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He took great care to lead her to the bed, where they took a seat side by side, holding hands. He patiently waited for her to make a statement. He was devastated by her revelation. She said, “I have a chronic illness.” Bailey is my assistance canine. David drew a deep, trembling breath. “He keeps me safe, that’s why he’s always with me.” An animal that was actively assisting his wife had made him jealous.
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Her Diagnosis
Katie went on, “It’s known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.” “When I stand up after sitting or lying down, or if I stand for an extended period of time, my heart rate becomes erratic. I could then pass out. She disclosed that her lengthy travels outside the home were typically for doctor’s visits or occasionally for additional service dog training with Bailey. “Barbie can tell when my heart rate increases,” she said. Because she didn’t want David to worry while he was working so hard, she had been keeping it from him.
Her Diagnosis
