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A letter to my 14 year old self

A letter to my 14 year old self

Our friend gave ASPIRE permission to share this letter to her 14-year-old self. Many of us know how it feels to be too affected by PANS/PANDAS/BGE to go to school. […]

A Long Overdue Diagnosis

A Long Overdue Diagnosis

“What happened to Ruth Anne?” her kindergarten teacher asked 26 years ago. She had experienced numerous infections and had tubes put in her ears. She struggled with attention and the once sweet, kind child became anxious and irritable. By 3rd grade, she couldn’t write, pay attention, read, and was diagnosed with ADD. Chronic infections ensued and restricting food intake began. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder. We made it through those years with the support of several wonderful teachers.

Alphabet Soup – Multiple Diagnoses and Nothing Fits Except PANS PANDAS

Alphabet Soup – Multiple Diagnoses and Nothing Fits Except PANS PANDAS

I was so relieved to have a diagnosis that made sense finally, which gave us the hope of treating and recovering our son.

Case Study – Recovering from PANS, Lyme, CIRS

Case Study – Recovering from PANS, Lyme, CIRS

A Talk with Nathan Who is Recovering from PANS/PANDAS, Lyme & CIRS Gabriella: I had a chat with Dr. Nancy O’Hara, Nathan, and his mom a few years ago and […]