b. Case reports and studies show that c. IVIG derived from human bloodand pooled from many donors can provide antibodies in those who are lacking them, and can help to inactivate antigens and slow down an overac tive immune system that is functioning inappropriately.
d. Various case reports on Plasmaphoresis – a type of plasma transfusion to remove anti- bodies – reveal positive results, but there’s a lack of long-term studies e. Other natural anti-inflammatory and immune supporting therapies (curcumin, essen- tial fatty acids, transfer factor/colostrum, probiotics, etc.)
3. Natural antimicrobial therapies a. Probiotics, including Saccharomyces
b. Xylitol c. Antimicrobial herbs (Berberine, etc.)
4. Removal of adenoids and tonsils (there may
be considered in certain Physician familiar with PANDAS).
5. Medications like SSRI’s (Prozac, Zoloft, etc.) can often act as a “patch” for OCD or other symptoms, but should only be considered for short-term use in certain cases. PANDAS is a devastating, far-reaching autoimmune disorder that highlights the link be-
tween chronic and recurrent infection and neuropsychiatric and behavioral problems. OCD, and tics anxiety, bedtime fears, enuresis, aggression, and deficits in learning, attention, and social interaction are among the many manifestations that result from PANDAS and impair the daily functioning and cognitive progress for many children.
Heightened clinical suspicion and more appropriate and comprehensive treatment with antibiotics and immune-modulating therapy will transform PANDAS from a devastating chronic illness with episodic flares into a treatable disorder.
Dr. Nancy O’Hara and Dr. Gail Szakacs dedicate their practice to the integrative care of chil- dren and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, other Neurodevelopmental disorders, and various chronic medical illnesses. Their comprehensive center also includes pre-pregnancy counseling for couples interested in healthier pregnancies. Dr. O’Hara is board certified in Pediatrics and Dr. Szakacs is board certified in Internal Medicine. Their practice in Wilton, CT has been serving the local and global communities sInce 1999. Center for Autism & Inte- grative Health, 3 Hollyhock Lane, Wilton, CT 06897.
even worsen signs and symptoms in some cases, where appropriate, after referral to
are no good studies on this; removal cases; but can still an ENT
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