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Hi all, DH and I are thinking that DD, just turned 8, is beginning puberty. We just came to the conclusion this weekend, so haven't had any bloodwork or discussion with ped. Aside from being floored that we seem to be entering this phase, we are wondering if anyone has experience on this? I've read some posts that seems to say things have improved on the other side of puberty, but what about the phase of going through it? Is it going to get worse, stay the same as it always he been or could we possibly be heading into better times. Here is a very brief history: overnight change at 3y1m, younger sister had scarlet fever. fumbled around for at least 6 months trying to figure out what had happened. Lots of testing, eventually figured out it was PANDAS. Treated with abx, steroids, PEX, IVIG, SSRIs, and homeopathy. Improved dramatically after IVIG although the results would never hold. Homeopathy has been the most helpful along with abx. Just had tonsils removed in both girls in mid October. Currently doing neuropsych eval (for 3rd time) to check for additional issues. I will say that she has not been worse since she had her tonsils out. But her rages, sleeplessness, and ability to understand how her actions impact others are all still there. DH and I are wondering what we are in for for the next few years until we get to the other side. The other thing is her body type. I feel like most of the kids described on here (although this could be completely false) are very slight in their body type. Our DD is quite solid. She has OCD around finding sugary and salty foods and eating them nonstop. Thanks, FallingApart
