Teen Unable to Digest Food Gets Answers about Her Rumination Syndrome

[@Uniquefemale_1]

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[@blainechandler1551]

I have rumination syndrome. It is Not an eating disorder. I have had it my entire life. I am nearly 20 and I haven't grown out of it. I never learned how to do it. By calling it an eating disorder, it makes people afraid to talk about it.

[@saahilharisinganey1926]

@MrBasketballMix24 I too suffer from this.... Do you spit it out or swallow it sometimes after regurgitation of food?

[@ASHISHKUMAR-xv6cj]

I'm 22 and I'm also able to bring back everything that I eat or drink back in my mouth totally voluntarily.

[@ASHISHKUMAR-xv6cj]

@@abbymoliski2747 Like I said mine is voluntary and it rarely happens that food comes up on its own and I don't have any problems with it so I'm not doing anything for it.

[@grushapabbi]

Im 20 and i have it too and it sucks 😣. I have to throw up after every meal

[@benhopkins3538]

same here, people just instantly think anorexia.

[@Kevin-finity]

I don't know what's going on. But god, she is so beautiful!

[@Pink_Chanel_Princess]

Kevin Xu she is beautiful

[@Smartalec1201]

Kevin Xu lol she's my cousin.

[@areanamann4903]

FutureChicken highly doubt it

[@Smartalec1201]

Dreamer Girl247 lol don't care what you believe, she is my cousin nerd 🤓

[@christinewilkinson6059]

FutureChicken did anyone test her for gastroparesis?! I'm convinced she has this! did they do a gastric emptying study?

[@MyAccount-tk4fn]

Please do an update on this girl after her treatment

[@Smartalec1201]

April Noneya I'm her cousin. Her tube is out and she's keeping food down.

[@MsShay78]

Awesome! Praise God!

[@MyAccount-tk4fn]

That's great to hear :) I hope she's does awesome in culinary school!

[@Factchecklies]

FutureChicken That's great!! can you pls tell us what kind of treatment did she get?

[@tiana2313]

YESSS

[@youtubeviewer4830]

I have been through almost the same thing as her and i hate it when people think it's an eating disorder.

[@highpriestesstarot3338]

Akay Mo same

[@silviafmartell9921]

As a mother, i say....thank you to The Doctors.🙏❤💕😇

[@mariahteague5083]

She needs a gastric emptying Study...a lot of people thought I was faking until I got on and it showed my stomach was significantly slower than normal

[@missa1517]

Mariah right it took them seven years to figure out what I had they thought I was making it up and then they diagnose me with gp

[@Seythia]

Why would she need one if the problem is that she can't get anything into her stomach in the first place? No one says she's faking it, though. I actually think it's a very good thing that a psychological aspect was considered at all. Because most doctors probably DID think she was faking it before her diagnosis. Most of the illnesses people mentioned in the comments are much higher in the diagnose hirarchy than a psychological reason.

[@chaelao.4321]

I'm trying to get a gastric emptying study scheduled for myself right now

[@michaelleitner1974]

Gastric emptying studies dont catch many cases of gp, because the standardised meals are very often pretty different from a persons diet. Just because you can digest a white bread slice with some scrambled eggs, doesnt mean you can also digest raw carratos and cucumbers.

[@MissKaitlyn1996]

I had this for a number of years until my parents found out about it and brought me to the dr and after medical test after medial test I was diagnosed with this and I basically got punished for it all the while I also have autism and was developing an eating disorder. To make a long story short I hope and pray that anybody who has this has the love and support they need

[@calonstanni]

yikes!!! I'm so sorry...are you still dealing with this disorder?

[@Sarah-du7vy]

I met her at Remuda ranch when she went I was there! She is so sweet and I love her so much and I miss her!

[@crystalb4694]

did she get better ? and did you get better ?

[@kindauncool]

+@@crystalb4694 you can't really get rid of it.

[@sweetpea8308]

Hello Maya🌷your story should really be put out there to show people not to take everyday activities and the normal things we do on a regular basis for granted. My youngest child is also a senior this year and I can't imagine what you are going through. You are so brave to have the strength to have done this for so long. As soon as the medical team said that you will be able to go to that ranch for these kinds of illnesses and free of charge, my tears came like a river. I hope they have a followup of how you are doing. I'm definitely going to check and see. I am so so ☺ happy for you and your family. I hope all the best for you!! I know there is happiness at the end of your 🌈. All of our 💜 love from my family to yours, The Darcy family 💝💘💛💚💙💜

[@jasmynpseudonymous2065]

He's so into what he's talking about. God, I love neuroscience.

[@connieramsey6798]

Please keep us posted on her story. She's incredible.

[@jewelhaines8842]

I pray this girl gets the help she needs! ❤

[@rebeccaj34]

Rumination syndrome is being studied more. The DSM 5 brought more light as far as diagnosis requirements and discussion on said diagnosis. It's so nice of the director of the Remuda Ranch to offer her free treatment. I struggled with anorexia nervosa for a number of years. Treatment is expensive. That offer is truly a blessing. Fun fact: I'm almost done with my psych degree. Clarification: rumination disorder is not an eating disorder. It's a feeding disorder. The DSM 5 does distinguish between the two.

[@ranziiii_]

What is the treatment?

[@renagarlock10]

My doctor literally just told me to chew gum after I got diagnosed 7 years ago at age 7. We’ve got it under control through more unconventional methods (holistic). Y’all, it’s not an eating disorder like anexaría or bulemia. That one guy talking about stress is the most right one out of all of them.

[@lewisisdaman]

Yep. It's not an eating disorder. More a reaction to extreme stress or emotional distress.

[@ysldre1976]

any solutions?

[@GriffinK10]

Try to get into a habit related to eating (ex. chewing gum). It's nearly as hard as kicking an addiction ( - withdrawals), so it'll be tough for the first couple weeks nomatter what. MAKE SURE you get electrolytes. Potassium & Sodium are excreeted more than anything - a sodium deficiency leading to seziures and a potassium deficiency leading to cardiac arrest. I nearly died THREE TIMES at the 1 year mark since the disorder appeared. If you're feeling muscle spasms, get potassium ASAP (some kind of vitamin drink is pretty easy to keep down if you haven't eat anything in a while - V8 being extra packed with nutrients if you can keep that down).

[@prachimittal6328]

God bless you girl! My grandmother suffered from this 5 years ago and she also had food pipe. It was so worse that she couldn't digest water and I was too young to understand what was happening. But after one and half years of feeding her with tubes, doctors advised to start feeding her liquid and it did get better and eventually back to normal. Doctor said that it was the first time he's removing a patient's food pipe before s/he is dead.

[@dirtbag5425]

I just got out of bed and saw this video in my feed. I take it as a reminder of the many blessings in my life that I often take for granted: having woken up, having my brain working to its best capacity, the air in my lungs, my bed… I pray she gets her treatment and enjoys a long, fruitful life.

[@GamerPro735]

this is good but why is it that every time i watch this someone cries with happiness

[@pmerancier]

Clouds because they are given hope, some promise and they are going to be given professional help free of charge. Her insurance wouldn't cover it.

[@GamerPro735]

tbh i would of dated her for sure with the tube in her nose she seems nice. and more attractive then she thinks. it wouldnt be much of a life for her to not be able to do a simple survival instinct which yea she would be happy about it being fixed

[@liltomboy4ever]

I have had rumination syndrome since birth and I'm in my 30s, it shouldn't be categorized as an eating disorder (aka psychological disorder)but for some it may be psychological, but to other it isn't because it is an involuntary action that the body does

[@Jeszrox1]

A lot of people with this do it voluntarily.

[@arishmujeeb6522]

I almost cried when she cried. Glad she would get free treatments.

[@thampunpun]

This video helps a lot on explaining. My heart is with you Mya!

[@xindigochildx]

I really hope she's better after the treatment. Thinking of her! Bless her, she's so sweet and kind.

[@kaylabeals8597]

I was so excited. I thought it was finally a story about gastroparesis...

[@christinewilkinson6059]

Kayla Beals I really think she has gastroparesis!

[@zoeelliott2661]

Me too!!

[@Casphs]

Hope you can see this cause has anyone check to see if she has pancreatic insufficiency as I had exact same symptoms please like so they can see this to maybe help this girl :)

[@anidit88]

Wouldnt EPI normally mainly give you symptoms after consuming fat? Or can it affect you like this as well? She appears to be throwing up pretty much directly after consuming even something like a grape - which is indicative of a neurological response.

[@RoyalPT]

Her Problem is Neurological. They Explained it in the video.

[@Hollyvlogs]

The only way they will know if it's Neurological is if the treatment plan helps her (I hope they do a follow-up!) I was diagnosed with 'stress' but it turned out to be a rare pancreatic illness which is undetectable in tests.

[@YesPlease1]

Holly Vlogs Don't know if you're reading this but what was your illness called and how did they ultimately diagnose it if no tests showed anything? Were you able to get treatment?

[@diandrapanasis5162]

Oh my god free treatment- god bless.... I'm so happy for her. I hope she gets better ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@duckworthlover911]

she's doing well I saw someone saying they were her cousin and she's doing well

[@kitkatd1]

I do wonder if she's had a gastric emptying test. I have severe gastroparesis( stomach paralysis) i didn't know I had this until I had the gastric emptying test. I became severely malnourished and vomited 10 times plus a day, the pain is awful. I thought I was mad and the doctors didn't know what to do. My wonderful team at St Marks hospital in London , UK have saved my life many times. I'm on a Nasojejuuenal feeding tube, and painkillers for my chronic pain. If it is rumination syndrome I hope she gets better with the treatment, if not I would highly suggest a gastric emptying test, I pray you get well soon xxx

[@lillianworcester5123]

i also have rumination disorder and no it’s not an eating disorder. and the causes are very cloudy, but intensive treatments aren’t needed unless it gets so severe. diaphragmatic breathing and some other little techniques are the only things that help me keep meals down.

[@sr3yu]

Can you tell the other little techniques

[@arunhere3877]

Can you please tell me some methods for it, a request please

[@amberbrendtke7826]

We love you, Mya!

[@kaylacoleman9320]

I hope she is starting to improve!

[@sisi6943]

I can really feel u maya😭 iam crying too. I have rumination syndrome and it kills and hurts alot. I pray everyday to heal and eat like everyone else. I just forgot whats having a normal stomach feels like. While writing this iam so much in pain. Please people pray for me it will be my christmas gift. Jesus heal me i cant support this anymore😭❤ I wish I can get help and treatment like maya

[@allie4680]

What about MALS?? (Where a ligament compresses the celiac artery and there is not sufficient blood flow to the GI tract). I feel so bad for this girl 😞 it’s obviously not her fault, she can’t control it!! I would love to see an update to see if she has gotten over this.

[@emmym.1524]

I had MALS!!! Definitely under diagnosed

[@tinacoleman5998]

I hope she gets the help she needs. It does anger me when doctors resort to blaming the patient when they cannot find what is going on. Has she been checked for gastroparesis with a gastric emptying scan or had HPylori checked with a blood test? Has she had her Free T3 levels checked? I couldn't digest food until I got my Free T3 levels up to the top of the range with my TSH below range and my FT3 had been low-NORMAL before starting T3 meds. It has taken 30 mcg of T3 for me to be able to eat and gain any weight even though my levels were previously in the normal range. Has she been checked for SIBO? I hope her family seeks out a functional medicine doctor or Integrative doctor that won't stop looking for the root cause. I know first hand what it's like for doctors to give up and start putting it back on the patient. I lived with Lyme Disease for 9 years before doctors figured it out. You have to keep searching for answers. I'm hesitant to believe this is psychological. Check the FT3 levels and even if they are in normal ranges, they might not be optimal for that particular person. Another thing with that would be to check Reverse T3 also. Just my experience.

[@alishalee2568]

They said at the start they checked for h. Pylori. In actuality, many patients with rumination syndrom are first diagnosed (wrongly) with gastroparesis. There was no blaming the patient in this video. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis after the same symptoms as her, as well as the results of my emptying study. However we are now looking to see if it is infact rumination syndrom because the vomiting itself is different. Perhaps this has been the case for her too. From what I can tell, a lot more is known about gastroparesis than it is about rumination syndrome, so often GP is looked at first!

[@RoyalPT]

i really hope she gets better and she is SOOO Beautiful!!

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

For years I've spontaneously vomited up small amounts of food after eating and spit them out. It's gross but i just figured i had digestion issues, but there's no acid or burning - it's just food coming back up. Not hard to believe it's possibly an eating disorder, since I often feel guilt after eating and wonder if i ate too much. What's hard to imagine is that stress could actually make me spontaneously throw up.

[@stephaniehughes3972]

But she doesn't have an eating disorder? Why would they send her for treatment at an eating disorder facility?

[@chandlerbordeaux588]

ikr

[@madison8568]

I was wondering if maybe Gastroparesis could have been an issue. I have Gastroparesis and if she just have reguritation and no pain, bloating, or nausea then probably Rumination syndrome. Just maybe something to look into. I have been NJ tube feeding reliant for almost 4 months now.

[@christinewilkinson6059]

Madison I was thinking the same thing!! I have gastroparesis and I'm convinced she has t gp

[@mariahteague5083]

Madison yeah I also have gp and was wondering if they checked that...it took awhile for me to get correctly diagnosed

[@madison8568]

I am very unsure for one reason. I think she has an NG tube and she wouldn't tolerate those feeds if she has GP and symptom wise it seems to only be vomiting or regurgitation. It seems like the moment goes down it goes right back up a few seconds to minutes later. If she had she had GP she could get it down but would come up an hour to few hours later but it would sit there for a while before coming back up

[@missbubblez12luvseh]

same here

[@rhondag5078]

I was thinking the same thing, I have been diagnosed with gastroparesis myself

[@PurplePoppyAnimator]

I have this shit, it's not painful in the least, it doesn't taste bad, but it's still not a pleasant experience, and can be especially embarrassing if in public, you find ways to hide it. One thing I noticed is it can increase depending on how I'm sitting/standing, lying back on a bed on a laptop or phone an hour after a meal can increase it a lot.

[@sr3yu]

True

[@__gemoftheeast]

This show has some gorgeous doctors!!! Dr Tavis being top of that list lol

[@carolnewlands8630]

You are so beautiful,smart and kind..YOU WILL GET BETTER..and then we want to buy your first "Cookbook"!!!!!

[@tinacoleman5998]

Also, have they done a ph manometry to see if she has adequate amounts of stomach acid needed to digest food? Just a thought.

[@mamabear9215]

My daughter developed this at 3 years old. Still using GJ tube.

[@DeaconBinyamAlebachew]

Do you think , drinking hot water after meal is a solution for regurgitation ??

[@ASHISHKUMAR-xv6cj]

I'm 22 and I'm also able to bring back everything that I eat or drink back in my mouth totally voluntarily.

[@heretoday788]

Terrible evaluation by the doctors. Was she tested for gastroparesis? Was she tested for EDS? I would love an update because I can't believe they are attributing this to "all in her head" without more information shared on the program.

[@Chaz2crayBTW]

I thought I was the only one 😳

[@clarkmiddleton9758]

God help her,wish she had a great life ahead

[@susanamarin7342]

My son just started throwing up and its been a week and i took him to his pediatrician and all tests are negative, this is new to me! I hope i can find the help my son needs ☹️ if anyone has anything i could read or any advice pls share . Thank you!

[@واحدواحد-و7ش]

I have rumination syndrome that often comes with indigestion. I suffer from indigestion and bloating. Who has experience that can help us?

[@ganasde65]

She looks like Beth from TWD

[@rickroller9951]

I wish her the best of luck i to i have a condition called Gerd a stomach condition when i get stressed or anxious i get acid re-flux and heart burn from working as a chef ironically due being stressed i got medication but that didn't help im gonna make a trip to the doctor this weekend now she seems like a genuine nice girl i hope she makes a full recovery

[@gwenberlin3368]

rick roller You can't get rid of Gerd easily. I've had it for years.

[@AMH707]

I have Gerd as well as rumination syndrome and can voluntarily regurgitate. Wtf is wrong with me?!

[@robnation2475]

Could be low vitamin D level. Request a blood test specifically for D.

[@nicole-d3h3h]

My bmi is now 14.5, i regurgitate everything in my stomach, without proton inhibitors for reflux I get so much acid, I think I have both rumination and reflux, I’m so ill

[@Guenter34]

I love their slogan. "The place for eating disorders." 😂😂😂

[@christinewilkinson6059]

had anyone tested her for gastroparesis?!!!

[@zebra4145]

christine wilkinson probably not, doctors love to say it's all in your head of your just anorexic. I just got diagnosed a few months ago.

[@rhondag5078]

same thought

[@colinbassett5454]

I’ve been misdiagnosed with multiple things and now diagnosed with rumination. Supposedly it is different than gastroparesis as in rumination the symptoms involve regurgitation, not full vomiting from the stomach

[@gregorkrause]

and what about #crohnsdisease or #eosinophilicesophagitis, has that been looked into in your opinion for this woman?

[@zoeelliott2661]

I have severe gastroparesis and it sounds exactly like that to me. They should look deeper 😲

[@Douminmin]

Stay Strong, Mya!!! ❤️💪🏻💪🏻

[@theLOVELYLOGANS]

This is truly a life changing 💝

[@sallielim5377]

Thks

[@erikar5714]

Did they never do a gastric emptying scan, intestinal motility testing or testing for stuff like SIBO? I feel like the GI wasn't thorough at all. I'm not saying it isn't rumination it just seems like this GI thought "anxiety" from the start.

[@amankrx]

I have it too. I have wasted a lot of money for its diagnosis. But, doctors couldn't figure out what it was. I am 19 years old, and I have this problem for quite a long time. Maybe 10-14 years. Will this problem can be reduced with Diaphgramatic breathing exercise. Probably I ruminate 40-50 times a day. Not only food, Even water. I am not going in depth of this. But If you can help. Comment here please.

[@thommytwotoestimesthree847]

Unable to digest...or inability to contain within the the stomach cavity? What type of testing was done? MRI? CAT?

[@mehrab47]

I hv this since childhood I Couldn't tell anyone now I will appoint to doctor

[@robyn8652]

*CAN Y'ALL PLEASE UPVOTE TO SEE IF THIS GIRL HAS C. DIFFICILE OR NOT BECAUSE IM ONLY 20 AND IVE HAD IT TWICE AND NEARLY DIED THE SAME WAY EVERY TIME. SHE NEEDS CULTURES FROM HER LARGE INTESTINE.*

[@AMH707]

I'm crying.. I have rumination syndrome and can voluntarily regurgitate.. idk how to get rid of it plz help

[@saahilharisinganey1926]

Me too... Do you spit it out or swallow it again?

[@AMH707]

@@saahilharisinganey1926 swallow or sometimes both :(

[@saahilharisinganey1926]

@@AMH707 Has your weight increased or decreased by any chance?

[@vineethreddy3938]

Will it cause any harm ! ?

[@scottdihigo]

I'm 56 and have had this since I was 12. I was diagnosed about a year ago. I had every test over and over throughout my life and thought I had achalasia. It is a nightmare.

[@chelsearosenkrans7231]

Same here. To go through all of the miserable (and expensive!) testing for achalasia and then have the resulting diagnosis be something as untreatable as rumination syndrome was such a devastating blow. There’s just so much shame wrapped around something that’s already so physically uncomfortable. I am so sorry you’re going through this as well, I wouldn’t wish this upon my worst enemy.

[@sattivideos9987]

@@chelsearosenkrans7231how are you now?

[@haileyrafferty2372]

This is what happens when your subconscious brain is stronger than you. I used to be the same with pills, till I went on Paxil for anxiety

[@natrat563]

Eating food while watching this..

[@RimZeime]

Nat Rat Savage.

[@ackerman6322]

Nat Rat me too I was having my lunch and studying but wanted to check the doctors🌚

[@boruchschuster826]

0:22 love her 'the doctors' t shirt!

[@sagargangavane2012]

I also have same symptom but i enjoying thise,

[@thescarletwizard9375]

Having both rumination, and bulimia are a nightmare to have

[@Bronsonfamilyvlogs]

I will cough and throw up when I am anxious! it sucks!

[@shamserdhamser1292]

I know the Two person ..,they are fully recovered rumination of food ,but they did not use any medicins , actualy they are from india , they went to qattar for job , after one year they were full recovered

[@shamserdhamser1292]

They are my family member ,i am also suffering rumination syndrom

[@sattivideos9987]

How it help pls explain

[@gillowens24]

Hopefully gets better soon

[@mamabear9215]

What is the treatment

[@cori8489]

Has she not been tested for gastroparesis or cyclic vomiting disorder?????

[@jaylafunk5764]

She is sooo pretty😊❤

[@brianthetowerguy979]

My dad had almost the same thing as her, They told him the same thing as her but I found out the problem, he is allergic to Corn it's in almost all foods. Im allergic to Corn Soy Wheat Rice Dairy Eggs most fruits and other stuff. I eat russet potatoes and love it

[@sr3yu]

Hey are you being serious

[@brianthetowerguy979]

@@sr3yu Yes

[@sleepingbeauty229]

should check the pituitary gland

[@Ismail7aljedadi]

I have been dealing with my case as a hiatus hernia symptom for 10 years until yesterday accidently I discovered it is rumination disorder

[@millisagable9332]

I have a eatting disorder...and no one knows in my family

[@RoyalPT]

seek help cause your problem will only get worse. You can seek Psycological help as well the have this law that they cant tell anyone what is being talked inside there. If you are underage as well. (well at least here in germany)

[@thommytwotoestimesthree847]

What type is it? I eat all the time and don't exercise much and no change it weight but I'm older now so ...who cares. Try an get some help for yourself, even a support group. You sound/ appear as someone who has a lot to offer. There are sooo many organizations out there ...they care. Don't give up.

[@mariyamnushra4469]

Doctor mike is just 💜💜💜💜💜

[@levarmitchell3962]

Her accent is so cute.

[@katherinealbee7501]

Is there an update on this girl? Was treatment for rumination syndrome effective?

[@abbiemcquaid2387]

She is so gorgeous

that doctor eyes though

[@cabbagelettuce3340]

Where is the final clip for this episode??

[@arixxnexx1640]

I really don’t know why doctors don’t know ( yes do the tests, she’s done lots of tests, and you still don’t know,))

[@ackerman6322]

*She's the real live christa lenz or should I say the queen Historia reiss🌙* *so pretty💕*

[@sassibrit]

Gonna see her on master chef, telling her story some day.

[@drinkallthesunshine]

I wonder what it's like for her to sneeze or blow her nose....

[@zoeelliott2661]

Could it be gastroparesis? Sounds exactly like it....

[@zoeelliott2661]

I mean they could at least GES it

[@datkiddjophat4290]

Awesome. And I love her voice n accent she’s very attractive and beautiful 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷😍😍😍😍😍

[@Pixelkitty127]

Hey my name is mya😂. Also her outfit is so cute

[@CompetitiveMike777]

Can this be cured

[@Reeenieee]

I want an update!

[@Chirpingcherub]

It’s not “stress” doctors need to stop gaslighting it’s an stomach ILLNESS

[@herding123]

Ummmm HELLO not checked for Gastroparesis?! 😲😪😭😡😠😵

[@rhondag5078]

The gastro doctor should have run the nuclear med test for gastroparesis.

[@Thecrazybrotherss]

Dam I thought I was the only one I thought I had powers

[@gamerwhiz6847]

It's been 5 years, I wonder if she got cured.

[@duckworthlover911]

I think I saw a comment saying they were her cousin and said she's doing well and doesn't need a feeding tube anymore

[@gamerwhiz6847]

@@duckworthlover911 Good, I am so glad!

[@MrMrfishy55]

If anyone has rumination syndrome comment if you don’t mind so I can ask questions because I think I have it and I’ve been sick for 2 years and doctors still don’t know why.