Is this PANDAS?

[coltonsmom]

We have an appointemnt with a family doctor that has treated PANDAS kids. He has been 'briefed' on the story and will start him on antibiotics. That is on 7/2, so one more week. I also set up an appointment with a allergist/immunologist. The only thing that made me unsure was that I was asked to pay a $350 for the visit. And that PANDAS patioents are all out of pocket...I assumed it would be pretty pricey, I just wonder if some might take advantage. I am waiting on a breakdown of what the 'fees' are.

 

I was going to start him on OLE, as I read it is good in fighting STREP. I also read that it interferes w/ abx. Should I start him for the next week and then do the abx?

 

Thanks again.

[nicklemama]

Many of us are quite used to paying out of pocket. I would expect, though, that if a doctor takes insurance for allergy patients they should take insurance for PANDAS patients. If they don't take insurance from anyone, then that's not unusual. I would inquire. A doctor that takes XYZ insurance is under contract to accept it from all patients. If you have an insurance they don't accept, that's ok too.

[beeskneesmommy]

Coltonsmom, there is an immunologist in Charlotte who can see you quickly. I am going to PM you.