Her Diagnosis
“It’s called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome,” Katie continued. “My heart rate goes crazy when I go from sitting or lying down to standing up or if I stay standing for too long. Then I could faint. Bailey can tell when my heart rate increases.”
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She revealed that her long trips out of the house were usually for doctor’s appointments or sometimes for extra service dog training with Bailey. She had been hiding it from David because she didn’t want him to worry while he worked so hard.