sarojane Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 My daughter just recently started having PANDAS symptoms after a strep infection. She was prescribed Cefdinir Which has a purple and blue capsule. After the symptoms started, my husband researched info on the drug and the capsule has red dye #40 which causes hyperactivity and migraines in my daughter and we unwittingly gave it to her for ten days. I wonder if this pushed the start button for PANDAS by inflaming her brain while having strep? Also, I wonder if I need to be more vigilant to future exposure to allergens as well as strep and infections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I say very much yes. an allergic reaction is engagement of the immune system -- anything that engages the immune system can cause a PANS reaction. my son is allergic to sunscreen ingredients - I am usually very vigilant about it. a couple of years ago, I used one that I thought was okay. the first day, he had a slight reddening of his face - I thought it was just sun exposure -- I used it the next day! yikes. that evening, I realized, it wasn't sun exposure, but an allergic rash. that triggered a flare ! the rash was slight and lasted only a few days -- the flare lasted 6 weeks. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmacdonald34 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I would say yes as well. My daughter has been on antibiotics for about 3 months and has been symptom free. HOwever, this week we have had a few days of flares and I am blaming the massive amount of pollen out there. I feel that it is inflaming her system and if she were not on the antibiotics we would be dealing with a massive flare. It would see if in the future you can get dye free meds and see if that changes her reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmix Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I don't think my child has this problem, however when he had T&A he would not take any liquids or swallow any pills (ended up getting a massive infection and fever) but the one thing I found out is Cednifir tablets are easy to open and they had no taste in a juice. I tried a bunch and they all tasted horribly and he knew it was there except for this one. Now I do this all the time since I would rather my kids not get the dyes even if they are not especially allergic. Melmix DS 8 PANDAS/Lyme/Metabolic Disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarojane Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 What is T&A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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