N_L

I just wanted to say thanks to T.Mom ans Suzan thanks for your concern and comments. It helps to know you are not alone. I will update you all on my progress finding a doctor. N&L

Hi Vickie, Even though he did not test postive last week on a strep culture, I really think he has it. He wakes up saying his throat hurts, all day says ill and throat hurts, and says get rid of spit, clean mouth. So I know when he says this he has it. It is just frustrating knowing something is wrong with your child and you go in and get the test and it comes back negative. Yeah, I know what you mean about the spit and then the difference it feels when you eat. I think the same thing. Hopefully, I will get in contact with a doctor knowledgeable about PANDAS. thanks for your help. N&L

Hi, I am new. My son is autisic and has been dealing with chronic sore throats and strep since 06. I am trying to locate a doctor in Texas. I have researched the files and found 1 doctor in Texas from another poster. It is Dr. Mark Mazade, pediatric infectious disease specialist. I was wondering if anyone could please post of any other doctors in texas that I could contact. I am very new to all of this. I took him to the ENT Thursday, and the doc. says his tonsils need to come out. Due to his chronic strep and sore throats he has ocd, and developed a habit of not swallowing his spit. For the last 4 years he spits in a cup, toilet, or trash can. He can swallow, and has no probelms eating or drinking. He just does not like to swallow. Between autism, ocd, and strep I really need some help please. Thanks so much, N&L