rivermom

Thank you for responding! Does anyone have any suggestions about dosage of oil of oregano for kids?

Hello! I'm a new member trying to puzzle out the use of prophylactic antibiotics with my 10-year-old DD who has PANDAS. Antibiotics seem to be the go-to solution for PANDAS, but what should you do if your kid feels terrible as a result of them? I'm looking for feedback from any parent who can relate to my situation. Last spring my daughter got strep and overnight developed terrible separation anxiety, had panic attacks, and called me daily from school. After a few months on Keflex she gradually returned to normal, but the Keflex itself gave her dizziness, stomach aches, and anxiety. During the exacerbation she was 50% normal, on Keflex 70%, and off antibiotics returned to 90%. Keflex is the only antibiotic she can tolerate, as she is allergic to Penicillin and gets very depressed on Zithromycin. Now I'm struggling with the decision about whether to give her prophylactic Keflex whenever a classmate is diagnosed with strep. Whenever I do, her reaction to Keflex always stirs up anxiety and brings her back to 70%, which is heartbreaking. I know that the Keflex is causing the reaction because the times I have chosen not to use prophylactic antibiotics she remains normal. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place because I hate to make her feel worse, but am scared of her getting strep. What would you do in my situation? Also, if your child has a hard time tolerating antibiotics, are there any other supplements you recommend as protection? Thank you!