emma1 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I have seen this addressed as part of other topics, but have found conflicting answers. Do those with PANDAS children work to get them as healthy as possible -- vitamins, supplements, etc. Or, is there a danger in boosting the child's immune system? Please help me figure this out -- I have started vitamins and supplements -- I want to stop if I am doing something harmful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnas Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 quick reply...I have a son who is now 11 years old with PANDAS and I give him azithromycin every 5 days. Antibiotcs have obviously been really important in treating his symptoms of PANDAS but I cannot say enough about him having a very healthy lifestyle. I am more relaxed now but vitamins, most importantly a good multivitamin and essential fatty acids along with probiotics and removing all milk (casein) from his diet were really important parts of helping him. As well I can't say enough about him having a healthy body in terms of general cardiovascular fitness. At one time he benefitted from a reduction in TV and video games as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Emma (and hi Ronna always so good to see you here) altho we havent dealt with PANDAS for my son yet he does have autoimmune problems re his Crohn's Disease our physician explained the difference to me between giving good helpful supplements and maintaining optimum nutritional health as opposed to BOOSTING the immune system, which is not what one wants to do in autoimmune illness. as Ronna has explained above, good multivits and the correct balance of other supps or diet is essential, while avoiding things that are known to heighten immune response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thank you Chemar! I hate to be so dense on this, but could you give me an example of something that would "boost" the immune system. Are you talking about something other than supplements and good nutrition? We have been using the antibiotics, of course, but also some of the Bontech vitamins, fish oil, probiotics. She also takes zyrtec for allergies. Would all of those seem ok to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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