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“My child just went to bed and woke up as a different person.” -mother of a PANS/PANDAS child Eight-year-old Tony likes to build and create all the time. This energetic kid always follows his curiosities. Apart from being bright in school, he indulges in hobbies such as playing the piano for his parents’ enjoyment. He plays with Legos imagining a
When my child was diagnosed with PANS a few years ago, it was an incredibly difficult time. At the time, there was very little research or awareness about the condition, and as a parent, it felt like I was navigating a confusing and isolating maze. I didn’t know where to turn or how to truly understand what was happening to
Not all children with PANS or PANDAS develop Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but a surprising number of kids with OCD do have underlying PANS or PANDAS—and the connection works both ways. While many children with OCD show early signs of anxiety, others experience a sudden, dramatic onset of symptoms, often triggered by an infection. Growing research into how infections impact the
One of the top questions I get from parents of kids with PANDAS and PANS and those with Lyme Disease is, “What should my kid with PANDAS and PANS eat?” As much as I want to scream from the rooftop, “An anti-inflammatory PANS/PANDAS diet!,” it isn’t as simple as that. Kids with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders have complex medical and
I’ve walked this road with countless families, and I know how confusing it can be to figure out whether your child’s struggles are PANS, PANDAS, or something else entirely. The acronyms alone can make your head spin, right? But here’s the deal: these aren’t just random diagnoses—they’re conditions that explain why your child is struggling. “Are PANS and PANDAS the
When your child or teen struggles with disordered or restrictive eating, everyday life for child and parent is hard. Disordered eating is often something that creeps up and this recognizing the signs can be hard to see. It also is something that can turn on suddenly when part of an infection-induced PANS or PANDAS profile. The sudden onset of pediatric
Testing for PANDAS/PANS can feel like a daunting process, but it’s a crucial step toward understanding what’s really going on and finding the right path forward for your family. It can feel like a lot to take in, the good news is that with the right tests and support, there’s hope for your child to get the help they need
PANS, PANDAS and autoimmune encephalopathy (AE) are three separate conditions that have similar behaviors and issues that can be devastating for the child and family. The behaviors and clinical issues that come along with PANS, PANDAS, and AE are scary especially when information, providers and treatment is scarce. Parents are left to their own devices to figure out what is
With cases of PANS/PANDAS on the rise due to the increase of infectious disease, PANS, PANDAS and autoimmune encephalopathy (AE) and similarly to ODD, they should always be ruled out as a source of oppositional and defiant behaviors, especially when there is a sudden onset. Without a situational stressor or a traumatic event precipitating a sudden behavioral change, we need
Imagine waking up one morning to find your child suddenly acting like a completely different person. They may refuse to leave the house, wash their hands obsessively, or be paralyzed by fears none of you can explain. The change is drastic, bewildering, and heartbreaking. As a parent, you’re left wondering: What happened? Did I miss something? In my 30 years
“My child just went to bed and woke up as a different person.” -mother of a PANS/PANDAS child Eight-year-old Tony likes to build and create all the time. This energetic kid always follows his curiosities. Apart from being bright in school, he indulges in hobbies such as playing the piano for his parents’ enjoyment. He plays with Legos imagining a
When my child was diagnosed with PANS a few years ago, it was an incredibly difficult time. At the time, there was very little research or awareness about the condition, and as a parent, it felt like I was navigating a confusing and isolating maze. I didn’t know where to turn or how to truly understand what was happening to
Not all children with PANS or PANDAS develop Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but a surprising number of kids with OCD do have underlying PANS or PANDAS—and the connection works both ways. While many children with OCD show early signs of anxiety, others experience a sudden, dramatic onset of symptoms, often triggered by an infection. Growing research into how infections impact the
One of the top questions I get from parents of kids with PANDAS and PANS and those with Lyme Disease is, “What should my kid with PANDAS and PANS eat?” As much as I want to scream from the rooftop, “An anti-inflammatory PANS/PANDAS diet!,” it isn’t as simple as that. Kids with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders have complex medical and
I’ve walked this road with countless families, and I know how confusing it can be to figure out whether your child’s struggles are PANS, PANDAS, or something else entirely. The acronyms alone can make your head spin, right? But here’s the deal: these aren’t just random diagnoses—they’re conditions that explain why your child is struggling. “Are PANS and PANDAS the
When your child or teen struggles with disordered or restrictive eating, everyday life for child and parent is hard. Disordered eating is often something that creeps up and this recognizing the signs can be hard to see. It also is something that can turn on suddenly when part of an infection-induced PANS or PANDAS profile. The sudden onset of pediatric
Testing for PANDAS/PANS can feel like a daunting process, but it’s a crucial step toward understanding what’s really going on and finding the right path forward for your family. It can feel like a lot to take in, the good news is that with the right tests and support, there’s hope for your child to get the help they need
PANS, PANDAS and autoimmune encephalopathy (AE) are three separate conditions that have similar behaviors and issues that can be devastating for the child and family. The behaviors and clinical issues that come along with PANS, PANDAS, and AE are scary especially when information, providers and treatment is scarce. Parents are left to their own devices to figure out what is
With cases of PANS/PANDAS on the rise due to the increase of infectious disease, PANS, PANDAS and autoimmune encephalopathy (AE) and similarly to ODD, they should always be ruled out as a source of oppositional and defiant behaviors, especially when there is a sudden onset. Without a situational stressor or a traumatic event precipitating a sudden behavioral change, we need
Imagine waking up one morning to find your child suddenly acting like a completely different person. They may refuse to leave the house, wash their hands obsessively, or be paralyzed by fears none of you can explain. The change is drastic, bewildering, and heartbreaking. As a parent, you’re left wondering: What happened? Did I miss something? In my 30 years
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.