Blog Blog Home » Blog Blog The latest insights about PANDAS at your fingertips. New Research Identifies Key Differences Between Sydenham Chorea and PANDAS A recent study has helped clarify how dopamine receptors and autoantibodies help identify symptoms in children with Sydenham chorea and PANDAS. Dr. Madeleine Cunningham and Dr. Chandra Menendez are authoring a study outlining how autoantibody activation … Our PANDAS/PANS Story After a strep outbreak in their household, Melissa’s 12-year-old son John began experiencing severe depression and symptoms of numerous psychiatric disorders. Following a 3-year journey to get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, both John … PANDAS Treatment Options Starting treatment for PANDAS early on is one of the most effective ways to manage symptoms and put the disease into remission. Below we outline some of the main PANDAS treatment options that are currently … Katy’s PANDAS Journey Katy began experiencing PANDAS symptoms when she was 7 years old. Thanks to a school nurse, she was referred to a specialist who was able to get her the treatment she needed to start down … Treating Strep Throat to Prevent PANDAS & Other Health Issues Strep throat is incredibly common among children and young teens. In fact, 30% of sore throat cases in children aged 5 to 15 are caused by strep compared with 10% of cases in adults. Strep … We See You, Dad! By: Stacie Manna The father’s role in a PANDAS Family is one that can make him feel alone and invisible, some days more than others. This Father’s Day, I am here to remind you, dads, how … How to Get 504 Accommodations for Children With PANDAS If your child’s PANDAS symptoms are impacting their ability to succeed in school, a 504 accommodations plan may help. We break down everything you need to know to set up accommodations with your child’s school. One … Families With PANDAS: 5 Ways to Cope and Practice Self-Care Dealing with PANDAS affects the whole family. Focusing on mental health and wellness for caregivers, parents and siblings may not be easy. But it is a necessary step to overcoming the long-term effects of this … Kai and Brielle’s Story: How a Family Coped With Nearly a Decade of PANDAS Widman family. Kai is on the far left, Brielle is on the far right. Micaela Widman’s children Kai and Brielle both suffered for years from undiagnosed autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Learn how they finally received life changing diagnoses … 1 2 3
