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A seemingly easy thing to do is make some diet changes. Many children with PANDAS develop restrictive eating. When that happens any diet changes can be extremely challenging. I feel you there loving parents. When your child will only eat 4 food items, diet changes are impossible. Do what you can, and don’t stress yourself about it. Make one manageable change at a time. Don’t try to do too many at once. Remove artificial dyes and flavors Remove dairy Remove…

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Detox was the first thing I discovered and researched on our PANDAS journey. When the immune system kills pathogens, toxins are released into the body. The body has a way of removing these toxins, but sometimes, it becomes overwhelmed and can’t keep up. Other times, the body is lacking in nutrients necessary for removing these toxins. There are some things you can do to help the body when this happens. I think detox is a vital part of the initial…

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Are you completely lost with a recent Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections, also known as PANDAS, diagnosis for your child? Not only has your child changed overnight, or has slowly been slipping away from you day after day, but you have been given this scary and mysterious explanation. You are definitely not alone. I remember when my son was diagnosed with PANDAS. I was relieved to have an answer, but there was so much left unanswered. It…

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