When severe food restriction and complex symptoms are mistaken for FND, proper evaluation is crucial. When Sophie got the flu at age 12, she didn’t expect it would mark the […]
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When a child’s behavior changes dramatically overnight, early recognition can make all the difference. This 6-year-old daughter woke up with sudden, severe contamination OCD, separation anxiety, and aggressive outbursts. Her […]
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When your child declines rapidly and no one believes you—trusting your instincts can save the day. Countless calls to pediatricians and child psychologists led nowhere. No one believed her symptoms […]
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McKenzie hasn’t officially been diagnosed with PANDAS by her pediatrician, as we are in the early stages; however, no one can convince me otherwise. My family’s life has been completely turned upside down for the last several months, with so many overwhelming emotions felt by all. I want to help as many families as possible and raise awareness about this issue. To begin, I will share our story so far.
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One year ago, Penelope was bitten by a tick, marking the beginning of our journey to uncover the truth. When she showed me the characteristic bull’s-eye bite, I initially mistook it for a spider bite, being unaware of Ticks and Lyme Disease.
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Learn more about PANS PANDAS PANS PANDAS are misdirected immune responses that result in acute onset of OCD, tics, and/or restricted food intake, along with two neuropsychiatric symptoms in seven […]
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Evelyn’s intrusive thoughts, rage, and vomiting fears were finally linked to strep and a PANDAS diagnosis. Evelyn’s challenges began early with fears of vomiting, panic attacks, aggression, and ADHD-like behaviors. […]
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Read more about one family’s story and what PANS/PANDAS really looks like, written by ANAD Community Member and ASPIRE’s Midwest Lead and Restricted Eating Lead, Breanne Failor One day, your […]
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🌟 PANDAS Awareness TX is hosting PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol! 🗓 Thursday, October 9, 2025 📍 Texas State Capitol, Room E1.016, Austin, TX The event will […]
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In-Person – Saturday, November 8 – 3:00 pm Central
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NEOMED Brain Day Events – October 8 & 9, 2025 🌿 Brain Day 5K Brisk Walk Wednesday, Oct 8 | 5–7 p.m. | NEOMED Courtyard | $10 Join a fun, […]
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Louisiana PANS PANDAS Action The Louisiana PANS PANDAS Action Committee (LPPA) is a newly formed group that is leading the charge for legislative change in the state to support those […]
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