Needle fear is real, and you’re not alone. Whether it’s a quick blood draw or a longer infusion, anxiety can make the experience stressful. For those with PANS/PANDAS, it may...
Swallowing pills can be intimidating for many, especially for those with PANS PANDAS due to OCD, sensory issues, anxiety, or difficulty swallowing. The good news is that with some practice...
Staying well-hydrated before, during, and after IVIG can help minimize side effects like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and muscle cramps. Here’s how to make hydration work for you: Download...
Zoom - Restricted Eating ChitChat - Tuesday, April 1 - 6:30 PM CT...
Homeschooling and PANS/PANDAS: Resources for Families Traditional school environments can be challenging for many families navigating PANS/PANDAS. Symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, cognitive...
Restricted eating, including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), is a common yet complex challenge for individuals with PANS/PANDAS. Families and patients often struggle to find...
Zoom - Louisiana ChitChat - Thursday, February 27 - 3:00 PM CT...
We’re Exhibiting at the Patient 360 Virtual Conference! ASPIRE is excited to join the IgNS Patient 360 Virtual Conference on March 8–9, 2025! This FREE, two-day event connects patients,...
Share Your Triumphs: Celebrating Wins in the PANS/PANDAS Journey We all know that living with PANS/PANDAS is an uphill battle—sometimes a mountain climb. But as we approach the...
Straight from the Heart: Students and Young Adults Share About PANS PANDAS Download PDF version: What I Want My Friends to Know About PANS PANDAS ASPIRE surveyed students and...
Learn about other families whose lives have been affected by PANS/PANDAS — and be inspired to share your own.
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. […]
“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
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
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 […]
