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PANS/PANDAS-Specific FAQs (Sudden Behavior Changes After Sickness)

For kids who suddenly act very different after a cold or strep.

What if antibiotics aren't enough?

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IV fluids with immune reset (IVIG) or blood cleaning (plasmapheresis)—studies show brain genes calm down after. Alternatively, there are multiple natural options to address the underlying causative triggers and ways to address inflammatory response.

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