights two of them and work out your biceps your upper body arms for 5,10,15,20 minutes a day over a month at a pace. And unfortunately yes people will steal service dog, if their not tethered to you. During my asthma attack that than turned my SVT, a group of guys tried to take my service dog. Sadly am not the only story. Make sure you have anti tippers?
I'm looking into a custom wheelchair (this one was lent to me) haven't used it since because it was so hard to use :/ But I'm looking into the leashes as well. And once I get my wheelchair I'll get the gloves (: Thank you!
Are you able to drive? ( asking since you pass out at times) im not trying to seem rude its a question i was wondering. I dont have a service dog but i have a cat that i have to make me calm. Also you and max are adorable together!!
She can drive. Further info on this topic: People with things like Passing out or seizures can drive if their conditions are mild or controlled enough and they are feeling well enough. Also if the condition is bad enough their doctor would be the one to say "hey your not fit to drive right now" and then they would report in to the DMV and the person isn't even allowed to drive home. Then they can get their licence back again once their doctor clears them.
Lycanbride oh thanks for informing me. I didnt want my comment to seem disrecpectful i didnt mean it rude at all. Im glad that you answered it in a way that doesnt take offense ☺
I just looked at DMV medical requirements in the US and a person must be seizure free for 12 months before getting or keeping their license and any condition that effects consciousness would have the same restrictions. Good question I had wondered the same thing.
I don't have seizures. I have POTS. I faint when standing or walking too long. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. I can drive because I'm sitting down, not standing and walking in a car.
Service Dog In Training Chopper haha, I really need to just get her good shoes! She has some cheap shoes right now but her feet get super sweaty and she sounds like a horse when she walks in them (they are made of silicone), ive been looking into ruffwear shoes but ive seen multiple kinds so I cant decide haha
Posted this twice so you get it!. ..No serious talk. I talked to some girls with POTS. and they let me know it is very very reasonable to lay down the way you do gently and not go unconcious the way I thought. So dominique I am so sorry I doubted you. Again I was not trying to be hateful, I was being ignorant about something I didn't really know and should have had more information. I am really sorry. I hope you forgive me.
It's okay. (: Just keep in mind that every person even with the same exact conditions, they vary. You can have the same problems and be 100% different with the way you and your body react to it. I forgive you
Reading alot of the comments I'm so sorry. I see alot of these kinda things with one of my best friends, she has spina bifida and is in a wheel chair, and I see what they do to her. I'm so sorry you have to go threw that on a larger scale. I hope people grow up and stop being immature. Sorry. Love ur videos and the awareness you are spreading.
I have to use a wheelchair if I am at Wal-Mart or the mall or anywhere that I will be on my feet for more than 10 minutes I have to start training my little buddy as my service dag. But it has been so hot down here in central Florida and I have a black suv (01 Expedition) with no ac I have ms.
I think you said at one point either in a vlog or in a live video that you were getting a custom wheelchair. Is that true? And, if so, is that it? If you got a custom wheelchair it would fit you better and would be easier to maneuver. Max did a great job trying to stay with you though! I have used a wheelchair my whole life and I STILL bump into things btw!
I don't know what your finances are like, but if you think you can swing it, you should get yourself a custom made wheelchair. The big things about it are lighter, and custom fit to your body. I can see that there's a fair bit of space between you and the sides of the chair. This reaching out is a lot harder to do. The idea is that the seat width and depth are measured and the whole thing is set up so that you are very near the balance point of the chair and it makes it easier to do a wheelie when needed to accommodate a curb, or other raised object.
How much does a service dog cost I know for different problems it cost different but on an average of cost because I would love to have one for my diabetes?
Through a legitimate program, around 20-60 thousand dollars Plus wait list time. Owner training varies so much depending on if you rescue or buy from a breeder, what you need for the dog, training done by you and or with the help of a trainer can cost vastly varying amounts. Either way you have to have your dog in for regular check ups and up keep is a must. A service dog has to be in perfect health, up to date shots ect, and be clean enough to eat off of XD. It's not cheap any way you slice it but owner training can be cheaper. The biggest risk is if your doing the training and the dog washes you have to care for or re home the dog and then start over with a new dog. You should talk to your doctor and see if they think a service dog is the right path for you first.
He's 60% my weight and 40% my height. I'm child size so he will be able to for me. Last time he was weighed (about a month ago) he was 50lbs I stay between 86-92lbs. He also has a few more months to build up his muscle weight. (He was slightly underweight when I rescued him so it's been a matter of getting him to the size he should be.) He wouldn't be able to for anyone 110lbs. But he was cleared by a vet 2? months ago to start training. Then I found out they shouldn't even start mobility training until 2 period. So it's on hold. And I'll have him cleared again before we start. (:
A Service dog is a dog specifically trained to mitigate its owners disabilities. Not every dog can just 'become a service dog'. 1. You have to have a disability that qualifies you for a service dog. 2. The dog has to be trained correctly to respond to your specific disability. 3. THe dog has to be perfect. Cant bark or growl, at other people or animals. And behave perfectly at all times. Walk correctly on a leash. Not sniff the ground, always listen to your commands. Has to know all basic obedience and service dog tasks related to your disability. IF you don't have a disability and try to 'make your dog a service dog' you can get into a lot of legal trouble because it is very illegal to fake a service dog.
She is like many of us with chronic illnesses, she will use the chair when necessary. so not all the time. Myself I use a chair on bad days or for trips with lots of walking. I don't have one of my own yet so I usually just have to hope the store or location has one available.
No wonder you have troubles propelling your wheelchair: it's WAY TO BIG for you! I don't constantly follow your vlog, so I don't exactly know if you need it on a daily basis, if it's on your treatment plan or you just borrowed it for long distance trips... If you use it regularly try to apply for one that suits better your needs. That way even training your dog to be on leash next to you will be easier. Even if going on things works too LOL He was cute tho
Due to my POTS Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia SYndrome my DR recommended I get a wheelchair to keep my body from getting so exhausted and hopefully to help keep me from fainting as much
Yeah, lets see if she's ok when she passes out in the middle of the parking lot and cracks her skull open on the concrete and suffers brain damage. Heaven forbid she pass out and fall ON HER SON or someone elses child, and severely harm them.
Service dogs must be under control of their handler at all times. This usually means being on a leash, unless it interferes with the dogs performance or ability to perform it's tasks. All service dogs need to be trained in off leash work, just in case it is required. She is in the process of training Max. Furthermore, in the act of using the wheelchair, the leash she has would have both hindered his ability to work his tasks, and perform as normal. There is nothing wrong with her having him off leash. Alabama allows service dogs in training public access, and that includes time spent training. So no, there was nothing wrong with what she was doing, and animal control could not have legally taken him.
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OMG I HAVE BEEN BEING TESTED FOR OVER A YEAR. I have been fainting as well I can't walk too long. Omg its nice to meet someone else. I also have a wheelchair.
I want u to know something Peach... You Rick and dont forget that ok no matter who tells you other wise :)
Sorry I ment to say ROCK !!!! Lol sorry miss type
Awwww thank you
No prob Peach :)
Your so beautiful!! Also his little shoes are the cutest.
I'm so proud of Max it's amazing that he is learning new things. 🐕
Jet Packinski the 3rd your name and your pfp makes me want to become your best friend
He is so good!
Max is an amazing service dog🤗
Max is amazing on what he does and thanks for what u say cause it helps a lot of people even me
Wait?!
Your POTS comes from EDS?
My mum has the same issue, she was diagnosed a year or so ago. (after about two years of issues)
Glad you're ok and it hasn't affected you, she lost her job because of it.
It doesn't really seem like you have EDS, though.
Also, I'd suggest you get a handless cord/leash and attatch it to yourself or your wheelchair
I just don't talk much about it. I'm so used to it. My joints pop a lot and stay painful etc. My hips are bad about popping. And my jaw. And hands. Hypermobility etc. My SI Joints getting messed up from the car wreck won't ever get better because of the EDS. Back pain (in part due to scoliosis as a kid but I grew out of it mostly) I bruise very easily, stretchy skin (it's not part of the criteria anymore for EDS but some patients still have stretchy skin some don't). There are different forms of EDS too
Like, I talk enough about my fainting (POTS), service dog issues, and PTSD. Do ya'll really wanna hear about the million other things wrong with me too? xD
POTS and EDS and gastroparesis all really go hand in hand you said that you've possibly might have all three service dog paws. If you can the easiest way to be tested instead of going through the nasty gi testing is to really get the genetic marker testing.
Service Dog Paws sorry, if you get the genetic marker testing, it's so much easier then having to jump through so many hoops with all the nasty tests of the gastroparesis and EDS testing
It saves you countless visits
I know you don't have insurance right now. So it might be something to look into
I've passed out at a choir concert before and it honestly traumitized me, I can't imagine fainting as often as you do, with your stress, fainting is literally the worst thing that has ever happened to me and I wouldn't do it again for all the money in the world. At least you have Max with you to help you! : )
He did sooo good!!! You've done so well with him. I have slacked on training lately, just haven't felt up to it.
Max is so sweet💕
Max is trained well
Hi don fan mail on the way!
Why do you need a wheelchair again?
Ruby Hughes she has POTS
helps with my pots to keep me from getting so exhausted and passing out
lol
Max, is such a good boy, and lucky to have you and I am glad you have him to help you. Tucker says hi.
He is so cute😍 and did such a good job. He reminds me so much of my aunts late dog Sandy. I think he was a similar breed to Max.
He loves taking care of you!!
You should look into a custom ultra lightweight wheelchair. You seem like you could really benefit from it.
I am! Thank you
She would benefit from the world's greatest psychiatrist even more
Awwwwww he has little botties!
My mam is in a wheelchair she uses it for when her back gives out when walking
You need to apply for one of those high-tech wheelchairs! They have a lot of them that are more designed to push yourself, and they can be made narrower so that you don’t have to be squeezing through the crowds all the time!!!
I love Max ! Trying to adjust to this new thing going on ❤️
I noticed that he did one of the commands by himself. I'm not sure if I need a service dog.
there is like a wheel chair leash you should try it out :)
Max did so good! I feel like a proud mom 😂✨😁
Max did a pawsome job!
Give him a high five for me! Best wishes:)
Your doing so great training him :)
There are wheelchair leashes for service dogs available. Also what will help is getting gloves like leather is best for grip also avoid blisters!!!! You have a commercial type of wheelchair. Carpet, gravel, or any texture thats not smooth like tile.is gonna be a pain in the but Plus building upper body strength will take time. I had to do the same the same thing. Get some one pound weights two of them and work out your biceps your upper body arms for 5,10,15,20 minutes a day over a month at a pace. And unfortunately yes people will steal service dog, if their not tethered to you. During my asthma attack that than turned my SVT, a group of guys tried to take my service dog. Sadly am not the only story. Make sure you have anti tippers?
I'm looking into a custom wheelchair (this one was lent to me) haven't used it since because it was so hard to use :/ But I'm looking into the leashes as well. And once I get my wheelchair I'll get the gloves (: Thank you!
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You are doing soooo good keep it up 😁😁😁
Omg I was looking in the description hoping it would say what you have but I didn’t think it would. It does and I HAVE POTS TOOOO!
Are you able to drive? ( asking since you pass out at times) im not trying to seem rude its a question i was wondering. I dont have a service dog but i have a cat that i have to make me calm. Also you and max are adorable together!!
She can drive. Further info on this topic: People with things like Passing out or seizures can drive if their conditions are mild or controlled enough and they are feeling well enough. Also if the condition is bad enough their doctor would be the one to say "hey your not fit to drive right now" and then they would report in to the DMV and the person isn't even allowed to drive home. Then they can get their licence back again once their doctor clears them.
Lycanbride oh thanks for informing me. I didnt want my comment to seem disrecpectful i didnt mean it rude at all. Im glad that you answered it in a way that doesnt take offense ☺
Oli Azuru. Yes she drives
I just looked at DMV medical requirements in the US and a person must be seizure free for 12 months before getting or keeping their license and any condition that effects consciousness would have the same restrictions. Good question I had wondered the same thing.
I don't have seizures. I have POTS. I faint when standing or walking too long. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. I can drive because I'm sitting down, not standing and walking in a car.
Tip: you may want to get a wheelchair leash, that way max is less confused :)
I'm looking into it :D
Great work! Max has come a long way! What type of shoes is he wearing? Im having trouble finding good shoes haha
ruffwear
Service Dog Paws Thank you!
Service Dog In Training Chopper haha, I really need to just get her good shoes! She has some cheap shoes right now but her feet get super sweaty and she sounds like a horse when she walks in them (they are made of silicone), ive been looking into ruffwear shoes but ive seen multiple kinds so I cant decide haha
Try a smaller wheelchair with lower armrests so the wheel bar is easier to get to and maneuver in the tighter spaces
Posted this twice so you get it!.
..No serious talk. I talked to some girls with POTS. and they let me know it is very very reasonable to lay down the way you do gently and not go unconcious the way I thought. So dominique I am so sorry I doubted you. Again I was not trying to be hateful, I was being ignorant about something I didn't really know and should have had more information. I am really sorry. I hope you forgive me.
It's okay. (: Just keep in mind that every person even with the same exact conditions, they vary. You can have the same problems and be 100% different with the way you and your body react to it. I forgive you
Great vid I love your channel
"But it's confusing mom" XD
Reading alot of the comments I'm so sorry. I see alot of these kinda things with one of my best friends, she has spina bifida and is in a wheel chair, and I see what they do to her. I'm so sorry you have to go threw that on a larger scale. I hope people grow up and stop being immature. Sorry. Love ur videos and the awareness you are spreading.
She isnt in a wheel chair. She was just trying it out.
"Wouldn't it be nice if we were older.."
Dude I was drunk and I forgot what song lyrics that was from but HI!!!
I have to use a wheelchair if I am at Wal-Mart or the mall or anywhere that I will be on my feet for more than 10 minutes I have to start training my little buddy as my service dag. But it has been so hot down here in central Florida and I have a black suv (01 Expedition) with no ac I have ms.
I think you said at one point either in a vlog or in a live video that you were getting a custom wheelchair. Is that true? And, if so, is that it? If you got a custom wheelchair it would fit you better and would be easier to maneuver. Max did a great job trying to stay with you though! I have used a wheelchair my whole life and I STILL bump into things btw!
I will be. I have not gotten it yet. This was one someone lent me
Good! It's still good to practice and, like I said, you and Max did a great job for your first time!
I don't know what your finances are like, but if you think you can swing it, you should get yourself a custom made wheelchair. The big things about it are lighter, and custom fit to your body. I can see that there's a fair bit of space between you and the sides of the chair. This reaching out is a lot harder to do. The idea is that the seat width and depth are measured and the whole thing is set up so that you are very near the balance point of the chair and it makes it easier to do a wheelie when needed to accommodate a curb, or other raised object.
Where’d you get his vest from I love it and want one for my sd
How much does a service dog cost I know for different problems it cost different but on an average of cost because I would love to have one for my diabetes?
Through a legitimate program, around 20-60 thousand dollars Plus wait list time. Owner training varies so much depending on if you rescue or buy from a breeder, what you need for the dog, training done by you and or with the help of a trainer can cost vastly varying amounts. Either way you have to have your dog in for regular check ups and up keep is a must. A service dog has to be in perfect health, up to date shots ect, and be clean enough to eat off of XD. It's not cheap any way you slice it but owner training can be cheaper. The biggest risk is if your doing the training and the dog washes you have to care for or re home the dog and then start over with a new dog. You should talk to your doctor and see if they think a service dog is the right path for you first.
If I could ask did they misdiagnosis you or how long did it take. I'm visually impaired so they can't do the tilt table test is not an option.
Peach Painter No my diagnosis was fine. I was there 5 hours
Wow five hours
Just curious, how does ones vision effect a TTT ? I haven't heard of this before.
Darlings so smart! His booties 😝😍
Why do you use a wheelchair? I've watched some of your videos and didn't figure it out.
I'm not sure if you know but your birthday video isn't viewable. It says it got blocked due to copyright.
She knows it's because she was in a bar and there was music playing. she is working on fixing it.
Thanks for letting me know : )
He has little booties! He's so cute.
Do you think that anytime in the future you would need a mobility dog?
Layla S Max will be training for it in about 4 months. He has to turn 2 first
Service dog paws ahh. I wasn't sure how old he was.
Service Dog Paws
Are you sure he's big enough? He looks like an overly small dog, he has to be able to support your weight
max fits the height and weight requirements and will be getting seem by the vet again to make sure everything is in order before she starts mobility.
He's 60% my weight and 40% my height. I'm child size so he will be able to for me. Last time he was weighed (about a month ago) he was 50lbs I stay between 86-92lbs. He also has a few more months to build up his muscle weight. (He was slightly underweight when I rescued him so it's been a matter of getting him to the size he should be.) He wouldn't be able to for anyone 110lbs. But he was cleared by a vet 2? months ago to start training. Then I found out they shouldn't even start mobility training until 2 period. So it's on hold. And I'll have him cleared again before we start. (:
A little advice get gloves for the wheels trust me they come in handy ALL the time, otherwise you will tear up your hands.
Ehy dose max wear those boot things
What kind of service dog do you have?
Sammy Lover medical alert
What kind of dog is max I forgot
A lab terrior mix.
You two are such a cute team can i make fan art
What and where and the name of classes did you take?
Huh?
Tracy Bacani
She didn't take classes, she home trained Max
Hello i been watching your videos how do i get my dog to become a services dog ?
A Service dog is a dog specifically trained to mitigate its owners disabilities. Not every dog can just 'become a service dog'. 1. You have to have a disability that qualifies you for a service dog. 2. The dog has to be trained correctly to respond to your specific disability. 3. THe dog has to be perfect. Cant bark or growl, at other people or animals. And behave perfectly at all times. Walk correctly on a leash. Not sniff the ground, always listen to your commands. Has to know all basic obedience and service dog tasks related to your disability. IF you don't have a disability and try to 'make your dog a service dog' you can get into a lot of legal trouble because it is very illegal to fake a service dog.
What's on his pawd
Whats on Max's feet?
He ran into blue panties XD
Poor Max!!
Are you going to be in a wheelchair forever?
She is like many of us with chronic illnesses, she will use the chair when necessary. so not all the time. Myself I use a chair on bad days or for trips with lots of walking. I don't have one of my own yet so I usually just have to hope the store or location has one available.
No wonder you have troubles propelling your wheelchair: it's WAY TO BIG for you! I don't constantly follow your vlog, so I don't exactly know if you need it on a daily basis, if it's on your treatment plan or you just borrowed it for long distance trips... If you use it regularly try to apply for one that suits better your needs. That way even training your dog to be on leash next to you will be easier. Even if going on things works too LOL
He was cute tho
What is your name?
Hannah Fort Dominique
Poor dog
Im new to her channel, why does she get fainting spells?
She does have POTS. She has a video up of her doctor stating that fact.
mandalynn hahahahaha
I meant paws
So why do you need a wheelchair now? Love the vlogs of you and Max, they are really helpful!
Due to my POTS Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia SYndrome my DR recommended I get a wheelchair to keep my body from getting so exhausted and hopefully to help keep me from fainting as much
Service Dog Paws ok, thank you! 😘
Hi
just leave the dog at home...please!!!! you will be ok ..trust me
Yeah, lets see if she's ok when she passes out in the middle of the parking lot and cracks her skull open on the concrete and suffers brain damage. Heaven forbid she pass out and fall ON HER SON or someone elses child, and severely harm them.
what do other people do without a dog, history says she will be ok
People survived without modern medicine and transportation too. It's easier and safer with it.
You got lucky no one called animal control
Wouldn't matter if they did. There is nothing animal control could do.
peepslostsheep actually their is 😂 maybe look it up
Service dogs must be under control of their handler at all times. This usually means being on a leash, unless it interferes with the dogs performance or ability to perform it's tasks. All service dogs need to be trained in off leash work, just in case it is required. She is in the process of training Max. Furthermore, in the act of using the wheelchair, the leash she has would have both hindered his ability to work his tasks, and perform as normal.
There is nothing wrong with her having him off leash. Alabama allows service dogs in training public access, and that includes time spent training. So no, there was nothing wrong with what she was doing, and animal control could not have legally taken him.
dog is brushing up against clothes. not cool..many people handicap dont use a dog..for real..learn how to use your wheelchair first, then move on..