Strep Throat and sudden onset OCD in kids PANDAS

[Linda and Murphy]

This was released about a week ago and I found it fascinating.  Thought maybe some of you would too.

http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/24/10490105-su...

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Gosh, that is really interesting. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

I know about Pandas since it's in my professional area. I find this stuff fascinating! But this article had some information that is new. Thanks.

[Linda and Murphy]

I had never heard of it until this article.  I would love to know more.

My area of interest is prenatal exposure/maternal disease.  I have one son who is extremely ADHD. I know he was that way in utero. Always wondered if it was something I experienced during that pregnancy (like 4 hornet stings at one time or something else...)

[F, Calla & Luca]

The in utero whatevers are the tough questions. Here's a batch of articles:

http://www.enzymestory.com/PANDAS.html

[Linda and Murphy]

Thanks, F.  The article about the mother's autoimmune disease is particularly interesting to me..

[F, Calla & Luca]

Oh, I didn't read all those links.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wow, who would have thought?

[Christine & Camus]

I've heard of the disorder, but did not realize the extent of it, also IVIG is a very powerful and useful treatment for certain autoimmune diseases.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Interesting. I too, have a son who goes through periods of OCD. He is much worse in the winter months with Feburary the worst for anxiety symptoms.
I don't think there is hope for him, but this certainly might help many other families who are dealing with OCD.
Linda, is it your second son?

[Linda and Murphy]

Yes.  

Isn't winter considered "strep season"?  Just a thought.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

There is also an issue with the second son.  Many thoughts on that theory

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Very interesting. Glad she got her son back now I hope the awareness spreads!