Could there be a PANDA + Chrone's Correlation

[curiousmom]

Our 8 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with PANDA. Our 7 year old daughter had blood tests which indicated a chance of Chrone's. Both girls had frequent bouts of strep when they were very young. I'm wondering if the 7 year olds stomach problems are tied to the strep she had when she was younger? She does not have any of the OCD behavior exhibited by our 8 year old.

[Chemar]

Hi curiousmom

 

it's very possible that there may be a connection as Crohn's Disease is autoimmune & inflammatory, as is PANDAS.

 

some researchers believe Crohn's may be triggered by bacteria ....possibly Mycoplasma pneumoniae

 

My son has had great results with diet and supplements for his Crohn's...no flare ups for almost a year now!!

The GI docs were sceptical about him not continuing the immuno-suppressive meds......but his last inflammatory marker blood tests (oct 2007) already showed significant improvement and he is a whole lot better now since then, so we are encouraged!

Let me know if you need any info on what he uses and avoids

 

A good book is The Maker's Diet by Jordan Ruben

 

usually only a colonoscopy/endoscopy can definitively dx Crohn's

[curiousmom]

Thanks for the info. She was prescribed prevacid by her dr. This seems to work well for her. She needs to avoid spicy greasy, oily, foods like pizza, citrus, and apple juice.I am going to mention our daughter's PANDA to the dr. next time we go for her check up. Any tips would be welcomed.