Research, research, and more research
I was headed to bed last night around 9:30 and I opened the google search for "PANDAS and AUTISM." Big mistake. Needless to say, I went to bed around midnight. I traveled from site to site, documenting research and comparing notes. Found a few noteworthy things...
**Unrelated to searching about zinc, one doctor had posted the following: "Zinc is critical in fighting infections." So regardless of the origin of the virus that we suspected to have played a role in Hunter's development, his zinc needs to be at an appropriate level, which we determined was ciritically low in the latest NutrEval.
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Thought this was interesting as well. From ChicagoNow.com. So many of the symptoms of Autism overlap with the symptoms of PANDAS. For Hunter, our biggest challenges now are the anxiety, the perserveration and the OCD tendencies. We actually have had more aggression with him over the past few months- only here at home, but enough to cause concern.
**Several sites debated the efficacy of the antibiotic when PANDAS was suspected. One thing I found very interesting was that several doctors and parents defended the anti-inflammatory antibiotic for this area. They said research has shown that it cuts down on the inflammation of the brain, allowing it to function to the best of its ability.
**From MedlinePlus, an online medical encyclopedia, I researched the Anti-DNase B, the blood test that Hunter had to determine if strep was present. This is what they reported:
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
Still waiting to hear from our pediatrician- she called last night while I was working, so I am hoping to speak with her today regarding starting the antibiotic or not.
Again, this could not be the end all be all- but we are exploring all options. Something in my mommy gut is telling me to keep pushing to find the answer. An answer that may never be found, but it's worth the hunt to see my son's eyes come completely alive again.
**Unrelated to searching about zinc, one doctor had posted the following: "Zinc is critical in fighting infections." So regardless of the origin of the virus that we suspected to have played a role in Hunter's development, his zinc needs to be at an appropriate level, which we determined was ciritically low in the latest NutrEval.
Thought this was interesting as well. From ChicagoNow.com. So many of the symptoms of Autism overlap with the symptoms of PANDAS. For Hunter, our biggest challenges now are the anxiety, the perserveration and the OCD tendencies. We actually have had more aggression with him over the past few months- only here at home, but enough to cause concern. **Several sites debated the efficacy of the antibiotic when PANDAS was suspected. One thing I found very interesting was that several doctors and parents defended the anti-inflammatory antibiotic for this area. They said research has shown that it cuts down on the inflammation of the brain, allowing it to function to the best of its ability.
**From MedlinePlus, an online medical encyclopedia, I researched the Anti-DNase B, the blood test that Hunter had to determine if strep was present. This is what they reported:
Normal Results
A negative test is normal. This means:- Adults: less than 85 units/mL
- School-age children: less than 170 units/mL
- Preschool children: less than 60 units/mL
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Increased levels of DNase B levels may indicate:- Rheumatic fever
- Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis after strep throat or strep-related skin infection
Still waiting to hear from our pediatrician- she called last night while I was working, so I am hoping to speak with her today regarding starting the antibiotic or not.
Again, this could not be the end all be all- but we are exploring all options. Something in my mommy gut is telling me to keep pushing to find the answer. An answer that may never be found, but it's worth the hunt to see my son's eyes come completely alive again.
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