Re: advice for pandas/pitands flares

[Guest guest]

I am new to the group. Can you tell me what stands for and what

is the pandas/ pitands flares are please

>

> My son started protocol 2 and a half months ago. There are

definite subtle language and cognitive improvements. What can I do to

reduce the virus and infection triggered OCD bbehavior , tics ,and

outbursts. He's on valtrex, diflucan, an antibiotic currently for an

ear infection and motrin as needed. The motrin definitely helps!

>

> He cannot tolerate supplements, that is why he's a kid. Has

anyone had successes or advice on how to help the pandas kids on ?

> Vicki

>

[Guest guest]

neuroimmune dysfunction syndrome

PANDAS pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder related to strep

infection, PITANDS is related to viruses.

Children who have this disorder have sudden emotional outbursts, OCD behavior ,

tics and major anxieties diagnosis must be established through blood tests and

behavior occuring simultaneously..

Vicki

--- On Thu, 7/3/08, ingrid paola pina-lowenstein <pinalowenstein@...>

wrote:

From: ingrid paola pina-lowenstein <pinalowenstein@...>

Subject: Re: advice for pandas/pitands flares

Date: Thursday, July 3, 2008, 11:58 PM

I am new to the group. Can you tell me what stands for and what

is the pandas/ pitands flares are please

>

> My son started protocol 2 and a half months ago. There are

definite subtle language and cognitive improvements. What can I do to

reduce the virus and infection triggered OCD bbehavior , tics ,and

outbursts. He's on valtrex, diflucan, an antibiotic currently for an

ear infection and motrin as needed. The motrin definitely helps!

>

> He cannot tolerate supplements, that is why he's a kid. Has

anyone had successes or advice on how to help the pandas kids on ?

> Vicki

>