'Miracle in the Mountains': 16-Year-Old with 2-Hour Memory Gets Life Back Thanks to UT Treatment Cen

Every day Riley Horner wakes up thinking it's June 11th, the day she lost her ability to create memories. Her story captivated the nation and stumped doctors across the country now, five months later, Riley has found a beacon of light in Utah.
FULL STORY: www.fox13now.com/2019/11/20/m...

[@skid3339]

2 weeks and she is good to go? These doctors deserve a Nobel holy shit

[@cadavher]

That's what I thought too lol. To think they saw Dr after Dr and no one helped, that she could have been like this for a very long time, to see all it took was 2 weeks of specified intensive brain training is amazing!

[@zachanikwano]

Otto von Bismarck That has zero relation to anything here, what is wrong with you? Go to the political videos if you want to discuss politics. It's that simple.

[@pws3rd170]

@Otto von Bismarck exactly. People HATE the truth cause it hurts their feelings. All this crap is political unfortunately but I learn that, sure it's immoral but it's a fact

[@ishbelmccann6145]

Otto von Bismarck while I agree that the peace prize has been controversial, there different Nobel prizes for different categories. You’re talking about the peace prize but there’s also a Nobel prize in Physiology and Medicine.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Like hot damn! No surgery, and just two weeks.

[@littlefishiesinthese]

“It’s just basic science applied properly” what an absolute roast

[@henkondemand]

Simplicity is damn hard.

[@Diadras]

It literally is. He scanned her brain and found out there was damage. she needed cognitive therapy which is what they are giving her now and this is the fix that you get taught in low grade healthcare education

[@penguino3563]

I think the main problem is just the lack of information being passed around, we know that the doctors in Utah knew/found out what the problem was because they specialize in brain damage and stuff but the other doctors obviously didn’t have as much knowledge most likely because they don’t specialize or work in that type of thing.

[@aahhh3207]

Right, and it is absolutely not a miracle.

[@Orville9999]

a roast that's entirely justified. all the other doctors they saw had access to the same equipment , knew the same diagnostics, and could have determined exactly what was going on.

[@TJ-nr9cg]

My daughter suffered trauma to her brain, she would reset every few minutes. After 2 weeks she slowly started regaining her memories. It was the scariest 2 weeks of my life. I feel for this story.

[@maxencebarre3833]

Does she still struggles nowadays ?

[@joshuagreen5820]

Glad she’s okay now I guess

[@DontChuckles]

@@Safferpsyche Bro your so insensitive.

[@DontChuckles]

@@Safferpsyche Oh ok then.

[@shreyakanojiya4744]

Glad to hear she's okay now ❤

[@lagautmd]

Sadly, it should be said, Riley did improve, but is still suffering many serious ongoing issues with her TBI. Everyone's support is still needed.

[@zoyadulzura7490]

As with other medical issues, it is much easier to endure when there is visible progress. I hope that she continues to see improvement in her situation and feels that she can live the life that she wants alongside of those difficulties.

[@davylau1481]

She is in nursing school now!

[@garydog8576]

I read this as a girl with a 2-hour memory got lost in the mountains and made her way out

[@nicolesaylor4027]

Me too.

[@hayleyreed9338]

@@poopbuDDiesfan bruh you can't be serious. they meant they read the title that way lol

[@janetgomez1988]

Gary Dog lmao me too

[@heatherdavis191]

Same

[@krepler]

I thought the same thing. Lol

[@theonlylinkify4284]

"It's just basic science applied properly" He didn't have to flex that hard

[@theonlylinkify4284]

@Tutorialzz Daily ya mama

[@Zlurm]

@Tutorialzz Daily you must be the kid who's dragging the whole class to last place

[@Zlurm]

@Tutorialzz Daily except the school your mom went on

[@taoutdoors8110]

😂

[@jamessantichen1928]

@Tutorialzz Daily Your phone you just used to type that comment is science.

[@Ad-fu3wi]

One of my best childhood friends had an IQ of 148. Destined for great things. Being stuck upside down with his head under water in a car for 15-25 minutes changed all that. Traumatic Brain Injury. His short term memory resets every 5-15 minutes. If you mention my name he knows who that is but he no longer recognizes me as that person as we've aged. His injury was more severe. Mobility and motor control issues, seizures and he only speaks when prompted and with difficulty. I'm very happy for this young girls progress.

[@PROTAGONIST_48]

Have him take Lion’s Mane mushroom. It’s one of the best substances in the world for healing brain injuries.

[@Afroninja12]

have you tried applying basic science?

[@adamk.7177]

@@PROTAGONIST_48 No offense, but I think if that were the cure, they'd have figured it out already. This person had a real brain injury. Coming back from that isn't always an option.

[@laurieb3703]

That's horrible 😞

[@overlordh1254]

​@adamk.7177 No harm in suggesting something potentially helpful though. I'm sure people said the same thing about the girl in the video as well.

[@Sanakudou]

This reminds me of my experience with the medical system, finding a doctor who actually knows how to identify and treat complex medical problems truly is a miracle, there’s so many doctors who are useless and tell you there’s nothing wrong with you or just shrug and give up due to your problems complexity. Glad this girl found her miracle doctor!

[@patrickbuick5459]

@Patrick Names like the people who thought it was a miracle when an idols eyes were bleeding when it turned out to be rusty water from a leaking toilet?

[@mansfieldfamily5389]

@@patrickbuick5459 How is that even related to something where a girl is actually seeing medical scientifically proven results? What an awful comment.

[@patrickbuick5459]

​@mansfieldfamily5389 Well, considering that my reply from 3 years ago was to a comment that no longer exists, I am not sure *WHAT* I was saying / replying to. Without context, it virtually means *NOTHING*. The fact it was a reply to a removed comment is something that is immediately obvious.

[@flywithhan]

Doctors: wE dOnT kNoW wHaTs WrOnG Utah Doctor: "It's just basic science"

[@PrimadonnaGirl95]

Doctors: it’s completely idiopathic, so we put a bandaid on, we’re hoping for a full recovery. Utah Doctor: the brain scan revealed that after the concussion, areas of her brain weren’t working, but through our therapy we can fix it.

[@vc9491]

@@PrimadonnaGirl95 k

[@dripmass]

I read "It's just basic science" exactly when he said it

[@dragowhite9786]

999 now 1k cuz of me

[@bofasofa9399]

@@dragowhite9786 pics or it didnt happen

[@thomaswoods901]

"The answer? Fix the brain, fix the memory." Wow, I would have never guessed that.

[@juniorarchuleta9454]

Dylon Jackson 🤣🤣

[@laura121684]

*would've or would have. There is no such thing as "would of."

[@XoxoAngel209]

LOL

[@lookaschewa9917]

1000th like

[@rokidumbyote]

Thanks I'm cured

[@EverySecondCounts_LogOff]

0:30 “when I try to look back there’s nothing there” I have Parkinson’s and the neurological affectations were wild, I went from having superior autobiographic memory to not having any short term memory capabilities. Looking back on the time I spent I know I was really, really frustrated but that’s most of what I have about it. Like I know it happened, but details won’t come back to me about so much of it… Also 2:21 “it’s just basic science!” feels so real at this point. I saw so many different doctors over so many years and finally found someone who’s knowledgeable and knew which questions to ask, and I was only just diagnosed in December. Carbidopa-Levodopa has been phenomenal assistance and I still can’t believe how simple the solution seems now. Had honestly given it up, but now I am back to doing things I did in high school, like playing music (play contrabass and ukulele simultaneously while singing, and now also professional symphonic contrabass + symphonic composition.) Anyway sorry for the ramble. Science is just seriously so cool, the advancements in medical science and neurology and even just individuals’ knowledge and pushing of the envelope… are just so amazing.

[@AmyAndThePup]

I love your story. It's so beautiful. I have no idea what the thing is that's helping you--will look it up later after I sleep--but I am so, so happy for you. Medical advancements are amazing.

[@kolorzjerk]

“Basic science, applied properly” lmao this dude is trynna not to tell all the previous doctors how much smarter he is than them haha. Love it

[@user-cr3db7cb8n]

Her boyfriend AND friends left her? That’s harsh

[@rajammajohn6060]

I agree that it would difficult to have a relationship but her friends should have stick around

[@la4508]

She lost her memory of them.

[@stickfigureslauralee]

I work with those who have brain injuries. Honestly/, unfortunately it is quite common. Either that or people take advantage of them.

[@dustigenes]

@David Christian They are high school kids, she was a junior and didn't finish the year. Her friends would have and gone one to grade 12, and getting ready for life after. So what would they talk about, she doesn't know them, or what they did together, she has no memory of them. They couldn't even go out for ice cream, because if her memory resets, then what, she wouldn't know them and could walk away, that's kind of risky. It would be a hard enough situation for adults to handle, a teenager? As for her boyfriend, same thing, not much of a relationship there, no memories, and they are only kids...

[@dustigenes]

@@rajammajohn6060 why, she didn't know them

[@4everCharro]

I guess her ex-boyfriend never saw "50 First Dates" movie.

[@rauldoesnothing]

Xac ok but like he had a whole day. This is every two hours

[@taoutdoors8110]

True

[@chessewaz]

Do you like peanut butter cups in your eggs ??

[@weaponofmassconstruction1940]

I guess her ex-boyfriend never saw "50 First Dates" movie.

[@CountMarr]

I guess her ex-boyfriend never saw "50 First Dates" movie.

[@samurailevi49]

“She lost all her friends.” Clearly they weren’t friends. If I was in her school and around her age, I would be her friend and I don’t care how many times I’d have to re-meet her.

[@prometheus6835]

@Progenitor77 SIIIIIIMMMMMMMMPPPPPPPP SIMP

[@tomturtl]

@@prometheus6835 is it wrong to compliment people?

[@prometheus6835]

@@tomturtl its not wrong just weird.

[@iriiiriii]

@@prometheus6835 it's weird to be nice? I'm so confused. Correct me if I'm wrong but I guess this is a cultural misunderstanding, where you live these compliments are considered inappropriate or something?

[@prometheus6835]

@@iriiiriii Yes people who are nice like that don't really mean it. they just have an ulterior motive. usually to get into that persons pants. and don't say that's a cultural difference. that's just human nature. its gross to wear your emotions on your sleeve like that but then pretend like you've done such a good job of hiding them.

[@Grizzlox]

When she sleepily said "Doctor" I burst into tears. God I'm a sucker for a good turn/happy ending.

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

When that one guy said "its just basic science.. applied properly" oof ok

[@yul4206]

Yeah that shit just owned like 90% of doctors lol

[@alephnull7410]

Plot Twist: they took his quote out of context, he was actually talking about SpaceX.

[@ras_krystafari3333]

@@yul4206 this is fox news being paid by the same mountains of money that Utah uses to cover up countless child sex allegations . UTAH IS THE #5 STATE for child abuse and #1 state with the most child sex abuse cases... its jist creepy af their silent hill shit

[@MemesAreFriendsNotFood]

GreGgaeRasta Fari Omg really? That’s really scary considering I’ve seen an increasing number of missing children cases here. I wonder why it’s so alive and rampant here

[@pv650]

When I think Basic Science I think...making slime or coke & mint volcanoes

[@tumblrwinks03]

“It’s really just basic science applied properly” ok doc go off

[@hagamapama]

He gave a girl her mind back. He's entitled to flex.

[@NathanHedglin]

@@hagamapama 100% that’s sick

[@Benjy52]

Notcho Business I can vouch for that. I basically quit university in British Columbia because taking Liberal Studies is a requirement to get a diploma/degree now, and it’s literally just a class to make you support Liberalism, LGBT, 20+ genders and all that stuff. People who don’t believe in that (and have every right to) literally get punished and scolded by the teacher for slander and prejudism, or end up with a failed grade altogether. University no longer gets you a good job; it’s used to politically control the masses.

[@toxicatedmemes3529]

@@Benjy52 ur smart. find another way to learn and become successful than give up ur your ability to think freely.

[@Benjy52]

ToxicatedMemes As of now, I’m living comfortably on $35 an hour teaching piano to students - and only have a high school diploma from back when nobody tried to push cancel culture into schools. I’m not surprised if universities start to lose their credibility in the next decade

[@mizuhonova]

I think doctors are great at treating 99% of cases because they're really knowledgeable on common diseases. But if you have something rare, you'd want to find a scientist because they're the ones on the frontier of new and strange medical problems.

[@gailtaylor1636]

What makes the whole "do your own research" thing so frustrating for those of us that appreciate experts.

[@tru3sk1ll]

Doctors practice "medicine", Cognitive practices science and rehabilitation, big difference, if there isn't a pill to pop, western medicine is out of ideas

[@popcorn8153]

Mayo specializes in RHINO cases. Sometimes its just going to the right hospital

[@tracy6346]

I believe that when they were showing her friends, her homecoming, etc.... and her mother saying she “lost” all of them, she was referring to her daughters memory of those people and those events. Without our memories of past events, it would like we “lost” them.

[@barowt]

I now know where I'm going if I ever have a severe head injury, if I remember it's in Utah.

[@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435]

oh man this comment made me laugh way too hard.

[@barowt]

@@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435 I have the number for the Intermountain Neurosciences Institute in my contacts as In Case of Sever Head Injury... Now I can't forget, unless I lose my phone at the same time as the head injury.. I need another backup plan...

[@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435]

@@barowt Watch the films "50 First Dates", "Memento", and "Ghajini" for tips! :D

[@puddingrika]

I shouldn't have laughed this hard

[@introusas]

just think of the mormons

[@austriamex]

Why did she lose friends? I am sorry but those people where not her friends, real friends would still be there

[@brendawatt7308]

@Michael Ortiz wow that reaction is strong there was no need for that

[@hayleyreed9338]

@Michael Ortiz you must be a horrible friend and person if you would leave them just because they have a bad memory

[@patstone3259]

Michael Ortiz wow, you speak like a guilty man. Let me tell you what you do when loved ones are sick, you give up anything and everything to stand by them. I did for several loved ones. But it sounds like you know you would not and project that onto others. I hope you get help for your lack of compassion and love.

[@justchilled6149]

NJ FG they probably meant she forgot the experiences she had with friends during her forgetfulness

[@mariekedufresne53]

NJ FG when people are chronically ill, and this counts as “ill” they get tired of waiting for the old you to come back, they get tired of you being sick and needing help and she needed a lot of hemp. Imagine being a 16yr old who can’t remember anything past 2 hrs and basically repeats herself each time asking what? Where? Who? Why? ... I speak from experience of being ill and losing friends. It happens at any age but it’s worse for teens. I’m also a nurse and I see how people react in the face of a sick relative or friend, especially in longer illnesses. No, not everyone is like that. But for many they just can’t handle it. Can’t handle the change they see in the person the know or feel like they once knew..

[@guido7095]

0:35 i love the fact that they forgot to make a shot of her getting in the car so they reversed the clip of her getting out of it xD

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

I read that as her forgetting how to get in, so she reversed how she got out...✨

[@leegalen8383]

They need to study this along side those with those who remember everything. Much to be learned!

[@cd_zr]

That man really said “Other professionals couldn’t help you?? They’re stupid hold on...” (to clarify this is a joke because some people can’t get it

[@Al-ur-pal]

I like your profile pic

[@wooshswoosh2154]

????

[@Verdigo76]

Hold my MRI

[@teehee5700]

@@wooshswoosh2154 why the question marks

[@Sugarglidergirl101]

@@wooshswoosh2154 what’s going on here? Lol

[@vloxl_]

doctor: it's just basic science me: mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

[@NeziesStories]

Emia, meaning presence in blood

[@celestek.2395]

Does that come in an energy drink? I think my power house is broke.

[@Sage-qd6tf]

The nucleus is important for... things. It's the command center?

[@johnnysilverhand1830]

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein :0

[@OfTheiAm]

@@NeziesStories I WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW HOW FUNNY THAT IS!

[@zuzuspetals9281]

There’s a young lady in Greensboro NC that this happened to, her memory was only seconds long. This rehab was mildly helpful but what really started her gaining healing was a special chiropractic treatment from a doctor in another state. After a couple years of treatments she’s improved enough to have a job, get her GED, and feel more comfortable and independent. It’s a fascinating experience and not just something that simply applying basic scientific knowledge can fix,as every TBI is different.

[@roshnipatel1590]

My heart soared when she remembered that they went to Utah to see a doctor ❤️❤️ I’m so glad she’s getting better and I hope she achieves her dream of becoming a doctor herself.

[@Wignut]

Flex: "It's just basic science" Ultra Flex: "Applied properly" Impressively Large Muscle Contraction: _Uses Linux_

[@slobbucket]

Uses Ubuntu with gnome though, but what a absolute madlad

[@bondiibluu]

//Uses the Linux command line

[@justjadethings9630]

@@bondiibluu How do you use Linux without touching the command line at least once? Apt is only available via terminal and you need it to open apps as Sudo

[@bondiibluu]

@@justjadethings9630 Apt or yum- we always forget centos ;-;

[@StuffWhatGoesBoom]

Pec muscle twitch: ...on a laptop

[@vaughnlcoleman]

when it was mentioned that she lost her friends, that stung. they weren’t true friends to begin with.

[@kate-zh4ny]

I’m not defending the friends but it would be hard to be in a relationship with someone like that (again not defending them)

[@potatosalad4779]

@@kate-zh4ny Agreed. This is coming from my own experiences with maintaining past friendships with their terrible memory. There was nothing wrong with them at all, but the fact that they don't remember hurts because it lets me know they don't care. Her case is different since it was an accident so I guess it's kinda unfair for them to leave? There's really no win to this situation. People can grow frustrated or weary. Can't really blame them but it's not her fault this happened either.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

And she retained her memories from up until that day, so she didn't forget about them and their time together. They could at least check up on her every once in a while or with her parents out of concern instead of disconnecting completely. It's not as if she completely forgot who they were, and she could check their text messages to know they were still there for her. They didn't even wait for the possibility of her recovery.

[@perfectlyimperfect2368]

It's sad but speaking from personal experience when you start suffering from health issues that people don't understand,you learn really quickly who is truly in your life and corner. I lost all my friends but one after my health issues started. It was a lesson learned,a painful one,but no less a lesson on people and who you can truly count on. Really shows true colors of your friends and family. I do feel very sorry for her though because she didn't deserve to lose her friends and boyfriend over something she has no control over!

[@crappyaccount]

Maybe or maybe not. I mean imagine how hard it could be on them watching someone you care about deteriorate, not being able to interact with them the way you normally do, them forgetting everything that happened constantly and having to retell it all. Etc. They are just kids too, you can't expect them to understand how to handle or cope with something serious like that. It really just depends how the situation went down. We're not in a position to judge anybody based off the miniscule amount of information we know.

[@suzanamazon6357]

My mom didn’t have a physical injury like this, but she basically had the same syndrome of every day being a new day. Hers was due to a drug reaction. My mother lost most of 2018 into 2019 due to a simple drug which was inappropriately prescribed and monitored. I’m glad Riley’s getting better, my mother got better. We were within two weeks of having her moved into a memory unit, so I feel blessed just as I’m sure Riley‘s parents feel blessed. Find a good doctor and sing their praises to the world!

[@Pooshee123]

I’m very glad your mother recovered. Do you mind if I ask what the drug was?

[@kdawson8981]

I love this! As a person who has survived a TBI and lives with epilepsy, this is amazing and these people are angels. I just want to say thank you to the employees who are working with patients like this!! It’s sooooo frustrating recovering and knowing you’re not right and scared there’s no way to fix it. The doctors, nurses and the medical staff are bringing her back to herself! ❤️❤️ Amazing!

[@jenniewright3045]

Honestly, the friends she lost, have lost an amazing friend. Idk how anyone can leave their friends just because they're sick.

[@justme-ew3ri]

Some people just react to thing differently and it’s sad that they don’t have the strength to stick by her.... I could see how it could be frustrating or upsetting

[@Filmwithpurpose]

Jennie Wright cause they are sicker

[@emelieshinn9117]

I agree 100%! It makes me so sad to hear that her friends just left her. I lost a lot of friends when my mom passed away when I was 12. I mean, out of the countless friends I had, 2 stuck with me. I have never forgotten that and it's caused me a lot of pain. Even to this day.

[@lorihensley4962]

When I got sick I lost my job, my marriage, my friends, and the only people who took me inwas my mom and step dad. Thank God cause now I am well, have a job and on my own again!

[@EllieUltra]

Jennie Wright Brain issues have the high potential of completely changing someone and their personality, which can make them angry, confused, and resentful. It’s like the person you knew is gone. It’s hard to stay friends with someone you don’t know anymore who is angry at the world. I’m not saying this is the case but it’s why people grow apart.

[@jacksonmilford9609]

This girl seems so sweet, and it's so sad all of her friends left her:( I wanna be her friend!

[@shaleelindsey1331]

Some people can’t continue a relationship because the person with the memory issue won’t know the person like they never existed that’s why they said she lost her junior year etc.

[@suhtangwong]

Ooohhh that's why she didn't attend my wedding, makes sense to me now :) I regret calling her all those names back then, but it's OK, she won't remember them anyways :)

[@skrappamts417]

@@kadynorr7165 that’s why it’s called a joke

[@kadynorr7165]

@@skrappamts417 and it’s not something funny to joke about

[@skrappamts417]

@@kadynorr7165 I’ve been joked on by friends about my mother’s disability and I laugh at them because I can take a joke.

[@justincoleman7856]

This just goes to show you how many doctors didn't focus on ALL aspects of the human body enough and care just about their salaries. THIS is exactly why im going to study the human body in order to help people like this young lady get back to as close to a regular life as possible. Nothing is impossible if you ignore every single opportunity. Much love to this doctor for understanding this issue.

[@aarontyler69]

Full grown man here, and that put me to tears. May your life and memories forever flourish.

[@vin.himself]

two weeks of people knowing what to do literally saved this girls entire life

[@susana.3.]

I wonder if that boy who fell on her knows ab what happened to her

[@felicitydargis]

Susana .3. It wasn’t his fault that someone dropped him. I wonder if the people who dropped him know abt what happened to her.

[@kiraaisling9603]

Susana .3. He must feel horrible

[@davidlevy706]

@@felicitydargis It was his fault that he was crowd surfing in the first place.

[@orppranator5230]

David Levy It was his parents fault for having sex at some point.

[@Luka-nt9nc]

@@orppranator5230 lol

[@alexandrakamieniecki4355]

“ITS JUST BASIC SCIENCE APPLIED PROPERLY”

[@gottafly125]

This is awesome. I have an old friend who had a few concussions and suffers from cognitive dissonance. It tore our friendship apart sadly (granted I regrettably burnt the bridge) . He couldn't even remember the fact I was the person to first bring up the possibility he had it... and then years later he projected it against me. I'm so glad to hear of stories like this. It gives me hope.

[@Talis1717]

Two weeks of treatment? That’s crazy! I thought it would take a few months of therapy to get her memory back.

[@lamoskgr]

Me too

[@madefromashes]

It started to she’s not fully recovered after two weeks

[@brokenocci]

She didn't get the memory back, she got the brain working again... this is still a sad story

[@DrSmart20]

i checked the facebook page for her, her mother said she is still having seizures frequently and is having a lot of other problems including not eating for extended periods, and even passing out at points, i'm sure that this treatment was helpful but it is no "miracle" as this headline put it

[@ijustneedmyself]

@@DrSmart20 I really hate the news media. They know that the average person doesn't care enough to dig deeper so they regularly use that to their advantage. They'll make things seem better than they actually are, but more often they will constantly push out negative crap that makes people think the world is going to hell and their neighbor is going to murder them.

[@redanwrong]

Doctor: It's just basic science Reporter: a reason to believe in miracles

[@SepticShockAKAVin]

IKR

[@mcetiger]

It’s basic science, but the fact that no other doctor could put the pieces together is a miracle.

[@redanwrong]

@@mcetiger why would nobody figuring it out be a miracle?

[@Bunnyb23]

Well it’s fox 😂

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

Yo this is a miracle.

[@melaniesmith1313]

I sm watching this in 2024, and hoping she is doing even better.

[@Grant-du8ix]

Love it! I'm glad that it's working back for her. Hoping the best for you 🙏🏾

[@PeteLazzaro]

Salieri: “How? How does Mozart write such masterpieces” Mozart: “It’s just basic music theory, applied properly”

[@rifdifirebolt]

This just stung me in a differrent way

[@cadenorris4009]

Very sad. It's so sad that salieri was helping mozart with a commission when he died right beside him.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

@@cadenorris4009 so very true. The first version of Nikola Tesla.

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

"It's all the same isn't it"

[@cadenorris4009]

@Yongo Bazuk very sad

[@freeman2399]

“It’s just basic science applied properly”: MSN "It's a Miracle"

[@calebstevens8269]

The miracle was someone actually contacting them and saying they had a solution when litterally no one else would

[@SV-cg8vh]

Why not both ?

[@veritaskairos9466]

@@calebstevens8269 people need to stop calling things miracles...someone helped her and not every one gets help.....if getting help is evidence of a higher power is not getting help evidence of their not being a higher power

[@calebstevens8269]

@@veritaskairos9466 nah

[@SCP--oz6oz]

@@veritaskairos9466 that person helped her because of the Lord Almighty. Whether that person was a Christian or not.

[@charliemcnuggets]

That's the most supportive doctor I've heard

[@kellibryant707]

This story is so awesome! I am so happy. We need more compassion and understanding from medical staff like this. What away to work through something. You go girl.

[@NinjaJoanie]

Incredible! THIS is how all healthcare should be. Do not give up on the patients!

[@DJayAce4]

$20,000 later... But yeah I agree. Unfortunately this probably costs them an arm and a leg to finally find and get the right treatment.

[@reterumstrict1091]

Jacob Blood no, insurance most of the time doesn’t cover when u go out of the ordinary to try and fix ur health problem they want you to do it at a government facility and most of the time don’t cover you when u get stuff done from a private or out of the ordinary company

[@Christobanistan]

@@reterumstrict1091 Which is why we need nationalized health care.

[@reterumstrict1091]

@@Christobanistan no we don’t, this person in this video wouldn’t have had this happen to her in a nationalized healthcare system, they would have said there is no solution, stop bothering us

[@kellilewellen218]

@@reterumstrict1091 that’s not how national health care works. You get free health care but you can still see private doctors and specialists you just pay out of pocket like everyone dose now.

[@setysamson2630]

She’s lucky they found this doctor. Choosing the right one makes all the difference

[@slaveNo-4028]

idk I have a feeling they didnt get that treatment for free. shes lucky they can afford the treatment or that maybe someone has sponsored it for them. I think for most people the problem isnt finding the information/picking the right doctor but how to afford them.

[@thesenutz777]

slave No. 4028 nah man good doctors are hard to come by in the US. But I agree, the price also makes it challenging

[@cymbala6208]

@@slaveNo-4028 sorry to say that and it's not meant to be offensive. But I'm a doctor in Germany and I'm pretty sure that young girl should have had such an intensive neurological rehab from the very beginning of her symptoms. And I have a feeling that in the US the delay of such training might have been due to health insurance problems.

[@emilycgordon]

Very lucky! If anyone saw the other video on here, they were seeing another doctor who thought she could fix it before this one. Clearly that didn’t work out and they found this doctor who actually worked! I’m so happy for her and her future.

[@tyascottages9077]

@@slaveNo-4028 Good doctors are hard to come by anywhere. Not all doctors are created equal and the right one can make the difference between recovery and getting your life back, or that never ever happening. As someone who was misdiagnosed for over 30 years, and by over 40 doctors, including leading consultants, I can personally testify to the difference they can make, or not. It's not only about having the money, and I live in a country with a supposedly free healthcare system, which has misdiagnosed me for 40 years and continues to, to this day.

[@christophermac6679]

Aww this is such a great story. I am so happy for her and wish her the best of luck. As someone who has lost their memory for a period of time I will always be rooting for anyone like this. No one could ever know how it feels to not remember unless they have been in this situation. Plus she is a super cutie and how can you not root for that.

[@Cloudymoon916]

That's a beautiful outcome. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@jacobmcandles1745]

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore should visit and show her a video.

[@KNBARON]

Stan Childs she needs to meet “10 second Tom”

[@JadMock]

Tbh how good is that your favourite movie 1hr 39mins long you watch it forget about it and watch it again like the first time 😍

[@clinthuff9868]

Stan Childs life isn't about movies and hollywood

[@charlene9896]

It’s 50 first dates right?

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

ADVENTURE Xperience HI I’M TOM

[@chrisez3188]

How do you lose “friends” because of this I would love to have a friend that forgets everything I’d be telling all my business getting advice and then starting over again lol

[@jackeroo75]

Some people reacts differently and can’t handle death or trauma.

[@daniellemelendez3544]

Lol sammee

[@dakudaa]

I believe they meant she was losing memories she was making with them, not actually losing them as friends

[@beansforlief5703]

It would be like meeting a new person everyday and I’d find that pretty cool. It would be kinda hard to “lose” your friend tho

[@sean8024]

being able to vent to them multiple times 😍 goals fr

[@EpicBenjo]

Amazing! Just like physiotherapy, this is mental therapy!

[@christywhitley6053]

Amazing!! I’m seeing this 4 yrs afterwards and it’s the best news I’ve heard in a long while!

[@alihabib1635]

she was an A-student and has missed half of her junior year, hopefully she repeats her junior year to continue her future. (Thx for the likes 😊)

[@itsmebrii4357]

I once was in a bad place in life and my parents took me out of school to "homeschool" me for 2 years but my mom never taught me anything and we didn't do any school. So one day I said I wanted to go back to school and after a while I went back, missed a lot of work but I studied hard to get where I'm at now so I'm sure she'll be fine!☺️ Oh and btw I'm in the grade I should be in, didn't even get held back, what a shocker right?!😂 She's a smart gal tho, hopefully she's doing even better right now!

[@chaosfountain9550]

School doesn't dictate the future. A lot of people are brainwashed by that idea.

[@inlinechris]

ali habib you clearly are still in school and have no life experience because you’re 1000% wrong

[@chaosfountain9550]

@@alihabib1635 college is a rip off...all these young people in debt still end up getting a regular job anyways....open your eyes

[@christopheryoeurng3722]

I mean, if you *just* want a job then high school grades really don't matter. You can practically fail high school, go to community college, and transfer to a state school with much less debt and stress. In that regard, high school doesn't matter. If you want to attend the most prestigious schools, with top-notch education, and powerful networking with the smartest people of your generation though, High School grades do matter

[@yadidalamillla619]

Hello

[@lilkeyla5769]

@@the1ultimatet1u49 a joke

[@justrollin3726]

Honestly U of U and BYU Medical colleges are really hard to get into and its one the best programs in the country in my opinion.

[@virgilpillay]

If only Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore knew about this place, they wouldn't have had to go on 50 first dates.

[@bruhemianbobbert7136]

Hello

[@Zizzles]

Yadid ALAMILLLA stfu

[@theexperiment8498]

That therapy is frickin’ amazing. For your child, it’s gotta be worth every penny.

[@Humbledandelion]

So happy for her. Bless the ppl who helped this soul. Angels

[@Micheal.D]

I pray she continues to improve!

[@nickey8344]

She recovered after 2 weeks how can you "pray" if you only seen the video for 40 seconds

[@Micheal.D]

@@nickey8344 I watched the whole thing? Have a great day!

[@Infarlock]

@@Micheal.D Praying doesn't do anything as a matter of fact If praying worked then there would be no need for her to go all the way to Utah for a treatment

[@brownwolf5766]

@@nickey8344 Completing the treatment in 2 weeks doesn't mean she will be completely normal after 2 weeks. Maybe she will remember some stuff and doesn't believe it's the same day again but the chances that she will have problems remembering stuff is still high. She was a good student and now she will probably have problems to memorize things.

[@Scrizal]

@@Infarlock No need to be negative..If you hate the idea of "praying" substitute it with "hoping" instead..and consider it as a word to comfort the family.

[@mikooaxdcdz]

Shes the first person to ever say that shes forever grateful for utah

[@prismen5535]

HAHAHAH

[@growwiththeflow4854]

False.

[@dallymoo7816]

@@growwiththeflow4854 JOKE.. woosh lol

[@growwiththeflow4854]

@@dallymoo7816 😊🙄😵 How'd you know I wasn't just adding to the joke? Was it the long post I made?

[@MemesAreFriendsNotFood]

Damn what did Utah ever do to you guys? I know Utah has a reputation for being conservative, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by Bernie Sanders winning the primary here. That is a big deal coming from this state and it shows progression.

[@J_e_s_s]

Wow. This is amazing. I'm so happy that she got this help and I hope she has a great life.

[@mrsjokerstout]

This is the type of stories we need! I am so happy for her, and I hope this treatment sticks for her!

[@lilied1]

The mother goes on and on about how she lost social events and friends and a bf. My mom would have flipped out about me not remembering math and science 😭😭

[@otterlydorky]

From my understanding she did not lose long term memory prior to the accident (e.g. she knows her mother, she can read, etc.). So only everything happening afterwards did not enter the "memory storage".

[@oliviado1210]

Your mom would have flipped out on you because you got a brain injury? Yikesss

[@Clos93]

I take it you're Asian right? 🤣 (It's a joke, you know, those things we used to tell each other to make each other laugh. Not everything is about political correctness you know.)

[@Vandiiis]

@@Clos93 i found that funny as an Asian xD even more funny that you had to explain

[@moefromdagrieve]

@@Clos93 i was just gonna comment that lmao

[@hopefulelf]

And she is wearing a grey+sloan memorial hospital sweatshirt

[@shawnbrooks9642]

She doesn’t remember why she put it on.

[@JustinConvict]

Isnt grey-sloan from grey's anatomy the tv show though?

[@mymonkeybusiness4444]

J Wyatt yes it is👍🏼

[@Maria-qb8yd]

we stan a grey's fan

[@dieseldabz7104]

@@JustinConvict Yes

[@ivanmoreno5387]

Amazing story! Thank you for that! ❤️

[@xbrandi12345x]

Reminds me of an episode of Perception I saw. I couldn't imagine having to go through this. So glad she has a chance at getting her life back. It bothers me she had to go 5 months like this and this place started helping her within 2weeks. How many people like her don't get their memory back because nobody tries hard enough to figure out what is going on?? We need better healthcare in this country it's ridiculous some of things people go through before they get better, if they do at all. All the best to this girl and I hope she is pretty much completely recovered today

[@dalleneldredge6923]

That must be weird. Therapist: you ready for your seventh appointment? Her: WHAT?

[@alannacarlson6715]

Imagine waking up to your mom standing over you with a camera going "WE'RE IN UTAH."

[@einzelganger6664]

When she said for a doctor and even named the place I almost teared up. Wow.

[@natalie9884]

She’s such a determined trooper. Wow, what’s strong girl.

[@timeless9499]

Can we take a moment to think how the kid feels for falling on her.

[@azaru6524]

Timeless unless he saw this video he probably doesn’t care

[@juanitadudley4788]

He could have been devastated even though I doubt was intentional.

[@rodricksteal1729]

No

[@gloomycandy101]

He probably has no idea, tbh.

[@MaribelAgudelo]

Your question makes people answer based on their general perspective on the people who surround them. Wh don’t have the details on why he fell (maybe someone dropped him) why he was surfing in the first place (maybe he was pressured by his friends) or his personality (he could care or be a “jerk” and not care) The only answer we can give is the one we make in our head, which in turn reflects our view point on people. Very cool physiology 101

[@melonlordx]

I like how she is wearing a grey's anatomy sweatshirt

[@Catlantis]

I was just gonna comment that!

[@seadogbill7625]

I noticed as well!

[@momo75476]

You beat me to it!

[@randallgaspard810]

EXACTLY 🤔🤯😱😱😱😱😱

[@emmiestrauss710]

I was looking for this HEHHE

[@pjfoltz8810]

This is so awesome! I cannot imagine not being to remember. So glad they found the help that worked! Praise Jesus!

[@lueezec358]

The doctor’s that diagnosed her and can help her are truly amazing.

[@Clint2028CODE2]

Damn her boyfriend was only with her for her memory...

[@realsies9387]

I shouldn’t have laughed as hard as I did at this.

[@andrew08857]

I actuslly laughed out loud lmao

[@sebas-fb8wc]

Memory digger

[@emotionalavocado2336]

I can sympathize with the bf,imagine u had a family and one day they just forgot who you are.

[@tsundor1]

@@emotionalavocado2336 would you give up on your family if they forgot you? man i sure hope your parents don't get dementia or something when they're older..

[@SouthernGospelMusic]

The specialist she went to is hilarious. “It’s just basic science” and “there should be a lot of activity here........but there isn’t”

[@YTjndallas]

Amazing!! Such a vivacious young lady!!

[@maryzimmerman2699]

She so sweet. God bless her.

[@bones1631]

Utah Doctor: They really letting anyone get this job these days

[@jellypenguin1826]

Imagine being the kid that fell on her, I would feel so bad.

[@ShadowWizard123]

Not really, cuz her head kinda hurt his ankle so...

[@jaydenrae8936]

@@ShadowWizard123 Oh no his poor ankle -_-

[@mikelannister960]

What a beautiful and inspiring story ❤❤❤❤

[@roncozad4108]

RIGHT ON!!!! Now thats soooo inspiring!! See this is the type of content I watch utube for...😊

[@Florentina-ox9xq]

I would give these Utah doctors all the gold I can find!

[@bremCZ]

Are you looking for gold?

[@adah5195]

Brem lmao

[@MarioMarioBW]

Good luck finding gold lol.

[@oliviatouba9313]

My Snapple cap today said peanut butter can turn into diamonds, so maybe peanut butter is where it's at.

[@bremCZ]

@@oliviatouba9313 When diamonds can turn into peanut butter they'll be worth investing in.

[@BrookelynnM8]

When she said “it’s a cognitive” I literally burst out crying... I am no way related to this girl but I have heard her stories and read/watched about her a lot and to see that she is finally gaining her ability to make and remember memories just makes me so happy. Bless her, her family, and the doctors that are working so hard to help her

[@evilstarlegacy]

Yeah. It gave me goosebumps. Her mom's heart must have been going complete insane.

[@BrookelynnM8]

@DomiNickel sorry didn’t realize the date, it was finally to me, I hadn’t heard the update till recently

[@emilybeaty27]

I literally cried, too!!

[@Aangel452]

Wow this is amazing and so encouraging for future patients.

[@user-uz8sn1qv8y]

oh i am so happy for Riley!!! how wonderful to have ANY recovery!! i live my entire life with a TBI, misdiagnosed for YEARS.....not as dramatic as this, but disabling just the same.

[@dantecalandra2389]

“It’s just basic science”

[@Doubleolick]

Didn't you hesr the lady? It's a miracle!

[@fuckablepancakes]

Dante Calandra well yeah its science but the basics are obviously subjective

[@camagnuson6108]

Well, sure, but it's science very few people know about...

[@cheyefoxgaymon5717]

...applied properly

[@Stanats]

Her name Riley makes me thing of the movie Inside Out. Thinking of her lil personality peeps in her head scrambling to collect and find all her memories and diving into the deep forgotten to get Riley back to being Riley!! Go Riley!!

[@jonnyink9776]

This Is Great!! Im soooo Happy For This girl!

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

God bless her. I'm glad that doctor was able to help her. I hope she continues to make progress.

[@srhdfhcvbftg8067]

Wow. Just two weeks of treatment and she has her future back. It shouldn't be this hard to get adequate care. They really had to fight for her.

[@Brenda0312F]

For those upset about her “losing” her friends.....I’m sure that statement meant they were lost due to her memory loss....as in..,she just doesn’t remember who they are. Not that they are not her friends anymore.

[@adiarainfoster]

yea, I wouldn't count on that. it seems like a nicer way to look at it up front. But when a person suddenly has something wrong with them, people don't deal very well. I lost all but two friends the year my disability suddenly got worse. One of those two friends left a few years later. he wasn't able to handle being around my disability any more and even blamed me for it. I've got one friend left. If you go to places where people with disabilities chat and compare stories like I have, you'll see that same trend over and over. People don't like anyone who isn't normal. If you don't fit into their idea of a happy, perfect little world then they don't want to be around you. it depresses them I guess. I'm happy with my one friend though. I can trust her, at least, when I know i can't trust anyone else to stick around. :)

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@adiarainfoster You basically summed up ANTIFA with that "If you don't fit into their idea of a happy, perfect little world then they don't want to be around you" quote.

[@adiarainfoster]

@@SergeantExtreme Hmm idk. Kind of I guess? I only learned about what ANTIFA is last year. I don't usually follow stuff like that. But they seem more like armed thugs to me. More like home grown terrorists who are just as likely to BEAT someone down if that person doesn't fit into their view of the world. If they haven't already, I won't be surprised to find they are killing people. But that's more extreme that what I was talking about on my initial comment. Most people don't want what they perceive to be "drama" or "extra baggage." It's a common theme in people's lives when they are living with disabilities. Healthy people don't know how to deal with people who aren't healthy. They don't know what to say. The feel awkward even being around you. Just looking at you brings them down. So in the end they go off and leave you behind. Not for anything you did personally, but because you aren't "normal" anymore. The websites I go to where disabled people share with each other how their disabilities work and how it is to live with them mostly see that same trend. One girl in England actually got beaten in the middle of a night club because she was in a wheelchair. It was on their news. The beating was an extreme example. Most people settle for giving you dirty looks and friends just decide to leave since you are now more trouble than you are worth. At least that last bit is how it feels to the ones being left behind. It's a way to make us feel less than human, though I doubt that's actually the intention. The decision to stop being friends with someone who becomes disabled has less to do with the disabled person and more to do with their own personal comfort.

[@F3l1c1t4s]

@@adiarainfoster lost my best friend of over 12 years because quote "you're not happy enough. your life is too fucked up." , depression and some other bad stuff happend to me. nothing what I had controll over. but well...

[@bluebomber875]

Even if they did leave her, (which I’m pretty sure they did) I’m not saying this is the right thing to do. But I can’t blame them, it’s extremely difficult if not impossible to become friends with someone who forgets you exist every 2 hours

[@silvereaglestacker3109]

I'm so happy she's making progress.... sending my prayers

[@clintwestwood1895]

Wow.. she is a warrior

[@aadiseh1597]

When she had her first memories I almost cried

[@ARandomDonut]

Every other doctor in the country: dUh whAT dO wE do? Utah doctor: I'm aboutta restore this girl's whole memory

[@BagladyNH]

Wow that is Amazing, kudo's to Riley HUGS

[@waaazupd1948]

Oh wow, she's coming back. Thank God for this dr