P.A.N.D.A.S.

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Hi. I am somewhat new to this group and haven't posted before. I have an 11

year old daughter that was diagnosed with ocd, depression, and panic

disorder about 1 1/2 years ago. We have struggled to find a medication that

helps, and she sees a therapist weekly that helps her with cognitive

behavior therapy.

About 2 weeks ago, she got strep throat. The dr. put her on antibiotics. She

had been experiencing a major reduction of symptoms for the first time in a

while. About a week ago, I noticed a return of ocd behaviors and anxiety.

She has started displaying compulsive behaviors and anxiety, has become more

and more irritable, and has had several meltdowns and is displaying a lot of

anger. Her depression has returned with a vengeance. She had a nightmare

Mon. night. We had major issues this evening, and I finally called her dr.

After finding out about her recent strep infection and the return of her

symptoms, she told me about P.A.N.D.A.S. and how this may be the cause. Has

anyone (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with strep

infections) experienced this with their child, and what was the result?

Thanks for any input!

Near Athens